‘EYES IN THE NIGHT

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 53, Issue 32458, 24 July 1944, Page 5

‘EYES IN THE NIGHT

j GOOD DETECTIVE FILM PROGRAMME AT REGENT NOVELTY IN MYSTERY THRILLS A blind detective and a “seeing eye” dog provide a novelty in mystery thrills in “Eyes In The Night,” w’hich, with ‘ Edward Arnold, Ann Harding and Dionna Reed will show at the Regent Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday. Arnold as the blind sleuth battles enemies in darkness, relying on his sense of hearing, foils a spy ring and solves a murder, utilising hearing, touch and instinct with which blind persons make up for lack of sight.' The story deals with an inventor, played by Reginald 'Denny, his wife, played by Ann Harding, recently returned to the screen, and Donna Reedl An actor, Donna Reed is. interested in, is murdered, the latter suspects her stepmother, whom she hates/. Arnold' is called in. He traces the murder to a spy ring watching Denny and seeking the secret of his war invention. The gang finally imprisons Arnold, Denny, and his family in their home. Arnold fights the gang in the dark, while his dog escapes and gets a note to the authorities. A dramatic climax solves the mystery and. reconciles the two,.women. Fred Zinnemann directed the difficult story with deft skill. One of. the 'outstanding scenes is the battle in darkness, the audience following it by sound. ‘Principals include Allen Jenkins, Stanley Ridges, Rosemary DeGamp, Barry Nelson, Mantan Moreland, Reginald 'Sheffield, Eric Rolfe.

Friday, almost human police dog, enacts Arnold’s faithful guide. The animal is the son of Flash, a police dog star of some years ago. Charles Lawton’s photography is interesting, and an effective musical score highlights the dramatic action. FINALLY TO-NIGHT “THE MAN FROM DOWN UNDER” “The Man From 'Down Under” will show finally to-night at the Regent Theatre.