OPERA HOUSE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 22, 28 January 1943, Page 3

OPERA HOUSE

“Neutral Port," a thrilling adventure of naval espionage, featuring Will Fyffe, Leslie Banks and Yvonne Arnaul screens finally at the Opera House to-day. “Riders of the Purple Sage," starring George Montgomery, is the associate feature. “The Mayor of 44th Street.” Dramatic dynamite blending with the powerful soul-stirring music made by Freddy Martin and his famous orchestra makes for smashing melodrama in "The Mayor of 44th Street.” Here is a sensational story of juvenile saboteurs on one of the most unique shakedown rackets ever to be publicly aired, starring George Murphy and Anne Shirley with Freddy Martin, alltime record breaking recording artist, and most popular name band In the music world to-day. Four great hit tunes, including “When There's a Breeze on Lake Louis” and “Heavenly, Isn't It?” melodies that you will soon be humming and whistling. "The Mayor of 44th Street" is a truly great picture and provides all of the action, romance and thrills needed to make it one of the season’s most outstanding offerings. Weaving Its novel story around the hectic marital problems of a daughter of the rich and a handsome salesman in her father's big department store, "Repent at Leisure.” the associate feature on this great programme, presents Kent Taylor and Wendy Barrie in the romantic lead. The film bristles with sparkling comedy and warm, human drama.