AMUSEMENTS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 21979, 25 March 1946, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

King’s.—ln the film now showing. at the King’s Theatre, the season of which has been extended, Betty Smith’s “A . Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” a great and new kind cf motion picture is Been. Seldom before has any motion picture so probed the depths of tho hearts of real, flesh-nnd-blood # people. Seldom has the screen been so filled with such richness, tenderness and joyous understanding as is revealed in 20th Century-Fox’s beautiful filmisation of this best-seller of best-sellers. “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” is the perfect filming of the novel that has made millions laugh, cry and cheer.

Regent.—“ The Maltese Falcon” concludes at the Regent to-day and an hilarious English comedy picture “Demobbed” commences its season to-morrow. All people want in something to make them laugh and feel jolly, and in this “Demobbed” will fill its appointed task. The picture deals with the screamingly funny exploits of three British soldierß after being demobilised ; how they again mnke contact with their beloved ( ?) sergeant, and rise to dizzy heights in the world of commerce through discovering that tho firm which employs them (in a weak moment) is being robbed by a high-punting manager.

Majestic.-—“ The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex” commences to-day at the Majestic. Magnificent in spectacular effects, rich in Technieolour, lavish in costuming and backgrounds, this historical subject forms a great picture. There are handsome men and beautiful women in this absorbing page in England’s history, but Bette Davis takes the play into her own capable hands nnd makes Elizabeth of England a towering personality. To the role of the picturesque, ill-fated Essex Errol Flynn brings all that is possible in appeal. Also screening is the exciting story of an international criminal known an the Black Parrot. The film co-stars William Lundigan nnd Maris Wrixon.

“The Amazing Mr. Rooklyn/’—To show the faith in his own dexterity as a manipulator of billiard balls and cards, illusionist, and the knowledge of the love of vaudeville by the Now Zealand theatre-going public, Mr. Rooklyn arranged to fly the company of 30 across the Tasman —a very costly move—and to send his 40 tons of scenery and effects by steamer, and if the Wellington and Christchurch seasons are any criterion, he will not. have any regrets at having taken Buch a bold financial step. The Gisborne season of three nights commences at the Opera House on Friday, March 20. The box plans are at Tattersall and Bnvlv’s. A snecial-priced matinee is announced for Saturday.