AMUSEMENTS SECOND GREAT WEEK Search the Seven Seas . . . You Won’t Find Entertainment Like This! Kerridge-Odeon ’Phnno REGENT 69-389 THE HOME OF BIG ATTRACTIONS A. R. Chapman Manager Reservations at Theatre 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. TODAY 2 p.m., 8 p.m. “THE SEA CHASE” “THE SEA CHASE” In CINEMASCOPE and TECHNICOLOR Starring John WAYNE Lana TURNER FROM SYDNEY HARBOUR . . . INTO A SEA OF ADVENTURE ... Caught in a web of international intrigue, a tramp of the ocean’s backstreets slips out of Sydney Harbour and heads for escape in the open sea. Destination unknown. Destiny unholy. At her helm a man whose iron will was the power that drove her. Her only cargo a woman carrying a secret too dangerous to be written. A woman whose very presence aboard ignited fires that threatened the entire mission! (Approved for Universal Exhibition) SIZZLING, RED-HOT SIZZLING, RED-HOT THRILLS! THRILLS! At the New-Policy ST. JAMES’ THE CINEMA INTERNATIONALE Direction: Kerridge-Odeon (Tel. 75-280 for Reserves from 7 p.m.) EVERY NIGHT AT 7.45 p.m. FIRST CHRISTCHURCH SHOWINGS STRICTLY FOR ADULTS ! STRICTLY FOR ADULTS ! (Rec. by Censor as UNSUITABLE FOR CHILDREN.) THIS GAL IS BAD! “Sure, I accent favours from men,” says LORNA VECCHI, but Lorna’s not a pick-up or a push-over . . . she’s more deadly and dangerous than either . . . for she's BARBARA PAYTON BARBARA PAYTON As the “BAD BLONDE” “BAD BLONDE”
Introducing The New He-Man Sensation TONY WRIGHT As the “White Hope” Boxer who was no match for this dish of blonde dynamite! RED-BLOODED ACTION in the thrillfilled film of MAX CATTO’S best-seller novel. “THE FLANAGAN BOY” a punch-packed, exposure of the prizefight racket and the gals who wait at the ringside ! ADDED ATTRACTION A second study in feminine treachery . . . Lester Powell’s play. “RETURN FROM DARKNESS” (Filmed as “THE BLACK WIDOW”) (Recommended by Censor for Adults.) VISITORS to VISITORS to CHRISTCHURCH! CHRISTCHURCH! “Tanza” Recordings bring to Christchurch the Stars of Tomorrow in New Zealand’s one and only TALENT SEARCH TALENT SEARCH TALENT SEARCH Featuring previous prize-winning candidates in a non-stop Variety Show . . . EASTER SATURDAY EASTER SATURDAY MARCH 31st. 8 p.m. Bring your friends . . . Cast your votes . . . Enjoy an evening of NOVEL, LIVE entertainment! Audience Participation GIVEAWAY with valuable prizes. Highlights include: Andrew Quail (Gifted Juvenile Pianist) . . . Jack Hawker and Chas. Godfrey (Accordionistics) . . . Sally Davis (Top Pops vocalist) . . . lan Hislop (N-Z.’s Mario Lanza) . . . Other Sootlight Stars include: George Small, Colin Goodman, Marie Miller, Helen Doherty, Chas. Lister, Waine Bros., Joan Hansen, Robyn Hamburger, Shirley Rushton, Jack Demol, Bill Dunn. Guest artists: JOHNNY RAY'S Rhythm Trio. Compere: HAPPI HILL CIVIC THEATRE POPULAR PRICES. PLANS D.I.C. HELP THE HOXSEY CANCER FUND. SUBURBAN CINEMAS NEW BRIGHTON -‘ Roxy ” 7.45 p.m. “House Of Lost Women” (R 16). SUMNER - HOLLYWOOD" 8 p.m. “Take The High Ground” (Richard Widmark) (A). LYTTELTON —"harbour light” 8 p.m. “The High And The Mighty” (John Wayne) (Final Night) (Tech.). RANGIORA -‘regent” 8 p.m. “White Christmas” (Danny Kaye, Bing Crosby) (U). RAKAIA PICTURES 8 p.m. “Wonder Man” (U) "Roundup On Molesworth” (U). KAIAPOI -“Rialto” 7.45 p.m. "Jet Job” (Uh “A Bullet Is Waiting” (U). RICCARTON -“REX7.30 p.m. “Miami Story” (A) “Laughing Anne” (A). Censorship Index: (U) Add. for Universal Exhibition. (A) Rec. by Censor for Adults. (Rl6) Persons under 16 Not Admitted HINDS GYMKHANA EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1956 NATIONAL DANCING HIGHLAND FLING: Novice, under 8 years, under 10 years, and open. SEANN TRIUBHAIS: Under 10 years, under 12 years, 12 years and over. JIG: Under 8 years, under 12 years, 12 years and over. SAILOR’S HORNPIPE: Under 10 years, under 12 years, and open. POST ENTRIES. Prize Money: Ist 15s, 2nd ss, 3rd 2s 6d. 6835
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Press, Volume XCIII, Issue 27928, 27 March 1956, Page 1
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