Amusements Reviewed

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 141, 17 June 1939, Page 18

Amusements Reviewed

"KEEP SMILING." CIV If,

', r \ .., r,,y Grade Held*. ,; V|H • Mary Mngulre. '"'","< Wilson lock Donolme. ■**"*■ Hay IVlrle. hlr.-ic.r Monty Hanks ijoil, iv„i„ r , |--~N , . A to.-nf f,..-,si ~,• ,-,,„ „..,„ M ., 1( ,,| U| , t() ' ! -"«" andn in,- ,„ ||~. r„ „. Theatre last *'-'"l w hen t'n -i , .nd r« .-mii'tli Century/f"* pi'odu.■ti..n. K,.. ~ Smiling." stalling K'lul.ind's hi, ,i,m iMiiicdi.-niic Uracil' '•'" : 'l-- -i.i.t.-d i - is,,i, !■•,,„„ n„. |i,-«t 1 ' ' ""11. »;„.,, she ,s seen as a 1 "I'll- '■ I lll\ li.l \ ,ii.: dilli, uhy with '■' ' ' ill,miii, i,, in. I,,si i, mi,i,|,haul scene "'- ;' ;..-.n I, p.MI ~ M,,s Fields ■«• ,l '" ' '■■ i".I s.,ui ~i ||„. j,.,,, ' s 1,,-ightcst '" '" " I- " " I I '"I in Ui.ici.'k ;"' '" -■ • ■•W.-'ir ~,„„4 In be '• '"• M '•- •- h i »v»-. 1 the mums* from I' • -t,.i» ""I , ~| '||„. st,,i\ r.f (his |'i, 1,.1e |,i,n,,|e.s lillllgorls with a i'ii' -linns .iii-1 happy t>>lii, . Uracil' hep. "' : ' 's. iii i.,,1. all it,,, lilm, despite the "■'l"iis lumping ~t her fellows iii the ' '-' < hiwiinm her way through the n.iri "Mn in Mir fmnil ir in.mnei beloved of l"T millions ~i f.„,s, she appeals as a C'.iieeil parly eniii-dlolilio u In, lends her troupe to victory ng.nnst, long ml,ls, and is given the final thrust to prosperity by tlie high-ininded gesti ,1 n young piano »ir(nnM,i who gives a classical recital on the opening nighl.

It. is a somewhat fi e P and easy story, handled in ~ nee and easy manner, teill"« nl the adventures of a performing troupe up and down the country, with a H|»'l of villainy and a roni'ected vein of inninnen till iiw n in as make-weigh t. Cl.ieie, during the course of the film, is heard in a sextette or so of songsmuue grave, nthers guy. and at least one religious. She puts eveiy oiinee of her itieiiMii.il pei sunn |iiy mi i passn ffrH which would pio|,„l>|y |„, meaningless without her. She has never been better served inimleally than in "Keep Smiling," anil she m\es n magnificent performance.

The star's numbers arc « ideiy varied. II "111 "The ||r,]y Clt\," sling I" -I village church, In "Mrs. ■ Minns' Twitvs." which -lie sings nt. ii performance given by the "Keep Smiling" troupe in a riverside ■limvlinnt. Other numners sung include a liaunllng melodv. "Peace of Mind." especially composed for lie,- liv ,i voting London barrister, Gprald Paul, "Mnv Morning." "Swing Your VVny to Happiness." "Vou'vc Cot to lip Smart in t.hp Army, Nowadays" nml "Giddy (>." The Imply young Australian, Mary Magnirp, who was specially brought from Holly. wood, heads tho (rood supporting cast which includes "Sloppy." the dog who ripprnrnl in "The Thin Man."

