AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 14 September 1940, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

* V. REGENT THEATRE. TO-DAY, TO-NIGHT, MONDAY. i:' “RAFFLES.” ; David Niven plays the title role and Olivia, do Haviiland provides the rohiiintic interest in the nett- Samuel Goldwyn production ‘‘Unifies,” which will he presented to-dav at the Regent Theatre through United Artists release. “Rallies'’ is an exciting and fastmoving mystery melodrama about the famous Amateur Cracksman, a society “Imoothie” who leads a secret life of ( crime'. A strong supporting oast which includes Dudley Digges, Dame May Whitty, Lionel Pape, Douglas Walton, fi. E. Clive, Peter Godfrey and Keith Hitchcock surrounds the .principal players." The story' of “Radies” opens in with our fiiero continuing to lialfle inspector MaoKonzie of Scotland Yard with his spectacular robberies. Raffles however, decides to turn over a new leaf arid to give up his secret life of crime when he beepmes. engaged to Gwen Manders, played, by lovely Olivia do Haviiland. ironically, however, it is- just at this time that he furnishes the Yard with its first clue. Most of the action of “Raffles” unwinds on the beautiful country estate of Lady j : .Melrose,, tt-’h.ere action grows faster and faster, with-the defective and the genj Reman crook playing an exciting game of ..wits. The picture offers a rare treat to the moviegoer—itis played V a topnotch past., it teJJs a thrilling story, it jjms all the elements ; of first-rate entertainment—dirama, laughter, thrills, heart-throbs and mystery. It’s a must. !