Amusements Reviewed

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 226, 24 September 1938, Page 16

Amusements Reviewed

"BLOCKADE." CIVIC. S°™» • • Madeleine Carroll ?X U Henry Fonda Auure-uaniuer;:::::-^ o^^ Kdouard Grant Reginald Denny v,.,., Director: \\illlatn Dieterle (United Artists). Stern drama, with the contemporary Spanish scene always well in the forefront, is 'Blockade," the war melodrama, winch was released locally yesterday at tne Uyic Iheatre. Untimely as the subject ot this him may be, dealing as it Joes with the war-torn nation that was once a proud and influential power in world atiairs, it brings home to the casual observer in forcible style the plight of the Spanish peasant, and the lutility of a war which forces peaceable individuals into a conflict not of their own choosing.

• h '± en ?>\ s ,V'' e( l '° play leading roles VI , , ! oc a< '°' <I''° Henry Fonda anil .Madeleine Carroll. Leo Carillo, in support, 19 especially worthy of mention, because he brings into the story an element of humour and camaraderie of old Spain, in striking contrast to the grim drama of the present-day situation. Others on the cast list are John Halliday, Vladimir SokolofT, Reginald Denny, Robert Warwick, tied Kohler and Katherine DeMille.

Tlie dramatic appeal of "Blockade" can scarcely be caught in a review of it» story, but it must be mentioned that Marco (l;onda) and his brother (Carillo) are Spanish peasants, living as any peasant might, content with their lot, worknig the land which they own. Into their lives comes the war, a shattering conflict which leads Marco to try to persuade his neighbours not to turn and (lee but to tiglit for their land. He has fallen in love with Norma, an enemy spv. Circumstances force him to kill her father, and he is also forced to arrest her as a suspect. Thus, in such an atmosphere of intrigue, suffering and intolerable misery, the 6tory of "Blockade" proceeds to its tragic climax.

"Blockade" is Walter Wangcr's latest production. Always apostle of something new and unusual, Wangcr has surpassed himself. One of his greatest claims to fame has always been his ability to create atmosphere. Here he really has created . it—the tragedy of a people caught in the > net that is international politics; the i.hopeless futility of a nation involved m ' a war that seemiugly has no equitable solution; the manner in which friend may slaughter friend and think nothing of it. ; merely because he happens to be involved . with a different faction. "Blockade" is a powerful document in the cause of ■ peace. None will 6ee it without being stirred. The usual impeccable Civic news service is an outstanding feature of the supporting programme, and Penn Hughes ' plays several of his .tuneful melodies ou the Civic organ. PRINCE EDWARD, NEWTON. Handsome Robert Taylor, • Eleanor Powell, of the twinkling feet, and George Murphy are the principals in "Broadway • Melody of 1038," main attraction at the "Prince Edward Theatre, The strong supporting cast includes:such celebrities as Binnie Barnes, Buddy. Ebsen, Sophie Tucker, Judy Garland, Charles Igor Gorin, Robert Bcnehley and Willie who was in Auckland recently :with the "Hollywood Hotel" Revue Com"pany. The story tells of the attempts of 'Taylor, a Broadway producer, to obtain enough money to finance a show and make Miss Powell, an unknown, into a top-flight star. John Barrymo're and John Howard i have the main roles in "Bulldog Drumt mond's Revenge," on the same programme. ;It is another episode in the life of "Sapper's" famous detective hero. EMBASSY. Undoubtedly one of the most popular ; films of its type .ever seen here, "Merrily iWe Live" continues to attract capacity audiences to the Embassy Theatre, where it is in its sixth week. With this coming on top of his only previous big comedy, "Topper," Hal Roach has definitely established himself as one of the ace comedy 'producers in Hollywood, and his future \ pictures are assured of a warm reception : when they come to this city. Fluttery . Billie Burke, as female head of the crazy Kilbourne family, is largely responsible, for the success of the film, and gives' what may be considered the oustanding •performance of her career. Constance Bennett is just as gay and charming as ever, ■and consolidates,her claim to be one of the best comediennes on the screen. An exhibition that is every whit as good is -given by Brian Aherne, as the object of blonde Connie's' affections, who shows himself, to be well above the ordinary class of,.mirth provokers. Alan Mowbray, Tom Brown, P;«sy Kelly and Bonita Granville are uniformly good in the supporting cast. The plot is centred round : Mrs. Kilbourne's penchant for collecting .and attempting to rehabilitate tramps.

