Amusements Reviewed

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 29, 4 February 1939, Page 22

Amusements Reviewed

"MARIE ANTOINETTE." • ST. JAMES'.

Marie .... Norma Shearer * Count Axel -De Ferson .. Tyrone Power King Louis XV. .. ..John Barrymore King l»ouis XVI. ...... Robert Morley -j-j ' Princess De Lamballe .. Anita .Louise Duke D'Orleans .. Joseph JSchildkraut Director: W. S. Van Dyke XI. (M.G.M.) The pomp, the splendour, the intrigu* and the suffering experienced in the pre revolution era in France, and the chaoi and tlie bitterness which followed in tin to wake of the revolution, are captured witl a U artistry and in fine detail in "Marie Antoinette," .the attraction at St. James he Theatre," which commenced its Aucklane season yesterday. From, every point of view the produc C< l tion affords rare entertainment, and ii i«r. plays on the emotions as few pictures arc capable of doing. It reflects the genius ol 011 the producer for ILG.M. pictures, od Hunt Stromberg, who can claim yel another masterpiece—possibb* his finest— ? and above all it is a triumph for the players, who stand out in scintillating a t relief, everyone admirably fitted-for the character he or she portrays. The cos ' turning and settings are typical of the period, and, as the characters flit across th c screen, the appreciative audience it almost lives through that tragic period he in French history, and feels the underrv current of jealousy and intrigue, and the i" repercussions to the extravagant and dissolute living by members of the French £ Court, which ultimately caused the overthrow of the monarchy. The production is a spectacle from end to end, and at the same time is possibly as faithful a biography of the ill-fated Marie Antoina ette as one can expect so many years to after the event. Her life is traced from p. the time she leaves the Austrian Court as a princess, gay, unsophisticated and revelling iii the prospect of her marriage to the Dauphin, to her marriage to this Id man of little- imagination and affection, lie to the point where she becomes Queen of France, the guiding genius of a nation, a and finally to her death at the hands ~f of the rabble. Norma Shearer, in the role • of Marie, after two years' absence from j * the screen, reaches the pinnacle of her career and rises to great emotional w heights, principally in the scenes where she discovers the undying love of Count -c Axel de Fersen (Tyrone -Power) and when ie the time comes for parting front her liusband, the blundering and bewildered but brave and lovable King Louis XVI. o (Robert Morley), and her children before y facing the fate which had -been mapped :s out for her. Her work is masterly in- all e its aspects and "it is only, rivalled by that of Tyrone Power, the inflexible and upright lover, of l the Queen, whose, plan to save her life and that of .the Royal family i. came near to fulfilment,. and of Robert ' Morley, who takes many of-the honours v as the dull-witted'Louis,'who faced ridicule and • finallydeath manfully. Other e characterisations equally as convincing t are those of Gladys George Mine. Du e Barry, John : Barrymore as King Louis XV., and Joseph Schildkraut as the e scheming Duke D'Orleans, ' under whose -tutelage- Marie becomes gay, flirtatious and