KING’S THEATRE
NEW BILL TO-DAY
“CHARLIE CHAN IN PARIS.”
On© of tlio latest Fox Film productions, “Charlie Chan in Paris” will head the new programme at the King’s Theatre today. Based on 0110 of Earl 'Derr Diggers’ well known Kitories of Charlie Chan, tile picture more than equals any of the previous films dealing with this popular character. The plot is well developed and introduces many of the quaint Oriental philosophies of Chan. l i. tells of how Chan goes to .Paris ostensibly on a holiday, hut really to investigate a serious bond forgery op a Paris hank. Ghaii’s investigations lead him into many dangers and several attempts are made oji 1 1 is life. ’JVi) murders, apparently unconnected', further complicate matters, and the manner in which Chan finally solves the crimes is both thrilling and logical. Warner Oland once more contributes his outstanding talents to the role of Chan, Preview audiences in Hollywood are said to have hailed his latest characterisation as the finest of the series. Mary Brian heads the supporting east and other players’are Thomas Beck, a new Fox Film ‘discovery’, just imported from the Board way stage; Erik Rhodes, John Miljan, JVI 11 rray Kinncll, Minor Watson, John Quillen. Henry Kolker. Dorothy Appleby, Butli Peterson, and Perry •Ivins. “Charlie Chan in Paris” will he shown at 2 p.m. and 3 P.m. today, and as usual four session will lie, held tomorrow, 10. SO a.m., 2 p.m., r, p.m and 8 p.m. In view of the previous successes of flic Charlie Oh an plays intending patrons are urged' fry the management to reserve early at the theatre or through phone 833.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12521, 5 April 1935, Page 6
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