, STATE, SYMONDS STREET.' The Rudolph Valentino of the current screen era,. Robert Taylor, abandons his "dress-suit" roles to take a real "he-man part in "A Yank At Oxford," now showing at the State Theatre, Symonds Street. Maureen O'Sullivan has the feminine lead, while Lionel Barrvmore .and Edmund Gwenn are also prominently cast. Taylor appears as a brilliant all-round athlete from a small-town American college, who wins a scholarship that takes him to Oxford. The popular idol in his own town, he expects to take Oxford equally by storm, and the story of his gradual change from a bumptious young upstart to a true American gentleman makes a most entertaining plot. Included in the selected featurettes that complete the programme is a "March of Time" film. TUDOR, REHUERA. , Joel McCrea and Frances Dee are the stars, and Bob Burns and Porter Hall the featured players, in "Wells Fargo,' at the Tudor Theatre, Remuera. It :e a thrilling adventure-drama of the development of the railroad from the old days of the pony express. GAIETY, TAKAPUNA. The principals in "True Confession," at the Gaiety Cinema, Takapuna, are .Carole Lombard and Edgar Kennedy. Selected featurettes, which comprise the , remainder of the programme, include WaltDisney's "Boat Builders" and another of the "March of Time" series. GREY LYNN CINEMA. The personal appearance of the dog star Caesar is the main feature on the .programme at the Grey Lynn Cinema The dog also appears on the screen in , "Trailing the Killer," the other film being "Motor Madness," a thrilling motor boat adventure-drama. THE LONDON, CITY. , . Virile Jack Holt has the main part in "The Awakening of Jim Burke," at the London Theatre, City. "So Red The Hose," the associate feature, lias Margaret Sullavan, Randolph Scott and Walter Connolly is the principal roles. AMBASSADOR, POINT CHEVALIER. The thrill'Pg adventure-drama of newsi'pajier life. "Exclusive," with Fred Mac.'jMuiiay. Charles Uuggles and Frances Farmer, heads the programme at the Ambassador Theatre, Point Chevalier. "Over She Goes," the associate feature, eo-stars Stanley Lnpino and Gina Malo. PEERLESS, ST. HELIER'S. One of the mightiest spectacles evsi seen on the, screen, Samuel Goldwyn'i "The Hurricane." is the main attraction at the Peerless Theatre, St. Helier's Bav - A'powerful, good-looking newcomer to th-■ficre-P. Jon Hall, is in the leading rol vttith" r' --thy. Lnmnur opposite him. DOMINION ROAD. ••Smii'ii'- Through." the powerful w ■ nta. wl.i'h was such a success when ,■ i liV t shown here some years ago. ' ip.a'n at the AftorThea: Siii'on r,o-'d. An "Ohv Gang" conW ; . • •/ f en'sundiug feature of the supportii.. ..•wammc. n

"RAGE OF PARIS." REGENT. • ";.•="' .Nicole -i-l Danielle Darricux Jim Trevor .. Douglas Fairbanks, jun. Jff« ■ Mischn Auer Bill Duncan Louis Hayward p'Ofla Helen Broderiek "igley Charles Coleman Director: Henry Kosta (Universal). Comedy and romance in their most glamorous allure are represented in "The Kage of Paris," which made its first appearance at the Regent Theatre last night, and registered an immediate hit with patrons, who were alternately thrilled and charmed with the artistic whirl of colour and attractive sentiment, and were all the time entertained by the effervescent comedy. Apart from- the fact that the reigning belle of the French films, Danielle Darrienx, is seen in scintillating action and in conjunction with several favourites of older vintage, the action of the play itself has a merry way that keeps the audience laughing!,The fair Danielle is east as a girl from Paris who is under suspicion in American society because of-her dangerous allure, and she revels in .keeping, the moths fluttering' about her. Douglas Fairbanks, jun., casts a worldly-wise eye upon her, and, as one millionaire to another, passes on a word of warning to Louis Hayward, whom Danielle's society sponsor has selected as a very suitable match for her embarrassing ward. Incidentally, that sadfaced comedian, Miseha Auer, takes a hand in matters by wayVof firranging with the girl's sponsor, Helen Broderiek, to facilitate the Hayward match.- All the busybodies get merrily busy with their several plots, while Danielle daintily pulls the strings the wrong way to got the conspirators in such a pass that they are glad to dance to her tunc, and she carries off the sophisticated Fairbanks a willing victim to her charm. •

