CITY THEATRES

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 21990, 14 January 1937, Page 7

CITY THEATRES

“MY AMERICAN WIFE” NEW FILM AT AVON H. G. WELLS FANTASY NOW SHOWING How George Fotheringay used his fantastic power 'is the arresting story of “The Man Who Could Work Miracles," the picture now showing at the Avon Theatre. “My American Wife” Francis Lederer has never had a better role than in the romance, "My American Wife,” which, will start tomorrow at the Avon Theatre. His costar is Ann Sothern, and the cast behind the principals is unusually good. The veteran Fred Stone takes the part of an Arizona pioneer with a western contempt for the airs of foreign nubility. These three favourites are supported by Billie Burke. Ernest Cossart, and Grant Mitchell. The film tells a romantic story ol a titled nobleman who marries an American girl, and then sets out to prove himself as good an American as she is and a better cowboy than her brothers in Arizona. His wife, however, led by her mother, is bent on making capital out of her newly-found social standing, and tries to keep her husband in braid and spangles, while he wants to , settle down on a ranch to learn cowboy ways under the guidance of her grandfather. UNUSUAL DRAMA NEW FILM FOR THE MAYFAIR “THE CRIME OF DR. FORBES” Charlie Chan encounters the strangest and most baffling case of his career in uncovering the activities of a ruthless murderer in "Charlie Chan at the Race Track,” which will conclude an extended season at the Mayfair Theatre to day. “The Crime of Dr. Forbes” Unusual for its love story and its dramatic suspense, that stamp it one of the screen’s current triumphs, “The Crime of Dr. Forbes,” new Fox picture, will open at the Mayfair Theatre to-morrow with a noteworthy cast, including Gloria Stuart, Robert Kent, Henry, Armetta. J. Edward Bromberg, Sara Haden, and Alan Dinehart. Bringing to the screen a topic blazoned in the newspaper headlines, a daring tneme that startles and surprises with its implications, the film presents a problem entirely new to the cinema. Does this doctor violate his sacred oath because he loves so much? Is his deed murder or compassion? CIVIC .1 ' • “EAST MEETS WEST” When George Arliss played Disraeli he made a reputation which ensured success for any similar films which he made, and he has made several since then. Now he has departed from the path which he has followed so closely, and in doing/ so he has made an even belter picture. This time he is not so outstandingly solo, and he gains from having other? with him. There is now showing at the Civic Theatre a George Arliss picture quite different/from anything he has done before. As the title, “East Meets. West” suggests, the clash of nations is involved. The picture will have an extended season. STATE “UNDER YOUR SPELL”

Lawrence Tibbett Is not only the great singer in his new talkie. “Under Your Spell,” which is being screened at the State Theatre. He sings often and probably at his best, but in addition to giving us this enjoyment, he also acts extremely well. “Lady Be Careful” A brilliant comedy is coming to the State Theatre to-morrow. “Lady Be Careful.” which is the film version of the famous comedy stage play. “Sailor Beware,” is a most entertaining picture, with sparkling dialogue, rapid action, and a story that holds the attention of the audience throughout. The stars are Lew Ayres, Mary Carlisle, Larry Crabbe, and Grant Withers, a group of players whose success in previous films gives sufficient guarantee that the acting is worthy of the fine comedy. The humour of the juncture is of a very high order, and does not flag for a moment, and the situations follow one another in easy succession. leading up to a satisfying climax. This film is one of the outstanding comedy successes of the screen, and should not be missed by those who appreciate, a bright and amusing film. CRYSTAL PALACE TWO GOOD FILMS Fine acting, intelligent direction, and scenic grandeur combined with a Zane Grey story, make “King of the Royal Mounted.” which will conclude a season to-morrow at the Crystal Palace, ah excellent film. Gertrude Michael and Walter Abel share the leading roles in the second picture, “Second Wife.” “Wild Brian Kent” A thundering drama of the west with a new kind of hero who tears into the great outdoors, creating a havoc of excitement, action, and romance is “Wild Brian Kent,” opening to-morrow at the Crystal Palace. Easygoing, pleasure-loving, then branded "yellow” by the girl he loves, Ralph Bellamy is-starred in the title role as the playboy turned cowboy. The merciless attempts of the desert crooks who would stop at nothing -to seize the ranch, serve to shake Ralph out of his lethargy. With single-handed daring Ralph blasts a bandit band out of the bad lands to win through to a romance with Mae Clarke, who, as the owner of the valuable Circle V ranch, is threatened by the unscrupulous villains with whom Ralph has innocently become friendly. Adapted from Harold Bell Wright’s “The Re-creation of Brian Kent,” the author’s biggest and best-selling novel, the film features in the supporting cast Helen Lowell, Stanley Andrews, Lew Kelly, Eddie Chandler, Richard Alexander, and Jack Duffy. OTHER THEATRES “San Francisco,” starring Clark Gable and Jeannette Mac Donald is showing for a third week at the Regent Theatre. “Women Are Trouble,” starring Stuart Erwin and Florence Rice, and “Two Fisted Gentlemen,” starring Jimmy Dunn are showing at the Majestic Theatre. “Mutiny On The -Bounty,” with Charles Laughton in tne leading role and Clark Cable and Franchot Tone

is at the Tivoli Theatre. “Mr Deeds Goes To Town," with Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur, and "Elinor Norton” make the double feature at the Liberty Theatre. Will Rogers in “Steamboat Round The Bend.” Randolph Scott in “Rocky Mountain Mystery,” and Buck Jones in “The Roaring West” are at the Grand Theatre. “The General Died At Dawn,” starring Gary Cooper and Madeleine Carroll is showing at the Plaza Theatre. A Hopalong Cassidy western, “Three On The Trail” and “Toll Of The Road” are at the Theatre Royal. Leslie Howard and Merle Oberon are the stars of “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” which is now showing at the Metro Theatre, Sydenham.