sophisticated and everything else not r calculated to increase her popularity.in a a foreign land.. The caste throughout, is r well balanced, and the picture is .pre-., 0 'sented with splendid taste to relieve it of a much of the sordielness of the period. At |J the same time all its humour, pathos and n love appeal is preserved. CRYSTAL PALACE—RIALTO. The famous French actor, Charles Boyer, giv.es one of- his best performances •in "Algiers," Walter Wanger's thrilling drama which is showing this evening in its first suburban screening at the Crystal Palace and Rialto Theatres. Boyer will >v long be remembered for. liis portrayal of Napoleon in ''Marie Walewska." but ilie is just as impressive in this film, although in an entirely different -type of part. He is cast as a famous international jewel thief, including in the Casbah, the mysterious native quarter of Algiers/and the story centres round his love/affair with tihe characters played by Hedy/ Lamarr and Sigrid Gurie, and of the. efforts, of the police to get !him into * ,the open where. -they may capture him., "• Joseph? Calleia is outstanding in the supDj porting cast. Selected"featurettes make up e tfehe.balance'of tlie programme. £ STATE, SYMONDS STREET, w ?• VWhen Baroness ""Orczy's-r famous" char- : acter, "The Scarlet Pimpernel," was first brought to the screen in the person of Leslie Howard, the film proved such a sucl - cess f that it was decided to produce a 7 sequel to it. For -the sequel, called "The t- Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel," Barry e K. Barnes took up the mantle laid down 'by Howard,'/and the standard of his portrayal may 'be adjudged by patrons at the State Theatre, Symouds Street, this , evening, when the film is shown there. Sophie Stewart, Margaretta Scott anel Francis -1 Lister are also in the cast, and tlie story ft is built up round the adventures of a small :. band of Englishnien in -their efforts to e rescue French aristocrats from the guillor tine, at the time of the Revolution. "The j. Jungle Princess," co-starring Dorothy > .Lamour and Ray'Milland, is on the same ® programme.. . ; 1 WINDSOR, PAPAKURA. i. The attractive romantic ' comedy with music, "Romance in the Dark," is at the • Windsor Theatre,.. Papakura, this evening. Opera. Star Gladys Swarthout is cofeatured with handsome John Boles. "Go Chase 'Yourself," the amusing farce starring Joe Penner, is on the same programme. . . AMUSEMENT PARK. 'All the fun of the fair may be enjoyed at the. amusement park in Civic Square this evening. Admission is free, and there are all the usual side-shows and novelty ■ features, as well as a giant "octopus ride" and" other special attractions. DELTA, NEW LYNN/ i Dorothy Lamour and -W. C. Fields are the principals of "The Big Broadcast of 1938, at the Delta Theatre, New Lynn. Simone Simon. Walter Winchellj Ben Bernie, Dick Balelwinj Joan • Davis and Bert Lalir head ;tlie cast of the associate feature, "Love anel pisses." .CAPITOL, BALMORAL. William Powell and Annabella are costarred -in the unusual romantic comedy, "The Baroness and the Butler," at the Capitol-Theatre, Balmoral. "The Saint in New. York," ; of f ..tlie. % - famous Leslie Charteris series,' is also showing. Louis Haj'ward-and Kay Sutton are the stars. RIALTO, SUNDAY.