Carrying a wide appeal, "The Rage of. Paris" lias everything hi personality, and its natural and constant; mirth-provoking action and dialogue provides enjoyment for every class of patron. . There is much to interest, entertain and admire in the session's hewsreel section, one portion of which deals with a series of striking novelties. Here one is informed of a mechanical tree-cutter of immense proportions, a < Neapolitan pianoforte prodigy of six years, a practical house and furniture built of newspapers and other things which are Strange. Features of an extensive ' topical range of news from overseas 'include the German and Italian interchange of workmen, the advance of television, border military demonstrations in Germany, and Czechoslovakia and Spanish war scenes. "Music and Flowers" is a musical-comedy revue featuring a number, of clever dancing and melody turns.

ROXY-TIVOLI. The varying reactions of a • party of American city dwellers, of widely differing types, when they are east up on a primitive South Sea island, Inhabited -only by a fugitive from justice and his Oriental servant, form the basis of the plot of "Sinners in Paradise," main .attraction on the programme at the Roxy and Tivoli Theatres. Madge Evans and John Boles have the leading roles, Miss Evans, as a dissatisfied wife apart from her husband, giving perhaps the outstanding performance of the production. Bruce Cabot and Marion Martin are featured in the supporting cast,. the lasfoianied -making her screen debut after a successful career on Broadway. The film captures some of the imprcssiveness of "Hurricane" in a skilfully-directed storm scene, in which a' giant trans-Pacific airliner's death struggle with the elements is realistically depicted. "Invisible Enemy," the associate feature, is an enthralling espionage adventure-drama, dealing with the plots and counter-plots of opposing secret service agents to gain control of an important oilfield. Alan Marshall, Mady Correll, Henry Gordon and Herbert Mundin- have the main parts. ' . STRAND. ..:■<■_;! Alice Faye and. Tony Martin (Mrs. and' Mr. Martin in private life) head a strong cast in "Sally, Irene and Mary," now showing at the Strand Theatre.. Fca-: tured in the 6upporting ( players arc many favourites, including Jimmy "Schnozzle" Durante, Marjorie Weaver, last seen ltt Moonshine," Fred Allen, of radio fame, versatile Gregory Ratoff and Joan Davis, who was recently voted most popular comedienne on the screen in a national poll conducted by a big New York newspaper. The picture is well up to the standard of the best musicals and is superior to many as regards story and cast. Indeed, although Miss Fayne and Martin are the ones that marry before the final, fade-out, they cannot be called the stars of the film, as about, half a dozen of the other players' have parts that are just a3 important.. The. story tells of the adventures of three out-of-work cabaret entertainers in their attempts to land a good job, with the aid of. soft-voiced crooner Tony Martin. "Tarzan'e Revense," the associate feature, co-stars Glenn Morris, former Olympic games decathlon champion, and Barbara Holm, former swimming ace, in another of the famous Edgar Rice Burroughs series of the adventures of the great "ape-man."

