Regent

Grey River Argus, 1 August 1940, Page 12

Regent

NOW SHOWING: “DAMAGED GOOD S” POWERFUL REAL LIFE DRAMA. Too long has the subject of social disease been hidden in the phanton family cupboard of “things unmentionable.” Science and statistics have proven that ignorance and innocence are the greatest allies of this dreaded scourge that is yearly making such serious inroads into the health and happiness of all nations. Governments, medical authorities, the

churches and other such bodies have long fought the evil with varied successes. Now the screen throws its power into this fight for humanity with the production o* “Damaged Goods,” a powerful real life drama, adapted from Eugene Brieux’s famous French play by the same name and modernised for the talking screen. This picture has already been presented throughout England, America and Canada, with the fullest co-opera-tion of the medical authorities and churches of all denominations; doctors, welcoming the assistance of the film .with a conviction that its enlightenment must ’help to prevent the spread of the disease. In New Zealand, too, the welcome to the film has been no less marked, the public, press and leading citizens in all walks of life have applauded its message and unanimously agreed that such a picture must be power for good. Another striking feature of the aim’s New Zealand release is that after every session, at every theatre where “Damaged Goods” has been presentea to date, patrons have sought out the manager to offer congratulations on the screening of this stirring drama, with its message of enlightenment. Parents, too, after witnessing the film themselves have signified their intention of bringing their children, approaching adult age, to see the picture, with its message so beautifully presented. Such complimentary comment is indeed gratifying to the producers, and demonstrates once more the power and unlimited scope of the screen in matters pertaining to the very life —in addition to the entertainment—of the nation. PATRIOTIC DANCE. Another night of fun, better and brighter even than their most successful dance last Saturday, is anticipated by the Patriotic Committee’s Cobden Branch, at their carnival dance on Saturday night in Schaef’s Hall. This energetic committee is making every effort to provide a night of nights. Streamers', “lucky spot” and “Monte Carlo” prizes will help to boost the fun and gaiety, ano light supper will be procurable by those who desire it. The Mayfair Dance Band, will present anotner lively programme of modern and old-time music, and an efficient M.C will control the floor. All dances, whether modern, old-time, votaries, young or old, are urged to assist this very worthy cause by their patronage. LABOUR PARTY DANCE. A popular programme of old and new dances, with splendid music by Arn. Beck’s Melody-Makers, “Monte Carlo," “Lucky number” dances (with twelve good prizes), Mr Les. Wearn the popular Runanga M.C., and a well-organised committee led by Mr T. Flannagan in charge of the floor should materially add to the attractiveness of the Greymouth Labour Party’s dance at the New Lyceujn Hall next Saturday night. The committee cordially invites all dancers to attend and guarantees all patrons an excellent evening’s entertainment. Mid-night buses will as usual leave the hall for Runanga, Cobden and Wallsend. DISTRICT DANCES. The following is a list of the forthcoming dances:— August 3—Blackball Red Cross. August 3—Mawheraiti Anniversary Ball. August 10—Ikamatua R.S.A. August 16—Reefton Fire Brigade August 17—Stillwater. September 7—Grey Valley League. September 7 —Runanga R.S.A. September 13—Runanga R.S.A. September 14—Stillwater. October 12—Ikamatua Basketball.