STATE THEATRE

King Country Chronicle, Volume XXXI, Issue 4955, 13 February 1937, Page 4

STATE THEATRE

“ANTHONY ADVERSE.” \

“Anthony Adverse,” the last word in magnificent screen entertainment, is to be screened at the State Theatre to-night and Monday. The picture follows the romantic adventure? of Anthony Adverse through five countries, across the seas and over three continents. For mammoth sets,, for colourful and picturesque backgrounds, for dynamic action, for; the unusual characterisation of its tremendous cast from Fredric March; the star, down to the smallest bit player, for the glamour, of its. romance, its human interest and -sheer, unadulterated entertainment, this picture is unsurpassed. It has a tremendous cast, with 98 speaking parts and 2500 bit players and extras. Fredric March plays the part of Anthony, and Olivia de Havilland; and Steffi Duna head the feminine leads.

THE EMPRESS.

A double feature programme will be screened at the Empress Theatre to-night. “Second Wife” weaves a dramatic and vividly human story about the trials and adjustments necessary in making a success of a new marriage. This, picture strikes boldly out in a field-that seldom; has been touched by picture makers. Learn about trouble from wife number two in this drama of conflict. “Mummy’s Boy” depicts love -and romance in the shadow of Pharaph’s tomb. See the Bashful. Boys in.-this blast of hoo.ey from the Valley of the Nile. You have nothing to lose but your mind! The picture is a riot of murder, mystery and romance.