PRINCESS, DOMINION ROAD. The impressive picture of the adventures of the first western merchant to penetrate into the Far Bast, "The Adventures of Marco Polo,'.' heads the programme at the Princess Theatre, Dominion Road. Gary Cooper and Sigrid Gurie arc co-starred. Richard Dix and Whitney Bourne are in "Blind Alibi," on the same programme. ' " . REGENT, EPSOM. .. . Main feature on the programme at the Regent Theatre, Epsom, "Desire," has Gary Cooper and Marlene Dietrich in the leading parts. "Danger, Love at Work," on the same programme, co-stars - Jack Haley and Ann Sothern in an amusing comedy romance. WINDSOR, PAPAKURA. "Radio City Revels," principal feature on the programme at the Windsor Theatre, Papakura, has Jack Oakic, Kenny Baker, Victor Moore and Helen Broderick in the leading roles. An impressive drama "Condemned Women," with Sally Eilers and Louis Hay ward, completes the programme. . RIALTO, SUNDAY. A double-feature- picture programme, the proceeds of ■ which are to aid local charities, will be held. at the Rialto Theatre to-morrow evening. "The Amazing Quest of Mr. Bliss," with Cary Grant and Mary Brian','heads the ■programme, "Music Hath Charms." with Henry Hall .and his 8.8. G. orchestra, being the second, at.trac-1 tion. '■ ■ ' ' ARTILLERY BAND. ■ Captain George Buckley will conduct the Artillery Band in a.concert at Albert Park to-morrow evening at eight o'clock. ■ CAPITOL,-BALMORAL. Eddie Cantor's latest musical extravaganza, "AH Baba Goes to Town," with' Tony Martin and June Lang, is the main attraction at the Capitol Theatre, Balmoral. "The Man Who Found Himself." 'in the same programme, co-stars' : John Beal and Joan Fontaine. PIRATE SHIPPE, MILFORD. *. t There will be a grand old-time dance carnival at the Pirate Shippe, Milford Bead'., this evening, when the Pirate Shippe orchestra will provide music. The usual special privileges for vehicular patrons will be in operation. VOCAL RECITAL. Pupils of Madame Aileen and Mr. Oounis Johns will present an elocutionary nd song recital at the Lewis Eady Hail «ct Tuesday evening. Short plays, operatic and other, musical items will be atured. {30UTHERN 'CROSS, ELLERSLIE. .lie boisterous little actress Jane ihei'S is seen at her best in "Forty-five hers." now showing at the Southern .•ss.. : Theatre. Ellerslie.Another child ' ..it- in Bobby Ilreon is starred in "Hawaii Calls," on the same programme.

"JOSETTE." MAYFAIR. David Brossard, jun Don Amecue itcnee Le Bluuc Simone Simon Pierre Brossard Hobert Young Baruaby Baruaby Bert Lahr May Morris Joau Davis A. Adolplms He.vi.nan .... Paul Hurst Director: > Allau Dn-au (liOth Century-Fox). A rollicking, farcical comedy, bubbling over with bright spots is "Josette," now showing at the Mayfair Theatre. It is a cocktail of music, mirth and melody, with a delightful romance to give it that little extra kick which makes for high-clacs entertainment, Simone Simou is the young lady around whom two human moths, Don Ameche- and Robert Young, flutter, and both look like getting their wings singed until things begin to haopen and .Josette accepts an even-money chance that she is selecting the better or the two, and agrees to the ringing of wedding bells. And' it all happens like this. Don and Robert learn that their dad, who apparently has some seeds to sow, is falling in love with a radio artisr. and in order to prevent the old man c ro:n "falling" for the young woman, they manage to contact her and make love to her the while they send old dad out of the city on business. Unfortunately, they make a mistake and believe that Josette is the vamp who has their dad on a piece of twine, and there is a merry miswip till the old chap wakes up that his friend is a go-getter and wants only his money. The final ending to a good story sees everything straightened out just as an audience would wish and everyone is happy. Simone Simon sings a couple of songs, "May 1 Drop A Petal In Your Cup," and "In Any Language," is line voice. It is a cleverly-presented story, well done, and well acted. The supporting films are of a wide, variety and all interesting, and • include "The Air Parade," a fine musical and vocal support, a cartoon, "Here's To Good Old Goal,'' an eccentric and funny concoction, while other items deal with wall decorating, conquering the Colorado River, old inventions and a convention of twins held at Maine. The whole programme is good entertainment.

STAR, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. One of the most pretentious Western films to come from the Hollywood studios ia "The Plainsman," main attraction at the Star Theatre, Karangahape Road. Gary Cooper, himself a cowboy before h'c benan on the films, has the name part as

"Wild Bill Hiirkok." friend of the more famous "Buffalo Bill," and lie makes this character believable ami noble. .Jean Mtiir is .equally good as the ill-fated "Calamity Jane," while James Ellison, Helen Burgess and I'ortcr Hall are outstanding in the supporting cast. The whole production is ou a magnificent scale, and some of the battle scenes are strikingly effective. "Hot Water," with the .Tones Family, completes the programme. This is a typical film of the doings of the famous domestic circle.