A particularly fine supporting programme is shown. This includes the arrival of the King and Qneen in Canada, Mr. Chamberlain's dramatic speech in London on the international situation, and the newest "March of Time." .Vew numbers are played on the Civic organ by Mr. Charles Tuckwell. ROXY-TIVOLI. The adventures of a pair of newspnppr ipporters who go looking for trouble in approved Hollywood fashion are depicted in "Inside Story," at the Roxy and Tlvoli Thentres. In the screen play, the central figure is a columnist. "Barney Callahan," who. in a moment of undue exuberance, ofTeife a Christmas holiday on a farm to 'the loneliest girl in New York." The irirl is found, but, in addition to being lonely, she is* the object of a hunt by gangsters because she was the sole witness to a killing. The newspaperman takes her to the farm, from where she l< kidnapped by the crooks. "Callahan." aided by another reporter, sets to work ind saves the girl. Michael Whalen. who has been seen in similar roles before, portrays "Callahan." while Chick Chandler capably fills the part of his aide. The girl i« .Tenn Rogers, and the east includes. as well. Douglas Fowlev. John King and 'fine Harwell. Dick Pureell and Ann Sheridan have the lending roles in the associate attraction. "Mystery House," a murder mystery drama. MAYFAIR. Simple, down-to-earth but vastly entertaining comedy, is presented in "You ( (ant Take it With You," transferred to the Mayfair Theatre after a highly successful run at the Civic. Directed by ( olumbia s genius. Frank Capra, this film is something distinctly out of the usual run of comedies. If was adapted from the Kaulman-Hart play which is in the course of its third year on the New > nrk stage, and the storv is interpreted by one of the strongest casts of players eve,- assembled for one picture. Lionel Riirrymnrn heads the cast as Grandpa Vanderhof, who long ago decided that striving for money was one of the lesser nhjPets of life who spends hi, time enjoying himself and doing his best to '""'' Vl nl ? [hrl '" ' lo Nn "'*"• When his granddaughter, played by Jean Arthur, lulls in love with a wealthy young man (Jimmy BtewnrtL she invites Stewart's people to visit, them. They come a day early to catch the Vanderbofs unaware - and then the fun starts. Edward Arnold. Mischa Auer. Spring Byington and Donald Meek are some of the featured support mg players. " LONDON. CITY. L-Mtlff Howard and Wendv Hiller give flawless portrayals in the main roles of I ygmnlion. screen version of CJcorge neronrd Shaw's famous play, at the London Theatre, City. The associate attrac*r i" ii&*, 0,,t r° r Murder." has Michael Whalen in the leading role

DE LUXE, MOUNT ALBERT. One of the brut English mrsterydrama* yet made. "The Lady Vanishes'," L"' th .° J» Luxe Theatre. Mount Albert. Michael Redgrave and Margaret Lookwood have the leading roles, nnd the film "" directed by Alfred Hitchcock. "Room Service, with tHe Marx brothers, :» also snowing. GAIETY, TAKAPUIfA. Fred Artaire nnd Oinger Rogers share top-billin« in the cn»t of "Carefree," at tneOaiety Cinema, Tnkapnna. "Love on a Budget, the associate feature, depict* the popular Jones family in another series of domestic troubles. BRITANNIA, PONSONBY. The exceptionally strong east of "Man-1 hnttan Melodrama," at the Britannia theatre Ponsonbv. line Clark Oable I Mvrna Loy nnd William Powell featured. Woman Against Woman," with Herbert Marshall, Virginia Bruce and Mary Aator, is the second attraction. ASTOR, DOMINION ROAD. Spencer Tracy and Fre.ldie Bartholomew are outstanding at the bend of the cant of Captains Courageous' at the Astor Ineatra, Dominion Rood. Mickev Rooney & «''onel Barrvmore are also featured. When O-Men Step Tn" is the main supporting feature STATE, ONEHUNGA. " fUIt 1 "* To, " I pl °'/" l«»«t starring vehicle, H« ."*_ Ar "«n<l the Corner." is n t the Bert" on ' h ?™- •'"«- Davis and Part-. L ?s r ">'r>P"rting is at O^'"' 6 SOrir "' i nnnrrp. onchungn. REGAL. PONSONBY ROAD Preneh ; rtr . attractive vonng Without Bar. "at tlOJ m « '"i * Pri " on Ponsonby Rol Barrr K n" 1 lbßntTClending man T e.lil tf„„ B , nrnc « >« her Davis are '„ .WUSW the same programme. on AVONDALE THEATRE. The speeta-lnnr Irn.na of n.lvonture in the enrlv d„ )(1 ol the "Wil.l West." "The exalts. ,s „t the Arnndale Theatre ■onn Bennett nnd Randolph bW llie I'M.lniu rule... | I,p aniiisiiii/ comrrl, •"""»»■ "IHr.i.H,. Cheat," heads the , u /■

"THERE GOES MY HEART." I'EAZA.

