ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 64, 9 December 1936, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

Last Week of “My Man Godfrey” at St. James After three weeks of mirth-raising at the St. Janies Theatre, “My Man Godfrey” is now in its final two days. Together William Powell and Carole Lombard rise to great heights as experts of light comedy, Powell as butler coping with the eccentricities of a wealthy but scatter-brained New York family, Miss Lombard as "the dumbest debutante ever let loose in Manhattan. ’ “The Case Against Mrs. Ames.” Two sensational court cases, one a trial for murder and the other a battle for custody of a “5,000,000 dollar goid baby,” are made the background of “lhe Case Against Mrs. Ames,” dramatic Walter Wanger-Paramount production starring. George Brent and Madeleine Carroll, scheduled to open at the St. James Theatre on Friday. Headlines scream and all California awaits the outcome as Hope Ames is tried for the murder of her wealthy and socially prominent husband, John Ames, direct descendant of a pioneer family. Circumstantial evidence points strongly to her guilt; her chance of escaping the gallows appears slim. After a whirling series of events the story works up to a dramatic climax. Double Feature Bill at De Luxe Theatre William Powell, of “The Thin Man” and "My Mau Godfrey” fame, is featured in the Warner Bros, extravaganza, “Fashion Gaieties,” which will be shown to-night and to-morrow at the De Luxe Theatre in conjunction with Against the World." "Fashion Gaieties combines mammoth spectacle with . its s'picy romance and hilarious situations. The' associate feature, “Two Against tile ■World,” stars Humphrey Bozart and Beverly Roberts. It depicts the crucifixion of a woman on the cross of vicious publicity by a heartless syndicate which drags up her past. Music and Comedy at the Regent Theatre A story set in Mexican surroundings, exploiting Nino Martini’s voice to the utmost, and yet so rollicking that the audience is scarcely conscious Ol this tact, “The Gay Desperado” will conclude tomorrow at the Regent Theatre. Kidnapping several persons, the capture of a wireless station, trickery, amusing encounters with the police, all enter into the plot and an authentic touch is added by Nino's singing delightful Mexican folksongs. "Forgotten Faces.” Tense drama is provided in “Forgotten Faces,” the Paramount picture which will start on Friday at the Regent Theatre. It is notable for the performances of its two principals, Herbert Marshall and Gertrude Michael, who appeared together so successful! yin "Till We Meet Again.” The two films are quite different, however. Herbert Marshall gives a splendid performance as a superstitious owner of a fashionable gambling resort, who considers his luck is due largely to his favourite flower, heliotrope. Returnin'- home unexpectedly, he shoots his wife’s lover. Before he is arrested he takes his baby daughter and arranges for her adoption.' "When he is released on parole he finds that his wife is seeking his daughter to blackmail her fosterparents. A lyittle of wits which follows leads the story to a clever and highly dramatic conclusion. “Ramona” in Colour at the State Theatre Filmed in a beautiful setting in California, “Ramona,” the coloured film at the State Theatre, reproduces the actual country which Helen Hunt Jackson depicted in her masterpiece when she wrote it over half a century ago. The title role is played by Loretta Young, with Don Anieehe as Allessandro, and there is a splendid supporting cast. Of all the revivals of hook-shelf favourites it seems to be the most triumphant from a visual standpoint.

Daring Romance at the Majestic Theatre A strong drama of the savagery which lies just beneath the veneer of civilisation, “His Brother’s AVife” is now at the Alajestic Theatre. Robert Taylor, as a scientist-explorer, falls _in love with his brother’s wife, brilliantly played by Barbara Stanwyck. Aluch of the action takes place in the interior of Africa, and AV. S. van Dyke, the director of the film, has employed his rare knowledge to produce an effect Ot realism in the tropical scenes that is astounding. The acting throughout Is on a distinctly high plane. “Evergreen” Returns to the Paramount Theatre One of the finest musical productions ever made, “Evergreen,” is now playing a return season at the Paramount Theatre* Playing the part of the Tivoli Hall favourite, Jessie Alatthews is. superb. Tense moments occur when she is subject to a blackmail threat, and disappears.. Years later her daughter returns, looking for work, and is recognised by her mothers old friend. Many awkward and amusing events follow, but in the end everything is solved and everyone happy. Plaza Screens “The Road to Glory” In its last two days at the Plaza Theatre is “The Road to Glory,” a moving film, depicting all the horrid carnage ot war. and enacted by a strong cast headed by Warner Baxter, Fredric March and. June Lang. The story concerns the love of -Captain Paul (AVamer Baxter) and Lieutenant Michel (Fredric March), for a very pretty and youthful Red Cross nurse (June Lang). Finally Captain Paul is blinded and scarilices his life. 1 ® 1 France after learning that the little nurse he cherished loves his rival. “Everything is Thunder.” Commencing at the Plaza Theatre next Friday ie “Everything is Thunder,” . a Gaumont-British release that has for its stars the beautiful Constance Bennett, Douglass Montgomery and Oscar Homolka. “Everything is Thunder” is a dramatic story with war as its background. It tells of a British wartime escapee and of his adventures when befriended by a waif of the streets. The action is gripping and advance reports state that never before has Aliss Bennett been seen to better advantage. She is an actress of more than the usual ability and is at home in both heavy and li?’: 1 ' roles. Douglass Alontgoniery is a young actor who can always be depended upon to give an excellent performance. Musical Film at Opera House The story of a princess who fell in love with a band-leader is the plotjiof "Everything is Rhythm,” at the New Opera House. The interest of the film centres round Harry Roy and England's finest dance hand. Also on the programme is a Zane Grey story, "The Arizona Raiders.”