“THE GHOST TRAIN”

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 51, Issue 3151, 31 July 1942, Page 5

“THE GHOST TRAIN”

SUSPENSE AND LAUGHTER

PROGRAMME AT REGENT' V " . -1 CELEBRATED STAGE SUCCESS ‘The Ghost Train,” the celebrated stage success by Arnold Ridley, which ran for 655 performances at St. Martin’s Theatre, London, has' been handed down through the years, and G.B.D. now presents a third topical film, version. The first film starred Guy Newall, and the second “talkie” with Jack Hulbert and Cicely Courtneidge was produced in 1931. Strangely enough Walter - Forde directed this 1931 edition and has again directed the Cameras for this Askey starring vehicle. Not only has “The Ghost Train” ' proved famous on- the stage but has 7 also proved a sensation and thrill over the air. . Stage and broadcasting cannot claim the laurels, for the screen now presents with scenic brilliance the looming horror 6f the phantom train and the bewildered and frightened collection of travellers, each noted for his or her specialised character acting, matched by the hilarious comedy star, Arthur Askey. The film is indeed an expert blending of comedy and thrill which ; will alternately make you rock with laughter and hold your breath with suspense. .See “The Ghost Train,” at the Regent Theatre on Saturday night only. / — — — FINALLY TO-NIGHT THRILLS, ACTION, ADVENTURE

u “'Pride. Of The Blue Grass”, and Doomed Caravan” will show finally to-night at the Regent Theatre.