BRITANNIA, PONSONBY. Frank Morgan is given one of his all-too-few starring roles in "Beg, Borrow or Steal," at the Britannia Theatre, Ponsonby. lie is supported by Florence Rice, John Beal and Herman Bing. "Bulldog Drunmiond's Revenge," on the same programme, co-features John Barrymore and Louise Campbell. VICTORIA, DEVONPORT. The dark-haired little Canadian songstress with the glorious voice, Deanna Durbin, lias the leading vole in "Mad About Music," at the Victoria Theatre, Devonpoit. "London By Night," on the same programme, has George Murphy and Rita Johnson in the main parts. MAYFAIR, SANDRINGHAM. The film version of Thome Smith's famous farce, "Topper," heads the programme at the Mayfair Theatre, Sandrmgliani. ...Constance Bennett, Cary Grant, Billic Burke and Roland Young have the leading roles. Franchot Tone and Maureen O'Sullivan are co-starred in "Between Two Women," on the same programme. ROYAL, KINGSLAND. "Topper,'' film version of.the famous Thome Smith novel of that name, is the main attraction at the Royal Theatre, Kingsland. Featured at the head of the east. are. Constance Berinett, Cary Grant, Billio Burke and «Roland Young. Dolores Del Rio and George Sanders are co-starred m:"Lancer Spy," on the same programme. STATE, DEVONPORT. "Joy of Living," main attraction at the State Theatre, Devonport, co-stars two popular performers in Irene Dunne and Douglas Fairbanks, jun. It is a light romantic comedy of excellent entertainment value. Paul Kelly and Michael Whalen have the main parts in "Island in the Sky," on the same prografnme.

.ALEXANDRA, GREEN LANE. The beautiful French star of "Wings of the Morning," Annabella, is co-feattired with William Powell in the unusual comedy of Hungarian politics, "Baroness and the Butler," now showing at the Alexandra Theatre, Green Lane. "Battle of Broadway," with Victor McLagleu and Brian Donlevy, is also showing. REGAL-ADELPHI. The exciting drama of the Sino-Japanese war, "International Settlement," with Dolores Del Rio and George Sanders, heads the programme at the Regal and Adelphi Theatres. Jack Hulbert is co-starred with Patricia Ellis in the second attraction, "Paradise For Two." EMPRESS, NEWTON. The spectacular drama of life in Chicago before the great fire, "In Old Chicago," at the' Empress Theatre, Newton, features Alice Faye, Tyrone Power and Don Ameche in the main roles. Selected fcaturcttes make up the balance of the programme. DE LUXE, MOUNT ALBERT. Loretta _ Young. and Tyrone Power are the principals in "Second Honeymoon," which heads the programme at the De Luxe Theatre, Mount Albert. "Wise Girl," the .second attraction, co-stars Miriam Ho'pkitfs.with the former British Guards officer, Ray Milland. STATE, ONEHUNGA. The immortal Mark Twain romance of the adventures of typical American youngsters, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," is the main attraction at the State Theatre, Onchunga. Tommy Kelly, Ann Gillis and Jackie Moran have leading roles. Joe Penner and June Travis are co-starred in "Go Chase Yourself," on the same programme. DORIAN CHOIR. The "Hymn of Jesus" will be presented by the Auckland Dorian Choir in the Pitt Street Methodist Church on Tuesday next at 8 p.m. Mr. Trevor Sparling will be the organist, and Mrs. Reg. Reed the pianist, while the conductor will be Mr. Albert Bryant. PETER PAN CABARET. Dress will be optional at the Peter Pan Cabaret this evening at eight o'clock. Lauri Paddi and his band will provide music for popular dancing. DANCING. Peter Pan, popular dancing; Lauri Paddi's Band. Pirate Shippe, old-time dancing; Pirate Shippe orchestra. St, Sepulchre's Hall, modern dancing; Ventura Dance Club. Apollo Hall, old-time dancing; Apollo Old-time Band. Renown Hall, Papatoetoe, popular dancinf Aussie Jack and his Crackerjacks; next Tuesday. • St. Mary's Hall, popular dancing; Connon's orchestra. Arts Hall, x Kitchener Street, old-time dancing; Norm Crowder's Silvertone band. Masonic Hall, old-time dancing; Operatic Quintette Orchestra. Masonic Hall, annual Scottish carnival; Monday next. Zealandia Hall, Balmoral, popular dancing; Zealandia Dance Band. Parnel) R.S.A. Club, popular dancing; •J. dough's band. Gaiety Hall, Surrey Crescent, old-time dance;' Daisy Brassey and her band. . Merrilands, Harp of Erin, popular dancing; annual Fergusson Park Tennis Club dance.

