ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 174, 20 April 1937, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

Double Feature Programme At De Luxe The programme now screening at the De Luxe Theatre consists of two feature films and live shorts. “Ilopalong Cassidy” and all his hard riding pals return to the screen in “Heart of the West.” a iihn of action and thrills. The second attraction, a gay, romantic musical. is “Three Cheers for Love.” Eleanor Whitney, called the owner of the “fastest feet in the world,” and Robert Cummings have leading roles, and three outstanding tunes are introduced. Eleanor Powell In Bright Comedy at Majestic Eleanor Powell, world champion woman tap-dancer, who by her work in “Broadway Melody of 1936,” assured herself of a 'high place among the screens dancing stars, makes her second film appearance in the sparkling musical roniance, “Born to Dance,” now screening at the Majestic Theatre. The production is tilled with lilting and original tunes and delightful new dances. The songs are the work of Cole Porter, whose was much in evidence in the film Anything Goes.” Miss Powell is supported by most of the musical comedy stars ot “Broadway Melody” and several new ones. “MAKE WAY FOR A LADY” Showing at State Theatre As a publisher’s daughter who, not unmiturally, has grown up with the intention of writing great love novels, Ann Shirley has her most grown-up role to date iii “Make Way for a Lady.” a film of quiet satire, now at the State Theatre. She longs to have a “secret sorrow,’ and i finds it. when she gets an idea that her father (Herbert Marshall), a widower, has for many years cherished . a secret passion for one of his best-selling novelists. “The Plainsman.” j The America of 1865-1576, when the ; ending of the Civil War made the open- ; ing of the West of major importance to i the nation, is the background of Ih® Plainsman,” which will begin at the State on Friday. Anns manufacturers, eager to dispose of their surplus stocks, were reaping a rich harvest by selling guns to the Indians, directly counter to a Government order, at the end of the war. J.he Indians, armed with the latest repeating rifles, were able to attack troops and wagon trains alike and put a stop to Western expansion. To find out who was responsible for the gun-running, the Government sends “Wild Bill” Hickok, one of the hardest men of the times, into the Far West. On the way he meets “Calamity Jane,” a ravishing beauty who packs a pair of six-guns herself, and love is born between the two. “Gold Diggers of 1937” At Regent Theatre Most musical comedies featuring Dick Powell and Joan Blondell have been good ones, and “Gold Diggers of 1937,” now at the Regent. Theatre, is a worthy successor. It is a lavish show in the best “gold diggers” tradition, and with comedy, song, dance and spectacle, there is never a dull moment. Relating the adventures of a singing life insurance salesman (Powell) and an intrigue whereby he signs up a theatrical magnate (Victor Moore) for a million-dollar policy, the plot sparkles and ' hubbies merrily along to a spectacular finale. Amusing Comedy At St. James Theatre Although she had appeared in musical comedy it was chiefly through dramatic roles that Irene Dunne found fame, but in “Theodora Goes Wild.” now in its second week at the St. James Theatre, she shows her skill as an engaging if irresponsible comedian. The story is a very entertaining one, relating the adventures of alsinall town girl, who writes a book about the sort of life she longs to lead and then tries to live up to it. Melvyn Douglas plays opposite .Miss Dunne as the artist who illustrates her book, while Thomas Mitchell gives an amusing characterisation as the editor of the paper in the little town where the girl lives. “Lloyds of London” Still At Plaza Theatre After a season of nearly a month, “Lloyds of London” will remain for only a few more day« at the Plaza Theatre. Tyrone Power plays opposite beautiful Madeleine Carroll in a powerful romance that changed the fate of a nation in “Lloyds of London,” in its fourth week at the Plaza Theatre. An integral part of the fortunes of Great Britain. Lloyds of London found her early struggles closely bound up with marine policies. The Battle of Trafalgar, which founded Britain’s sea power and ensured the greatness of a new commercial era, is the climax of the picture. “Now and Forever” At Paramount Theatre Gary Cooper, who appears as an international adventurer who lives by his wits, Carole Lombard as the _ woman who stands by him through thick and thin, and Shirley Temple, as the ne'er-do-well’s little daughter who endeavours to make him live up to the motto “Honour bright,” are a trio who go far toward, making “Now and Forever,” which is being • screened at the Paramount Theatre, such an engrossing film. The late Sir Guy Standing is also in the cast. “Escapade.” ! Three of rhe stars of “The Great Ziegfeld,” William Powell, Luise Rainer and Virginia Bruce, are iu “Escapade,” which will be the next attraction at the Paramount Theatre. Exciting Double Bill At King’s Theatre A double-feature programme of action and excitement is screening at the King’s Theatre. Margot Grahame, the I 1 talented British player, gives a fine per- ■ formance as a girl in the shadow of. the law in “Night Waitress.” Working in a night-hawk cafe, she meets all the crooks of the city and knows all about them. She just emerges from one entanglement when a bright seafaring man, Gordon Jones, brings along romance and another heap of trouble. In “Wanted: Jane Turner,” the drama of America’s Postal ‘ Service G-Men is ‘the principal theme in an exciting plot. Double Bill At New Opera House Two hew films are on the Opera House programme. Most of the action in “Fugitive in the Sky,” takes place in an American continental air-liner and in a Kansas dust storm. In the sky and in the dust storm there iw enacted a drama in which a famous criminal, a reporter, pilot and stewardess (Jean Muir) take part. The story of “Here Comes Carter” centres on the activities of a radio announcer who exposes a film star’s lying pujilicity and earns (he enmity of the stair's gunmen friends.