ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 68, 13 December 1939, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

Majestic Theatre Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O’Sullivan as Tarzan and his mate, Jane, are reunited, and Johnny Sheffield as their foster son, Boy, is introduced, in “Tarzan Kinds a Son,” this week at the Majestic Theatre. Johnny Sheffield swings through the air on vines with Weissmuller, engages with him in thrills in underwater swimming, is rescued from a rhinoceros, and figures prominently in other escapes?. “Tarzan Kinds A Son” deals with the finding of a baby boy in an aeroplane wrecked in the African jungle. Tarzan and Jane adopt and rear the boy. A safari penetrates the jungle in search of traces of the plane to clear up a legacy, and lb p child. Boy. becomes the object of a plot by heirs who do not wish his existence known. ‘‘The Wizard Of Oz.” A fairy tale few Britons know of and about which .Americans have but briei childhood memories, “The A\ izard of Oz. will bo the Christmas attraction at the Majestic Theatre. The Oz books, created by Era irk L. Baum, are tho first really classic American fairy talcs, and the film is founded on tho first and best known of the books. Plaza Theatre That renowned violinist whose bowing aud fingering of great compositions have been lauded throughout the world of music, Jascha Heifetz, makes his screen debut in “They Shall Have Music, released at the Plaza Theatre. By far the greater part of the acting falls on the shoulders of young Gene Reynolds, and others of the juveniles—apart froin the Calfornia Junior Orchestra —are Terry Kilburn and Tommy Kelly. With a few superficial differences, the plot is about the same as that of "100 Men and a Girl.” 'There is the poverty; stricken orchestra bringing the glories of music to children who cannot afford to pay for tuition ; and there is the child (Reynolds) who livings a famous tnusisian' to the aid of the orchestra when its failure, because of lack of finance, is imminent. But the playing of Heifetz is tlie tiling, St. James Theatre Basil Rathbone is provided with full opportunity to get the very utmost from many dramatic situations in “Rio,” this week at the St. James Theatre. Rathbone plays the part of Paul Reynard, financial genius, who is not quite clever enough, and is given staunch support by Sigrid Guerie as Renyard’s wife. At the pinnacle of his career Reynard is arrested, following hits exposure as a gigantic swindler. Sentenced to a penal colony near Rio, his wife, a beautiful stage artist and passionately devoted to him, goes to Rio to wait an opportunity to help him. Eventually, Reynard effects an escape—Rathbone is horribly convincing in these scenes —only to find- that in the interval his wife has fallen genuinely iu love with a young American engineer. Maori Choir. Who famous Hiruharumu maori choir will present hakas. songs and poi dances on the theatre stage on Friday and Saturday. The ages of members of the choir range from nine to 15 years.