Bin npeneer I- rcdric March. .loan iJuiterfleld Viiginia Bruce. Peggy O'Brien Patsy Kellv. I'ennypepper E. I'etiiijpepptr Alan Mowbray. Dorothy Moore Nancy Carroll. Mr. Stevens (Editor) .. Eugene I'allettc. Director: Norman Z. Mcl.eod (Cnlted Artists). Rich in name values, expensive in production (owl*, finished in entertainment criteria • ~e,e (Joes My Heart" is a picnic wholly in the Hal Roach tradition. I'oi jears Roach has given the world Our Wang, ' and innumerable other short-subj.-.ts: then he broke into the tub length 1.-..ture field with the magnificent "iopper. and "Topper Takes a I rip ; now he gives us a film which, limit along standard lines as regards theme and formula, is brilliant when it comes to entertaining the seat-purchaser-and that, is an important function ot all good films. At least two of the sequences in "There Woes My Heart" must rank with the funniest that Roach, Hollywood's most consistent comedy-master, has turned out. In tint, the whole effort is composed of amusing comic situations and dialogue sequences which, although they mav be regarded individually, are tied together by a running story that provides more than sufficiently strong a theme to make the whole blend happily into perfect liglitentertainmer.t.

Kredrie March, who topped the last Hollywood salary list issued with over 480.(100 dollars from hi. free-lance filmmaking, portrays a hard-boiled reporter once more. That is the type of role in which he made his name on the screen, and he shows now that he is as much a master of the part as ever. However. Frederic's heart is of wax where lovely blonde Virginia Bruce is concerned. She is cast as a goldlincd heiress. I'atsy Kelly steal* the show everv time she speaks a brilliant line- whi.li i« each time she appears. Alan Mowbray. Claude Gillingwater. Kugene I'allette. Arthur Lake and N'aney Can oil comprise the remainder of an extremely capable and well-chosen cast.

"There Oops My Heart" may lip the cra/i-comedy type, but it is none the less luilli.int. scrprii entertainment. With it the Plar.i management screens a first-rate programme of "shorts." REGENT. Widely ncc laimed as one of the mont popul.ir a-ctresses on the screen, Deanna Dm bin. 17-year-old Canadian singing star, has never been seen—or heard —to better advantage than in her latest starring vehicle, •"Three Smart Girls Grow Up," playing to packed houses in an extended season at the Regent Theatre. She captured the hearts of film goers all ever the world with her first appearance on the screen; unlike many others who have done so, however, she has added to her popularity and ability with every picture, and she is now more charming than ever. Her greatest appeal lies in her youthful enthusiasm and impulsiveness, which she has retailed in some wonderful manner, despite her sojourn in Hollywood. The story of this film deals with her efforts to straighten out the tangled love affairs of her twd sisters, played by S'an Grcy and Helen I'arrish. Charles Winninger is excellent as her father, and Robert Cummings and William Lundigan good as her sisters' boy-friends. ST. JAMES'. The drama at a young doctor who baiters his ideals tor worldly riches is the theme of "The Citadel," screen version of A. J. Cronin's famous novel, enjoying a successful extended season at the St. James' Theatre. Superb portrayals by Robert Donat and Rosalind Russell in the principal roles, and skilful direction by King Vidor, are potent factors in making the film one of the beet to come from England, and a tribute to the author of the much-discussed novel from which it is adapted. The powerful story of the book has been closely followed iu the screen form, and the dramatic possibilities are realised by lavish and effective production. Ralph Richardson and Rex Harrison, the latter the star of that delightful English comedy, "Storm in a Tea-Cup," are excellent as Donat's fellow-doctors, and Emlyn Williams is also good in another important supporting role. PRINCE EDWARD, NEWTON. Far and away the best of the scries of "Judge Hardy Family" pictures, "Love Finds Andy Hardy." is at the Prince Edward Theatre. Newton. This is the fourth of the scries, but is the first that has gained the recognition and popularity it deserves. The story is of the fix in which 16-year-old Andy Hardv rinds himself when he is left with three girls on his hands tor the season's bigwest ball, and of how the little girl next door comes to his aid and helps him out. Mickey Rooney gives one of the best performances of his comparatively short but brilliant career as Andy, and Judy Garland is just as good as his unselfish youne admirer. Lewis Stone gives a sincere and appealing performance as his father, and the strong supporting cast is headed by Fay Holden and C-eciiia Pai ker. "Stolen Heaven," with Gene Raymond and Olympe Bradna, is also showing. BERKELEY, MISSION BAT. George Formby made his most successful screen appearance to date in "It's In the Air" at the Berkeley Theatre, Mission Bay. In this production he joins the Royal Air Force and the screen play denls with his adventures there. Selected featurpttes make up the balance of the programme. VICTORIA, DEVONPORT. "Housemaster." screen version of lan Hay s popular comedy, is at the Victoria Theatre. Devonport. Otto Krugcr and Diana Churchill are featured. Constance Bennett, Mischa Auer and Vincent Price are starred in "Service Do Luxe," which, with "Youth Marches On," make up the balance of the programme. TUDOR, REMUERA. A romantic episode in the life of the great English nttor, David Garrick. forms the basis of the plot of "The Great Garrick" at the Tudor Cinema, Remuera. Brian Aberne and Olivia de Havilland are starred. A coloured cartoon is featured in the supporting programme.

