PLAZA THEATRE
“THE HURRICANE." When it comes to extraordinarily vivid realism, “The HurUcane,” which is showng at the Plaza Theatre, must set a new standard. The climax of this South Sea islands drama and romance is tragedy in the form of a tropical holocaust that pictures Nature in her most vicious mood and strips an island paradise of every living thing. Fortunately from the point of view of sentimental interest the tragedy does not touch all the main characters. How the amazing storm of effects were produced does not matter; what does matter is that the spectacle of the uncontrollable might of wind and rushing seas, whipping everything into pitiful submission, leaves one almost breathless with its intensity. It is the high light of an uncommonly good picture. “The Hurricane” introduces a new screen personality in Jon Hall, who, besides being the owner of a magnificent physique, knows how to act. He takes the part of Terangi, first mate of a trading schooner, and with Dorothy Lamour, who makes a charming Island maid with an unimpeachable figure, supplies the love interest. There is also a splendid supporting programme.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 68, 22 March 1938, Page 9
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188PLAZA THEATRE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 68, 22 March 1938, Page 9
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