('Streamline Express," with Victor Jovy and Evelyn Venables, heads a doublefeature programme to be presented at the Rialto Theatre, Newmarket, to-morrow evening, proceeds from which will go to aid local charities. Jessie Matthews and Sonnie Hale_ are co-starred in associate attraction, "It's Love Again. STRAND, SUNDAY. "Has Xew Zealand a Cultural Life" is the subject , of an address to be delivered by Mr. P. Martin Smith in the Strand Theatre to-morrow evening, under the auspices of the .Auckland Rationalist .Association. "The Minstrel Boy," with Fred Connyngham and Lucille Lisle, heads the supporting picture programme. v." ALEXANDRA, GREEN LANE. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are costarred for the first time for some months in "Carefree,". at the Alexandra Theatre, Green Lane. The entertaining comedy, "I'll Give a Million," with Warner Baxter and Marjorie "Weaver, is the associate feature. V . . REGAL, PONSONBY ROAD. One of the most • impressive -musicals of the past year' is ''Alexander's Ragtime Band,' at the Regal Theatre, Ponsonby Road. Power, . Don Ameche and ■ Alice Faye are the stars. ''Young and Innocent, witlr Nova Pilbeam, .is. also showing. - TUDOR, REMUERA. • Comedy and drama are skilfully blended m "Letter of Introduction." main, feature on the programme at the Tudor Cinema, Remuera, this evening. Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, - Adolphe Menjou, Andrea Leeds and George Murphy are the principals.' Selected featurettes. make up the balance of the programme.

