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DIRECTION : AMALGAMATED THEATRES LIMITED S TAT E —FRIDAY ■ HHi 2.15, 5, and 8 p.m. ‘WHERE CHRISTCHURCH MEETS” THE FIRST OF THE SERIES OF BRILLIANT AND SPECTACULAR PICTURES FROM UNITED ARTISTS FOR 1939 GARY A new romantic star combination in a brand-new brand of romance delightful comedy swift action all the way. Gary’s grand ... Merle’s marvellous. Stamped with the unmistakeable “Goldwyn Touch” that marks and makes the screen’s most memorable moments: SAMUEL GOLDWYN presents THE I AND WE A WITH PATSY KELLY -WALTER BRENNAN FUZZY KNIGHT -MABEL TODD* HENRY KOLKER Directed by H POTTER Origins! story by Leo McCsrey and Frsnk R. Adorns Screen plsy by S. N. Bebrmsn and Sonya Levien (p. it % Also Screening THE FIRST OF THE WONDERFUL NEW SCENICS IN TECHNICOLOUR. winowr lllH** “THE ETERNAL FIRE” MERLE OBERON

THE PRODUCERS J SAMUEL GOLDWYN ALEXANDER KORDA zmm DAVID O. SELZNICK WALTER WANGER EDWARD SMALL 1 HAL ROACH RIDDING 20 YEARS OF UNITED ARTISTS HISTORY To mark their 20th Anniversary as distributors of independently produced motion pictures. United Artists have assembled the leading producers and stars, whose combined talents will provide this unequalled programme of big pictures for 1939. “THE COWBOY AND THE LADY” is the first of the great pictures to follow. 4 SAMUEL GOLDWYN Productions Samuel Goldwyn, who recently provided “The Hurricane” and “The Goldwyn Follies,” and has produced many of the screen’s greatest triumphs, will give you: THE COWBOY AND THE LADY with Gary Cooper and Merle Oberon. (See above for particulars.) THE DARING AGE—Adolpe Menjou, Sigrid Gurie, Joel McCrea, and the renowned violinist, Jascha Heifetz; a story of youth lost in a world of turmoil. WUTHERING HEIGHTS—MerIe Oberon; from the beloved romance by Emily Bronte. THE LAST FRONTIER—Gary Cooper, Andrea Leeds and Walter Brennan. Exciting romantic adventure. 6 ALEXANDER KORDA-LONDON FILM Productions Alexander Korda, famous producer of “Henry VIII,” “Sanders of the River,” “The Drum,” etc., whose pictrures have enormous public appeal because of their refreshing: and original ideas, will provide these new ones : * PRISON WITHOUT BARS—Corinne Luchaire, Edna Best and Barry K. Barnes. Screenplay by Margaret Kennedy. FOUR FEATHERS in Technicolour Ralph Richardson, John Clements, Roger Livesey, Barry K. Barnes; story by A. E. W. Mason. . THE THIEF OF BAGDAD in Technicolour—with Sabu of “The Drum” and “Elephant Boy” fame. All the thrills of this everlasting favourite. OVER THE MOON in Technicolour—Merle Oberon, Rex Harrison, Ursula Jeans. A delightfully witty comedy by Robert E. Sherwood. THE FIRST AND THE LAST—Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier and Leslie Banks. Story by John Galsworthy. CONQUEST OF THE Alß—Laurence Olivier; a thrilling story of the history of aviation. 2 SELZNICK INTERNATIONAL Productions David O. Selznick, producer of “A Star is Born,” “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” and a score of other successes, will provide : THE YOUNG IN HEART—Janet Gaynor, Douglas Fairbanks Jun., Paulette Goddard, Roland Young and Billie Burke. A swift, gay, modern comedy. MADE FOR EACH OTHER—Carole Lombard and James Stewart. An outstanding romance. 4 WALTER WANGER Productions Walter Wanger, a topflight producer, who last year gave you “Blockade” and "Algiers,” now provides : TRADE WlNDS—Predric March, Joan Bennett. A roistering, exciting adventure story against a colourful background. ' STAGE COACH —Thrilling adventure.! Starring John Wayne, Claire Trevor. WINTER CARNIVAL—a snowslide of laughs. Cast to be announced later. THE ILLUSIONIST—the cast for this picture will be announced later. s EDWARD SMALL Productions Edward Small, the producer of “The Count of Monte Cristo” and other notable pictures, embarks on his most ambitious programme: THE DUKE OF WEST POlNT—Louis Hayward, Joan Fontaine. THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK—Alexander Dumas’ masterpiece of spectacle and romance. Staring Louis Hayward. KIT CARSON, AVENGER—the story of his life aflame with tumultuous adventure—cast to be ■ announced later. KING OF THE TURF—Adolphe Menjou. All the glitter and romance of the Track. SOUTH OF PAGO PAGO—Jon Hall, Sigrid Gurie. Crowded with glamour and excitement. 4 HAL ROACH Productions Hal Roach, the producer of such famous comedies as “Merrily We Live” and “Topper,” now gives you : TOPPER TAKES A TRlP—Constance Bennett, Roland Young, Billie Burke and Alan Mowbray. New laughs for the millions who cheered the first “Topper.” CAPTAIN FURY—Margaret Sullavan, Brian Aherne, Roland Young, Patsy Kelly. A modern Robin Hood. IT’S SPRING AGAlN—Oliver Hardy, Harry Langdon, Billie Burke, Alice Brady. Hilarious comedy. WATER GIPSIES—Jean Arthur., From the book by A. P. Herbert. f 1 OMNIA Production THE REBEL SON—Harry Bauer, Roger Livesey, Joan Gardner. WORLD WINDOWS INC. 12 Short Subjects of surpassing beauty in Technicolour. THE STARS GABY COOPER MADELEINE CABBOLL IMIERLE OBERON n*PAULETTE GODDARD JANET GAYNOR CHARLES BOYER SABU Watch for them at the STATE, MAYFAIR, or CIVIC, CHRISTCHURCH; and at the State Theatres, Timaru and Nelson; the Regent, Hokitika; and in all other Theatres throughout, the Dominion controlled by Amalgamated Theatres Ltd.' CENSOR’S CERTIFICATES WILL BE ADVERTISED WHEN FILMS HAVE BEEN EXAMINED. UNITED’ MUSTS,

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Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22666, 22 March 1939, Page 3

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