CIVIC THEATRE,

Waikato Times, Volume 112, Issue 18807, 1 December 1932, Page 9

CIVIC THEATRE,

“ Is My Face Red?” Is the Intriguing title of the film which headed the new programme at the Civic Theatre yesterday. It is full of romance, humour, sensation and drama, and holds the tense interest of the audience throughout. Many newspaper dramas have been shown on the screen, but this one strikes an entirely new note that cannot but interest the fllmgoer. The picture deals with the career of a newspaper columnist who deals in scandal for a living, and the story that developeg tells of the far-reaching effect of his work, sometimes dramatio, sometimes humorous, but always entertaining. Ricardo Cortez,\vhose work-Is always, polished and convincing, gives a striking performance in the leading role. He is well supported by Helen Twelvetrees, who is casKas a show-girl who provides her lover with many ofhis tips. “THE DOOMED BATTALION.” Described as “the picture terrific,’’ "The Doomed Battalion” will be screened on Friday. This unusual production, filmed on Mt. Lagazoi, has emerged as an epio film. The story depicts the experiences of an Austrian officer, commissioned by the Austrian Government to enlist a battalion of fighters unique in the history of warfare. This officer was Luis Trenker and the battalion he enlisted consisted of 300 of the best-known sportsmen, mountain climbers, guides, and marksmen who had in peace time used this region as their playground, means of livelihood and tests of strength.