ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 140, 10 March 1941, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

Kings Theatre.— Some of the earlier scenes in "Mniyland,” now screening at the Kings Theatre, remind one instantly of n series of old s-porting prints. "Maryhind" centres round Charlotte Dnnstield j Eay Bninter), a woman in whom tfte love of horses and hunting is innate. Charlotte is passionately in love with her husband, null it is through a small subterfuge of hers that he meets his death on the hunting field. After this event she develotis an antipathy for-racing. She refuses to ride again or allow her young son to ride. Uncle William (Walter Breumin) has a fine horse, Cavatier, which he desires to enter in the Maryland Hunt Club’s race meeting. He must find an amateur who is willing to ride, and it is when he has given up the search that Charlotte’s son, who, during his education abroad, agrees to ride Cavalier to the delight of Uneie William and his grand-daughter. Lindit. but to the consernation and annoynaee of bis mother. Charlotte is at first an unwilling witness, hut the old love proving 100 strong for her, she joins wifli the crowd in “hallooing" her son on toward the winning post.

De Luxe Theatre.— Waller I’id geo us suave and pleasant ■ personality is very much in evidence at the De Luxe Theatre this week for he takes the leading role in the main feature, “Sky Murder.” "Sky Murder" is another Nick Carter story, with Bartholomew (Doniild Meek) still as Nick’s selfappointed assistant. The associate featurette, "Public Cowboy No. 1." stars Gene Autry. Tn this film Autry is again supported by Smiley Burnette, aq well as many of the other “boys.” This time he adds mechanical units to his sure-footed horses in successfully rounding up criminals.

State \Theatre.— The Cisco Kid, that popular O. Henry character, is the prime mover in "The Gay Caballero,” main feature on the particularly attractive douNe-feature programme at the State Theatre. From the day Cisco first appeared on the screen he has been a favourite of millions, land now his very name is synonymous with colour, adventure and excitement of America's old South-west. Handsome and suave Cesar Romero again eapably portrays the romantic desperado, who is this time jailed with his friend Gordito for a crime they did not commit. They escape, neverthelesis, to shoot out justice with a gang of cut-throats. "Pier 13.” a thrilling story of New York's waterfront, is the other feature.

St.. James Theatre.— -Wallace Beery never does a had job whatever sort of film he is in, But his "fans” who take him seriously will always like him host in Westerns, hardboiled, bulky, with his guns blazing in the cause of righteousness—even when he is cast as the villain. He is back in his very own element in “Wyoming.” which is being shown at the Sr, James Theatre. Supported by a good cast, he nevertheless dominates the show with his rich deep voice his elephantine but somehow graceful gestures, quicker otj the draw than all the bad men who are nothing but bnd. Tt is an excellent Western, lifted out of the ordinary by a man whose acting in itself is enough to hold the attention throughout.

Majestic Theatre.— “Pride and Prejudice” is in its third week at the Majestic Theatre. Infinite care has been taken to portray all the background detail of .Tune Austen's Meryton, and the picture bristles with little touches of local colour so interesting nt times'as almost to run parallel in interest with the many characters.

Laurence Olivier, ns Darcy, and Greer Garson, as Elizabeth, carry the main ■ burden of the story with a ehnnn that needs no word.v elaboration, hut nil of the cast are good, and some of those in the lesser roles can only be described as excellent. Melville Cooper is Mr. Collins eome to life.

Plaza Theatre. —A sequel to the nefarious exploits of the famous James brothers in America in the middle part of the eighteen century. •'The Return of Frank .lames" is in its second week nt (lie Plaza Theatre. The first film dealing with the lives of these brothers was "Jesse James," but '.he latest film deals mainly with Frank, whose one aim is to avenge the death of his brother at the hands of the Boyd brothers. Henry Fonda plays the part of Frank James, the drawling, tobacco-chewing desperado. Tie is a! lv assisted by Jackie Coogan aS the liero-worshipping Clem, and if is the Tatter who provides the anticlimax by valiantly but vainly attempting to kill the last of the Boyds. Henry Hull and Gene Tierney also play their parts Io perfection. The management has announced that there will soon 1c screened at the Plaza Theatre “Band Waggon.” starring rhe famous English comedinn. Arthur Askey, and Stinker Murdoch.

