ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 47, 19 November 1936, Page 15

ENTERTAINMENTS

“The Alan Who Could Work Miracles” at Regent Two intellectual giants, H. G. Wells aud Alexander Korda, co-operate to produce "The Man Who Could Work Miracles,” concluding this evening at the Regent Theatre. “Dodswortli.” Based on a novel by Sinclair Lewis, whose Nobel prize-winning novel, “Arrowsmith.” made such successful screen entertainment some years ago, and adapted for the screen by the Pultizer prizewinner, Sydney Howard, “Dodswortli,” the Samuel Goldwyn production, which is to commence at the Regent Theatre tomorrow, is reported to be a perfect example of the art of the motion picture producer. Like its noteworthy predecessors, “These Three,” “The Dark Angel,” and "Arrowsmith.’’ the film reveals the same honesty and frankness of purpose and it is every bit as convincing in its deep understanding of human nature. It has been received with marked enthusiasm overseas. The film opens with the retirement of Sam Dodsworth, who, after a hard but successful career, is looking forward to enjoying bis first taste of real leisure and travel. To his wife, Fran, however, travel means one last period of romance before she. settles down to the quiet rcsirectability of middle-age. Walter Huston gives a masterful performance as Dodsworth, and Ruth Chatterton as Frau, and Mary Astor as the sympathetic Mrs. Cortwright, are equallv outstanding. Paul Lukas and David Niven head the talented supporting cast. Comedians Unite For “Two’s Company,” at Plaza A comedy of outstanding merit, “Two’s Company,” which shows an inimitable combination of the screen, Ned Sparks and Gordon Harker, in an Angk»American “war,” which becomes an alliance, is iu its final day at the Plaza Theatre. "Tn the Soup.” Comedy succeeds comedy at the Plaza Theatre, where “In the Soup,” starring Ralph Lynn, will open to-morrow. Written by Ralph Lumley, this story has been adapted for the screen by Harry Fowler Mear, and many original gags have been evolved by Ralph Lynn. This fine comedian has never been given better opportunities, and some of the situations are the funniest yet produced, particularly a court-room sequence with Lynn ae'a lawyer defending the wrong case. The story concerns Horace Gillibrand. would-be lawyer, who becomes so hard up that he is forced to let his flat. He finds suitable tenants, but unfortunately his wife, unknown to him, also lets the fiat. The servants leave unexpectedly, and Horace and his wife are compelled to act as butler and housekeeper to two families who must be kept in ignorance of each other’s presence.

Double Feature Programme at

De Luxe

Warner Bros.’ double-feature programme, ’‘Moonlight on the Prairie” and “Get Off My Foot. ,r ~ will be presented finally to-night at the De Luxe Theatre. “Murder By an Aristocrat.”

“Murder By an Aristocrat,” a mystery drama based on one of the most popular of Mignon E. Eberhart’s baffling murder stories, comes to the De Luxe Theatre to-morrow, with Lyle Talbot, Marguerite Churchill and Claire Dodd in the leading roles. The plot centres about the deaths of two members of the proud and aristocratic Thatcher family. Bayard Thatcher. a part played by William Davidson, is the first to meet death. The black sheep of the family, who is. attempting to blackmail his relatives, is wounded mysteriously one night by a bullet, and the next day he is found shot through the heart. Five other members of the family are suspected as also are the butler and two maids. Later Gordon Elliott, in the role of Dave Thatcher, is eliminated as a suspect, he being found dead in the attic of the Thatcher mansion. Lyle Talbot, as Dr. Allen Carrick, is called into the ease and brings a nurse to the house, a part played by Miss Churchill. The nurse runs across, so many strange incidents during her night in the home, and she eventually um covers the plot. “Three Wise Guys” and Louis v. Sharkey at St. James In conjunction with a complete record of the short but colourful boxing match between Joe Louis and Jack Sharkey, “The Three Wise Guys.” a breezy comedv adapted from Damon Runyons prize short story, will screen finally this evening at the St. James Theatre. “My Man Godfrey.” The “dumbest debutante ever to come out in Manhattan” proves she is not too dumb to “get her man.” That is the theme of Universal’s romantic comedy, “My Man Godfrey,” starring William Powell and Carole Lombard, the film which opens at the St. James Theatre to-mor-row. Her man, in this instance, is Godfrey, who finds he has to cope with one of the "nuttiest” families in America. “San Francisco” in Final Day at Majestic After a season of a month at the Majestic Theatre, “San Francisdo,” a story with its climax in the dread earthquake and lire which shattered the godless city of 1906. will conclude this evening. “Suzy.” Jean Harlow is starred in "Suzy,” opening at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow, and has two of the screen’s most popular leading men in Franchot Tone and Cary Grant. Different from any role in which Miss Harlow has ever appeared, it is one that she personally requested to do, and advance reports have it that tire role is by far Miss Harlow's finest screen characterisatiom “Suzy” marks the third reunion of Miss Harlow and Franchot Tone as screen sweethearts within tw-o years. Their previous appearances together were in "The Girl from Missouri” aud "Reckless.” Cary Grant, completing the romantic triangle, appears with the star for the first time. The story races excitedly from London to Paris and the advanced aeroplane bases on the Western Front. Inchided in the cast are Benita Hume, as the bewitching spy; Lewis 'Stone, as Andre’s father; Inez Courtney, as Suzy’s friend; Greta Meyer, as the factory proprietress, and David Clyde as Terry's companion. A highlight of the picture is Miss Harlow’s singing of "Did I Remember?” a new song written especially for her by the noted song-wnt-ing team of Harold Adamson and 15 alter Donaldson. Two Exciting Films at New Opera House A double-feature, in which action aud excitement are the keynotes, will conclude tonight at the New Opera House. Thrilling drama and tense situations are shown in “The Final Hour.” in which the leading roles are taken by Ralph Bellamy, Marguerite Churchill and John Galludet. 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 Western, “Law Beyond (ho Range,” has Tim McCoy in the leading role. The story deals with an election campaign for sheriff. State Showing “Charlie Chan at the Race Track” Warner Olnnd, as Charlie Chan, faces the greatest odds of his career—Bo.6oo to I—in “Charlie Chan at the Race Track.” in its final day at the State Theatre. The climax, of ,the film occurs .during .the

breathless moments of the Santa Juanita Handicap, with Chan, alone of all the 80,000 spectators, aware that a ruthless murderer is about to strike again. “Walking on Air.” Ann Sothern and Gene Raymond head the cast of “Walking on Air,” a cheerful comedy-romance which has been amusing Sydney audiences for a month. “Walking on Air” will commence at the State Theatre to-morrow. Irving Berlin, composer of “Top Hat” and “Follow the Fleet,” has written three new song hits for this film. 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,” will conclude to-night at the Paramount Theatre.