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Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27674, 2 June 1955, Page 1

_ amusements FINALLY TODAY AT 2 p.m. (NO SCREENING TONIGHT) Pictures Present a Thrilling A XOn of the Sensational 2,500.000 JJoilar Armed Robbery that American Newspapers called the Crime of the Century ... it Really Happened! “6 BRIDGES TO CROSS” “6 BRIDGES TO CROSS” TONY CURTIS JULIE ADAMS GEORGE NADER (Special “A” Certificate Unsuitable for Children.) r MAJESTIC I The Show Place of Christchurch Direction: Kerridge-Odeon ’Phone 62-039 Plans at Service Bureau in Theatre Foyer from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Daily. TOMORROW! At 11, 2, 5 and 8 TOMORROW! At 11, 2, 5 and 8 THE FILM OF THE YEAR I ... AN ENTERTAINMENT MASTERPIECE FROM THE BRITISH STUDIOS, SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR OUR QUEENS BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY ATTRACTION! From the Brilliant Pen of Master Novelist Somerset Maugham comes a Colourful Story of Adventure, Romance and Humour . . . Enacted on the Exotic Islands of the Indian Ocean and brought to the screen by an Outstanding Cast. The J. Arthur Rank Organisation Presents “THE BEACHCOMBER” “THE BEACHCOMBER” “THE BEACHCOMBER” “THE BEACHCOMBER” “THE BEACHCOMBER” “THE BEACHCOMBER” FROM A STORY BY W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM Colour by Technicolor A Fascinating Drama of the Tropics Brilliantly Starring ROBERT NEWTON A great and lovable character as “The Beachcomber” . . . wastrel and cynic; a man with the devil in him!

GLYNIS JOHNS As “Martha” . . . cold and afraid, who awoke to passion and beauty under the burning tropical sun! ! DONALD SINDEN Star of "Cruel Sea” and "Doctor in the House” . . . now topping these performances as “the Resident-Officer” . . . who did his duty without fear or favour . . . or illusions! (Recommended by Censor for Adults.) This Brilliant Masterpiece from a Famous Story by Somerset Maugham is Destined to Become One of the Entertainment Highlights of 1955 and we of KerridgeOdeon’s Mighty Majestic Theatre are Proud to Present This Attraction to Christchurch Audiences . . . SPECIAL FEATURETTES: “GRADUATE HARVEST” Future Young New Zealand Farmers in Training at Massey College, Palmerston North "ONCE UPON A PINE” The National Film Unit conducts you on a tour of New Zealand's Largest Board Mill at Whakatane and through the Vast Kaiangaroa Forest But, a Word to the Wise RESERVE WITHOUT DELAY AT THE MAJESTIC! Cyril Aitken, Manager

TONIGHT 8 p.m. tonight KATCHEN KATCHEN KATCHEN KATCHEN KATCHEN KATCHEN N.Z. Herald, 25/5/55, says:— “A GIANT OF KEYBOARD” Auckland Star:— “RECITAL BY KATCHEN WAS BRILLIANT ... It was the passionate energy of Julius Katchen's playing that gave it the stamp of greatness and made this a memorable piano recital.” The Wellington Post says:— “THE VISIT OF KATCHEN WILL I FEET. SURE, GO DOWN AS ONE OF THE GREAT OCCASIONS IN THE MUSICAL ANNALS OF THIS COUNTRY.” AT

MAJESTIC The Show Place of Christchurch Direction: Kerridge-Odeon •Phone 62-039 TONIGHT AT 8 p.m. TONIGHT AT 8 p.m. R. J. KERRIDGE (in association with DAVID N. MARTIN) has the Honour of presenting to New Zealand the Celebrated International Pianist . . . JULIUS KATCHEN JULIUS KATCHEN JULIUS KATCHEN JULIUS KATCHEN JULIUS KATCHEN JULIUS KATCHEN JULIUS KATCHEN “Few artists stay so securely on the heights throughout a season as the pianist Julius Katchen. His final concert in Auckland last night repeated all the success of the previous ones . . . But the Katchen laurels are not earned only in late Beethoven. In Brahms, too, he seems unrivalled, because he combines so high a degree of accuracy with such warmth and understanding. Ntf pianist appears to listen more carefully to the sounds he makes or to be equipped with a more masterful technique, where mind always controls muscle . . .” L.C.M.S. in the Auckland “Star” 30/5/55. PROGRAMME INCLUDES: Chorale: "Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring,” (Bach-Hess); Sonata, Op. 11l (Beethoven) ; Sonata in F Minor, Op. 5 (Brahms): “Pictures At An Exhibition,” (Moussorgsky). PLANS AT MAJESTIC Prices: 16/5 and 11/- (which includes Tax). A LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS AT 5/7 (WHICH INCLUDES TAX) WILL BE ON SALE FROM 7 p.m. T X r ST. ALBANS CENTURY Luxury Theatre v x < J. -Phone 75-400

FINALLY TONIGHT, 7.45 p.m. Uproarious Comedy, Fantastic Mishaps, Rollicking Adventure The Way You Love and Laugh at Him Best CLIFTON WEBB EDMUND GWENN GEORGE (Foghorn) WINSLOW “MR SCOUTMASTER” “MR SCOUTMASTER” (Approved for Universal Exhibition) Decorated for Hilarity EXCELLENT FEATURETTES Plans at D.I.C. At Theatre from 6 p.m. COMING TOMORROW “SAILOR OF THE KING” FRANK GRAHAM AND SON, Stock and Sharebrokers, 153 Hereford street, Telephone 62-339. Th.T.C. ADULTS Only: Iggo's “Bronchial Mixture,” for Bronchitis and all Chest Colds. 3e 6d bottle. Iggo’s (Chemists), Ltd., 105 Cashel street. 7050