ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 38, Issue 3, 28 September 1944, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

CITY THEATRES

•‘The Heavenly Body”. (Majestic).—William Powell stars in another of his sparkling farces and is ably supported by lovely Hedy Lamarr. Coming: “The Cross ot Lorraine.” “Ali Baba and th© Forty Thieves” (Regent).—A spectacle of burning days and wild nights starring Jon Hall, Maria Montez. “Jack London” (State).—The story of a pirate, lighter, sailor, prospector aud warcorrespondent, Jack London, successful novelist. Tomorrow: “Action in Arabia.” “Sweet Rosie O’Grnd.v” (Kings}.—Betty Grable co-stars with Robert Young in a wild, mirthful musical with good supporting cast. “Holy Matrimony” (Plaza).^—That irascible character of “Pied Piper,” Monty Woolley stars with the irrepressible Grade Fields iu a rip-crashing British comedy. “Lady of Burlesque” (Tivoli).— Starring Barbara Stanwyck; also screening, “Siu Town.” “Mr. Lucky” (Tudor).— Romance and laughter in the person of Cary Grant stars, with Laraine Day. Also screening “Passport To Destiny.” Tomorrow “They Got me Covered.” “Four Jills In A Jeep” (Paramount). — Four gay female stars hand out a feast of mirth and melody with the able support of Jinimv Dorsey and his orchestra. “Follow the Boys” (St. James).—Another all star feature along the lines of the popular radio programme “Command Performance.” “AVonieu in Bondage” (De Luxe). —This authentic film reveals in true Hollywood fashion the inside story of the '‘Hitler Women” organization. Associate feature, “Slightly Terrific.”

SUBURBAN THEATRES

Do Luxe (Lower Hutt).—“’The Leopard Alan” and “She Has AV hat. Tt Takes.” Empire (Island Bay).—“Kisses for Breakfast” and “Secret Mission.” Vogue (Brooklyn).—“A Stranger In Town” and “Squadron Leader X.” Cnpitol (Miramar). — “Road to Singapore” and “Ruggles of Red Gap.” Taller (Lyall Bay).—“A Yank in Dutch” and “Night Plane from Chungking.” Kincnm (Kilbirnie).—“Alaska Highway” and “Flight for Freedom.” Rivoli (Newtown). —“Never Say Die” and “Never A Dull Moment.” Ascot (Newtown). —“First of the Few” and “The Last Gentleman.” Regal (Karori).—“Meet John Doc.” Prince Edward (AVoburn). — “Bombardier” and ‘‘ller Primitive Man.” King George (Lower Hutt).— “Aly Learued Friend.”