AMUSEMENTS ~ MAJESTIC Direction: Christchurch Cinemas, Ltd., and Kerridge-Odeon. Telephone 79-287. Reserve at the D.I.C. TODAY—At 4 Sessions: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. TALK ABOUT THE "ENTENTE CORDIALe—THESE ARE THE CAREFREE CHARACTERS WHO STRAINED THAT BEAUTIFUL CROSS-CHANNEL FRIENDSHIP TO THE BREAKING POINT! . . . THESE ARE THE HILARIOUS HOLIDAYMAKERS WHO JUST ABOUT STARTED ANOTHER FRENCH REVOLUTION ! ! I When These Over-Exuberant Excursionists Hit “La Belle, France”—The Fat’s Really In The Fire! . . . And The Fast And Furious Fun Is On ! ! ! J. Arthur Rank Recalls “A DAY TO REMEMBER” “A DAY TO REMEMBER” “A DAY TO REMEMBER” “A DAY TO REMEMBER” Starring— STANLEY HOLLOWAY JAMES HAYTER : JOAN RICE DONALD SINDEN ODILE VERSOIS
—lt’s British Comedy at Its Breeziest, Brightest, and Best ! (Apprroved for Universal Exhibition) 3 Sessions Today ! 1.15 p.m.—s p.m.—7.15 p.m. EEHEEMB A Direction: Christchurch Cinemas, Ltd., and Kerridge-Odeon. ’Phone 77-413. A Picture To Stagger Your Imagination ! It’s Bold ! Shocking ! Savage ! IF YOU CAN STAND SHOCK AFTER SHOCK SEE—- | “THE BIG CARNIVAL” | STARRING KIRK DOUGLAS JAN STERLING To Comply With Censor’s Ruling Children 14 Years of Age and Under Will Not Be Admitted. ATTRACTION NO. 2:— THE BULL-WHIP AND BULLET SAGA OF A PERILOUS JOURNEY 1 | “HIGH VENTURE” - 1 ... In Technicolor ! Starring JOHN PAYNE—DENNIS O’KEEFE (Unsuitable for Children) NOTE:—“THE BIG CARNIVAL” WITH SHORTS WILL BE SCREENED AT 5 pan. SESSION. METRO THEATRE Colombo Street, Sydenham
Monster Matinee 1.30 p.m. Tomorrow TONIGHT 7.15 p.m. THREE AND A HALF HOURS OF THE GREATEST ENTERTAINMENT VALUE EVER PRESENTED ! It’s Here . . The Glitter And Glamour Of Broadway’s Great Hit Musical ! IRVING BERLIN’S “.CALL ME MADAM-’-’- “ CALL ME MADAM ” “ CALL ME MADAM ” Starring ETHEL MERMAN DONALD O’CONNOR GEORGE SANDERS VERA-ELLEN And The Year’s Biggest Bonanza Of Song Hits Including “Youre Just In Love” “On The Ball” It s A Lovely Day Today” “International Rag “Something To Dance About” Filmed In Glorious Technicolor And To Complete A Really Outstanding Programme: The Thrill-A-Minute Story Of South Seas Adventure And Intrigue . . . “HURRICANE SMITH” Starring YVONNE DE CARLO JOHN IRELAND .. A Colour By Technicolor (Both Approved for Universal Exhibition) MALVERN > PICTURES SHEFFIELD—TONIGHT GLENTUNNEL—SATURDAY Alex GUINNESS, Beatrice CAMPBELL in “THE LAST HOLIDAY” J. B- Priestley’s Excellent Comedy Drama. (Recommended More Especially for Adult Audiences) DARFIELD SATURDAY The Most Thrilling Journey Awaiting Man, Woman, and Child. “DESTINATION MOON” IN TECHNICOLOR (For Universal Exhibition) SPECIAL:— “The All Blacks On Tour” Glentunnel: Tuesday, August 17. Darfield: Wednesday, August 18. See Monday’s Press. SHIPPING AND AIR SERVICES UNION STEAM SHIP CO. OJ NEW ZEALAND. LTD., 168 Hereford street 'Phone 87-310. CARGO SERVICES. FOR WELLINGTON: Steamer Express daily, FOR AUCKLAND: Waimarino—August 14. FOR BOMBAY, from LYTTELTON, via WELLINGTON. AUCKLAND: Waiana —August. FOR SUVA, APIA, LAUTOKA, VIA AUCKLAND Matua—August 17. FOR MELBOI VIA WELLINGTON, Bt.UFF:
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Press, Volume XC, Issue 27427, 13 August 1954, Page 1
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