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Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27682, 11 June 1955, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS Once Again The Pages Of A Memorable Book Pour Their Magic Into A Great And Thrilling Motion Picture ! ! 20th Century-Fox Proudly Re-presents GREGORY PECK Today they still say "This was his finest performance" As Francis Chisholm in A. J. Cronin’s “The KEYS of the KINGDOM” “The KEYS of the KINGDOM” “The KEYS of the KINGDOM” “The KEYS of the KINGDOM” Every word . . . every character . . . every scene , . . is a magic key opening the door to your heart’s most stirring adventure co-starring Thomas Mitchell Edmund Gwenn Sir Cedric Hardwicke Anne Revere Jane Ball (Approved for Universal Exhibition) REMEMBER ! ! FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. (No extension of season possible) 2 p.m. TWICE DAILY 8 p.m. A s -=■ II ’Phone 78-861 11 “WHERE CHRISTCHURCH MEETS” Direction: Amalgamated Theatres, Ltd. (Throughout New Zealand.) -WARMED FOR COMFORT" PLANS AT THE THEATRE TODAY I "The New Zealand Players must . have brought one of the most stirring experiences to the hearts of Dunedin Theatregoers last night when a full house at His Majesty’s was carried through the play of the year Shaw's “St. Joan.” Not often are audiences swept into a tumbling cascade of emotion as they were by Richard Campion’s production. Seldom has any woman so enthralled people with her sincerity, grace and diction as did Edith Campion, a St. Joan of the highest order. The play, undoubtedly the best yet produced by the company, was lively and convincing throughout. The highlight of course was Edith Campion . . . made a very important mark for herself and the company in this long and difficult role . . . vital and unforgettable performance.

Schools Booking Opens Monday 8 EVENING PERFORMANCES WEDNESDAY, 15th TO MONDAY, 20th SCHOOLS MATINEES 16th and 20th PUBLIC MATINEE SATURDAY NEXT MATINEES START AT 2 p.m. Evening Performances at 7.45 THEATRE ROYAL CHRISTCHURCH THE NEW ZEALAND PLAYERS Present RICHARD CAMPION’S PRODUCTION of SAINT JOAN SAINT JOAN SAINT JOAN SAINT JOAN .-SAINT JOAN By BERNARD SHAW Featuring EDITH CAMPION EDITH CAMPION as the Maid. . . . made a special study of Saint Joan while working under Glen Byam Shaw at the Old Vic Theatre School and Michael Saint Denis (French National Theatre) . . . remembered for her vivid performance in “The Young Elizabeth.” . . . “her acting has strength and vitality and she adds to it a fine voice, grace of movement and high spirit." —"The Press” (Ch’Ch.) GEOFFREY WREN as the Dauphin. Achieved stardom with his brilliant playing of the Schoolboy, Daventry, in “ Escapade.” . . . "has some laurels already in his young career and as Daventry is outstanding.” —"Evening Star” (Dn.) MICHAEL COTTEBILL remembered as the American Colonel in “The Love of Four Colonels” and as Richard in "The Lady’s Not For Burning.” , ROY PATRICK versatile young actor who has established himself as one of New Zealand’s most popular leading men. BRIAN BRIMER with a long line of successes behind him recently achieved a personal triumph as Caliban in “The Tempest” with C.A.S. CHARLES SINCLAIR well remembered for his performances in "Private Lives,” “The Love of Four Colonels,” “Escapade.” BRIAN BELL this talented young actor from Dunedin, studied and acted under the direction of J. V. Trevor and is well known for his work with the Otago University Dramatic Society. Together with a big supporting Cast. DECOR and COSTUMES designed by RAYMOND BOYCE. Maxim: The right to live is abused whenever it is not constanly challenged. —Shaw. BOX PLAN AT D.I.C. SCHOOLS MAY BOOK ON MONDAY. PRICES: 10/6 (Members 8/-) 7/3 and 3/6 SCHOOL STUDENTS: 4/9, 3/6. 3/- to evening performances and Saturday Matinee (Saturday Evening excepted) SCHOOLS MATINEES: In School Parties 3/-. BLOCK BOOKING: 10/6 seats for 9/-, 7/3 seats for 5/9. ALL PRICES PLUS BOOKING FEE 3d. JOIN THE N.Z. PLAYERS FOUNDATION Sub. 10/- at booking office entitles members to concessions on top price seats. Regent Theatre Ashburton Tuesday, June 14th SUBURBAN CINEMAS NEW BRIGHTON -"noxv 2 and 7.45 p.m.: “Assignment Paris" (Dana Andrews. George Sanders) (U). LY'l f ELT( )N -“HARBOUR LIGHT" 2 and 8 p.m.: “The Long Long Trailer” (Lucille Ball (U). HOB XBY -••kosy” 2 p.m.: "The Far-Country” (U); 8 p.m.: “The Cruel Sea” (A). RAKAIA . 8 p.m.: “Kiss Me Kate” (Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel) (U). RANGIOBA-’ bkgem2.30 and 8 p.m.: “The Daring Circus Youth” (All Circus cast) (U). KAIAPOI-" RIALTO ' 2 p.m.: "Buggs Bunny” Programme (U). 7.45 p.m.: “The Seekers’ (Tech.) (Unsuitable for Children). SUMNER -“HOLLYWOOD” 2 and 8 p.m.: “Little Big Shot” (Ronald Shiner, Derek Farr) (U). RICCARTON -••Rex;’ 2 and 7.30 p.m.: "Green Light” (A); “The First Time” (A). 'Censorship Index: (U) App. for Universal i Exhibition. (A) Rec, by Censor for Adults. | (OTHER'AMUSEMENTS PAGE 12.)