AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19582, 14 March 1938, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

KING’S THEATRE “TIIE HURRICANE”: EXTENDED, SEASON Packed audiences have greeted Samuel Goldwyn's production “The Hurricane,” which will be shown today at the King’s Theatre. “The Hurricane" is a drqmatic saga of the South Seas and the story has been translated into a picture of considerable entertainment value under the direction of John Ford. Dorothy Lamour and Jon Hall head a strong cast, which includes Mary Astor, G. Aubrey Smith, Raymond Massey and John Carradine. The film combines tender romance, powerful drama and picturesque settings, and is brought to a spectacular climax when a storm sweeps the - island home of two native lovers, Terangi and Marama, who were separated for some years when Terangi had been imprisoned for slriking a white man who had insulted him. The excellent supporting programme is headed by a “March of Time.” Owing to the popularity of “The Hurricane” the season has been extended until Thursday.

MAJESTIC THEATRE TO-MORROW: “DEVIL’S PLAY- . GROUND’” AND "WEST ROUND LIMITED” Two engrossing, thrill-packed features ..wilt commence to-morrow. "Devil's Playground,” starring Richard Dix, Chester Morris and Dolores Del Rio, depicts the thrills and romance of Ihe men who brave the dangers of the deep in submarines. The exciting incidents of a railroad drama are contained in the second feature, “West Bound Limited.” Zano Grey’s “Thunder Trail” and "On Such a Night" conclude to-night REGENT THEATRE PAUL ROBESON IN “JERICHO” Crowded houses over the week-end thrilled to the songs and acting of Paul Robeson in "Jericho.” The season closes to-day. —"My Dear Miss Aldrich”— Here is a film full of fun flat follows the pattern of "Libelled Lady,” “My Man Godfrey” and “The Thin Man." The film starts fast and finishes faster.