ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 45, 17 November 1936, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

“The Man Who Could Work Miracles” at Regent When two intellectual giants such as H. G. Wells and Alexander Korda join forces, something of more than ordinary merit in screen fare should be the result. "Things to Come” established that as true, and “The Man 'Who Could Work Miracles,” now- at the Regent Theatre, should confirm it. That great master of phantasmagoria, Wells, has conjured up a series of exciting, thrilling and humorous scenes born of his conception of what might happen if one earthworn were given the power to work miracles. The production b.v Korda is a miracle in itself. “Dodsworth.” A likeable character is shown on the screen in Sam Dodsworth, principal in the film “Dodsworth,” which will start on Friday at the Regent Theatre. Dodsworth, as portrayed by Walter Hue-ton, is a progressive American citizen whose, industry, initiative and foresight have built up the mighty Dodsworth motor-car factory. “San Francisco” Still Showing at Majestic Planned on a vast scale, yet handled with such admirable resttraint as to carry a convincing air of realism, “San Francisco.” a story with its t-limax in the dread earthquake and fire which shattered the godless city of 1906, is now in its fourth week at the Majestic Theatre. All the actors from the stars to the least, give intelligent and unforced performances in a story which is not only cleverly conceived and constructed but which can truly be said to mean something—from whatever viewpoint it is regarded. “San Francisco” is an artistic triumph. “Suzy.” Jean Harlow has two leading men, Franchot Tone and Cary Grant, in “Suzy,” commencing at the Majestic Theatre on Friday. Lewis Stone and Benita Hume head the supporting cast. “Three Wise Guys” and Louis v. Sharkey at St. James

“The Three Wise Guys,” a breezy comedy adapted from Damon Runyon’s prize short story, and a complete camera record of the colourful boxing match between Joe Louis and Jack Sharkey, make up a long and entertaining programme at the St. James Theatre. The director, George Seitz, has caught the spirit of Runyon’s humorous philosophy toward modern youth in “The Three Wise Guys.”

Robert Young and Betty Furness are cofeatured, Young as a spendthrift youngster who falls in love with a pretty girl whom he meets on a speeding transcontinental train. The story shifts from New York to Hollywood at the smart pace of the 20th Century, Limited. “My Man Godfrey.” ■'My Mau Godfrey,” a story of "the nuttiest family in New York,” taken from Erie llatch'w novel of the same mime, will be the next attraction at the St. James Theatre. William Powell starts Lis role as a “forgotten man,” who becomes first prize exhibit in a “scavenger hunt,” and then butler to the family of "balmy Bullocks.” Comedians Unite For “Two’s Company,” at Plaza Two of the best comedians of the screen are the stars of “Two’s Company,” which is bringing much amusement to Plaza Theatre atidiences. They are Gordon Harker and Ned Sparks (who is appearing in his first British film), and this must be one of the happiest partnerships seen on the screen for a long time. Gordon Harker has become famous as the inimitable Cockney whose sardonic humour and hoarse voice have become almost classic. Ned Sparks, from Transatlantic studios, needs no introduction to lovers of comedy. Double Feature Programme at De Luxe New screen comedy stars are a rarity, but the Warner Bros. First National studios have undoubtedly brought one before filmgoers in “Get Off My Foot,” which is now showing at the De Luxe Theatre. He is Max Miller, and although he has- already appeared in several pictures, “Get Off My Foot” i,s the first to present him as a star in a story specially selected for his individual personality. The associate attraction is “Moonlight on the Prairie,” starring Dick Foran, The picture is filled with thrit ling action and exciting sequences, as well as containing a fascinating romance, set in the picturesque background of the High Sierras and Mie Western prairies. State Showing “Charlie Chan at the Race Track”

Warner Oland scores a further success in Ills inimitable role of the astute Chinese detective in “Charlie Chan at the Race Track.” now at the State Theatre. In this cleverly thought-out story be moves in an atmosphere of gambling mid horseracing that should appeal to sport-loving New Zealanders. One of the most striking items of an attractive supporting programme is a short dealing with swordfishing in Californian waters, and showing the capture of a giant ray.

Two Exciting Films at New Opera House

Action and excitement are the keynotes of the double-feature programme at the New Opera House. Thrilling drama and tense situations are shown in “The Final Hour,” in which the leading roles are taken b.v Ralph Bellamy, Marguerite Churchill, and John Galhidet. The story opens with one of the leading attorneys in the country taking to drink and letting his career slide when his wife deserts him. An exciting AV estern, “Law Beyond the Range,” has Tim McCoy in the leading role. The story deals with an election campaign for sheriff. Comedy-Romance at Paramount Smart, sophisticated and true to life, with a cast that includes Myrna Loy, Ann Harding, Robert Montgomery, Frank Morgan, and that ever-popular actress, Alice Brady, the comedy-romance, “When Ladies Meet,” is at the Paramount Theatre. The show in particularly well cast and is excellently mounted.