AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 128, 2 June 1938, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

REGENT THEATRE. Filmed entirely in Technicolour, the adventure film "Her Jungle Love," to be shown at the Regent Theatre to-morrow, is outstanding for its glorious settings and its novel plot. In the leading role of the film is lovely Dorothy Lamour, reunited with her "Jungle Princese" sweetheart, Bay Milland. Mies Lamour has gained a fine reputation for herself in recent films, such as "The Hurricane" and "High, Wide and Handsome," and it is stated that her popularity in the United States is even greater as a result of her performance im this production. Prominent cast members are Lynne Overman, J. Carrol Naieh, Dorothy Howe, Jonathan Hale and Archie Twitchell. But two of the most delightful players in "Her Jungle Love" are the animals Gaga and Meewa, played by Jiggs and a little lion cub. In hie own way Jiggs has come to be ae popular as Aeta, dog favourite of the "Thin Man" series, and some, American critics stated that Jiggs stole the show. Overman provides most of the comedy relief, wisecracking his way through the film.

MA YFAIR THEATRE. Warner Oland, again portraying on the screen bis world-famous Charlie l Chan character, is the leading player in the film "Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo," which will start an Auckland season at the Hayfair Theatre to-morrow. Having portrayed the.character for nearly six years, Oland has lost his own name to many filmgoers and he is.generally thought of as Chan himself. .This characteristic makes the Oriental detective a very real perscfnVj Keye Luke' again plays the part of No. 1 sen, and others prominent in the cast are Harold Huber, Virginia Field, Sidney Blackmer; Kay Linaker and Robert Kent.. Behind-the pleasure and banter of thousands of internationals in the famous gambling city there ie a mil-. •lion-dollar stake in stock manipulation which spells success for one man and ruin for another. Into' this situation comes Chan. Shortly after a million dollars in bonds disappears, and several murders are committed. And. Charlie Chan, with his son, is landed in gaol. There are langhs in plenty to ease the suspense with Charlie's escapades with a taxi- adding to the fun.

EMBASSY THEATRE. "Portia On Trial," the engrossing dramatic production which u now ecreening at the Embassy Theatre, is attracting large audiences to every session. The film has, before film technique ie even considered, one outstanding feature, it is a story taken from the famous Faith Baldwin novel. It is not, as might be imagined, the tale of a woman charged before a court with a criminal offence. It is the etory of a brilliant woman lawyer. Portia Merriman. All through the film there are evidences of a sincere attempt to make every sequence vital in the telling of the life of Portia. It is mainly serious, but there are burets of comedy to relieve the tension. The title role ie handled well by the stage and screen star Frieda Inescort, and the principal male role ie taken by Walter Abel. Others prominent are Neil Hamilton, Heather Angel, Ruth Donnelly, Barbara Pepper. Clarence Kolb and Anthony Marsh. The 6tory which the film tells ie intensely human; it ie given sympathetic treatment; and it is guaranteed to grip every audience from start to finish.

STRAND THEATRE. Completing its Auckland season at the Strand Theatre is the delightful musical production "Lilac Domino," starring Michael Bartlett. This player renders several fine song numbers. Associate feature at the Strand ie "Second Honeymoon," the amusing romantic comedy, which has in leading roles Tyrone Power and Loretta Young.

AMUSEMENT GUIDE. PICTURE THEATRES. STRAND—Michael BarUett and Jtma Knight in "Lilac Domino" and Tyrone Power and Loretta Young- in "Second Honeymoon." ROXY—Gene An try In "Red River Valley* and Smith Ballew in ••Rawhide." MAJESTIC—George Murphy and R't-i Johnson in "London By Night" and Richard Arlen and Mary Asior in "No Time 10 Marry." ST. JAMES' —Bill Powell and Myrna Loy la "Double Wedding , ." EMBASSY—Frieda Inescort and Heather Angel in "Portia on Trial." 31*YFAIR—Miriam Hopkins and Ray MUland in '-Wise Girl." REGENT —Fredrlc March and FrancJsk* Gaal in "The Buccaneer. ,, CIVIC—Gary Cooper in "The Adventures or Marco Polo." LONDON — Ricardo Cortes In "Murder or Doctor Harrigan" and Patrtcl* Ellis Iα "Love Begins at 20." JtDELPHI — "Victoria the Great" *nd "<• Naughty G4r.ls." AMBASSADOR—Guest Right. ALEXANDRA—"Midnight Madonna." ASTOR—"Piccadilly Jim" and "Trapped By G-Men." AVONDAUE—"IOO Men and a Girl." BERKELEY (Mission Bay)— "Kid Galahad." BRITANNIA— "Ctte Metropole" and "Follow Your Heart." CAPITOL—"Let's Make a Night or R.*> CRYSTAL PALACE—"Lancer Spy" and "There Goes the Groom." DE LUXE—"Hurricane" and "Ail In." EMPRESS—"King Solomon's Mines' , aod "High Flyers." CAIETV —"The Road Back." ORir LYNN—"Rose or Tralee." KINGSLAND —"Elephant Boy' and "Worth or Rio Grande." PRINCE EDWARD —Guest Right. PRINCESS—Guest Night. RESAL —"Victoria the Great" and "Borrowing Trouble." RECENT CEpsom)—"Heidi or the Alps" and "Student Doctors Cant Take Money." Spy" and "Tnere Goes the Groom." STAR (Nawton) —"Love Under Fire" and "Exclusive." STATE (Symonas Street) —"Topper." STATE (Devonport)—"Oh. Mr. Porter" and ••Qanger Patrol." , STATE (Onehunga)—"All H.ilia Goes v> Town" and *->on-stop Sew York.' , STRAND (Onehur.ca) —Guest Nig-it. TIVOLI —"Red River Valley" ani. "Rawhide." TUDOR —"Make a Wish." VICTORIA —Guest Night.