AMUSEMENTS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20344, 5 September 1940, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE V\ - “GOLDEN GLOVES” AND “OUR NEIGHBOURS, THE CARTERS” The story of how a crooked boxing racket is smashed, is unfolded in a stirring story, “Golden Gloves,” now at the Majestic Theatre. It is not uncommon to find a thrilling boxing contest in a film, but usually it is included as a side issue. Not so in “Golden Gloves,’ which features pugilistic encounters in the ring, and they are indeed hectic. J. Carrol Naish has the role of a boxing promoter, whose racket Is to exploit the prowess of the most promising fighters of the ring, all to his gain and their disadvantage. Robert Paige, as a newspaper reporter, realises just what Naish is doing, and patiently he bides his time awaiting the opportunity to expose the racket and crush Naish. . Promoting an amateur contest which produces some thrilling fights, Paige has with him Richard Denning in the role of' a heavyweight. There are exciting situations in plenty before Paige succeeds in bringing about the downfall of Naish, but it is accomplished, at the end of a story that holds interest throughout. Not the least important role is taken by Jean Cagney, a sister of the well-known star, James Cagney, and she plays Impart well. Another fine picture on the programme is “Our Neighbours, The Carters,” a simple, homely, hometown drama, telling how the Carters, residents of a small Ohio town, face sorrow and joy together with great family loyalty. It is a story replete with human, touching incidents, and one that makes a strong heart appeal. The principals are Fay Bainler, Frank Graven, Edmund Lowe, Genesieve Tobin and Joyce Arleen. The programme includes a further chapter of “Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe.” —Special Matinee at 1.30 p.m. Saturday— A special programme consisting of two features and two serials will be presented at the children’s matinee which commences at 1.30 p.m. on Saturday. The serials will be “The Lone Ranger Rides Again” and “Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe." The two features will be those screening with the current programme. •, ....