ENTERTAINMENTS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 100, 8 February 1936, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ST. JAMES THEATRE. Prominent among the many things that recommend Samuel Goldw.vn’s latest offering, “The Dark Angel,’ which will he at the head of the new programme at the St. James Theatre to-night and on Monday night, for top place on your “Must Be Seen” cinema list, is an opportunity to see the everlovely Merle Oboron, co-starred with Fredric March and Herbert Marshall, in her delightful hew screen personality—shorn of her exotic, make-up, bizarre garb and mysterious air. Beyond this, “The Dark Angel” is, it is stated, the most powerful and gripping romantic drama to reach the screen since “A Farewell To Arms.” Skilfully adapted by Lillian Heilman, author of “The Children’s Hour,” and Mordaunt Shairp, from a play by Guy Bolton, this beautiful love story, set in a quiet corner of rural England, follows the life of Kitty Vane and her neighbours, Alan Trent (March) and his cousin, Gerald Shannon (Maishall). There is a good supporting programme. MAJESTIC THEATRE. “Nell Gwyn,” which is to bo shown at the Majestic Theatre to-night and on Monday night, must rank as one of the most ambitious pictures ever produced by a British company, a more-than-worthy example of the super pictures now being made in England on a scale which pessimists never considered possible. From every standpoint “Nell Gwyn” can claim parity with Hollywood’s best, as its reception in both London and New York have conclusively proved. Particularly, the critics have been impressed with Alina N eagle’s performance in the name part• an Anna Ncagle so different from her previous portrayals that her amazing versatility throws into prominence the fact that many famous stars can only play one type of role. Miss Neagle’s previous work has been marked by restraint, but she makes Nell Gwyn a character full of effrontery and devilment. BOROUGH SCHOOL FLOWER , SHOW. The Borough School flower show, to be held next Saturday, promises to be an outstanding horticultural event. a special display will be given bv an exhibitor of world lame, Mr W. I • l oon (president of the New Zealand Gladwin Soeietv). Flowers will lie exhibited hv Mr A. Clark, sweet-peas by Mr J. Brown (Christchurch), and begonias hv Mr K. Buchanan. Dahlias for the inter-school dahlia growing competition will be exhibited and the outlies judged. Good entries have been piomised, and there will be side-shows and stalls.