CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 107, 1 November 1940, Page 10

CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

CITY AND SUBURBAN THEATRES

REGENT THEATRE.

The eternal triangle lias its setting in the wild and bleak North-west in "Untamed," the main feature of the Regent Theatre's new programme. Filmed in Technicolor, "Untamed" stars Ray Milland, and with him are Patricia Morison and Akim Tamiroff. The story is adapted from a famous one by Sinclair Lewis. It tells of a city doctor who goes to the outskirts of civilisation for his health. There he meets a guide and his wife, the latter being a city woman who, in the wild North-west, is entirely out of her element. The doctor falls in love with her, and the way is paved for their ultimate happiness when her lawful husband sacrifices his life in obtaining serum to combat an epidemic which has broken out. It is a strong story well acted, and blizzards and snowstorms provide many a stirring scene. The shorter features include interesting newsreels and an orchestral number of merit, but outstanding is the reel which shows the almost incredible skill of the children who swim in the warm waters of , the Panama Canal.

MAJESTIC THEATRE,

A stirring dramatic document is Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "The Mortal Storm," which is continuing for another week at the Majestic, with Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young, and Frank Morgan heading an impressive cast of screen personalities. The screen play was adapted from the novel by Phyllis Bottome.

ST. JAMES THEATRE

By one of the incredible but wholly delightful accidents that invariably befall George Formby he becomes a British secret service agent in his latest picture, "Gunner George," which is in its second week at the St. James Theatre. The picture is crammed full of typical George Formby fun, and the comedian sings two or three new numbers.

OPERA HOUSE

"The Middle Watch," a sophisticated comedy of errors on a British battleship, is showing at the Opera House. The cast is headed by Jack Buchanan, supported by players who have all earned prominence in musical comedy on the English stage. The cleverlycontrived story tells of the asonishing and altogether unexpected events that follow the action of a captain of marines in inyiting his fiancee and a girl cousin to have dinner with him in his ship. He is not to know that the pinnace that was to have taken them ashore will break down before the journey can be made or that the reluctant permission of a bachelor, woman-hating captain will have to be obtained for the ladies to spend the night on the battleship.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE,

Sober facts are the basis of one of the most enthralling films ever screened —"Mem Kampf—My Crimes," which is showing at the Paramount Theatre. Its parade of the facts of the rise of Adolf Hitler makes a film that outstrips all known tragedies. Side by side with the march of a bloody history, one sees the personal side of Nazism in Roehm's hysterical outburst when he is offered suicide to murder as his means of removal from the party, and again in a tensely dramatic scene of an army officer betrayed by his own son to the Gestapo for expressing his disapproval of the Russian pact. The picture has been timed to coincide with "Guy Hitler's Day ; " in which the Paramount Theatre is cooperating with the Wellington Patriotic Committee in planning a special children's effort next Tuesday (Guy Fawkes Day) to assist in raising Wellington's quota towards the £ 1,000,000 provincial patriotic appeal. The second feature, "Money to Burn," is a Higgins Family comedy.

NEW PRINCESS THEATRE

"Adventure in Diamonds," an exciting picture filmed in Africa amongst the diamond mines that breed dark intrigue, is showing at the Princess Theatre. George Brent and Isa Miranda are starred. Good, fast action, culminating in a thrilling race between two stagecoaches, characterises the latest adventure of the famous cinema cowboy, "Hopalong" Cassidy, called "Stagecoach War." which is the second feature.

REGAL THEATRE, KARORI

With a cast headed by Allan Jones, Mary Martin, and Walter Connolly, unforgettable melodies written by Victor Herbert, and a romance of the show world of the early 1900's, "The Great Victor Herbert," is showing at the Regal Theatre. "Buck Benny Rides Again," starring Jack Benny, is also showing.

EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. "Turnabout," based on Thorne Smith's well-known novel, is showing at the Empire Theatre, with Adolphe Menjou, Carole Landis, and John Hubbard heading the cast. "The Lone Wolf Strikes" is also showing.

ASCOT THEATRE,

The screen's best-loved family, the Hardys, appear at the Ascot Theatre in "Judge Hardy and Son," starring Mickey Rooney and Lewis Stone. Also showing is "Calling All Marines," with Donald Barry and Helen Mack. It is a fast-paced drama of spies and espionage in a navy college.

PRINCE EDWARD, THEATRE, WOBURN.

"Unexpected Father," which is showing at the Prince Edward Theatre, brings baby Sandy to the screen for the second time, her initial bow being made in "East Side of Heaven." Universal's "Danger on Wheels" is the second feature.

KING GEORGE THEATRE, LOWER

HUTT,

"Road to Singapore," with Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, and Bob Hope, is showing at the King George Theatre.

DE LUXE THEATRE, LOWER HUTT. Damon Runyon's famous characters are portrayed by Ann Sothern and William Gargan in "Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President," which is showing at the De Luxe Theatre. "Private Detective," starring Jane Wyman, Dick Foran, and Gloria Dickson, is the second feature.

STATE THEATRE, PETONE.

Epic screen entertainment, crystallised in a great story of the sea, the story of the triumph of steam over sail, "Rulers of the Sea," heads the bill at the State Theatre.

