CITY THEATRES

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23716, 14 August 1942, Page 3

CITY THEATRES

AVON “LIFE BEGINS FOR ANDY HARDY” Andy Hardy faces the most important decision of his life in “Life Begins for Andy Hardy,” the newest of the famous series coming soon to the Avon. Once again the family has been gathered together to tell a story of youth and its battle to launch on the serious business of living. Having graduated from high school, Andy has his choice of two roads. He can go to college or work. The decision is his to make. He determines to leave home, go to New York and work for a month so that he may have a basis for his decision. What happens when he breaks away from the ties of his family and the protective surroundings of Carvel, makes one of the most Important o* the films. Judy Garland Is added to the familiar cast which includes Lewis Stone, Fay Holden, and Mickey Rooney. MAYFAIR “LADIES IN RETIREMENT” The new attraction at the Mayfair, “Ladies in Retirement,” should draw big audiences, for in the cast is Elsa Lancaster, the famous English actress who appeared in “Henry VIII” and "The Beachcomber” with her husband, Charles Laughton. Ida Lupino is the star of the new film which tells the story of a retired actress (Isobel Elsom) and her companion (Ida Lupino), who live in a lonely house on the English marshlands. Ambition and crime have their places in the film and Louis Hayward appears as a fugitive from justice. Elsa Lanchester is seen as Ida Lupine’s sister and plays the role with her unfailing brilliance. This is a strange story which should make excellent entertainment. STATE , “THE LITTLE FOXES” The story of a woman’s struggle for wealth, a struggle in which she sacrifices her husband, her daughter, and her soul, is the compelling theme of Bette Davis’ newest film, “The Little Foxes,” in which the star is supported by a brilliant cast headed by Herbert Marshall. This will be the next attrac. tion at the State. The film is set against a background of a little Southern town at the turn of the century when the industrial development of the South was just beginning. Bette Davis portrays the ambitious and ruthless wife of a kindly bank president (Marshall), who is dangerously in of a heart ailment. His wife selfishly urges him to join with her avaricious brothers in financing a big cotton mill that promises to bring them huge profits. He refuses; he wants no part in exploiting the poor people of the district. And the wife, caring for nothing bih making money so that she can become a social leader, finds her brothers are planning to cut her out of the scheme. The climax is most dramatic. A new star, Teresa Wright, appears in the film. " 4 CRYSTAL PALACE “ YOU’LL FIND OUT ” Kay Kyser becomes a detective in his latest musical whirlwind film, “You'll Find Out,” at the Crystal Palace. The film stars also, Hollywood’s three famous bad humour men, Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, and Bela Lugosi. Kay Kyser and his band are engaged to play at a gloomy mansion for a week-end party and the band leader quickly finds himself in a murder plot against the pretty young hostess. The film works up to an exciting climax. The associate feature is "Land of the Open Range.” a land rush thriller, starring Tim Holt and Janet Waldo.

LIBERTY “REMEMBER THE DAY” Claudette Colbert plays an entertaining role in “Remember The Day” at the Liberty. As Nora Trinell, the smalltown girl, Claudette Colbert handles brilliantly a difficult dramatic role. John Payne is cast opposite her in this poignant story of a woman who is the inspiration of two men, one who is called up for service, th- other who becomes a presidential nominee. John Payne as Dan Hopkins, the young lieutenant, has the romantic lead, while John Shepperd (Dewey Roberts) plays the man of action. Young Douglas Croft, a newcomer to the screen, has the juvenile lead, while Ann Todd and Jane Seymour head the supporting cast. • The associate feature is “Murder Over New York,” a Charlie Chan film, starring Sidney Toler. PLAZA “PRIDE OF THE BOWERY” A • new double feature programme coming to the Plaza includes “Pride of the Bowery” and “Henry Aldrich For President.” “Pride of the Bowery” is a camp life film starring Leo Gorcey and Bobby Jordan, and “Henry Aldrich For President” is a comedy starring Jimmy Lydon and Mary Anderson. Thg first film tells of the ups and downs of recruits in training and of the rivalries in the camp. The second film presents a story of the election of a college president. CENTURY “THE SAINT MEETS THE TIGER” “The Saint Meets the Tiger” is the newest of the brilliant film series based on Leslie Charteris’ best-selling novels. Hughr Sinclair again interprets the role of Charteris' famous fictional creation. “Dance Hall,” new 20th Century-Fox production, is a whirlwind type of picture which has a wide appeal.