CITY THEATRES

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22250, 15 November 1937, Page 5

CITY THEATRES

AVON

/ "WOMAN CHASES MAN"

The dreadful consequences of drinking brandy after champagne are illustrated in "Woman Chases Man,", a lively comedy at the Avon Theatre. It is one of those fantastic stories in which millions of dollars are tossed carelessly about by the cast; and that, of course, does not matter so long as someone has the millions. In this film the money belongs to Kenneth Nolan, a very cautious young man who husbands a legscy of 1,000,000 dollars as if it were the price of his last meal. Miriam Hopkins has the part of the girl, and Joel McCrea is the young man. Miriam Hopkins talks very man.

Next Progromme

Dick Powell will appear in Warner Brothers' latest musical film, "The Singing Marine," which is coming to the Avon Theatre. Powell is one star who has proved the poularity of a well modulated, spirited, and adaptable voice, and his acting adds to the success of his appearances. Doris Weston, Lee Dixon, and Hugh Herbert are also in the cast.

CIVIC

"UNDER THE RED ROBE"

The popularity won in Christchurch by Annabella when she apeared in "Wings of the Morning" is likely to be repeated now that she makes her second appearance in "Under the Red Kobe," at the Civic. The film is different in every way from its predecessor, but it presents the lovely French star in a role that reveals many new sides of her attractiveness and her acting ability. She is ably supported by Conrad "Veidt, an actor who never fails to give distinction to a film.

CRYSTAL PALACE

"ON AGAIN—OFF AGAIN"

Pink pills make the setting and excuse for some lively comedy by Wheeler and Woolscy in their latest farce. "On Again—Off Again," at the Crystal Palace Theatre this week. The background of the film is a huge American commercial firm, which has built its success upon the sale of pills, and the buffoonery introduced by the comedians arises when the two partners Hobbs and Horton (Wheeler and Woolsey) auarrel about the respective shares contributed by them to the success of the riills. An excellent supporting programme includes a technicolour film of an Arctic expedition, the name of the film being "Ice Flow."

STATE

"ROSE OF TRALEE"

The .rise to star rank of a new chilrt actor or actress is always welcomed by a large section of the theatre-going public, and the debut of Binkie Stuart, whom English critics have hailed as a second Shirley Temple, has drawn large attendances .to the State Theatre, where "Rose of Tralee," which. with the charming Miss Stuart in the lead, is showing. As its name implies, "Rose of Tralee" is an Irish drama, and in both story and sonc it presents entertainment of the best type. It brings to Christchurch audiences several new stars, whom it is safe to say will heighten the already good reputation of British productions. Danny Malone, the celebrated Irish tenor, who is shortly to tour Australia and New Zealand, makes a brief appearance in the film.

CHRISTCHURCH CINEMAS, LIMITED

"Love on the Run," an amusing comedy, is showing at tha Regent Theatre this week. The leading players in this production are a group of popular stars, Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, and Franchot Tone "The Road Back," the screen version of the famous book by Erich. Maria Remarque, is showing at the Tivoli Theatre this week. The stars are John King, Barbara Read. Slim Summerville, Richard Cromwell, Andy Devine, and Lionel Atwill. Jean Harlow is starred with Clark > Gable in "Saratoga." which is now sho-wing at tHe Majestic Theatre. lAonel Barrymore, Frank Morgan, and Una Merkel are also in the cast. The Liberty Theatre this week is showing a dduble feature programme, on which the main attraction is "The Texas Rangers," with Fred Mac Murray and Jack Oakie. The other film is "This'll Make You Whistle," with Jack Buchanan arid Elsie Randolph. "The Black Sheep." starring Edmund Lowe and Claire Trevor, and "There goes Susie," with Gene Gerrard and Sally O'Neill, make up the doublefeature programme at the Grand Theatre this week.