AMUSEMENTS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22637, 14 May 1948, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS

Regent.—Today's new attraction will be “The Private Life of a Scoundrel,” adapted to the screen by Metro-Goldwin-Mayer from Guy de Maupassant’s daring novel, "Bel Ami.” George Sanders, Angela Lansbury, Ann Dvorak, Warren Williams, Frances Dee and Marie Wilson are prominent "names” in the excellent cast. Crisp dialogue and witty situations abound in this provocative story of a notorious adventurer. Majestic.—Today’s programme is headed by Columbia Pictures’ rhythm rodeo, “Throw a Saddle on a Star,” the newest of the Western musicals. Featured in the cast are Ken Curtis, Jeff Donnell, the Hoosier Hotshots from the National Barn Dance, Adelle Roberts, Guinn (Big Boy) Williams, Andy Clyde, Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage. The associate comedy with music, “Little Miss Broadway,” stars Jean Porter and John Shelton. Episode 9 of "The Scarlet Horseman” opens ench session. King’s.—Captain Boycott,” which begins today and has Stewart Grainger in the male role, tells the story of Captain Boycott’s ultimatum to Hugh Davin, a young Irish farmer and his fellow villagers and its consequences. The ultimatum read "pay the rent or be evicted.” On the advice of Charles Stuart Parnell, Boycott’s tenant farmers, led by Davin and the village priest, counter by sending the enptain to a “moral Coventry.” As a result, Boycott and his bailiff cannot get labour locally, nevertheless they continue the evictions. | BIG VARIETY SHOW The visit of a professional flesh and blood show is bound to create unusual interest. At the Opera House on May 20, 21 and 22, George Tollerton brings his “Big Variety Show,” supported by a full company of top-ranking overseas variety artists, many of whom are in New Zealand for the first time, together with 'the latest in entertaining novelties. _ George Tollerton, magician, gave sufficient indication on his last visit of his ability to amaze and intrigue in a style which brought laughter all through his work; this time he promises even better and more mystifying illusions and tricks. Of special appeal to children at the matinees is the inclusion of Royston's "Punch and Judy,” This is an Australian professional act. The “Crazy Quiz” conducted during the performance is one which is. new; it is different from radio quizzes which have proved so popular. The box plans are at Tattereali and Bayiy’s.