AMUSEMENTS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20186, 2 March 1940, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE LAST DAY: “RIO,” “UP THE RIVER” AND “PYJAMA GIRL MYSTERY” Excellent entertainment value is provided in the programme which concludes to-night at the Majestic Theatre. “Rio” is an outstanding drama starring Basil Rathbone, Victor McLaglen and Sigrid Guric. “Up the River” is a riotous musical comedy burlesque with Preston Foster. Tony Martin and Arthur Treacher. Added attractions are “The Pyjama Girl Mystery,” “Auckland’s Welcome to the Achilles,” and “The Phantom Creeps.” —Monday: Richard Dix in “Man of Conquest,” and “My Wife’s Relations”— A sweeping spectacle is Republic's “Man of Conquest,” to commence at the Majestic Theatre on Monday, an epic highlight in motion picture history. The picture lias been received with enthusiasm by press and audiences alike in America, England and Australia. A cast of Hollywood’s most distinguished performers enacts every scene most convincingly. Richard Dix is Sam Houston reincarnated, colourful, aggressive, a man of destiny. Lovely are Joan Fontaine and Gail Patrick as his first and second wives. “Man of Conquest” takes into careful consideration Sam Houston’s life from the time he dwelt with the Cherokee tribes for a year, through his career in politics, to his campaign that resulted in an independent Texas. Interwoven prominently, too, is Houston’s friendship born on a battlefield in the war of 1812. Action scenes in “Man of Conquest” are gripping, especially at the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of Jacinto, where Houston’s army routed Santa Ana’s. George Nicholls, jun., has directed masterfully. He has given the public an enthralling picture, swift-moving and exciting throughout. His dramatic movements are handled deftly. “Man of Conquest” is definitely an outstanding production. ranking with Hollywood’s best. The associate feature, “My Wife’s Relations.” introduces the hilarious Higgins family portrayed by James Gleason, Lucile Gleason and Russell Gleason. The programme will open at 7.30 p.m. with “The Lone Ranger.”