GRAND THEATRE, PETQNE,

"Enemy Agent" and "Three Faces West" conclude tonight at the Grand Theatre.

The "Dead End Kids on Dress Parade," a Warner Bros, picture starring the Dead End Kids, opens tomorrow. "Blondie on a Budget," newest and best of the richly human domestic comedies, is the second feature.

PALACE THEATRE, PETONE

"It's In the Air" and "The Housemaster" conclude tonight at the Palace Theatre.

"Outlawed Guns," featuring Buck Jones, a Universal adventure drama, will be the feature commencing tomorrow. "Torchy Gets Her Man," starring Glenda Farrell and Barton MacLane, is the second feature.

KING'S THEATRE,

Comedy, romance, • and delightful music are combined in "Irene," which is continuing at the King's Theatre. It is one of the finest of the lighter type of film to be screened for some time. The star is Anna Neagle, in a role as new to her as it is fitting. Ray Milland is the male star.

PLAZA THEATRE,

A matrimonial mix-up, with Cary Grant as the victim of the piece, is the theme of "My Favourite Wife." which is in its second week at the Plaza Theatre. It is one of those smart comedies that lend themselves to piquant and exhilarating situations. Irene Dunne and Gail Patrick are also in the cast.

STATE THEATRE,

Two of America's pressing problems are depicted in films at the State Theatre. "Passport to Alcatraz" tells of the sabotage, inspired by aliens, that is causing the United States grave concern. Jack Holt, feigning partnership in the widespread gang of crooks who are determined to balk the munitions output, plays an impressive part. The second feature is "Girls of the Road," a most unusual picture. It tells of young American women who take to hitch-hiking in the outback to escape moral perils and sustenance difficulties in cities.

WE LUXS THEATRE

The De Luxe Theatre is celebrating its sixteenth birthday this week with a special programme which caters for all tastes. The main film is "Wagons Westward," a drama of frontier love in which two primitive men and one woman are involved. The cast is headed by Chester Morris, Anita Louise, Buck Jones, and Ona Munson.' "Mickey the Kid," a Republic action drama which is the second big feature, is the gripping story of a boy and his fight against the world which has branded him the son of a crook. It is virile entertainment. Bruce Cabot, Zasu Pitts, and Tommy Ryan head the cast. Ir. addition to a community sing several prominent artists "will appear on the stage. They include the Dancing Usherette, Miss Emily Mackenzie; Mr. H. F. (Tony) Wood, singing the latest patriotic song, "Lads of New Zealand"; and Mr. Roland Lavin at the Wurlitzer organ.

TIVOLI THEATRE

When a smart, smug woman department store executive, who prizes her feminine independence above all else, meets a carefree, adventurous sort of fellow who is sure that she was made to fall in love with him, romantic and comic complications without end ensue in Paramount's "Honeymoon in Bali," showing at the Tivoli Theatre with Madeleine Carroll and Fred MacMurray. "Frozen Limits," starring the Crazy Gang, is the second feature.

RIVOLI THEATRE,

"Geronimo," which is showing at the Rivoli Theatre, tells the story of the last great Indian uprising which took place in the Great South-west territory purchased by the United States from Mexico. The cast includes Preston Foster, Ellen Drew, Andy Devine, and Gene Lockhart. "The Invisible Man Returns," Universal's weird mystery drama, is the associate film. Sir Cedric Hardwicke heads a cast that includes Vincent Price and Nan Grey.

TUDOR THEATRE

Heading the Tudor Theatre's new programme is "The 39 Steps," an ingenious adaptation of John Buchan's well-known story of the machinations of an international spy organisation and the exciting adventures that befall a man in his efforts to outwit the gang. Robert Donat proves an admirable Richard Hannay, his personality being particularly well suited to the role of the adventurous young Canadian. Madeleine Carroll has a difficult part, but she invests it with the light and shade that only an accomplished actress can command. The supporting film is "Little Old New York," the stars of which are Alice Faye, Fred Mac Murray, and Richard Greene.

ROXY THEATRE

''Numbered Woman," a Monogram feature, is showing at the Roxy Theatre. Featured in the cast are Sally Blanc, Lloyd Hughes, Mayo Methot, Clay Clement, J. Farrell Mac Donald, and John Arledge. Also showing is "The Great Waltz," starring Luise Rainer and Fernand Gravet.

REX THEATRE

Three fantastic clues confront the master detective of fiction in solving the super-crime of his arch-enemy, the criminal genius Moriarty, in "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," which is showing at the Rex Theatre. Basil Rathbone plays the great sleuth. The associate film is "Mad About Music," starring Deanna Durbin.

VOGUE THEATRE, BROOKLYN,

CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," starring Charles Laughton, is showing at the Capitol Theatre. Laughton gives the crowning performance of his career. The associate attraction is "Millionaire Play Boy," featuring Joe Penner.

ACADEMY EXHIBITION

The annual exhibition of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts at the National Art Gallery, Buckle Street, will remain open until November 9. Further sales of pictures at the exhibition are "Spring in the Foothills," by Rata Loveil-Smith; "Autumn," by Esther Hope, and "The New Calf," by A. S. Paterson.

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