PICTURE PROGRAMMES.

Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19123, 7 December 1933, Page 9

PICTURE PROGRAMMES.

(To the' Editor.)

Sir,—-It Is regrettable that more si rid. censorship is not exercised over the Hass of programmes submitted ami advertised for children. My young hopeful, aged seven, was promised that he should go to see a cowboy picture which was advertised. The cowboy picture was duly seen and hugely appreciated. Another piclure was shown, however,' of a bloodcurdling type. My hoy duly arrived home, and it was apparent that lie had received a shock, and questioning brought out the cause- Fortunately a youth, 18 years of age, noticed a look of frozen terror on two or three small boys, including my own, and look them out—a very commendable action on his part. It is a pity that proprietors, when advertising Children’s programmes, shout'd submit unsuitable films. All healthy-minded boys love cowboys and their exploits, galloping horses and fights, which do not, in my opinion, do them any harm, as it is only a passing phase; but pictures of the type of which I am complaining are apt to leave a lasting Impression on the sensitive child mind. Could not some of our city fathers take this matter in hand? —I am, etc., WAD-GAR ELLIS. Hamilton, December 5, 1933.