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AMUSEMENTS FINAL 2 DAYS! The story thrilled to by millions in “Life” Magazine . . . now a magnificent motion picture! YOU’LL BE VERY, VERY SORRY IF YOU MISS . . . James A. Michener’s “THE BRIDGES AT TOKO-RI” COLOUR BY TECHNICOLOR. Starring WILLIAM HOLDEN GRACE KELLY FREDRIC MARCH - MICKEY ROONEY Inspired Stars bring alive the Brave People of the Beloved Novel ... in the Desperate and Wonderful Love Story of Our Times I A Paramount Picture. (Approved for Universal Exhibition.) MAJESTIC 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 (Centrally Heated for All Sessions) Today at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. NEXT FRIDAY: 4 SHOWS! NEXT FRIDAY: 4 SHOWS! 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. AS TOPICAL AS TODAY’S HEADLINES ... AS FACTUAL AS YOUR DAILY PAPER! . . . For the first time the real true-to-life-today story of the Mau Mau terror in Kenya! Headline news for .months past . . . Now see for yourself the menace of the terror that lurks by night ... of men. women and children living in mortal fear of the dreaded “Simba sign The Mau Mau mark of death! The J. Arthur Rank Organisation presents "SIMBA” “SIMBA” “SIMBA” “SIMBA” “SIMBA” “SIMBA” “SIMBA” “SIMBA” “SIMBA” (South African for “Lion”—and Dreaded Sign of the Mau Mau) Brilliantly Starring DIRK BOGARDE AND

DONALD SINDEN Fresh from their Overwhelming Success in “Genevieve” and “Doctor in the House.” VIRGINIA McKENNA EARL CAMERON (“A” Special Certificate —Unsuitable for Children) THIS IS THE STORY THAT HAS NEVER BEFORE BEEN FILMED . . . A story capturing to the full the tense and frequently terrifying experience of people battling against the Mau Mau threat! A story of people who cannot trust even their own servants . . . who bolt every door behind them . . . who live in daily dread of the terrifying “Simba” sign. RESERVE WITHOUT DELAY FOR THE MOTION PICTURE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME. FRANQUIN IS COMING! Ke idge-Odeon E MBASSY = •Phone 77-413 1.30 7.30 p.m. | “THUNDER IN THE EAST” j (Approved for Universal Exhibition) ALAN LADD Gun-runner . . Selling guns to violent men and escape to grateful women! ! CORINNE CALVET The adventuress . . Without a passport . Fighting for one with every female trick! ! DEBORAH KERR Beauty of the East . . . The only woman who wouldn’t pay his price! ! CHARLES BOYER The Maharajah’s Minister . . . Opposed to violence! ! STRANGERS . . . Thrown together by Fate . . . Trapped in the revolt-torn East! Preceded by 7 ~ “THE LIE” I (“A” Special. Unsuitable for Children) Barbara STANWYCK John LUND CRASH! ! And fate gave her the chance to take another womans place . . Live another womans love. And then one day . . . Her past catches up with her . . Trapping her in a relentless web of blackmail . . . and murder! 1 FRANQUIN IS COMING “EM Pl HE” papanui ‘Phone 48-283 TONIGHT, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 7.45 Another thrilling “Calling Scotland Yard” Featurette with Judy Campbell as a Woman who becomes the victim of her own greed, in a short subject that condenses all the mystery and thrills of a big feature! “THE SABLE SCARF” (Recommended by Censor for Adults) Loretta YOUNG, John FORSYTHE in “IT HAPPENS EVERY “IT HAPPENS EVERY THURSDAY” THURSDAY” Everybody will chuckle and sigh over its Wonderful characters and its heartwarming story. (Approved for Universal Exhibition) SUBURBAN CINEMAS. KAIAPOI -••RiAX.TO- ~ 7.45 p.m. “Tennessee Champ” (Tech.) (A) "The Gambler And The Lady” (A). SUMNER -- HOLLYWOOD” 2 and 8 p.m.: “The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” (Tech.) (U). RICCARTON -' MX7.30 p.m. “Military Police” (U) “Conquest Of Cochise” (U). NEW BRIGHTON- ‘Roxy’ 2 and 7.45 p.m.: “Raiders of the Seven Seas” (U). “Voodoo Tiger” (U). LYTTELTON - ‘harbour light” 7.30 p.m. “One Minute To Zero” (Robert Mitchum) (A). HORNBY -“kosy8 p.m.: “Salome” (Rita Hayworth, , Stewart Granger) (A). RAKAIA 8 p.m.: “Miss Sadie Thompson” (Rita Hayworth) (Unsuitable for Children). Censorship index. (U) App. for Universal Exhibition. (A) Rec, by Censor for Adults. FLORAL EMBLEMS NAIRNS are Complete Florists, supplying Wreaths, Crosses, and all Floral Emblems. Floral Casket Covers and Grave Linings. If it’s possible with Flowers, NAIRNS CAN DO IT. NAIRN’S NURSERIES, LTD. Established 1879 166 LINCOLN ROAD, Day or Night Nairn’s Send Flowers through the Floral Exchange to any part of the Dominion. Prompt Deliveries. ’Phone 64-139, 64-133. FIRST Grade College Panamas. All sizes. Only 18s 6d. Williamsons, Hat Makers for 50 Years ’Phone 76-767. 2781

FURNITURE Removals and Storage, including Saturdays. Expert work. ’Phone Whittakers, 69-759. M.W.S.

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Press, Volume XCII, Issue 27751, 31 August 1955, Page 1

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725

Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 Press, Volume XCII, Issue 27751, 31 August 1955, Page 1

Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 Press, Volume XCII, Issue 27751, 31 August 1955, Page 1

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