"SWING YOUR LADY." MAJESTIC.

Ed Hunipiirey Bogart Popeye Frank Mellugh Sadie '..Louise Fazenda Joe .. Nat Pendleton Cookie ..v.. Penny Singleton. Shiner Allen Jenkins Director: Kay Enrlght (Warner Bros.) e Also: "DAKKDBVIL DRIVERS,"'with >- Beverly Roberts and Dick Purcell. s In addition to a fine cast of comedians, e "Swing Your Lady," which is at the 11 Majestic Theatre, provides a gemuiue Q , cinema novelty, and yesterday's audiences 1 enjoyed themselves immensely. In it are t combined wrestling and caricatured hillbillying and an unusual " and intriguing story. The Penelleton, McHugli, Jenkins, » Fazenda roles were tailored to measure. * Bogart -plays an uncriminal straight man » adequately. The Weaver Brothers and t Elvira step up from vaudeville, bringing " along their trick musical instruments 2 with which they panicked yesterday's ' audiences. Penny Singleton introduced 2 modernised rhythms. Tlie story 'concerns a barnstorming 2 wrestler of subnormal mentality matched 5 with an outback lady -blacksmith, with : whom he falls into dumb love. He refuses to wrestle, ibut her irate former mountain suitor challenges him. They 2 meet in the ring, with the .bride promised " to the winner. The treatment throughout 1 is bluntly farcical with all -points heavily underscored. Fit*** musical nlimbers .by J Jerome and Scholl pep.up 'many of tiic stretches. The dialogue, -ribald but not 1 vulgar, only once approaches the risque, " while the comedy element is .smooth anel 5 rapid. "Swing Your Lady" is a picture ! tliat -should intrigue Aucklanders. • I Associate feature is "Daredevil Drivers," a el ram a of the highways which ; leaves the thrill-seeker nothing to desire. ! Under the elirection of "Breezy" Easton— ; that pastmaster o£ rapid fire movie scenes who «nadc the chariot racing sequences for 1 "Ben Hur" and the "oharge" scenes for 1 "Charge of the Light Brigade/' the pic- ; ture tells a story of bitter rivalry between two bus companies. Fifteen vehicles, 11 cars anel four giant passenger buses were wrecked in making the smashes shown. Beverley Roberts and Dick Purcell 'have the leading roles. Miss Roberts takes the part of elirector of one of the bus companies, While Dick, a racing driver, comes to her -rescue when she eliscovers that her employees are in the. pay of the rival company. Other prominent players -are Gloria Blonelell, Charley Foy, Willard Parker and Donald Briggs. > ROXY —TIVOLI. As a reporter assigned to edit the beauty column of his paper as a disciplinary measure, but-offered his previous position if he can get tlie inside story of the mystery of 'an allegedly haunted house, Paul Kelly is seen at his be6t in "The Missing Guest," which tops the bill at the Roxy and Tivoli. Theatres this evening. The breezy, determined-looking star will be remembered for his gooel exhibition in "Nurse From Brooklyn, which was shown in the city recently, and lie is just as good in this film. Pretty Constance . Moore is the lady in the ease, anel she too is seen to aelvantage. Others in the- - east- are William Lundigan, Edward Stanley and Selmer Jackson. 'The story, which centres round the adventures of the reporter in his efforts to uncover the mystery, is eerie, but is relieved by some delightful light comedy. Tough Dick Purcell, Jane Wyman and William Hopper are the principals of the associate feature, "Public Wedding, a crazy comedy of complications that follow the holding of a "fake" marriage ceremony. . PETER PAN CABARET. Johnny' Madelen anel his Swing Kings, the combination that has had a rapid rise to popularity with local dancers, will <be in attendance at the Peter Pan Cabaret this evening. Heavy booking is reported, anel intending patrons are advised to reserve their cubicles early... PIRATE SHIPPE CABARET. An old-time dance carnival will be held at the Pirate Shippe Cabaret, Milford, this evening under "the usual ideal conditions. The.popular Pirate Shippe orchestra of six instruments will in -attendance, anel special, .scenic settings ihave again been arranged. . CHEZ PAREE CABARET. The Chez Paree band will provide music for both modern and old-time dancing at the Chez Paree Cabaret, Buckland's Beach, this evening. Dress is optional, and booking arrangements are advertised. MOTOR CYCLE PICNIC. A great crowel attended the last racing picnic at Henning's Speedway, Mangere, •held under the auspices of the Auckland Motor Cycle Olub, and an even bigger attendance is expected for the second one to-morrow. Races start 11 a.m., and a good day's entertainment is assured. BRITISH ISRAEL LECTURES. "Hitler, Jews and Palestine" is the title of an address to "be given in the concert chamber of the Town Hall on Monday next under the auspices of the Auckland British Israel Association. Mr. T. Foster, who 'has just concluded a successful tour of England and Canada,, is the lecturer. He will deliver a (further address on Thursday, entitled, "Dictatorships, Armageddon and Britain." . STATE, DEVONPORT. Barbara Stanwyck shares acting hon- ; ours with Herbert Marshall in the diama- < tic 'Always Goodbye,which heads the ! programme at the State Theatre, Devonport, this evening. "Sharpshooters," with ] Brian Donlevy and Lynn Bari, is on the same programme. STATE, ONEHUNGA. i One of the merriest musical comedies of i the year is "Carefree," the latest Fred < Astaire-Ginger Rogers* vehicle, which is J showing this evening at the State Theatre, ] Onehunga. Peter Lorre is the star of the f associate feature, "Mysterious Mr. Moto." ] PEERLESS, ST. HELa S. The two Academy Award winners for 1937, Spencer Tracy and Luise Raineiyare t co-starred in "Big City," at the Peerless t Theatre, St. Helier's. A Pete Smith oddity ( is outstanding on the supporting pro- I gramme of featurettes. j