"MAN TO REMEMBER." STRAND.

John Abbott (Country Doctor) . Edward Ellis. •'*:"" Anne Shirley. JJ • •. Lee Bowman. H° w ard William Henrv. Sykes Granville But«. Ramsey Harlan Briggs. Director: Garson Kanin (R.K.O. Badio). The noble sacrifices of a father who surrenders personal ambitions that his Min might realise his own vouthful dreams are a highlight of the dramatic story of A Man to Remember," which started a season at the Strand Theatre ast night. The story unfolds against the background of a small town where a rural doctor conducts his' humane practice, dedicating his life to the welfare of the little community. His son, a medical student, is sent through school bv his fathers personal sacrifices and desi're to see his boy acquire the scientific knowledge that he himself has alwavs aspired to gain. How the old physician's longfostered hopes for the young man are crushed by the son's selfish ambitions, and how the kindly doctor's eventual lame, despite his old-fashioned methods, brings the boy to his senses, provide dramatic situations leading to a poignant, heart-warming climax.

Ldward Ellis, noted character actor, plavs the part of the physician with his usual ability, and, as the kindly old doctor, will gain many new admirers. Anne Shirleyplays the romantic lead with Lee Bo\vinnu, and it is considered that this is her finest performance yet. As ward to the old doctor she has opportunity to exhibit her rare dramatic ability. Miss Shirley is one of the few former child stars who.have retained popularity with their advance of womanhood. She made her screen debut at the age of three with William Fnrnum in "The' Miracle Child," and has remained in pictures over since, being credited with more than 50 films before she scored her sensational hit in "Anne of Green Gables." More recently .she scored successes in "ftjella Dallas" and "Mother Carey's Chickens." Lee Bowman, too. has soared to new fame within the past several months, and maintains his reputation in this film.

