KING’S THEATRE

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20492, 28 February 1941, Page 3

KING’S THEATRE

i i “THE MARK OF ZORRO” ' Romance and adventure in the picturesque setting of Old California with ,;he hero flashing into the picture to orovide frequent super-thrills by daredevil deeds—of such is “The Mark of Zorro,” which opened a season at the King’s Theatre to-day. It is acclaimed more dashing, more attractive, .colourful and entertaining than "Jesse James" and “Old Chicago.” and shows fit their best that talented trinity. Linda Darnell. Tyrone Power and Basil Rathbone. Moreover, the star feature is accompanied by a supporting programme of exceptional merit. Against the background of California ;n 1820, with its- glorious scenic pano--amas, its misison stations, its •'aaciendas and fiestas, the story is told of a young man daring to set himself in opposition to a vengeful and power-fully-entrenched. alcade or governor, whose oppression of the people is backed by the intrigue of a wealthy coterie. All the charm of the Scarlet Pimpernel adventures is reproduced in a new setting, when Don Diego (Tyrone Power), with his trusty Toledo blade and black mask enters the lists against a venal alcade, to right wrongs, to loot the alcade’s treasure chest of its ill-gotten gains and to 'return them to their rightful owners, ever leaving a jagged “Z” slashed by his sword as. the mark that Zorro has struck again. Tyrone Power invests 'the role of Don Diego, alias Zorro, With dashing charm and a vitality that holds patrons spellbound by the sheer dare-deviltry of his bandit exploits, following upon the vapid foppishness assumed by him in his known character of Don Diego. A more than .usually liberal portion of overseas news in the supports is highly appreciated.