I CIVIC. The story of the terrific struggles of the engineers to carve a waterway through ' the desert, to make now known as the Suez Canal, is vividly depicted in "Suez," the spectacular historical drama which is in its second week at the Civic Theatre. Somei of the most lavish settings seen on the screen in recent years are a feature of the film, and there is a storm scene-that must rival that in the memorable "Hurricane," though of a different type. Handsome young Tyrone Power heads the cast as Ferdinand de Lesseps, the courageous French engineer whose indomitable spirit was an important fac f or in the construction of tlie great c<mal. He gives an impressive performance in the most important role of his brief but e illustrious screen career, anel ha makes e the figure of the Frenchman a colourful s and appealing one. Lorctta Young and e Annabella are both excellent'.as the two I v'omeu in the life of de Lesseps, whose I influence was so important in urging him on to overcome the difficulties with which i, lie was faced. Joseph Schildkraut, J. t. Edwarel Bromberg and Henry Stephenson l are. also iu the cast. J MAYFAIR. s Sonja Henie coulel not be calleel beautis ful by Hollywood standards,.but she has 1 "something." Her popularity was provcel by the enthusiasm with which her latest r film, "My Lucky Star," was received in I its first Auckland season at the Plaza i Theatre. It ran for five weeks there anel - so enthusiastic were the audiences even l- during the last week that it was decieleel r to show it itl a return Queen Street I season, this time at the Mayfair, where t it reopened yesterday. Sonja is cast as r a pa reel-wrapper at a .big New York : department store, whose skating talents ■> are "eliscovereel" by the son of .the owner. i She is sent to a college to show off the , winter sports wear made by her firm, and I there she meets. a. handsome young stu- ; dent (Richarel. Greene). The story is built up round the roinancc between the i 1 two, anel plentifully interspersed with i skating' sequences. The entertaining . comedy-elrama, "Gateway," with . Don - Amcche anel Arleen Wlfelan, is the second ? attraction. , • • PLAZA The biggest box-office draw In America . is little Shirley Temple, and if a census ! were taken in this country it is likely . that she woulel be rankeel in the same > high place. She scores her greatest hit 'to elate in "Little Mis 9 Broadway," now » in its seconel week at the Plaza Theatre, : in which she is cast as an orphan who is aelopted by .a party of out-of-work vaudeville performers. Her _ success in this film is all the more credit to her in . that she has almost got past the stage where her most appealing characteristic was* her childish "cuteness." Slje wins her laurels in "Little Miss Broadway" on her talent alone —for singing, dancing and acting. She is ably supported.by a strong i cast, headed by George Murphy, Phyllis Brooks, Edna Mae Oliver and Jimmy ; Durante. The story tells of the struggles of the troupers in an • effort to get jobs and pay their rent, and of how Shirley, comes to their rescue and saves the situation in typical fashion. NEW. ROYAL, KINGSLAND. * Robert Taylor is the star of the entertaining comedy-elrama, "A Yank at Oxford," at the New Royal Theatre, Kingslanel. Maureen O'Sullivan is his leading lady, and Vivien Leigh is also in the cast. Jack Buchanan is the star of tlie associate feature, "The Sky's the Limit." DE LUXE, MOUNT ALBERT. Ginger Rogers 'and James Stewart arc cevstarreel. in the jpy romantic comedy, "Vivacious Lady,' at the De Luxe Theatre, .Mount Albert. "Me>ther Carey's Chickens," with Ann Shirley, Ruby Keeler aud James Ellison, is the associate feature. * EMPRESS-ADELPHI. One of the most authentic screen dramas of life in the United States-Navy, "Submarine D-l," is showing at the Empress and Adelphi Theatres this evening. Pat O'Brien, Wayne Morris and , Frank McHugli arc the principals. "Meet the Girls," with Lynn Bari and June Lang, is the second attraction. AVONDALE THEATRE. Jack Hulbert and Patricia Ellis are tlie ; stars of "Paradise For Two," one of the , best British musicals of the year, at the . Avondale Theatre. "The Devil's Party," with Victor MeLaglen, William Gargan ! and Beatrice Roberts, is the second attraction. . j STRAND, ONEHUNGA. < "You're Only Young Once/' one of the ] popular Judge Hardy series, is showing at _ the Strand Theatre, Onehunga, this even- : ing. Lewis Stone and Mickey Rooney are the stars. Lloyd Nolan and Mary Car- ! lisle are co-featured in "Tip-Off Girls," on the same programme. • - AMBASSADOR, POINT CHEVALIER. , The entertaining romantic comedy, "Joy of Living," is at the Ambassador- Theatre, Point Chevalier, this evening. Douglas Fairbanks, Junr., anel Irene Dunne are the stars. "Good-bye Broadway," with f Alice Brady and Charles Winninger, i rounds off an amusing programme. j GREY LYNN CINEMA. < "Merrily We Live," one of the most s popular "straight" comedies ever, shown . in Auckland, is at the Grey.Lynn Cinema this evening. Brian Aherne anel Constance Bennett arc the stars, with Billie Burke outstaneling in the supporting cast. "Make a Wish," with Bobbie ,'Breen, is also showing. , « BRITANNIA, PONSONBY. a Nelson Eddy and Eleanor Powell are co- c starred in. the tuneful musical, "Rosalie," 2 at.the Britannia Theatre, Ponsonby, this 8 evening. The thrilling murder mystery, "Danger on the Air," with Donald Woods and Nan Grey* is the chief supporting feature. » fi; VICTORIA, DEVONPORT. " T A tragic romance is unfolded against p the sombre background of Germany immediately after the Great War, in "Three q Comrades," at> the Victoria Theatre, Devonport, this evening. Robert Taylor, Margaret Sullavan anel Franchot Tone are the stars. "The Gladiator," with Joe E. Brown, is the associate feature. • BERKELEY, MISSION BAY. Freel Mac Murray, Harriet Hilliard and g: the Yacht Club Boys are the principals of the delightful musical comedy, "Coconut T Grove/' at the Berkeley Theatre, Mission E BajV this evening. "A Popeye" cartoon fi is featured on the supporting programme.

