amusements Kerridge-bdecp i REGENT PHONE 69-389 _____ Reservations at Service Bureau in Theatre Foyer Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Daily TODAY: 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. ALAN LADD ALAN LADD ALAN LADD As a fighting man in the days of King Arthur . . . invincible in knightly combat . . . leads King Knights of the Round Table against England’s Enemies “THE BLACK KNIGHT” “THE BLACK KNIGHT” “THE BLACK KNIGHT” Released by Columbia Pictures VIVID AND EXCITING IN TECHNICOLOR . . . Co-starring PATBICIA MEDINA A lady fair . . . to excite any knight to deeds of valour SEE . . . “THE BLACK KNIGHT” lead King Arthur’s armies as thousands storm the battlements SEE . . . “THE BLACK KNIGHT” triumphant in trial by combat SEE ... "THE BLACK KNIGHT” win the tourney of the roses and woo Patricia ’ Medina (Approved for Universal Exhibition.) THE BEST FILM IN TOWN IS “HELLGATE” AT THE NEW-POLICY ST. JAMES’ Direction: Kerridge-Odeon (Tel. 75-280 for Reserves from 7 p.m.) TONIGHT AT 8 p.m. SATURDAY AT 2 P.m. 8 p.m. MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY AT 8 p.m. ACCLAIMED by the reviewers for its NERVE-TINGLING EXCITEMENT! “Stirring, hard hitting, brilliantly directed, superbly acted. Flawless, hightension suspense.” —"Hollywood Reporter” "Powerful, extreme realism. Tense suspense throughout." —“Harrison’s Reports" “Nerve-pricking, excitement.” —“Picturegoer” “Full of thrills and tensity. Magnificently handled. Brilliant!” —“Picture Show" THE YEAR’S BEST THE YEAR’S BEST THBILL-DBAMA THRILL-DRAMA “HELLGATE” “ HELLGATE” “HELLGATE” “HELLGATE” —WHERE A KISS OPENED THE DOORWAY OF THE DAMNED! Starring STEALING HAYDEN JOAN LESLIE WARD BOND A Lippert Pictures Presentation AMERICA’S DEVIL’S ISLAND) AMERICA’S DEVIL’S ISLAND’ America’s Underground citadel of terror . . . the rough, rugged, ruthless story of a living hell . . . where a nation sent the men it wished to forget . ». . and buried the hopes of the women they lovedl BLAZING THRILLS . . . BLAZING THBILLS . . . In the Searing Exposure of a Secret That America Would Rather Forget! (Recommended by Censor as UNSUITABLE FOR CHILDREN) supported by A gripping story from the secret files of Scotland Yard . . . true . . . amazing . . . thrilling! “The Dark Stairway” featuring World-famous criminologist EDGAR LUSTGARTEN METRO THEATRE Colombo street, Sydenham ’Phone 88-600 7.15 p.m. TONIGHT 7.15 p.m. MATINEE 1.30 p.m. TOMORROW . . . THE GAIETY SHOW PACKED WITH IRISH WIT EVERGREEN MELODY AND MIRTH. “MY WILD IRISH ROSE” “MY WILD IRISH ROSE” “MY WILD IRISH ROSE” With DENNIS MORGAN ARLENE DAHL And a Huge Cast of Favourites 16 Popular Song Hits . . . . . . Colour by Technicolor Associate Attraction: ALASTAIR SIM RONALD SHINER On a Holiday Spree in Gay Pareel “INNOCENTS IN PARIS” It’s a Laughing Sensation I'! ! (Recommended by Censor for Adults)
“EMPIRE” papanui •Phone 48-283 FINALLY TONIGHT, 7.15 p.m. Chills Thrills Excitement JOHNNY WEISSMULLER “VOODOO TIGER” Tigers, Lions, Leopards in Combat in Haunted Jungles of Africa. Also Secrets of Terrible Voodoo Worship Hair-raising Action and Raw Courage JAN STERLING RHONDA FLEMING “PONY EXPRESS” The Mighty Achievements of Courageous Pony Express Riders SATURDAY: 1.45. 5, 7.45 “The Little Kidnappers” (All Approved for Universal Exhibition) | REX THEATRE RICCARTON TONIGHT at 7.15 p.m. Olivia De HAVILLAND Richard BURTON In DAPHNE DU MAURIER’S “MY COUSIN RACHEL” “MY COUSIN RACHEL” An Outstanding Film from an Outstanding Novel (Recommended for Adults) ALSO SCREENING PAULETTE GODDARD In “THE TORCH” Thrilling story of the Mexican Revolution (Approved for Universal Exhibition) SATURDAY MATINEE “THE TORCH” MALVERN PICTURES SHEFFIELD TONIGHT GLENTUNNEL SATURDAY CLIFTON WEBB, DEBRA PAGET in “MARCHING ALONG” - IN TECHNICOLOR The Greatest Musical Show on Earth DARFIELD SATURDAY DIRK BOGARDE, DINAH SHERIDAN in ‘APPOINTMENT IN LONDON’ A Stirring Tribute to R.AJ. Bomber Command. Action Packed with Laughter. (Both for Universal Exhibition) FOR a 6d TICKET in the Rocket Raffle (drawn weekly), send P.N. or Stamps, ROCKET RAFFLE, Box 1281, Christchurch. £75 in Cash Prizes. 28 Lucky Winners. Book of tickets 10s. D.T.C.
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Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27669, 27 May 1955, Page 1
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