REGENT THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 5, 6 January 1940, Page 9

REGENT THEATRE

“WINGS OF THE NAVY” Produced with the unstinted cooperation of the United States Navy, "Wings of the Navy,” a Warner Bros.Cosmopolitan picture which effectively dramatises the thrilling story of naval aviation, commencing to-day at the Regent Theatre. The cast is headed by George Brent, Olivia de Havii.and, John Payne and Frank McHugh. The background of the new picture lends itself naturally to the depiction oi impressive and thrilling scenes, and the studio with the navy's aid, has taken full advantage of the opportunities presented. About 600 ’planes, including every type used by the navy are shown at various times in the course of the story, and there are several shots in which scores of planes lake off or land in succession or are seen aloft simultaneously sn breath-taking vistas of mass flying. There are also many exciting shuts of dazziix.g manoeuvres by individual pilots ana several bits of action - including three crashes which aie bound 10 electrify the beholder. The spirit ana tradition of the aerial wing of the naval service are effectively presentea in a story that covers the life of the average navy flier,from the beginning of his training to the time who., as a veteran pilot, he can take part in moss flights in huge seaplanes over thousands of miles of open ocean. Aside from the thrilling and engrossing flying background, the picture is marked by a human and moving story of brotherly affection and a charming romantic motif which for a time, however, threatens to shatter the bonds between the two brothers, played by Brent and Payne, for they both love the same girl, played by Olivia de Havilland.