In the words of a noted Hollywood critic this is "one of the distinguished offerings of the season — the saga of a great man in a small town. It is entertainment of high order; it provokes tears and laughter and tells a slow of human beings without resorting to the fictitious drama which the screen knows so well. It is a picture for your 'must' list." CRYSTAL PALACE—ALEXANDRA. An exciting story of a beautiful woman being chased around the world by an earnest young detective forms the main theme of "Trade Winds," current attraction at the Crystal Palace and Alexandra Iheatres. In the film, blonde Joan Beunett wears a dark wig, making her look like Hedy Lamarr, which has caused something of a stir among picture fans. Audiences follow her adventures with fast-beating hearts as she is hunted over land and pea by the detective, played by Fredric March. Brilliant comic relief is provided by Ralph Bellamy and Ann Sothern, who are never tar away and who try to assist March in his police work. A "March of Time" short is featured ou thj excellent supporting programme. STAR, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. Charles Bickford, Preston Foster and Barton Mac Lane have the leading roles in "The Storm," melodrama of adventure at sea, at the Star Theatre, Karangahape Road. Fine performances by the strong cast, a gripping story and some excellent photography combine to make thic film unusually impressive and entertaining. Three spectacular happenings are included in the story. One is of the crash of an ocean liner into an iceberg during a storm, the second is a fire and explosion on board a tanker at sea, and the third is the performance of a surgical operation in a storm-tossed vessel under the broadcast direction of a doctor on another liner. Tom Browu and Nan Grey introduce the romantic interest. "His Exciting Xight," the associate attraction, stars Charles Ruggles, Stepin Fetchit and Maxie Rosenbloom. STATE, SYMONDS STREET. Margaret Sullavan once again shows that she is one of the foremost dramatic actresses on the screen by her performance in the title role of "The Shopworn Angel," at the State Theatre, Symonds Street. She is cast as a rather faded Broadway star, who meets a raw Texan soldier shortly before he leaves for the front during the Great War, fulls in love with him and marries him. The soldier goes away to France and is killed. The actress realises that her love was not really for him. but for another man, whom she is thus left free to marry. Lanky young .liniiny Stewart gives a sincere and impressive performance as the soldier and Walter Pidgcon is just as good as "the other man." There is an excellent supporting programme of featurettes. MAYFAIR, SANDRINGHAM. Entertainment for all tastes is presented in "The Goldwyn Follies" at the Mayfair Theatre, Sandringham. Adolphe Menjou, the Ritz Brothers, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy and Zorina are sonic <i the principals. Walter Connolly and Lionel Stander are starred in "The League of Frightened Men," also showing. PRINCESS, DOMINION ROAD. ! Brilliant dialogue is a feature of "Pygmalion." screen version of George Bernard Shaw's famous play, at the Princess Theatre, Dominion Road. Leslie Howard and Wendy Hiller.are the stars. "Back in circulation," the associate attraction, has Pat O'Brien and Joan Blondell starred. ADELPHI, RICHMOND AVENUE. Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland head an unusually strong cast in "The Adventures of Robin Hood," Technieolour nd'enture melodrama at the Adelphi Theatre Richmond Avenue. "Down on the Farm,' the associate feature, stars I the Jones family. NEW REGENT, EPSOM. ( The entertaining musical comedy, | Cocoanut Grove," is at the New Regent Theatre, Epsom. Fred MacMurrav, Harriet Hilliard and the Yacht Club Boys are featured. "Little Miss Broadwav," with Shirley Temple, rounds off an excellent programme.

EMBASSY.

Third novel by Lloyd C. Douglas to l>e translated into screen form, "White Banners" is in its second week of exhibition at the Embassy Theatre. Novels by Douglas have provided the screen with plots for two great dramas in the past, "Magnificent Obsession" and "Green Light," and "White Banners" is a worthy successor to those films. Much of the credit for the impressiveness of this film must go to Fay Bainter for her ; marvellous portrayal of the central charac-1 ter, Hannah, a peddling woman who is taken into the home of a college science | master and whose courageous philosophy I carries the members of the household! over a domestic crisis. Good as she is, her performance is almost equalled by that of Claude Rains, as the science master, who has a flair for inventions. Jackie Cooper and Bonita Granville both give surprising]}- ?n od performances in the supporting cast, which includes, in addition, Henry O'Neil and Kay Johnson. STRAND, ONEHUNGA. Robert Montgomery and Virginia Bruce are seen as husband and wife in the romantic comedy-drama, "The First Hundred \ears." at the Strand Theatre, Oncliunga. "Personal Secretary," with William Gargan and Joy Hodges, is the main supporting feature. AMBASSADOR, POINT CHEVALIER. The adventures of the famous Venetian merchant adventurer are, depicted in "The Adventures of Marco' Polo" at the Ambassador Theatre, Point Chevalier. Gary Cooper and Sigrid Gurie are starred. "High Flyers." with Wheeler and Wolsey, is also showing. NEW ROYAL, KINGSLAND. i Fred MaeMurray and Bing Crosby are <?tarred in "Sing You Sinners." the entertaining musical romance at the NewRoyal Theatre, Kingsland. "Outlaws of the Orient.'' the associate attraction, stars . virile Jack Holt in a drama of fast-moving action. CHEZ PAREE CABARET. The Chez Pnrcc band will bo in attendance at tlie popular Chez Paree Cabaret, Bucklaiid's Beach, this evening, to provide music- for both modern anrl old-time dancing. Hooking arrangements are advertised. PETER PAN CABARET. Dancing may be enjoyed under the usual ideal conditions at the popular Peter Pan Cabaret this evening. Dress is optional, and Johnny Maddens Swing Kings will be in attendance to provide music for modern and old-time dancing. Booking arrangements are advertised. PIRATE SHIPPE CABARET. The usual Saturday night old-time dance carnival will be held at the Pirate Shippe Cabaret, Milford Beach, this evening, when the Pirate Shippe orchestra of six instruments will provide music for dancers on both spacious floors. Details of arrangements for vehicular patrons and for booking are advertised. MAJESTIC. Pending the completion of extensive renovations and alterations, the Majestic Theatre will be closed until Friday next. June 'J.'?. "Little Tough Guys in Society." and "St. Louis Blues" will be featured on the opening programme. GREY LYNN CINEMA. Two great? dramatic stars, in Charles Boyer and Greta Garbo, have the maiu roles in "Marie Walewska" at the Grey Lynn Cinema. "AH Baba Goes to Town," in Techniiolour, is the associate attraction. Eddie Cantor is the star and Roland Young is featured. SKATEWAYS. A special skate hockey match between representatives of Waihi and Auckland is featured on this evening's programme at the Skateways skating rink, top of Khyber Pass, this evening. By special request, Miss Lye, with four of the Skateways ballet, will -be seen at the rink next Wednesday. THE GLIDE. The "Glide. Rythm Masters" Band will be in attendance at the Glide skating rink, corner of Khyber Pass and Park Road, this evening. A feature on the programme will be a skate hockey match between teams representing the Rink and Naval Reserves. Details are advertised. STRAND, SUNDAY. "Some Thoughts for the Centennial Year" is the subject of an address to foe given in the Strand Theatre to-morrow evening by Mr. P. Martin-Smith, under the auspices of the Auckland Rationalist Association. "I Give My Heart," with Gitta Alpar, heads the supporting picture programme.

