PICTURE THEATRES.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20906, 13 July 1933, Page 5

PICTURE THEATRES.

♦ —- I THE CIVIC. " ?IHE LOVE CONTRACT." Box plans are now open at the Civic Theatre for "The Love Contract," the sparkling, vivacious screen adaptation of the popular French mujiiaal comedy, "Chauffeur Antoinette" This merry mix-up of a lady chauffeur and a peculiar contract elevates to stardom the demure little lady of. the Tom Walls-Ralph Lynn comedies—Winifred Shotter. In her new fi/im she appears with a new and glittfiring personality. Her whimsical Charm, saucy dimples, and daintiness J>lace her high in the estimation cf ,'picturegoeis. In her saucy chauffeur's uniform, Winifred Shotter is fascinati ing. "The Love Contract" is a charming, whimsical, and delightful romance concerning a wealthy young girl who loses her money, and is subsequently employed as chauffeur by the man who purchases her home. Assisting Miss Shotter are Owen Nares, in a debonnair role, similar to that of the bank manager in "Sunshine Susie," and that sterling comedian, Gus McNaughton, who provides unrestrained laughter as the chauffeur, "who knows more about horses than cars." To avoid disappointment, the management advises intending patrons to book seats early. "The Flag Lieutenant," one of the finest British productions of its class to be screened in Christchurch, is now nearing the close of its extended season. It will be screened for two more days. The supporting programme is equally meritorious. Theatre Royal—"Rain," 2.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Regent Theatre "Christopher Strong," 2.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Plaza Theatre—"To-night is Ours." 11 a.m., 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Crystal Palace Theatre —"The Crooked Lady," 12, 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Everybody's Theatre —"The Maid of the Mountains," 12, 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Liberty Theatre—"Forbidden Trail," and "Lucky Devils," 2.15 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. Majestic Theatre—"l Am a Fugitive," 12, 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Grand Theatre —"His Royal Higlv ness," continuously from 11 a.m.