ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 136, 4 March 1940, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS

State Theatre The ell oris of tbe doc-tor in the small town oi' River's Eml 16 awaken the community to l lie need for a hospital, holds the interest, to "Meet Dr. Christian.” the main feature at the Stale Theatre. Jean Hers'lioll plays Dr. Christian, and those in supporting roles arc Dorothy Lovett. Robert. Baldwin. Enid Bennett. Paul Harvey. Marcia Mae ,Jones, and Jackie Moran. Suspense, thrilling gun fightis. lmnd-lu-hand combats, comedy, tragedy, ami ■> tender romance are interwoven in "The Marshal of Mesa City.” the other feature. George O'Brien is the star. King’s Theatre Woven about the adventures of a young man who believes in democracy, "Mr. Smith Coes to Washington” is >u its second week at the King's Theatre. The principals are James Stewart and Jean Arthur. Frank Capra was the director. Jefferson Smith is picked to g” 1° Washington because he is> thought to be simple. He is a starry-eyed young man who lakes his politics- from tile speeches of his heroes, believes that the country stands for something, and si rives to do something for it. This way he runs foul of the partv machine, which has sent him to the Senate to vote ns he i<s told, and the battle which follows reveals that idealists can he made of stern stun. Plaza Theatre Faithful in mood and detail to the novel. "The Hains Came.” screening at the Plaza Theatre, preserves ab of Bi'omfield’s characters. Myrna Eoy breaks with the “perfect wife ’ tradition to play the amorous Eady Edwina Esketli, Tyrone Power has his most romantic role, as the high-caste Hindu surgeon, Major Hama Safti. who proves the one great love of Lady Eskcth’s life, and George Brent is seen as the worldly Tom Ransome, a ghost out of Eady Esketh’s rom-ance-strewu past. Brenda Joyce, discovered following a nation-wide search, heads a brilliant supporting cast in the role of Feren Simon, the fresh, young beauty whose love gives the world-weary Ransome a new lease of life. Nigel Bruce as Lord Esketh, Maria Ouspenskaya as the Maharani, Joseph Schildkraut as Mr. Bannerjee, Alary Nash as Miss MacDaid, Jane Harwell as Aunt Phoebe Smiley, Marjorie Rambeau as Mrs. Simon. Henry Travers as the Rev. Homer Smiley, and H. B. Warner as the Maharajah, are others who bring Bi’Olilfield’s colourful characters to life. Regent Theatre Belle Davis. George Brent. Humphrey Bogart and Geraldine Fitzgerald are the principals' in “Dark A'ictory." which is being shown at the Regent Theatre. Warner Bros, were the makers of this romantic drama. Judith Traherne is a 23-year-old Long Island heiress. AA’hen serious illness threatens to overtake her Judith scoffs at it, but her friends force her to consult Dr. Frederick Steele, who is planning to retire to do research work. A delicate brain operation saves Judith's life; but only for the time being. She marries Steele and meets death fearlessly after a few happy months. Majestic Theatre The atmosphere of the East, with all its mysteries and the peculiar appeal of its romantic ways, provides an excellent background for the enthralling story of “Lady of the Tropics." at the Majestic Theatre. As a half-caste girl who is attracted to a care-free American (Robert Taylor) on a holiday visit to ludo-China, Hedy Lamarr gives a portrayal that is different from any of her other parts in tlie very quietness of its intensity. Roles in support are played by Joseph Schildkraut, as the tourist's rival for the girl's love. Gloria Franklin, and Ernest Cossarl. . Her exotic personality is well suited to tlie film, and she plays her role with ease and conviction. Robert. Taylor rises to fine heights in tlie scene when lie thinks that Manon lias been untrue to him. ’The atmosphere, of the sultry Oriental seaport is also well conveyed. St- James Theatre Gloria Jean, tlie 11 -year-bld child who stars in "The Under-pup.” the current feature al the St. Janies Theatre, has a voice of exceptional range and clarity, and her acting ability is far beyond that which one would expect of one of her age. Gloria Jean plays ' l’ip Emma,” the leading singer in a juvenile choir of a Sunday school right in the centre of New York’s crowded tenement district. The district in which "B>P Emma” lives is visited by a committee which is to award a holiday to one of the members of the Sunday school, the holiday to be spent: in a summer camp with many of the daughters of Xi*w York's exclusive families. “Pip Emma' is selected to attend the camp. At. first, the girls do not. take “Pip Emma” to their hearts; but. because of 'her cli'aracter anti of help and advice she receives from her grandfather,, she gradually breaks down the opposition. “Pip Emma” and her grandfather are also successful in tile prevention of a divorce between tlie parents of one of the girls at the eainp. Tudor Theatre David Niven ns'“The Great Arturo.” a gay profe.ssioiial magician, heads the cast in ‘•Etcrnall.v Yours.” at the Tudor Theatre. Arturo marries a beautiful young woman (Loretta Young), but she divorces him. There is a swift succession' of incomparably amusing scenes till the estranged pair is reunited. ’’The Ilousekeeper’s Daughter.’ the associate feature, is a livelv comedymystery romance. When tlm daughter of the bousekoopt?r of the socially prominent Kandalls’ deeides to slay with her mother on learning that the Randalls have left town for the summer, she discovers that the young, ami handsome scion of the family has remained in town and together they become embroiled in the solution of a murder mystery. De Luxe Theatre The main attraction at the De Luxe Theatre is ’’British Intelligence,” starring Boris Karloff, with attractive Margarel Lindsay in support. The British Intelligence Service is harassed by the manner in which all of their closely-guarded plans seemed to go astray, and information which was apparently known only to those in authority was conveyed to the eneniv lines and effectivolv used. How the real spy is revealed and how the course of i rue love, as well as that of. spy chasing, runs smooth in the (‘ml. is told io a scries of exciting s«‘<|iien<*e.*- which culminate in a Zeppelin raid over London and the tiiml rounding up of the spy ring. The associate atirmuioti. ’’Expensive Husbands.” is a liglil-hearlcd film starring Patrie Knowing and Beverley RobNew Opera House Tin fuiinii'Sl Gvorgv l , 'oiniln ••<>lu< , 'l.v yel. "Keep Yolii' Seats Please." is I lie main attraction at the New Opera House. George sinus in his iniinil a ‘in way songs tlml ineliiilo 'Keep Your Seals Please" and "When I'm Cleaning Windows." The assoeiaie 'ittraelion is also a show with tnusie. "Man From Music Moun lain.” Gene Autry, the "Singing Cowboy." is llie prineiiHil performer, am! be