AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19378, 16 July 1937, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

KING'S THEATRE "THE GREAT BARRIER": DRAMA OP THE C.P.R. Thrilling adventure, romance and stirring drama are tin- features of an excellent outdoor picture. "The Great Barrier," a story of the pioneering days of the great. Canadian Pacific Railway, which began this afternoon at the King's Theatre. Richard Arlcn is in the leading role, well supported by Antoinette Cpllier and Barry Mackay, while lesser parts are played with success by Roy Emerton and Lilli Palmer. Richard Arlen, as Mickey, and Barry Mackay as Steve, two young men in search of adventure, arrive at a small railway construction town, on the track of the uncompleted Canadian Pacific Railway. There they meet Antoinette Collier, who plays the part of Mary Moody, the daughter of the e.ngineer-in-charge of the railway. Following a brawl in a tavern, they are forced to work on the railway in order to pay a subsequent fine. Hickcy soon displays leadership qualities among the employees, and Mary exerts all her influence to secure his advancement. He is finally placed in charge of a small party 'commissioned to search, high in the mountains for a certain pass, upon which depends the continuance- of the railway. Thrilling scenes follow. Mickey is brought back t<> thi' camp in a critical state, as a result of the terrible privations that he had suffered, and the picture moves lo a pleasing and. satisfactory conclusion as Mary nurses him back to health, and the railway is completed. "The Great Barrier" is a Gaumont-British production. Included in the line shorts are scenes of Mrs. Amelia Earhart Putnam and Captain Noonan, and the Hugbv match Springboks v. New South Wales.

MAJESTIC THEATRE •ACCUSING FINGER" AND "CLARENCE" The extent to which circumstances can weave a noose around an innocent man's neck is dramatically portrayed in '"''ln 1 Accusing Finger." a tense drama of circumstantial evidence, which commenced at the Majestic Theatre to-day. With Paul Kelly as a ruthless public prosecutor who uses every legal device to rush men into gaol so that his perfect record for convictions can be maintained. "The Accusing Finger" shows how lie himself is caught in a mesh of circumstances which place him in the shadow of the electric chair. Everybody's in love in "Clarence • with' the wrong person. Eloanore Whitnev, Hie daughter of the catty Wheeler family, is in love with an old man old enough lo be her father. Her brother. Johnny Downs, is in love with the girl's governess. The butler is in love with the maid, and the maid is in love with Johnny. Eugene Pallette is in love with his wife, but she. does not believe him. It is up to Rosroo Earns, man-of-all-work in the Wheeler household, to straighten out this mess. This splendid comedy also opened to-day at the Majestic.

REGENT THEATRE CECIL KELLAWAY IX "IT ISN'T DONE" One of those attractive and pleasing entertainments which catch the fancy unawares and leave a genial glow of satisfaction, the new programme which opened at the Regent Theatre to-day. was made distinctive by the latest Australian piclurecomedv "It Isn't Done," with Charles Kellawav in the centre of the whimsical whirl. A well-varied supporting selection included a number of highly unusual newsreel items, a couple ol noteworthy "March of Time" studies in world 'conditions, and a coloured travel-talk of "Yellowstone Park." The million women workers of New York and the modernised China were (he subjects of instruction under

"March of Time" title. The problems of the girls in work anions New York's million female operatives, the dangers attending etl'orts to join that armv, which has almost eliminated men' from the offices of the American metropolis- these were trenchantly sketched, as was the work entailed on welfare leagues in safeguarding them. The work of Chiang Kai-Shek in the unification and modernising of China preparatory lo meeting Japanese aggression, makes an absorbing story in view of the present clash between China and Japan. "It Isn't Done." in which Australia's universally heloved character actor, Charles Kellaway, makes his second appearance on trie screen, is a charming comedyromance which promises to have a far wider vogue than any former Aus-tralian-made picture has enjoyed. The scenario-writer, said to be KelInway himself, has captured the secret of Oppenheim's spell in story-telling. The easy charm with which Kellaway invests the character of an Australian farmer of the better class when he t';nds himself "bushed" in the maze of English rules of society etiquette is a polished study in humour that sparkles incessantly. Shirley Ann Richards gives a delightful freshness and piquancy to the romantic side of the story, and the general cast, with Harvey Adams distinctive in the role el' versatile butler Jarms. provide nicely shaded contrasts between the English and Australian viewpoints which keep the comedy rippling attractively. It is a useful and refreshing contribution to the cause of merriment. An added local .attraction is the screen appearance of Bobbie Hunt. Eileen Collins, of Gisborne, in the role of Lady Denvee. —Plans Open To-day for (trace Moore's "When You're In Love" Plans open to-day for preliminary bookings lor the whole of the sixday season of "When You're in Love." starring Grace Moore and Gary Grant, which commences at the Regent Theatre next Friday. The tremendous popularity of the musical comedy endorses the opinion of overseas critics that this is definitely the most delightful Grace Moore film since "One Night of Love."

COUNTRY PICTURES SHIRLEY TEMPLE IN "BRIGHT RYES" Shirley Temple is seen at her best in the Twentieth Century-Fox Film "Brighl fives," which Inland Cinemas are presenting al Whalatulu on Saturday, at Manutuke on Tuesday, al l'uha on Wednesday, and a! Kaitaratahi on Thursday. Never has such a juvenile artist, been so widely acclaimed, and never has Shirley Temple produced so popular a film as "Bright Eyes." With an admirable supporting east and splendid settings this film is one that cannot do other than please,