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Evening Star, Issue 21716, 10 May 1934, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS. YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY (TO-NIGHT At The EMPIRE de luxe (Phones 12-432 and 12-433.) 2.15 Twice Daily A picture which we fully recommend as enthralling entertainment. * PENTHOUSE' Has in the Leading Role W-A-R-N-E-K B-A-X-T-E-R. (Recommended by Censor for Adults.)' EXCELLENT EBATUBETTES. And Miss IRIS MASON Entertaining at the Organ. Box Plans at the Theatre and D.I.C. || TO-MORROW! | || TO-MORROW! | II . I 11 ANNOUNCING | THE I DUNEDIN PREMIERE OF 1954’s MOST NOTABLE 1 CONTRIBUTION TO | SCREEN AND DRAMA. The Greatest Actor of the century portrays the most Dramatic Personality the II world has ever known. | GEORGE ARLISS GEORGE ARLISS GEORGE ARLISS GEORGE ARLISS i GEORGE ARLISS GEORGE ARLISS I GEORGE ARLISS || GEORGE ARLISS 1 In I ‘ VOLTAIRE.’ 1 ‘VOLTAIRE.’ ‘ VOLTAIRE.’ M ‘ VOLTAIRE.’ (Approved for Universal Exhibition.) With I DORIS KENYON, The Ravishing Madame Pompadour. REGINALD OWEN, The King who squandered an Empire. MARGARET LINDSAY, The Lovely Nanette. ALAN MOWBRAY, I The Traitorous Prime : I Minister, . 1

He proved that the Pen is mightier than the Sword—but mightier than either ia the power of a woman’s charms. BUT LET THE CRITICS SPEAK—AUCKLAND ‘ STAR ’- . r „ . t George Arliss, in the role of Voltaire, at the Plaza Theatre, is a master of pantomime. His silences are as eloquent as ms words, and never before has he made such use of his remarkable face. He appears a* a genius of ever-changing moods, mocking,; joking, and plotting, a man of subtle purpose, moulding others to' his will; indeed,; a dangerous personality, yet a most lovable one. No other actor could have done this part; it is Arliss’s own. NEW ZEALAND ‘HERALD’:— (14/4/34). . . ■ ■ , . Admirers of Georg© Arliss will revel m his masterly characterisation of the great French philosopher in Voltaire, the Warner Bros.’ production, at the Plaza Theatre. Tho character of Voltaire, with all its shrewdness, biting humour, and individualised mannerisms, plays into the hands of Mr Arliss, and it will probably be generally accepted that he gives his best performance since 4 Disraeli.’ WHAT MORE NEED BE SAID? Specially Chosen Featurettes. DON’T MISS XT! BOOK NOW. RESERVES ARB POURING IN. Plans at the Theatre and D.I.C.

EXCURSIONS. MAY Special Vacation Excursion, 10 days’ trip to Franz Josef Glacier, *,9 Is 4d. aa Is 4d includes 2nd rail, _ motor db*/ fares, and hotel accommodation; Ist class rail slightly extra. VISIT Pox Glacier, finest forest drive in New Zealand; inquire May excursions; additional cost, 7s 6d. i 4KK MATHERSON mirroring Southem Alps, easy walk from Fox Glacier Hostel; cheapest rates ever offered. COKING Office, Government Tourist Bureau, 142 Eattray street (next door to “ Eialto ”); phone 10-755. . PECIAL Excursion for everyone during ' May; an exceptional chance to visit Franz Josef.or Fox Glaciers- -