AMUSEMENTS GUIDE.

TOWN HALL —Wrpstlingr: Lofty Blomfleld v. Donovan. H.M. THEATRE— "Funi-a-Poppm." PICTURE THEATRES. STRAND —"A Man to Remember." PLAZA —Frederick March and Virginia Rruce in "There Goes My Heart." BOXY —Mlrliael Whalen and Jean Rogers in "Inside Story" and Dick Powell and Ann Sheridan in "Mystery House." ClVlC —Oracle Fields in "Keep Smiling." MAJESTIC —CIosed down for Renovations. LONDON —"Pygmalion" and "Time Out for Murder;' 1 ' * BT. JAMES' —Robert Donat and Rosalind

Russell in "The Citadel." EMBASSY —CIaude Rains and Fay Balnter In "White Banners." REGENT —Deannn Durbln In "Three smart Girls Grow Up." MAYFAIR —Jean Arthur and James Stewart In "You Can't Take It With You." ADELPHl —"Adventures or Robin Hood" ' and "Down on the Farm." ALEXANDRA —"Trade Winds." AMBASSADOR —"The Adventures or Marco Polo" and "High Flyers." s ASTOR —"Captains Courageous" and "When G-men Step In." AVONDALE —"There's Always a Woman" and "Personal Secretary." BERKELEY (Mission Bay)— "lt's In the Air." BRlTANNlA —"Manhattan Melodrama" and "Woman Against Woman." CAPITOL —"Spawn or the North" and "Talent Scout." CRYSTAL PALACE —"Trade Winds." DE LUXE —"The Lady Vanishes" and "Room Service." EMPRESS —"Straight, Place and Show" and "Jezebel." GAlETY —"Carcrree" and "Love on a Budget." GREY LYNN —"Marie Walewska" and "Ali Baba Goes to Town." KINGBLAND —"Sing, You sinners," and "Outlaws or the Orient." PRlNOEßß —"Pygmalion" and "Back In Circulation." PEERLEBB—"BuIIdog: Drummond strikes Back." REGAl —"Prison Without Bars" and "It's Love I'm Arter." REGENT (Epsom) —" Coconut Grove" and "Little Miss Broadway." STAR (Newton) —"The Storm" and "His Exciting Night." STATE (Devon port) —" Always in Trouble" and "Paclrtc Liner." STATE (Bymonds Street) —"The Shopworn Angel." I STATE (Onehunga) —"Just Round the I Corner" and "Mr. Moto's Last Warning." I STRAND (Onehqnga) —"The First 1001 Years" and "Personal Secretary." j TUDOR —"The Great Garrick." TlVOLl —"inside Story" and "Mysterious House." VICTORIA —"Youth Marches On" and "Service De Luxe." PICTUREDROME —"Snow White and the Seven Dwarrs." LIBERTY —"That Certain Age" and "Bulldog Drummond Comes Back." THE REX —"Miss Flxit" and "Bulldog Drummond's Peril." BIRKENHEAD —"Wire, Doctor and Nurse." PRINCE EDWARD— "Love Finds Andy! Hardy" and "Stolen Heaven." I SOUTHERN 'CROSS—"Fi roily." DELTA —"Mother Carey's Chickens" and "Professor Beware." *

MAJESTIC.

