“MISS PINKERTON.”

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 732, 8 April 1933, Page 24 (Supplement)

“MISS PINKERTON.”

Baffling Mystery Play for Majestic. ! “ Fast Life,” a speed-boat comedyromance starring William Haines and Madge Evans, will be shown at the Majestic Theatre for the last time tonight. One murder followed by another, both committed under baffling circumstances, ! a house full of suspects whose actions are mysterious to the point of incriminating, terrifying shadows on the walls and sudden assaults are some of the ingredients used to produce the succession of thrills which go to make up the mystery drama, “ Miss Pinkerton, which begins on Monday at the Majestic Theatre. “Miss Pinkerton” is an adaptation of Mary Roberts Rinehart’s latest novel. Joan Blondell, as a beautiful blonde nurse, has scarcely relieved her feelings with regard to hospital routine before she is selected to attend an elderly woman who has collapsed after finding her young nephew dead as the result of bullet wounds. The nurse is required to act in cooperation with Inspector Patten, a young and attractive police officer, played by George ‘ Brent. One theory after another is advanced as to who committed the murder, and complications follow when his aunt is killed by a dose of arsenic after she has intimated that she holds the key to the mystery. The various points of the story are cleverly introduced, and the producer’s art has been allowed full sway in turning to the best account the opportunities provided by the plot. The finished acting which is necessary to complete the success of ‘ the picture is also supplied without a weak link, and the result is a gripping and dramatic production. Box plans at The Bristol.

Special Easter Matinee. A special children’s entertainment will be given at St James’ Theatre on Easter Saturday afternoon. The talking pictures to be shown will feature all the children’s favourites, including Mickey Mouse, Oswald the Rabbit, the “Crazy Cat,” Mickey M’Guire, and Hal Roach’s Rascals. Every child attending the matinee will receive an Easter egg. Box plans for this children’s treat will open at The Bristol on Monday.