"COLLEGE SWING." MAJESTIC. Grade Alden Grade Allen ;\ tabe > • •; Martha Rayc Bud Brady ;, jj o1) Ho , e Hubert Dash. .Edward Everett Horton Gluna Ashburn Florence George • Director: Kaoul Walsh (Paramount). Also, "BULLDOG DRUMMOND-S PERIL," Detective mystery, with John Barrrmore and Louise Campbell.

A programme that will please any typo of audience drew big houses to the Majestic 'Iheatre at all sessions yesterday. lhe headliner is a delightful musical comedy labelled "College Swing." This multi-starred spoofing of American collegiate customs is a good-natured and tuneful treatise somewhat more adroitly integrated and novelty motivated than most, ottering as the stars George Burns, Gracie Allen, Martha Kayo, Edward Everett Horton, Jackie Coogan and Betty Grable, all of whom get a chance to do their stiilf.. Although she has the best lines, Gracie Allen doesn't monopolise the camera. Edward Everett Horton and Ben Blue turn in their customary sound performances, and Martha Raye steps up the temperature each time she takes over. Horence George and John Payne sing a romantic interest most agreeably. There is timeliness in the appearance of Jackie Coogan and Betty Grable. Both are excellent. Liberal education has never been so liberal as when interpreted by Burns and Allen, Martha Raye, Bob Hope and Edward Everett Horton, and more than a dozen other front-rank comedy players. "College Swing" concerns the scholastic deficiency of "Gracie Alden," the class dumbell whose failure to earn a "sheepskin" in 1738 prompts her father to leave his fortune to the custody of the school until such time as she. or a descendant, shall graduate. Once inheriting the school she sets about running it to her own taste. In danger of losing it again, she marries the richest man in the country, who gives the school or college .back. Gracie has the lowdown on higher education, and after appointing herself dean of men, she swings into action and shows everybody how the twentieth century college should be run. There are seven song numbers in this Paramount production, all of which are bound to bccomc popular.

.The associate feature is another Paramount picture, "Bulldog Drummond's Peril," a "Sapper" detective mystery with .Tolin Barrymorc, Louise Campbell and Reginald Denny handling exceedingly well a story concerning a man's search for synthetic diamonds. The secondary films are all ..of an interesting and entertaining order.

CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO. "Brinfiing Up Baby," current attraction at the Crystal Palace and Rialto Theatres, is a farce that offers something more in the way of entertainment than most films of its type. The story is novel, and is treated so well that the audience in kept laughing from start to finish. Gary Grant, whom many consider the best of the current crop of light comedians, is co-starred with Katharine Hepburn, who gives a delightful performance. "Asta," the famous pup of the "Thin Man" films, has a prominent part, and his very appearance is the signal for laughter. The story tells of the adventures of Cary Grant after he has become entangled with scatter-brained Miss Hepburn over the care of a tame leopard. Louis Haywnrd has the name part in "The-Saint in New York," one of the famous Charteris adventure series, on the same programme. AVONDALE THEATRE. The thrilling Chinese adventure-drama, "Daughter of Shanghai," with tough Charles Bickford asd Anna May Wong, heads the programme at the Avondale Theatre. "Melody for Two," the associate feature! has James Melton and Dick Powell in the leading roles. STRAND, ONEHUNGA. Beautiful little Deanna Durbin is ably supported in "Mad About Music," now showing at the Strand Theatre. Onehunga. by Ilerbert Marshall, Gail Patrick and Arthur Treacher. "Fifty Roads to Town," on the same programme, co-stars Don Ameche and Ann Sothern. BERKELEY, MISSION BAY. Jack Bucbanan is seen in a new guise as an ambitious young aeroplane designer in "Tho Sky's the Limit," the entertaining musical which heads the programme at the Berkeley Theatre, Missi&n Bay. The balance of the programme consists of selected featuretttes. KING'S, NORTHCOTE. Sonja Henic skates and skies in "Thin Ice," now showing at the King's Theatre, Northcote. Handsome young Tyrone Power is her leading man, while Joau Davis is also included in- the cast of this delightful musical.

