ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 158, 1 April 1937, Page 15

ENTERTAINMENTS

Clipper Plane’s Arrival Shown at

State and Plaza Audiences at the State and Plaza Theatres were pleasantly surprised last night when a Fox Movietone newsreel, rushed from Auckland, revealed the scenes of the Pan-American Clipper flying boat's landing on the Waitemata. The film includes Captain Musick’s speech in reply to the welcome. It will be screened again by both theatres at day and night sessions to-day.

“Beloved Enemy,” Story of Irish Rebellion, at Regent

Brian Aherne, the leader of the Sinn Feiners, a gay, courageous will-o’-the-wisp who slips from the clutch of the English soldiery as easily as quicksilver slips through the fingers, and Merle Oberon as the lovely daughter of an English diplomat, sent to mediate in the trouble, are the stars 'of “Beloved Enemy,” now at the Regent Theatre. The theme of a love between two people that goes beyond the limitations of reason and prejudice has never been more beautifully told. Indeed, the quiet certainty of it dwarfs into unimportance the bitterness of the rebellion going on around the two lovers. Boy Tenor in “Rainbow on the River” at State “Rainbow on the River,” which marks the second film appearance of the remarkably accomplished nine-year-old tenor, Bobby Breen, will conclude tonight at ‘he State Theatre. “Charlie Chan at the Opera." In “Charlie Chan at the Opera,” which will begin a season at the State Thettre to-morrow. Warner Oland comes to the screen again in a detective role w-hich he has made almost as famous as that of Sherlock Holmes. Earl Der Bigger’s suave and inscrutable Chinese detective, Charlie Chan. This time Boris Karloff, famous for his roles in “Frankenstein” and other creepy films, is the menace opposing Chan. Key Luke, the volatile young Oriental, again plays the role of Chan’s headstrong son. and Margaret Irving and Thomas Beck are also in the cast.

Four Stars in “Libelled Lady” at Majestic Theatre

Four of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s most popular stars, William Powell. Myrna Loy, Jean Harlow and Spencer Tracy, contribute to the success of the Majestic Theatre film. “Libelled Lady,” a picture with an exciting plot with a generous amount of humour as a leaven to the dramatic situations and a hilarious climax. “Libelled Lady” has as its background a large New York newspaper which is threatened with a five million dollar libel suit as the result of publishing a highly coloured story about an heiress.

“Lloyd’s of London” Now at Plaza Theatre Gripping in every foot; leading to an excellent climax ; remarkably well acted ; lavishly produced, and steeped in the atmosphere of Old London and the England of Nelson’s times, “Lloyd’s of London,” at the Plaza Theatre, offers complete entertainment. Then, too, as an historical study, in which fact is cunningly blended with fiction, it is of absorbing interest, especially to a British audience. In the strong cast, Freddie Bartholomew, Tyrone Power. Sir Guy Standing and C. Aubrey Smith are outstanding, and Madeleine Carroll makes a dainty heroine.

“Trail Dust” and “Wives Never Know” at King’s “Trail Dust,” in which “Hopalong” Cassidy, in the person of William Boyd, rides again, and the comedy, “Wives Never Know.” starring Charlie Ruggles, Mary Boland and Adolph Menjou, will be screened finally to-night at the King’s Theatre. “Dimples” and "Back to Nature.” In conjunction with “Back to Nature,” the story of the Jones Family on a crazy caravan tour, Shirley Temple wil] be seen at the King’s Theatre in her latest triumph, "Dimples,” in which she sags new songs and dances astonishing new dances. Six new musical numbers are featured in the production. Bill Robinson, aekowledged to .be the world's greatest tap dancer, devised the difficult and intricate routines which Shirley performs in the film. Frank Morgan, Helen Westley, Robert Kent, Astrid Allwyn. De’na Byron, the Hall Johnson Choir, and the inimitable Stepin Fetchit are featured in the cast supporting Shirley.

Last Day of “Three Smart Girls”

at St. James Theatre

After a season of nearly n month, the comedy, “Three Smart Girls” is at last to conclude at the St. James Theatre, where it will screen finally to-night. Novel and original situations are provided in this comical story. Deanna Durbin is a distinct success in the leading role, her rich singing being outstandingly remarkable for a fourteen-year-old girl, while her frank and impetuous manner delights all. “Craig’s Wife.” "Craig’s Wife,” the Columbia film version of a Pulitzer Prize play, will bring Rosalind Russell to the screen of the St. James Theatre to-morrow in an intensely dramatic role. John Boles and Billie Burke head the east which supports Miss Russell. Two Films Screening at De Luxe Theatre “Keep Your Seats, Please,” co-starring George Formby and Florence Desmond, and “The Girl on the Front Page,” featuring Edmund Lowe and Gloria Stuart, will conclude at the De Luxe to-night. Friday’s Programme. Sprightly Jack Oakie and charming Sally Eilers are teamed in “Florida Special.” the inystery-thriller-comedy which will begin on Friday at the De Luxe Theatre. In this story of romance and intrigue, a heterogeneous lot of characters are thrown together on a speeding train. In the associate feature. “Girl of the Ozarks,” starring Virginia Wiedler. the charm of a section of America where life retains primitive simplicity is translated to the screen. “Show Boat” Returns to Paramount Theatre The splendid voices of Irene Dunne, soprano, Allan Jones, tenor, and Paul Robeson, bass, are heard again in the beloved old songs and several new ones in (he latest film version of “Show Boat,” which is now playing a return season at the Paramount Theatre. Charles Winninger as ihe captain of the “Show Boat,” provides most of the humour of the picture, and with his wit he almost takes the picture from the stars.