Palmerston Picture Programmes

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 55, 7 March 1935, Page 10

Palmerston Picture Programmes

“SEQUOIA”. AT THE REGENT AGAIN TO-DAY ‘Sequoia” (pronounced “See-quo-yah”), iiru t^, o J <^?ldU^ n '^ aye , r ’ B unprecedented drama of wild animal revolt against man. continues its New Zealand premiere at the Regent Theatre to-day as somethmg: totally out of the ordinary in motion picture entertainment. “Sequoia” is something more than a motion picture. It is a magnificent document that will bring out the better side) of mankind—that makes the soul revolt. against man's inhumanity to the other creatures of the earth-that thrills the eye and the mind twth its beauty—that hypnotises with its charm—that brings a new and inspiring belief in the true greatness of the motion picture. There’s the enchantment of a STeat forest—the beauty of nature in ail it 3 glory —the intense drama of wild hearts of the big woods, living in terror of all mankind, with the odds all against them—and there’s the strange romance of two animals—a mountain lion and a deer —born in bitter hatred of each other, who battle their mutual enemies to protect each other’s lives. In every theatre where “Sequoia” has been previewed the audience has burst Into applause—not once, but dozens of times. Stern visaged men who have spent many of their moments of leisure tracking game in the wilds of California wept unashamed as they sat m the theatre and watched a tiny cub puma display its fruitless affection for the mother lion just deprived of her life by the bullet of a hunter’s gun. Sophisticated men and women of the picture business sat on the edge of their seats, thrilled to the marrow, as a full-grown mountain lion crouched on a rock ledge ready to spring, as the deer, which had been his friend throughout his cub days, bounded gracefully down the runway beneath him. In a theatre of silence so deadly you could figuratively hear it, they sat spellbound watching this graceful buck prance Into what appeared certain death—only to see the lion and the deer r recognise each other. In a flash the puma leaped In front of the deer—and the latter obviously in ecstasy, reached down and nozzled his supposedly life-long enemy—kissed him—fondled him—in a scene that no romantic young couple could possibly duplicate for genuine emotional thrills. There is an excellent supporting programme, including Laurel and Hardy in their latest laugh riot, “Oliver the Eighth.” Box plans are at Collinson and Cunninghame’s.. .

KOSY THEATRE,

“GRANDAD RUDD” HUNDREDS TURNED AWAY 'The demand for seats has been so great that the manager, Mr. T. B. Craigie, has decided to extend the season until Friday next! It is something extra special, and something with an appeal of particular interest.to Palmerstonians. For the greatest treat of your life meet “Grandad Rudd," when Bert Bailey, 'tliat grand old man of the Australian stage and screen “brings” the famous character, and his equally famous family to the screen to-morrow. Prosperous now, with troubles and hardships things of the past, the Rudd favourites, with an increase in the family, are even twice as funny as in “On Our Selection,” in their new Cinesound'comedy "Grandad Rudd.” “Grandad” does not do any hard work these days, all he does is keep a tight rein on the family purse and make a- “darn” nuisance of himself to everybody who Is trying to do

STATE THEATRE "DANGEROUS CORNER.” pi'n s D U j^i !o thrilling, mystery romance IAvO-Radio s magnificent production of Dangerous Corner,” which opened at the State Theatre yesterday, will give you something to remember and talk about. Adapted from J. B. Priestley’s notable play and the novel of the same name, “Dangerous Corner” introduces a new story structure treatment. This revolutionary twist, plus excellent acting contributions by each member of the cast, makes this unusual production an outstanding entertainment. The theme deals with what might happen if certain seemHighly inconsequential events occurred to make people bare the hidden secrets about their own lives and loves. Six intimate friends and relatives are all inyolved in a mysterious suicide. Each of the six people could have disclosed startling evidence at the inquest, but rather than get mixed up in the inevitable scandal that would result, they all remain smug and happy behind their respective half-truths. One year later the same group js gathered at a party when the accidental identification of a cigarette box belonging to the dead man, shows how the trend of conversation, resulting from this identification, might have forced tho truth from the lips of all, and in so doing* change their very destinies. Virginia Bruce, Conrad Nagel, Melvyn Douglas Erin O’Brien-Moore, Betty Furness, Henry Wadsworth, lan Keith and Doris Lloyd are all splendid in their roles. Phil Rosen’s direction is noteworthy. Dialogue direction is by Arthur Sircom. The screen play was written by Ann Morrison Chapin with continuity by Madeleine Ruthven.

a bit of work about the place. “Cripes, ain’ ( t ho a beaut,” roars Dave, when the old man, feeling that he has been too generous in promising Lil that he would ■aise Dave’s salary from £3 to £3 10s, goes straight to Dave and puts tho rent up ten bob a week. “These are times for sacrifice," he points out to the disgusted Dave. "Didn’t I give up £SOOO, a seat m Parliament, and a gold pass?” "Yes,” roars Dave. “ by 500 votes.” And so the laughs go on, with “Grandad” setting the pace and always having tho last say. He organises a Rudd cricket team to play the Regans, under "Rudd Rules,” and once again the Rudds win, but not before you’ll have rolled off your seat laughing. Of course, “Grandad” makes tho winning hit, the ball goes down a well, and when tho old man couldn’t run any moro they brought out a wheelbarrow and wheeled him up and down tho pitch. Honestly, you’ll scream! But no more than you will when “Mr. Rudd and party” visit the local school, and "Grandad” asks the youngsters questions he couldn’t answer himself. Nor when the new tractor bolts, dashing through barns, upsetting hay carts, careering through wheat paddocks, and generally converting the Rudd farm into a riot. What a comedy. There’s never been anything so funnv on the screen before, and through it all there is a romance that further adds to the entertainment delights of “Grandad Rudd,” the one picture you must not miss. In addition to Bert Bailey, the big cast includes such old favourites as Fred MacDonald (Dave), George Lloyd, John D’Arcy, Les Warton and charming Elaine Hamill, winners of the recent Women’ Weekly-Cinesound Screen Quest. In addition a coloured cartoon, two pictorials will be shown. There will be three sessions to-day—l p.m., 6.30 p.m, find 8 p.m.