AMUSEMENTS GUIDE. PICTURE THEATRES. STRAND—AIice Faye and Tony Martin In "Sally, Irene and Mary." ROXV—Madge Evans and Bruce Cabot In "Slnnors In Paradise" and Tala nirell and Herbert Mundln In "Invisible Knemy." REGENT—Danielle Darrleux in "The Rage of Paris." ClVlC—Madeleine Carroll and Henry - Fonda In "Blockade." MAJESTIC—George Burns and Grade Allen. In "College Swing;" and John Barrymore in "Bulldog: Drummond's Porll." ST. JAMES'—Allan Jones and Judy Garland in "Everybody Sing." EMBASSY—Constance Bennett and Brian Atierno in "Merrily We Live." MAYFAIR—Don Ameche and Simonc Simon In "Josette." LONDON—Jack Holt In "Tho Awakening or Jim Burke" and Margaret Sullavan In "So Bed the nose." ADELPHl—"international Settlement" and "Paradfse For Two." ALEXANDRA—"Baroness and tho Butler" and "The Battle or Broadway." AMBASSADOR—"ExcIusivo" and "Over She Goes." ASTOR—"Smllln' Through." AVONDALE —"Daughter or Shanghai" and "Melody For Two." BERKELEY (Mission Bay)—"Tho Sky's the Limit." BlßKENHEAD—"Prescription For Romance" and "Song or the City." BRITANNIA —"Beg, Borrow or Steal" and "Bulldog Drummond's Revenge." CAPITOL—"AII Raba Goes to Town" and "Tho Man Who Found Hlmseir." CRYSTAL PALACE—"Bringing Up Baby" and "Saint In New York." DELTA —"Dinner at the Rltz" and "My Dear Miss Aldrlch." DE LUXE —"Second Honeymoon" and "Wise Girl." EMPRESS—"In Old Chicago.'' OAIETY—"True Confessipn." GREY LYNN—"I See ico" and "Dimples." KlNG'S—"Thin ice." KINGSLAND—"Topper" and "Lancer Spy." LIBERTY—"Kid Galahad" and "Ebb Tide." MAYFAIR—"Topper" and "Between Two Women." PEERLESS—"Tho Hurricane." PICTUREDROME—"BIossoms On Broadway." PRINCE EDWARD — "Broadway Melody or 1935" and "Bulldog Drummond's Revenge." PRlNCESS—"Adventures or Marco Polo" and "Blind Alibi." REGAL—"lnternational Settlement" and "Paradise For Two." REGENT (Epsom)—" Desire" and "Danger, Love at Work." , RlALTO—"Bringing Up Baby" and "Saint In New York." STAR (Newton)—" The Plainsman" and "Hot Water." STAR (Papakura)—"Happy Landing" and "Owd Bob." STATE (Devonport)—"Joy or Living" and "island In the Sky." STATE (Symondi Street) —"A Yank at Oxford." STATE (Onehunga)—"Tom Sawyer" and "Go Chase Yourseir.!'STRAND (Onehunga)—"Mad About Music" and "50 Roads to Town." THE REX—"Souls At Sea." TlVOLl—"Sinners in Paradise" and "Invisible Enemy." TUDOR—"WeIIs Fargo." i VICTORIA—"Mad About Music" and "London By Night."

ST. JAMES'. Two of the most popular of the modern singing stars', little Judy Garland and Allan Jones, are brought together for the first time in "Everybody Sing," now iu its second week at the St. James' Theatre. This' is young Judy's first really big picture, and she takes her opportunity literally with both hands. She sings several numbers in typical style, the best being, perhaps, "Swing, Mr. Mendelssohn" and the swing version of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." In the first number her rendering of the immortal "Spring Song" in approved modern'style shows the surprising resemblance between "swing" and the classic music. Billie Burke, Lynne Carver, Fanny Brice and Reginald Owens are featured in the supporting east, and all give fine exhibitions, especially Miss Burke. The story concerns the stage-struck Bollaire family—Judy, Miss Burke as her mother, Owens as her father, and Miss Carver as her sister, and the talented household servants, Allan Jones and Fanny Brice. When Mr. Bcllaire's play turns out to bo a Hop, Judy and the servants stage a musical show that proves a real success and saves the family from poverty. DELTA, NEW LYNN. "Dinner at the Rite," at the Delta Theatre, New Lynn, features the beautiful French star Annabclla, with Paul Lnkas as her leading man. Maureen O'Sullivan, Walter l'idgeon and May Rnbson arc the principals in "My Dear MUs Aldricb." on the same programme. SKATEWAYS. - A band will be in attendance at the Skateways Skating Rink, at the top of Khyber Pass, this evening, when the usual Saturday night programme will be observed.