AMUSEMENTS News Scoop! EXCLUSIVE “O P O” THE AMAZING DOLPHIN OF OPONONI The Fish Story of All Time! Showing “Opo” in some of his most playful moments, demonstrating all his favourite tricks. Yesterday . . . FAIRBANKS Todav . .. CURTIS The Life and Loves of Adventure’s Greatest Rogue Kerridge-Odeon ’Phnnp REGENT 69-389 THE HOME OF BIG ATTRACTIONS A. R. Chapman Manager Reservations at Theatre 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. TODAY 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. 8 p.m. —IN CINEMASCOPE —IN CINEMASCOPE and TECHNICOLOR COMES ... The Story of a Daredevil whose secret was hidden behind a mask of revenge who defied Tyranny . . . INDEED. . . Men knew his fury and women . . • his lips . . . for from Battlement to Boudoir he blazed a reckless path ... Tony CURTIS Tony CURTIS Tony CURTIS DAN O’HERLIHY COLEEN MILLER “THE PURPLE MASK” “THE PURPLE MASK” “THE PURPLE MASK” To tyranny he was a thorn and a challenge ... to the downtrodden he was a prayer and a hope . . . but to legend he will always be one of the great heroes who dared incredible exploits for the downtrodden . . . THE BREATHLESS EXCITEMENT OF GLORIOUS ADVENTURE IS YOURS TO THRILL TO. (Approved for Universal Exhibition) DON’T MISS THIS! DON’T MISS THIS! The New-Policy ST. JAMES’ THE CINEMA INTERNATIONALE Direction: Kerridge-Odeon (Tel. 75-280 for Reserves from 7 p.m.) EVERY NIGHT AT 8 p.m. BANNED! BANNED! BANNED! BANNED! By the New York Censors . . . who called it “inhuman and indecent” . . . but finally passed by the Board of Regents after a tense Court Appeal and a public outcry! BANNED! BANNED! By the British Board of Film Censors and refused a certificate of any kind! IS IT INDECENT ... OR A MASTERPIECE? YOU WILL JUDGE FOR YOURSELF WHEN YOU SEE . . . JOHN STEINBECK’S JOHN STEINBECK’S JOHN STEINBECK’S “THE FORGOTTEN “THE FORGOTTEN “THE FORGOTTEN VILLAGE” VILLAGE” VILLAGE” An adult entertainment that is a damning condemnation of ignorance and superstition a stark drama of primitive Mexico! ACCLAIMED! ACCLAIMED! “Brings you the palpable, terrible and beautiful actuality of life. Belongs with the finest films of the screen!” —“Herald-Tribune” "Beautifully done . . . wonderfully natural.” -»-“N.Z. Listener” “A picture of life in the raw, but produced with superb artistry.” —“Cinema Times” “Stirring. Will startle you.” —“N.Y. Mirror” “Exceptional. One of best films of the year.” —National Board of Review “Very beautiful movie. I was enthusiastic.” —Eleanor Roosevelt “This is one you should not miss. One of the best of the year.” —“New York Post” “A film of integrity. Astonishingly good.” —“Time” Magazine ASSOCIATE PROGRAMME comprises "PRIVATE INFORMATION,” a daring exposure of graft in small-town councils, featuring JILL ESMOND (the first Mrs Laurence Olivier) (Prog. App. for Universal Exhibition.) PARENTS! CHILDREN! AND ACTION FANS! BIG MATINEE 2 p.m. TOMORROW (1) BUSTER KEATON In the Comedy Cyclone “GRAND SLAM OPERA” (2) Pirate chief, Captain Sirrocco and his pirate hordes sweep the seas! LOUIS HAYWARD > In “THE PIRATES OF CAPRI” (Entire Prog. Approved for Universal Exhibition.) HOLIDAYS—WEEK-ENDS—WEEK DAYS Hire a MIDLAND Rental Car Inquire MIDLAND BUS STATION, 31 Lichfield street. 7037
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Press, Volume XCIII, Issue 27913, 9 March 1956, Page 1
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