REGENT. ! The part of Robin ifood might have i been especially made to order for Errol l Flynn, who revels in it in "The Advenl tures of Robin Hood," now in its fourth l week 'at the Regent Theatre. .The tall, ; clean-limbed, handsome hero of "Captain • Blood" "and "The Charge of the Light • Brigaele," gives his beat performance to l elate, and his vivid portrayal of tlie romari- - tic figure will long be remembereel. .The ; excellence of his exhibition is matched • by those of the leading supporting , players. Basil Rathbone and Claude • Rains, as Sir Guy of Gisbourne and Prince ' John respectively,'are both outstaneling, . as; also is pretty little Olivia de Havilland i as Maiel Marion. Others deserving of ; special mention are Herbert Mundin, as s Much the Miller's son, Alan Hale, as I Little John. Eugene Paliette as Friar I Tuck, anel Melville Cooper as the Sherriff ► of Nottingham. Lavishness is a feature • of the proeluction, and some of the scenes i have rarely been equalleel for spectacle l and impressivencss.... The story is baseel' on a collection of the best-known legenels ■ and stories concerning the famous outlaw. EMBASSY. For sheer light-hearteel • enjoyable . comedy, there have been few films shown in Auckland recently to rival "It's Love | I lip After,"-which is drawing good liueliences in its second week at-the Embassy Theatre. The story of the mix : up that occurs when a lluttery young society girl falls violently in love with a famous Shakesperian actor is handled with artis- | try by the players, anel there is never a , dull moment from beginning to end., ; Leslie Howarel and Bette Davis, both of . whom arc better known for dramatic | performances, share acting honours at the head of the cast, with the sweetfae;ed little English actress, Olivia de Havillanel. Eric Blore is superb in the ilium supporting role as Howard's valet: , He is responsible for the funniest scene in a film bristling with hilarious situations, when he gives frenzied imitations i of bird calls in an attempt to elistract his master from committing an indiscretion. The story is too complicated to be con-! denseel into a few words, but it is sufficient, to say that it is pure fun in its most delightful form. STRAND. In lighter vein than most of Deanna Durbin's previous starring vehicles, "That Certain Age" is proving u great success at the Strand Theatre, where it entered its second week yesterday.. It had an extended season at the St. James' Theatre before going to the Strand, and the fact that it is still drawing big crowds testifies to its popularity. .It is rare.indeed for one star to make four pictures on end and have critics rave over each one. Yet that is what the : little Canadian songster lias done. She made an instant "hit" -with her first 'big film, "Threo Smart Girls," but, not content with that, she went on to improve a little with each appearance. In this film she is qast as an ingenious youngster who becomes madly infatuated with a hardened newspaperman who visits her home. She temporarily spurns her "boy friend," played by Jackie Cooper, and many amusing complications occur before matters are straightened out. John Halliday and Irene Rich are the principal supporting players. -. '• PRINCE EDWARD, NEWTON. Sally Filers and Paul Kelly are the stars of the thrilling crime melodrama, "Nurse From Brooklyn," which is show- - ing at the Prince Edward Theatre, Newton, this evening. Kelly is cast as a detective out to get a murderer. He is wounded in a she>oting affray and he is treated in hospital by a young nurse, I playcel by Miss Filers.. It transpires that the killer pursued by Kelly ,is a friend of the nurse, although she does not know his criminal record. The story goes on ! to tell how the detective finally tracks down the killer anel wins the love of the nurse at the same time. Bert Bailey, and Fred Mac Donald are the principals of the rich Australian comedy. "Dad and Dave Come to Town/' - on the same programme. Shirley Ann Richards and Alec Kellaway are also in the cast. STAR, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. Spencer Tracy won the Academy award for 1037 for his performance in "Captains Courageous," and patrons at the Star Theatre, Karangahape Road, will be given the opportunity of seeing the magnificence of his acting when the film is shown there this evening. He is cast as a rough but great-hearted fisherman on a smack in the Atlantic. He rescues an insufferably conceited youngster, who falls over the side of a liner, and takes him aboard the smack. How lie 'effects the regeneration of the l.id into a decent character forms the basis of the plot, which grips the attention throughout. .Freddie Bartholomew is excellent as the boy, while others outstanding in the strong cast are Lionel Barrymore, Mickey Rooney and John Carradine. "Old Hutch," with Wallace Beery, is also showing. GAIETY, TAKAPUNA. The adventures of a party of passengers from an air-liner when wrecked on an almost-desert island form the basis of the plot of "Sinners in Paradise," at the Gaiety Cinema, Takapuna, this evening. John Boles and Madge Evans are coy starred. ASTOR, DOMINION ROAD. Danielle Darrieux, the beautiful young French newcomer to American films, is the star of "The Rage of Paris," showing this evening at the Astor Theatre, Dominion Road. Douglas Fairbanks, jun., and Mischa Auer head the supporting cast. "Judge Hardy's Children," with Mickey Re>oney, is on the same programme. MAYFAIR, SANDRINGHAM. Fjrank Morgan has one of his all-too-few . starring roles in the delightful e>omedy, "Romance For Three," at the Mayfair Fheaitre, Sandringham, this evening. Robert Young and Florence Rice are also n the cast., "Guardians of the Air," with Charles Qulgley and Rosalind Keith, is on fhe same programme. STAR, PAPAKURA. The hilarious comedy,. "Bringing Up Baby," with Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, heads this evening's programme at the Star Theatre, Papakura. \lickey Rooney, Lewis . Stone • and Cecilia Parker are the principalis of "Judge Hardy's Children," which rounds off a ine bill of fare. LONDON, CITY.

