ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 July 1940, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—Now Showing: “HITLER —BEAST OF BERLIN.”

One of the most sensational anc widely discussed motion pictures evei produced, described as a frank fearless, dramatic expose oi the fiendish methods of the brutal Gestapo to enforce Hitlerism upor those who still dare to cherish the love of Christianity, peace and goodwill among men, “Hitler —Beast oi Berlin,” to be screened at the Opera House to-night, to-morrow, and Thursday, created somewhat of a sensation in America, where it was first released. Huge audiences thronged the theatres and loud hisses and jeers greeted 'the appearances of Hitler on the screen. And as America is a neutral country it is certain that the picture will make an even greater im-

pression upon New Zealand audiences, Uncensored so that audiences may see with their own eyes the hell-on-earth conditions of existence under German dictatorship—conditions that Hitler, Goering, Goebbels and other “Beasts of Berlin” plan to inflict upon other countries in their efforts to re-draw the map "of the world with swords dipped in the life-blood of innocent people. For the picture is based on actual fact and you will marvel that such things as those committed in the name of Hitler, could be possible in this advanced age of civilisation, and the film will strengthen the resolve that Hitlerism and all that it stands for, must be crushed —forever. So that there will be no possible misconceptions regarding the realism and dramatic power of this unique

production, the producers state here is no mere compilation of newsreels, no hate-inspiring piece of propaganda, but a story of real life, based on actual fact, as it is lived or perhaps we should say endured in Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia Poland and othei' unfortunate countries at present under the iron heel of Hitlerism, by those who still “dare” to prefer the love of God, love of family, love of democracy, love of peace to the power-crazed policy of the Nazi military machine. As an example, one of their numbei’ is a Priest, a lovable

character, but the Nazis have no respect for the church. “Take off that gown,” orders a Storm Trooper, and when Father Pomrher, reluctant to disrobe, hesitates, the trooper rips the gown from his back and throws I it, together with his cross and RosI ary beads, crashing on the stone floor.' | With an understanding smile, the, :

Father murmurs, “God have mercy upon you.” To which the Nazi replies, “We don’t have to worry about God here, JJitler takes good care of us!” The specially selected international cast is headed by Roland Drew, Steffi Duna, Allan Ladd, John Ellis, 1 Vernon Dent, Greta Granstedt and it is claimed that each gives an inspired performance in roles - that win our sympathy as well as admiration. I

REGENT: 'Finally To-night: “ESPIONAGE AGENT.” Commencing Wednesday “DANGER FLIGHT” and “E-LONDIE BRINGS UP BABY.” “Danger Flight,” fourth of the “Tailspin Tommy” series ■ starring John Trent, Milburn Stone and Marjorie Reynolds, deals with a fight between airmen' and racketeers for the rights to a commercial airline. Youngsters play a big part- in this picture which stresses the importance of educating youth, to become airminded by the use qf model planes. Authenticity is the keynote of “Danger Flight.” In the first place John tt Trent, stax- of the film, is a former *

i T.W.A. transport pilot with over 2000 i flying hours. Hal Forrest, who draws | the Tailspin Tommy cartoon strip i upon which the entire series is based, !is a World War ace,, and Edwin C. i Parsons, who co-authored the screenI play, was a member of the famous wartime LaFayette Escadrille. Parsons has written several books on his flying experiences during the last war. ( “Danger Flight” is the story of a boy who saved many lives because he learned about flying from model air- 1 planes. John Trent plays Tailspin Tommy with Milburn Stone- as Skeeiter and Marjorie Reynolds as BettyLou. Others in the cast include Tommy Baker, Julius Tannen, Dennjs Moore and Jason Robards. THE ASSOCIATE FEATURE ..

“Blondie Brings Up Baby,” latest of the series of Bumstead family comedies, is based upon Chic Yeung’s sensational cartoon strips. Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake are again featured.