“CENTRAL AIRPORT.”

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 911, 4 November 1933, Page 24 (Supplement)

“CENTRAL AIRPORT.”

Thrills of Peace-time Flying Brought to Screen. “ Storm at Daybreak,” a colourful drama, in which the leading roles are taken by Kay Francis, Walter Huston and Nils Asther, will be shown finally to-night at the Majestic Theatre. Richard Barthelmess will be -seen at the Majestic Theatre on Monday in. ” Central Airport,” a picture replete with breath-taking flying scenes, delightful romance and an unusual story. This thrilling air drama is unusual in that it “glorifies” the commercial flyers of peace, rather than the birdmen of war. One of the most fascinating love triangles is formed by Richard Barthelmess, who believes that a flyer's place is in the sky, not in the home, his younger aviator brother, Tom Brown, whose viewpoint is just the opposite, and the girl, Sally Filers, who wants Dick’s love but Tom’s security. Barthelmess plays the role of a commercial pilot who •’cracks up” witjL a plane filled with passengers. Discredited, he resorts to stunting with a travelling air-circus, which provides the colourful story with many intensely gripping scenes. After losing his sweetheart Barthelmess enters free-lance piloting with a savage recklessness, seeking danger in far-off places, always to come through unscathed because of his uncanny ability. The fine cast of supporting players includes Glenda Farrell, Harold Huber. Claire MacDowell and James Murray.

Inv connection with the screening of “ Central Airport ” at the Majestic, the management announces that a ticket for a free aeroplane flight will be given to a patron every evening next week. Box plans at The Bristol.