To mark the reopening of the Majestic | Theatre after being closed for extensive ; alterations and renovations, a line doublefeature programme has been arranged for Friday aext. Main attraction is "Little Tough Guye in Society," featuring the famous "Dead End" kids, and a supporting ca*ft that includes such favourites as Mischa Auer, Mary Boland, Edward Everett Horton, Helen ParrLsh and Jack Searl. The story is of the ructions raised toy six young "tough guys" from New \ork;» East Side, when they are engaged to stay on a rich country estate and rescue the young son of the household from a severe attack of ennui. Scintillating performances are given by Miss Boland as the jittery dowager, whose son the voung ruffians "go to work on," Jack Searl as the son, Mischa Auer as a psvchoanalvst and Edward Everett Horton as the butler. Lloyd Nolan and Dorothy Lamour are starred in the second attraction, "St Louis Blues," in which the famous Hali Johnson negro choir present several numbers. PEERLESS, ST. HELIERS. Ronald Colman is co-starred with lovely ' Lorerta Young in "Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back, one of the popular series adapted from the works of the popular author, "Sapper," at the Peerless Theatre, Kingsland. "Speed to Burn" is the associate attraction. STATE, DEVONPORT. Boisterous little Jane Withers is the star of "Always In Trouble" at the State Theatre, Devonport. Arthur Treacher is also in the cast. Actiou is the keynote of the associate attraction, "Pacific Liner," with Victor McLagleu and Chester Morris. EMPRESS, NEWTON. "Straight. Place and Show," with the popular Ritz brothers, is at the Empress Theatre. Newton. Richard Alien and Helen Merman are featured in the supporting cast. Bette Davis gives a splendid portrayal in the leading role of "Jezebel," the associate attraction. NEW METROPOLE CABARET. Under the energetic management of Mr. Bob Feuwiek, the New Metropolc Cabaret has achieved groat popularity with Auckland dancers, and there will be another special dress dance there this evening. Sammy Lee and his Americanadians. one of the best bands in Auckland, will be in attendance, and intending patrons are advised to book their cubicles early. Details of arrangements are advertised.

CAPITOL, BALMORAL.

The powerful drama of life in the Alaskan fisheries, "Spawn of the North," is a t the Capitol Theatre, Balmoral. Henry Fonda, Dorothy Laraour and George Raft are starred. "Talent Scout," with Donald Woods and Jean Madden, rounds off a tine programme. WINDSOR, PAPAKURA. Melvyn Douglas, Mary Astor and Frances Drake are featured in the entertaining comedy-melodrama, "There's Always a Woman," at the Windsor Theatre, Papakura. "Double Danger," with the Australian star, Cecil Kellaway, is the associate attraction. DELTA, NEW LYNN. Anne Shirley lias the leading role in "Mother Carey's Chickens," charming comedy-drama of American home life, at the Delta Theatre, New Lynn. "Professor Beware," the associate attraction, has old favourite Harold Lloyd in the main part. DANCING. Peter Tan Cabaret, popular dancing; Johnny Madden and his Swing Kings.

Pirate Shippe Cabaret, old-time dancing; Pirate Shippe orchestra. New Metropole Cabaret, popular dancing: Sammy Lee and his Americanadians. Chez Paree Cabaret, popular dancing; Chez Paree band. Orange Coronation Ballroom, popular dancing; Ted (road and his band. St. Sepulchre's Hall, modern dancing; Reg Gould and his band. Crystal Palace Ballroom, modern dancing: Epi Shalfoon's band. Merrilands, Harp of Erin, popular dancing; Merrymakers dance band. Rialto Ballroom. fancy dress ball; Rhythm Rascals orchestra" Art* Hall, old-time dancing; Norm Crowder's Silvcitonc band.