AMUSEMENTS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22405, 12 August 1947, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS

Regent.—Columbia Pictures, the studios responsible for the now famous "It happened One Night,” "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town,” "The Awful Truth," "Lost Horizon,” and "Song To Remember,” have added another masterpiece to their imposing list, “The Joleon Story,” which is now at the Regent. It is entertainment the like of which comes only too seldom from the major producing organisations of America these days. The merit of the picture demands further opportunity for Gisborne picturegoers to sec this really delightful Hollywood Production that has been spoken of in glowing terms by people in all walks of life in and around Gisborne since its initial season and the season has now been extended until Thursday. Majestic.—Abbott and Costello in "The Time of Their Lives" will conclude a highly successful laughter season tonight. Tomorrow’s outstanding double feature programme will he headed by Warncrf Bros.’ delightful musical comedy, "Cinderella Jones,’ with Joan Leslie and Robert Alda. The associate thriller, “Blue Beard,” starring John Carradine. Jean Parker and Nils Aether, is one of the most sinister love stories ever told —the story of a man who killed women because a woman had killed his ideal of womankind. King's.—“ Dangerous Millions," which bebins tomorroy, unfolds the sensational story of six men and their violent, death-scattering race for fortune in gold, and of a beautiful women who lures them on the road to dangerous adventure with the secret of their quest. From the moment Hendrick Van Hoyden leaves his fabulous fortune to eight heirs scattered around the globe, until the violent climax of tile mad and murderous wiimerf-take-all race, the swiftly-paced story moves with mounting suspense. The second feature will lie “Jewels of Brandcuberg,” a thrilling mystery-adventure. "Quiet Wedding.”—This three-aet comedy by Esther McCracken is well into rehearsal by tile Gisborne Repertory Society for its production on August 1(5 and IS. As a picture it was recognised as an outstanding comedy of the year, mid the stage presentation loses nothing of the wit and sparkle which made the picture such a Ixix-ollice success. The production is being put on in conjunction with the Heni Maleroa Children’s Home Campaign.