METEOR THEATRE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 132, 6 May 1941, Page 6

METEOR THEATRE.

The escape provided audiences by action pictures, with lots of excitement and plenty of thrills, was recently prescribed as otic of the best antidotes for a jilteiv world by 750 polled motion picture exhibitors. The questionnaire, prepared and presented to exhibitors in widely divergent p'nrts of Atnerica. was the result of three major studios* interest in just what it is that, the public wants most in present-day fdm fare. Those polled wore unanimous in the opinion that pood. well-constructed mysteries are to-day being held in the highest esteem by moviegoers. Among the mystery 'thrillers dear to the public's heart, tbe survey revealed, are the "Lone Wolf" pictures produced by Columbia. Audiences lake, keen delight in following Warren William as he makes his way in and out of practically hopeless situations, such as those confronting him in his latest adventure. "The Lone vyy.if Repps a Date," plaving at the Meteor Theatre. to-morrow. Sensing their popularity and the way in which they help to alleviate the troubles of a jittery-world. Columbia Pictures is to be commended for extending the series. Tn the newest T "ne Wolf hit. William has lovelv voting Frances "Robinson a« his romantic lead, while other prominent members of the t?„'entcd east include F.ric P,|ore. Thurston Hall. T.ruce P,ennett, Jed Prnutv and Fred Ke'sev. Sidney Salkow directed the thril'ing film.