King’s Theatre

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 172, 24 July 1939, Page 2

King’s Theatre

The entire world knows that of all the truly great dramatic actresses that the screen has brought to the picturegoers of all nations, Elizabeth Bergner, ranks among tho first four. In “Stolen Life,” concluding to-night at the King’s theatre, opinion strongly asserts itself that she comes very close to being the peer of them all. That may seem like a lot of praise for a star who has made no more than eight films in her career. “Stolen Life” has a story that any heart anywhere can understand. It is a story that any real man or woman will embrace, for the same story has happened to many and can happen to almost anyone. In other words, fundamental drama is involved in “Stolen Life,” even though the manner of its telling may appear more colourful than anything that can happen to mere mortals. Withal, it is a story not for telling here. This is simply an advice of the advent of a great Paramount picture and with it the addition of two fine names to tho growing roster of Paramount stars. Miss Bergner definitely dignifies any roster with her presence; Michael Redgrave, through his incomparable work in “Tho Lady Vanishes,” likewise is a most popular asset.

Screening on the same programme is “Tannhauser,” ono of the finest musical subjects ever presented. This overture to Wagner’s immortal opera is recorded by the National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra of the United States, there being 122 players under the direction of tho celebrated Frederick Feher.