Regent. Theatre. — As governess in the household of tlie Due and Duchess de Prasiu in “All This and Heaven. Too. in the third week of a season at the Regent Theatre. Bette Davis gives another of her incomparable performances. In the quiet governess the duke sees a respite from his life of argument,and despair; his children soon come to love her; but his insanely jealous wife recognizes in her only another threat to her happiness. Her conduct, combined will) his increasing love, unannounced and unacknowledged, but nevertheless understood by both, drives the man distraught. When a particularly spiteful act of his wife reduces the governess to penury, he kills the woman who has made bis life-sueli a misery. Tlie next attraction at the Regent lhelitre is to be "Till We Aieet Again, ’ starring Merle Oberon, supported by George Brent. Binnie Barnes and Geraldine Fitzgerald.

Opera House.— The timely international film drama of Nazi terrorism and intrigue. “Night Train to Munich. i* now I eing presented al the Opera House. Though in some sequences it must of necessity take its theme seriously. "Night Train to Munich is punctuated throughout with refreshing humour, introduced mainly by the Basil Rndford-Nnunton Wayne team that enlivened the proceedings in "The Lady Vanishes." The eo-stnrs nre Margaret Lockwood and Bex Harrison, while heading the supporting cast are Pnul yon Hernreid and James Harcourt.

Tudor Theatre.—The starring combination of the hilarious “He Stayed for Breakfast” at the Tudor Theatre, comprises Loretta Young and Melvyn Douglast. The supporting east includes Alan Marshal, Eugene Pallette, and I’na O'Connor. Set in a Paris background, the story hilariously describes the romanceof n politieally-conscious cafe waiter and the estranged wife of a pompons banker. Douglas, in the former role, is a fugitive from the law for having taken a pot-shot at the financier; Miss Yo’nng connives at. his escape nnd. in the end. takes a shot at the financier herself. "Whispering Enemies." in which the princ'na] role is played convincingly by Jack Holt, is the associate attraction.

SUBURBAN THEATRES

Tivoli (Thorndon).— -“Strange Cargo.” Child; Guide and Joan Crawford: “The Secret Seven.” Florence Riee and Barton Mu “Ln no. Kin emu (Kilbirnio). — (Bighearted) Aunt.” Arthur Askey and Rich* ard Murdock: “In Old Monterey.” Gone Autry. Hholi (Newtown). —“Castle on the Hudson.” Ann Sheridan and John Garfield : “The Boys From Syracuse.” Allan ,|n’'n« end Rnsrninrv Lane. Vn"ii? (Brooklyn),—“South* of Pano p.» MrT nrlen and Frances ppmne*': “Sued for f’an ho’ < Mi ra ni a r).—‘ ‘Tw e n t.y -Mu I e Team.” Beery; > and “Honeymoon Deferred.”

(Knrori). —“'Hip Doctor Takes a Wife.” Ray Milland and Loretta Young: “The Ghost Breakers.” Paulette Goddard and Bob Hone.

Ascot (Newtown).—“l Love You William Powell and Myrna Loy: “First Rebel.” Chi ire Trevor and George

Kb><r Gourde (t ower Hutt). —“Thp Prive tn Lives of FUzaboth and Fssex.” Belie Davis and Errol Flynn. Prince Edward (Woburn).—“Road to Singapore,'*’ Bin& Crosby and Dorothy

Lamour; “Everything Happens at Night,” Sonja Ilenie and Kay Milland. De Jjtixe (Lower Hutt). —“Pack Up Your Trimbles," Jane Withers and the Kit*/. Ilri'l hers : “Saloon Bar.' Empire (Island Bay).—"The Mortal Storm.” Margaret SuUavan and Jninee Stewart; "The Saint’s Double Trouble.” Wendy Barrie and George Sanders.