AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19248, 13 February 1937, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

KING'S THEATRE "charlie chan" in turf film Charlie Chan, whose previous pictures have been .successes without exception, is the central figure in an exciting story of the turf, ••Charlie Chan at the Hace Track."' which, appropriately enough in view of the races in (Jisborne to-day, is the chief feature at the King's Theatre. Seines, not only of the actual racing, hut of training methods, the preparation of thoroughbred horses for big races, and the criminal designs which ii is necessary to guard against, provide the background to Chan's incomparable display of perspicacity and a charming love story, 'there is an outstanding supporting programme.

REGENT THEATRE "GARDEN OF ALLAH": RECORD ATTENDANCES llicli in colour and romance, "Carden of Allah" which created a record for admissions on a I'rida.y at the Legem Theatre, brings to the screen all the magic, and exotic beauty of the Fast. The attractiveness of the desert sky, and caravan teams, and the colourful life of Noil hern Africa are greatly enhanced by the use of subdued and effective natural technicolour. Marl one Dietrich and Charles I'.oyer are the leading players, and both "give some fine emotional acting in their polished performances. The" story is strange one and concerns the meeting of ii woman, who seeks peace of mind, and a man unused to the ways of the world, ail esiapee from a Trappist, monastery. They fall in love and marry, bid happiness dees not bless them and in their honeymoon in the desert Loves is revealed as !he man who broke the most sacred ol vows. Tin- fih.ll moves through many very dramatic and emotional stages lo reach an unusual climax. .Many strange sights of the Fast are and a unique Arab cafe dance and a sprinkling of humour littiliglv assist the story. M.'isii lbilhbone, C. Aubrey Smith, and Joseph Schildkraut are included in the cast. On the supporting programme is a new Mil key Mouse Cartoon, ".upine Ciimb ers."' a symphony in colour.

MAJESTIC THEATRE

"THE TEXAS RANGERS": OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION Thrills, romance, comedy and adventure abound iii Paramount s outstanding production, "The Texas Hangers," which , ommenceel screening to packed bouses yesterday. Dedicated to I lie memory Ol the men' who moulded a State from (be territory of Texas, the picture lias an authentic, background of Hie early pioneering days, and it- shows the great hardships the' courageous settlers had to undergo. The activities of three carefree Westerners. Fred "MacM array, .lack Cukie and Lloyd Nolan, who live by their wits, open the story. Mac-Murray and Oaklo join the Rangers firstly in order to gain an easy Jiving and then inspired by the ideals of the organisation with real'intent, to carry out the oath. This, leads them through many exciting incidents and finally to conflict with their former partner. Oaki'o gives ono of the finest performances of bis career ns Hie irrepressible "Wabbo." The romantic element, is supplied by MacMurray and .lean Parker. An excellent supporting programme includes Pop-eye I tic Sailor in "T Want to be a Lifeguard," a bright, musical fenturette. and Interesting news reels.

sole's emeus COMING TO GISBORNE Sole Bros.' circus will show in Gisborne on February 18, 10 antl 20. The circus recently finished a successful season of i luce weeks in Auckland. The company comprises 30 international circus stars, headed by Captain Andrews with his performing lions, lionesses and tigers in a huge steel arcrta; La lielle Marie, swinging ami balancing trapeze artist; Story anil Lindsay, head In head balancers and upside-down equilibrists: the, Linton Sisters, sensational (lying trapeze performers; the Sol vol' Delcos, tumbling maniacs; the famous AslHon, one ol the greatest whip erncbers on earth; Coco and f'hieo. knoclinhoul comedy acrobats; Sole Bros.' performing elephants; (he Bidgwav family, whirlwin I tumblers: the ' two Silvesters, double wive walkers: Bal.etle, wonder contortionist, with her trained pomeranian : together with Sole Bros.' slock performers of riders, tumblers, acrobats, trained horses and dogs. Sole Bros, wili show at Mntawai on Pebrntirv 16. and at Te Karaka on February 17.

"THE GIRL IN RED" l-WIIKWKU. I'KRMonMAN'CE Gisborne and district residents who were unable In bear Miss Nila ltosslyn, '"I lie Hirl in lied," last Sunday, will have the opportunity of doing so al her larcwell performae.ee at the Majeslie Theatre to-morrow evening. Miss Ros slvn has charmed millions of people throughout her long travel by her beautiful singing and thrilling narratives ol adventure in many lands. She does'not give a lecture, but' entertains her audience in a inainier entirely her own.