PLAZA THEATRE
“A MESSAGE TO GARCIA” Out of the story of tihe true adventure that changed the destiny of three nations has been, created fanciful, colourful entertainment, full of glamorous romance, high adventure, and magnificent courage, and presenting three great stars, together for the first time, in their greatest roles. The picture is “A Message to Garcia/' inspired by Elbert Hubbard’s immortal essay, coming to-day to the Plaza Theatre. Wallace Beery, Barbara Stanwyck, and John Boles are brought together in the starring roles. Boles is t'he man etntrusted with the message, seeking Garcia somewhere in the tropical interior of Cuba. Aided by Beery, a clownish renegade, he sets c-ff into the dangerous jungle until they meet Barbara Stanwyck, who offers to lead them to Garcia. ’ The hardships, the perils, and adventures these three share together in the jungle take up the major portion of the picture. When Beery inadvertently leads Boles into the trap c-f Hale, a villainous spy, the roistering climax of the picture is contrived. bringing the lovers together and the picture to a happy close.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 145, 20 June 1936, Page 16
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178PLAZA THEATRE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 145, 20 June 1936, Page 16
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