Irene Dunne and Randolph Scott; are co-starred in, "High, Wide and Handsome," main • attraction at the London Theatre, City, this evening. "Love Letters of a Star," with Polly Howies and HenryHunter, is ; the main supporting feature, while selected featurettes are also showing. NEW REGENT, EPSOM. Vivacious little Simone Simon shares acting honours with Don Ameche and Robert Young-in "Josette," at the New Regent Theatre, Epsom, this evening. "Come and Get It/' starring Joel McCrea and Frances Farmer, is'on the same .programme. ...v';;.. PRINCESS, DOMINION ROAD. _ The popular trio ofstars, Alice Faye; Tyrone Power and Don Ameche, head a great cast in "Alexander's Ragtime Band," the impressive musical cavalcade, which 'heads tliis" evening's bill at the Princess Theatre, Dominion Road. • "Safety in Xoim'bers," wiflli the Jones family, is also showing. DANCING. , Peter Pan Cabaret," "popular dancing; Johnny Madden and. his Swing King 6. Pirate Shippe Cabaret, old-time dancing; Pirate Shippe orchestra.

Chez Paree Cabaret, popular dancing; Chez Paree band.

Cabaret Metropole, popular dancing; Romanos Cabaret band. „

Crystal Palace Ballroom, modern dancing; Epi Shalloon's band.

St. Columba Hall,- popular, dancing; Grey Lynn R.S.A.. Club. . •

f ; Merrilands, Great South Road, popular dancing; Merrymakers' dance band.

Labour Hall, modern dancing; Lew Mati's Hawaiian baijd. -St. Mary's Hall, popular dancing; Connors band.