AMUSEMENTS I TWO TH BILE SPECIALS ! FOR FINE FILM SHOWS CRYSTAL PALACE ’’THE COMFORTABLE THEATRE.” Direction: Amalgamated Theatres, Ltd. For Reservations ’Phone 78-602. Daily 2 Gigantic Sessions ’ 1.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m. • . . . WHERE on Earth is the 1 JUNGLE of HONDURAS? Nestling in the steamy heat of Central America, bordered by the waters of the crystal Caribbean and Pacific Oceans, lies < HONDURAS (Hot-spot of today’s headlines)—and the JUNGLE WILDERNESS at its back door. This primeval vegetation covering hundreds of square miles, is the private domain of the SOLDIER ANT, TIGERFISH, GIANT HORNET, CROCODILE!— and its INTRUDERS the cut-throat rebels who retreat into the very jaws of ] danger. Out of this real, unexplored Honduras Jungle comes an adventure of a thous- , and-mile Safari of terror that carried • six snarling men and a red-haired woman deep into the treacherous wildnerness. R.K.O. Present GLENN FORD ANN SHERIDAN ZACHARY SCOTT IN THE THRILL SENSATION I “APPOINTMENT IN | HONDURAS” (“A” Certificate: Unsuitable for Children) Breathtaking in Technicolor THIS WILL BE PRECEDED BY THE ACTION-SUSPENSE THRILLER. | “MACAO” “MACAO” I | “MACAO” “MACAO” | (Universal Exhibition) Starring ROBERT MITCHUM JANE RUSSELL WILLIAM BENDIX GLORIA GRAHAME BOOK AT D.I.C. OR CRYSTAL PALACE. WE WILL BE PACKED TO THE DOORS! METRO THEATRE Colombo street, Sydenham 7.15 .p.m. Tonight Matinee 1.30 p.m. TODAY Metro Goldwyn Mayer Presents the Screen’s Biggest Adventure ... in Technicolor! I “PLYMOUTH ADVENTURE” “PLYMOUTH ADVENTURE” Starring SPENCER TRACY As the Bad-tempered Master of the "Mayflower,” Captain Chris. Jones GENE TIERNEY VAN JOHNSON LEO GENN THE GREATEST SEA ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME! Associate Attraction! I ! I THERE’S A LAUGH A MINUTE IN THE HILARIOUS FUN SHOW MADE FOR LAUGHING PURPOSES ONLY . . . “ABBOTT and COSTELLO GO TO MARS” (Both App. for Universal Exhibition.) SPEEDWAY SPEEDWAY SPEEDWAY TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT (First Event 8 p.m.) SOLOS.—World Speedway Champion RONNIE MOORE in two thrilling handicap races. SIDECARS.—EARL WILDE riding on top form in this terrific three-wheeled sport. MlDGETS.—Northern star BILL EVANS and “Jiggs” ALEXANDER in cindershifting thrills. STOCK CARS.—BILL HARRIS and PETER SNELL taking op all comers, and featuring the Final of the Midget Match Race Champs Plus One of New Zealand leading drivers RON ROYCROFT driving his Jaguar XKl2o—powered Bugatti in two thrilling races against HEC GREEN, RONNIE MOORE, LES MOORE and others, for top £lOO prize money. MANAGERIAL NOTE: Although Ron Moore has retired from World Speedway he still has a current contract with All Sports Ltd., the management of which feels that the Christchurch Public are entitled to see this great star in Solo competition. They have therefore requested Ron Moore in Solo Handicap Races this Saturday night. TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT SPEEDWAY SPEEDWAY SPEEDWAY (Cai Park off Wainoni road) CYCLING CYCLING CYCLING CYCLING Canterbury Cash Championships TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT ENGLISH PARK 7.30 p.m. ENGLISH PARK 7.30 p.m. ENGLISH PARK 7.30 p.m. CANTERBURY CASH CHAMPIONSHIPS CANTERBURY CASH CHAMPIONSHIPS CANTERBURY CASH CHAMPIONSHIPS. Come and See Duffy Woodgate, Bond. Giles. Williams, and Timaru Riders, etc., challenge each other for Canterbury Championship Honours. Also 2-Mile Harrison Wheel Race and Cup and the Alby Tomson 1-mile Scratch Race and Cup. AU these cyclists are really fit, and should not be missed on this star night Don’t forget our youngsters. These Novices always make you lose your seat. Good supporting programme, full with Amateur Cyclists and Cash Runners. ; Catch the Cranford street bus and enjoy a night in the open at ENGLISH PARK. TONIGHT SATURDAY TONIGHT SATURDAY 7.30 p.m. Admission: Adults 2/6; Children witn Parents Free, otherwise 6d. 8410 ‘ ST. HELENS HOSPITAL L The Telephone Number has been Changed tx>— T 62-664. 5 62-664.
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Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27576, 5 February 1955, Page 1
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