AMUSEMENTS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21384, 20 April 1944, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

King’s.—“ The Ex-Bow incident,” is said to be tough entertainment. Walter Van Tilburg Clark's taut novel was unanimously viewed as rare material for the screen, but owing to the ruthless nature of the story studios shied away from it. For daring to make it, 20lh Century-Fox lias been rewarded with a picture hailed by Damon Runyon as being "in a class with ‘The Informer.’” Also screening is the magnificent Bcreen play “The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe.”, Regent.—M.G.M.'s sensational story of the dramatic events leading up to the destruction of tlie Bohemian village of Lidice by the Nazis is vividly portrayed in "Hitler's Madman.” concluding to-day. To-morrow’s outstanding programme is headed by one of the war’s greatest sea dramas, "Destroyer,” the exciting life story of a tough iittle ship and the love story of its crew. A powerful cast includes Edward G. Robinson, Glenn Ford and Marguerite Chapman. Featurettes include the highlight, the invasion of the Nissan Islands by N.Z. troops. Majestic.—To-day a thrilling mystery, “Murder in Times Square,” is the headline attraction. Edmund Lowe is in the leading role as an egotistical 1 playwright and actor who becomes involved in a series of maniacal murders. Marguerite Clapman supports Lowe. The associate feature, “Get Going,” is a romantic comedy starring Robert Paige and Grace McDonald. “Captain Marvel,” episode 8, also will be shown.