AMUSEMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVII, Issue 21529, 16 December 1939, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS MAJESTIC THEA TRE

“VALLEY OF THE GIANTS” Wayne Morris and Claire Trevor head the cast of “Valley of the Giants,” the Technicolour picture based by Warner Bros, on the famous Peter B. Kyne novel of the same name, which is showing at the Majestic Theatre. It is the story of the successful fight waged to prevent the utter despoliation of California’s famous redwood forests by ruthless eastern lumber interests (represented by Charles Bickford) around the turn of the century. While it is concerned with one local aspect of this fight, telling in highly exciting manner of the clash between one such despoiler and an altruistic young local lumberman. it is typical of the situation throughout the redwood country at that time. STATE THEATRE “SHIPYARD SALLY” Gracie Fields is said to be at hei most vivid and amusing best in her new film, “Shipyard Sally,” showing at State Theatre. Opening with the launching of the Queen Mary on the Clyde, moving powerfully on to depressed days, and progressing through comedy and pathos to a triumphant and inspiring ending, the story provides a perfect setting for the finest film yet made by one of the most popular stars the world has ever known. Gracie appears as Sally, variety singer, who is discouraged by the poor response of Glasgow audiences, and embarrassed by the presence of her rascally but lovable father, the "Major,” played by Sydney Howard. “The Major” buys a Clydeside pub with Sally’s savings, just before the depression settles over the shipyards. By the time Sally has learned the running of the place, her customers have no money left. She gives them encouragement and beer with equal generosity.

KEGENT THEATRE

“LEGION OF LOST FLYERS” Fist-fighting flyers blazing an air trail Over the Alaskan wilderness are the central figures in the new Richard Arlen-Andy Devine co-starring action drama, “Legion of Lost Flyers,” com-

ing to the Regent to-day. The most important supporting cast yet lined up for the series includes Anne Nagel. William Lundigan. Ona Munson. Theodor Von Eltz. Guinn “Big Boy” Williams. Jack Carson. Jerry Marlowe. Leon Ames, Leon Belasco, and others Beginning in a fast-moving manner, the story opens with a fatal air crash for which Arlen is falsely blamed. He follows the real culprit to Alaska, where a troupe of flyers has been banded together to battle with the elements and fly a commercial route. There Z.rlen is branded “coward” and is forced to fight resentment on the part of his flying mates Ahlle trying to clear his name. The second attraction is the sparkling comedy “Men are Such Fools.” with Wayne Morris. Priscilla Lane. Humphrey Bogart and Hugh Herbert in the main roles. Plans are at Begg’s and the theatre.

THEATRE ROYAL THRILLING SPY STORY AND WESTERN Destroyers at full speed in stormy seas, attacks by swarms of aircraft, multiple quickfirers. machine guns and heavier weapons blazing at them, and a duel between a cruiser and a disguised merchant ship are some of the impressive scenes that provide authentic atmosphere to a thrilling spy story in “The Luck of the Navy,” showing at the Theatre Royal. Jack Randall is also at the Royal in the new western “Where the West Begins.”