Regent Theatre The Elliott sisters' —Louise (Bette Davis) Helen (Anita Louise) and Graeie (Jane Bryant)—excursions into marriage tire described in “The Sisters.” today ending a season at the Regent Theatre. Louise is the first of the ‘trio to marry, going away from Silver Bow, their birthplace. with a San Francisco sports writer (Errol Flynn), who later deserts her. She is followed by Helen, and at length by Graeie. who. though not leaving Silver Bow like the others, marries n dull but likeable young banker. All find happiness in a particularly dramatic finale. "Miracles For Sale.” Weird mysteries of the spirit world and other uncanny illusions form the bizarre setting of “Miracles For Sale,” a fanlistic detective story laid amid a group of magicians and clairvoyants, which will be shown at the Regent Theatre from tomorrow Robert Young, Florence Rice, Henry Hall, and Lee Bowman are in the cast. King’s Theatre Dramatizing the bold era of adventure and turmoil which reigned in the Philippine Islands after the American Army was evacuated following the SpanishAmerican war and the islands were overrun with religious native terrorists. “The Real Glory” is nearing the end of an extended season at 'the King's Theatre. Gary Cooper plays the type of heroic outdoor role which has made him the prime favourite with motion picture lovers. and Andrea Leeds is tlie heroine. David Niven plays an important and amusing role as Cooper's rival, for the heroine. “Intermezzo.” Natural human emotions form the inspiration to a vivid ami moving drama in “Intermezzo.” the David 0. Selzniek production which will he released at the King's Theatre next Friday. Leslie Howard. memorable for his magnificent acting in the screen version of Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion.” is at the head of the cast. He portrays a famous violinist whose frequent tours abroad estrange him from his wife. His romance with a woman pianist, young and beautiful, is presented with sympathy and understanding, making it a realistic human experience that lends tlie film a rare emotional appeal. The part of the pianist is taken by a Swedish actress. Ingrid Bergman, who makes, her screen debut. That she successfully maintains the excellent standard of acting set by Leslie Howard and Edna Best is proof that this new player is an actress of splendid promise. De Luxe Theatre Fast: action begins in “Tell .No Tales, tho main attraction at the Do Luxe 'lllO- - when a hundred-dollar bill, part ol a sum of money paid for a ransom tinil murder, falls into the hands of n newspaper man (Melvyn Douglas). Stet) by step his relentless search for the bill’s source leads him to and through every haunt find purlieu of the teeming city, with the menace of death ever at liis_ shoulder till, in a battering climax, be brings the criminals to justice. The smuggling of aliens across the border of America is lhe theme of the associate attraction, "Secret Service of the Air." New Opera House Possessed of a powerful and deeplymoving story. “Angels With Dirty Faces." which is being shown at. lhe New Opera House, carries a strong social mesTwo slum boys. Rocky Sullivan (James Cagney) and Jerry Connolly (Pat O'Brien) searching for amusement which they are unable to find in the crowded, filthy district that is their home, attempt to steal some fountain pens. They lire chased by the police: Jerry being fleetest of I'oot, gets away. but. Rock.v is caught Sent Io reform school. Rocky is bitter about the world in general on his release and immediately treads the path that lends hut to crime and its sometimes consequent luxuries aud inevitable uncertainties. During this time Jerry has become a priest. Fifteen years after their boyish escapade. Rock.v and Jerry meet again—two dirty-faced boys grown up both fighting for life. Rocky for his own,

Jerry for the thousands of slum boys iu his parish. How Jerry tries to make Rocky an ally in his attempt to make good citizens of boys who could very easily “go wrong." provides some of the more poignantly dramatic moments. State Theatre The seieetion of John Joues by the Maryville I’o.st aud the American Legiou tn represent that, district at the convention ill Los Angeles is all his family heeds Io start the fun in “Tlie Jones Family iu Hollywood,” the main feature at the State Thea'tre from today, going. John's secret, plans for a one-man holiday are brushed aside by the family's schemes of hiring a trailer and all going on tour, 'file moment (he Joneses enter tlie tilni capital their trailer, marked "Hollywood Or Bust," is run into by a speedy roadster driven by a young actor. Lucy Jones, with ambitions of becoming a star, tails in love with him. Jack later goes through a similar experience with a glamour girl. Roger, when he hears how Lucy has been made a convenience of by the actor, seis out to do battle with him. Finding linn on a set where a tight scene is about, to be filmed, lie supplies the fighting and some real action for the camera, finally knocking the actor out. This makes the family happy, and in such frame of mind they depart homeward. A gripping mystery thriller based on Edmir Wallace's "The India Rubber Mau, "The Return of the Frog.” will be the other feature. The plot centres on Hie activities of "The Frogs” and Inspector Elk. Elk is brilliantly portrayed by Gordon Harker. Tudor Theatre

Yet another film success.is scored bj the ever popular Graeie Fields in ‘ Shipyard Sally,” the main attraction at the Tudor Theatre. A steady stream of humour leavens "Shipyard Sally s more serious moments, and Sydney Howard as Grade's father, rascally but lovable, is often in the limelight. Expounding the droll idea that there is .such a thing as a Mr. Average Mau m America and that, he would be worth a fortune to the promoter who could handle him, “Thanks For Everything,” a better than average comedy, is the a«fc>ociate attraction.