AMUSEMENTS The Royal Command Film Performance “BEAU BRUMMELL” 2nd GREAT WEEK Commences Today: 4, Shows 11 a.m., 2,5, 8 p.m. Matinee Prices at 5 pjn. Session Is it a good film? Yes and well worth seeing!”—Beverley Baxter, MP., in London’s “Evening Standard” II STATEII S "=• II ’Phone 78-861 ff -=r “WHERE CHRISTCHURCH MEETS” Direction: Amalgamated Theatres, Ltd. (Throughout New Zealand.) Books and Plays have been written about this Amazing Man with a Lust for Life, a Soldier, Lover, Gambler, Adventurer. He was fascinating to all women yet faithful in his fashion only to one, the girl who feared to share his storm-tossed destiny. M.G.M. s great love drama . . . brilliantly brought to the screen! “BEAU BRUMMELL” In Glorious Pastel Colour Starring STEWART GRANGER ELIZABETH TAYLOR Peter Ustinov Robert Morley ' James Donald James Hayter Thrill to Scarlet Coats riding to hounds and whole kingdoms going to the dogs, the scandal-lashed Mrs Fitzherbert, Regency Beaus and Gainsborough Belles. (Approved for Universal Exhibition ) PLANS AT D.I.C. AND THEATRE FINAL 2 NIGHTS FINAL 2 NIGHTS FINAL 2 NIGHTS * 8 P.M. TONIGHT AND TOMORROW 8 P.M. TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT NIGHT AT THE • REPERTORY THEATRE (Kilmore street) The Canterbury Repertory Society PRESENTS THE THOUGHTPROVOKING DRAMA “OUR TOWN” “OUR TOWN” “OUR TOWN” The Pulitzer Prize-winning Play by THORNTON WILDER PRODUCED BY FRANK NEWMAN Tonight and Tomorrow Night are your final chances to see this much discussed play of America’s small town life. BOOK AT BEGGS BOOK AT BEGGS BOOK AT BEGGS RESERVED SEATS. 2/6, 3/6 and 6/-. Tax Free. Obtainable at the Theatre from 6.45 p.m. *Phone 77-736.
Play Ends 10.20 p.m. (Approx.) [METRO THEATREI Colombo street, Sydenham TONIGHT, 7.15 p.m. MATINEE 1.30 p.m. TOMORROW The True Life Story of HOUDINI Revealed for the First Time HOUDINI Sensational Master Magician HOUDINI The Amazing Story of the Greatest Dare-devil in History “HOUDINI” . - .a- Starring TONY CURTIS JANET LEIGH And on the Same Programme: LAUGHTER ALL THE WAY . . . SHE’S Looking Like a Million Dollars . . . and Trying .to Borrow it... . . IN THE TECHNICOLOR COMEDY “PENNY PRINCESS” Starring YOLANDE DONLAN DIRK BOGARDE (Both App. for Universal Exhibition.) RAKAIA PICTURES' 8 p.m. TONIGHT and SATURDAY Not for a long time has a picture brought so much joy to so many people! Britain’s Top Comedy Star ALEC GUINNESS ALEC GUINNESS GLYNIS JOHNS VALERIE HOBSON “THE CARD” “THE CARD” (Approved for Universal Exhibition.) Bringing a wealth of riotous British humour in this uproariously funny story of a young man who believed in giving Providence a push SURURRAN CINEMAS SUMNER - ’’HOLLYWOOD” 8 p.m.: "Treasure Of The Golden Condor” (Tech.) (Cornel Wilde, Constance Smith) (U) KAIAPOI -"MALTO" 7.45 p.m.: "The Savage” (Charlton Heston, Susan Morrow) (U) NEW BRIGHTON -"Roxy" 7.45 p.m.: "It Came From Outer Space” (A), “The Silver Haul” (A) LYTTELTON -“harbour light” 7.30 p.m.: "All The Brothers Were Valiant” (Stewart Granger, Ann Blyth) (A) RAKAIA 8 pjn.: “The Card” (Alec Guinness, Glynis Johns) "(U) RANGIORA REGENT” «ra, p ; n^’: z “Operation Secret” (Cornel Wilde) (U) RICCARTON - REX'' 7.15 p.m.: "Waggons Roll At Night” (U), “One Minute To Zero” (A) Censorship Index: (U) App. for Universal Exhibition (A) Rec. by Censor for Adults.
“WHOLLY DEADLOCK” "WHOLLY DEADLOCK” or “THE TIME OF YOUR WIFE” "THE TIME OF YOUR WIFE” STUDENT REVUE STUDENT REVUE STUDENT REVUE APRIL 29-MAY 7 CIVIC THEATRE Bookings Now Open at the D.I.C. PRICES: 5/- and 7/-. It’s Terrific! It’s Sensational! It’s the Best Ever—Don’t Miss This Rare Extravaganza of Student Wit. "WHOLLY DEADLOCK” or “THE TIME OF YOUR WIFE” STUDENTS REVUE STUDENTS REVUE STUDENTS REVUE —.9682 Adult Education Department, Canterbury University College. Presents LASLO ROGATSY Baritone ALEX LINDSAY Violinist FANNY MCDONALD Pianist MT. PLEASANT COMMUNITY CENTRE. SATURDAY, APRIL 23. Sponsored by Mt. Pleasant Community Centre Committee. Admission: Adults 3/-, Children !/«. 8 P.M. 8 P.M. 7537 £75 IN CASH! Yes, the ROCKET RAFFLE is drawn EVERY MONDAY. Results in Tuesday papers. Tickets, fid each. Send 10s for a book. ROCKET RAFFLE, Box 1281, Christchurch. D.T.C.
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