CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 129, 27 November 1940, Page 4

CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

»— ■ — CITY AND SUBURBAN THEATRES

REGENT THEATRE. [ The pageantr; of sixteenth-century j England plays an inspiring part in the t film "Elizabeth and Essex, now show-. ing at the Regent Theatre. Of all the technicolour productions which . have yet reached the screen, this picture shows perhaps the most intelligent use; of the new medium. As Elizabeth,: Bette Davis scores a notable success : which is emphasised by the likeness; between the actress and contemporary, portraits of the queen. Errol Flynn | gives his usual sound performance as. the arrogant soldier Essex. | ! MAJESTIC THEATRE. 'In "Northwest Passage" KennetL !Roberts painted a sweeping canvas,; liberally endowed with the spacious- • ness of the majestic American hills and| lakes, and dotted with colourful char-j acters. To do justice to such a book required a picture vyhich would have width of vision, brilliance of direction, and acting of more than usual quality Happily, these requirements have been fulfilled in the film version of the story, now showing at the MajesticTheatre. Spencer Tracy is the leading figure in the character of Major Rogers. ST. JAMES THEATRE. Probably the most entertaining Crosby picture to come to the:screen is -Rhythm on the. River, 1' which is showing at the St. James Theatre. The main attraction, of course, lies in the song numbers. There are at least half a dozen of these, all exceptionally "catchy." The story is sound, and the acting of the principals, Bine Crosby, Mary Martin, and Basin Rathbone, is splendid. The picture, abounding-with humorous incidents, races forward to a splendid if hilarious climax. I . . -. . . . RIVOLI THEATRE. '•Adventure in Diamonds," which is showing at the Rivoli Theatre, is an exciting picture, fast with action. It was filmed in Africa, amongst the diamond mines that breed dark intrigue. George Brent, Isa Miranda, and John Loder head the cast. An expose of racketeering in justice is offered in "Parole Fixer," the associate film. TIVOLI THEATRE. "An. Englishman's Home," which is showing at the Tivoli, retells on the screen and in modern terms the story of the famous play by Guy dv Maurier, which startled England 30 years ago. It is the story of a lightning invasion of Britain by a well-prepared enemy guided by an efficient espionage system. Edmund Gwenn and Mary Maguire are starred. The associate film, "Dr. Christian Meets the Women," stars Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, and Edgar Kennedy. OPERA HOUSE. "I Love You Again," which heads the bill at the Opera House, is a sophisticated farce of the type of the "Thin Man" series, which have proved so popular. There is an absence, from the theme of the mystery which was included in pictures in which William Powell and Myrna Loy have appeared, but the bright, modern comedy and amusing situations keep £he film moving at a fast pace. Both principals play somewhat different types from the roles they generally play, but they are no less entertaining for the change. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. Excellent entertainment is provided in the two first-run features which are showing at the Paramount Theatre. Jack Buchanan, fresh from his triumph in "The Middle. Watch," heads the cast in "Bulldog Sees it Through," ably supported by Greta Gynt, Sebastian Shaw, and Robert Newton. The new song hit "The Black-out Blues," is featured in the film. "Slightly Tempted," the other feature, stars Hugh Herbert. It is a first-class comedy, with Johnny Downs and Peggy Moran assisting the star. ROXY THEATRE. Sinclair Lewis's famous story "Mantrap," has been translated into an exciting and intriguing picture under the title "Untamed," co-starring Ray Milland, Patricia Morison, and Akim Tamiroff, and it is showing at the Roxy. The second feature is "Flight at Midnight," starring Phil Regan and Jean Parker. / ~ REX THEATRE. One of the most amazing real life dramas ever filmed, "Damaged Goods" is showing at the Rex. The second feature is "Too Busy to Work," with the Jones Family. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. Jack Benny, Dorothy Lamour, Edward Arnold, Binnie Barnes, and "Rochester," and Matty Malneck and his orchestra are in Paramount's lively comedy with' music, "Man About Town," showing at the Empire Theatre. "Secret Service of the Air," starring Ronald Regan and John Litel, is also snowing. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. Robert Montgomery as Silky Kilmount, a Chicago gangster, who later becomes a Lord of England, gives one of the finest performances of his career in "The Earl of Chicago," showing at the Kinema. The associate feature is "Music in My Heart," a musical romance starring Tony Martin and Rita Hayworth. The supporting programme includes the serial "The Phantom Creeps." , „ „_ i CAPITOL THEATRE, BURAMAR. "Hopalong" Cassidy becomes part of the organised force of law and order, | rather than his own dealer of justice j in "Santa Fe Marshal," showing at tns | Capitol. The associate feature, "Parole | Fixer," is based on J. Edgar Hoover's j •'Persons in Hiding," and stars William! Henry and Virginia Dale. j VOGUE THEATRE, BROOKLYN. j "Good Girls Go to Paris" and "Stage- j coach" conclude at the Vogue Theatre i Playboy," starring Joej Pinner. Linda Hayes, Russ Brown, and Fritz Feld, opens tomorrow. Glenda FarreJl. Barton Mac Lane, and lorn Kennedy are featured in "Torchy Blanc in Chinatown," the second attraction. Selected supports include a ; special "March of Time/ SEASIDE THEATRE,. LYALL BAY. Herbert' Ashbury's "Gangs of New York " recognised as the greatest history of New York's world, of crime that has ever been written, is showing showing. GRAND THEATRE,* FETONE. "King of the Lumberjacks," the Warner Bros, film starring John Payne and Gloria Dickson, is showing at the Grand Theatre. "20,000 Men a Year," an aviation film, is the second feature. PALACE THEATRE, PETONE. "Trouble Brewing," starring George Formby, is showing at the Palace TheSre. The second feature. ' I Stand Accused," stars Robert Cumming and Helen Mack. STATE THEATRE. PETONE. "Broadway Melody of 1940" is showin" at the State Theatre. Fred Astaiie and Eleanor Powell are the stars in fhe film, which is the best "Broadway Melody" picture ever.

KING'S THEATRE. Another of Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic masterpieces, "Foreign Correspondent," is showing at the King's Theatre. The story is that of a New York' police reporter who is sent to cover Europe in the fateful days preceding the start of-the present war. There he becomes involved in an international intrigue designed to precipitate the conflict, narrowly escaping all sorts of dangers before bringing his mission to a successful conclusion. Joel McCrea is the reporter, and vivaciou.3 and intelligent Laraine Day is the heroine. "Call for Arms," a British Ministry of Information picture, heads :l-.e supporting programme. PLAZA THEATRE. • Palatial hotels, famous Continental watering places, and other playgrounds, of the very rich provide the scenes for "1 Was An Adventuress," starring the famous dancer and actress Zorina, which is showing at the Plaza Theatre. Eric yon Stroheim, Peter Lorre, and Richard Greene are also in the cast. "Squadron 922," the latest picture from the British Ministry of Information, is also showing. STATE THEATRE. A new double-feature programme is showing at the State Theatre. "The Secret Seven" is a fast-moving story which illustrates the weapons that science puts into the hands of those who fight crime. Florence Rice, Barton Mac Lane, and Bruce. Bennett head .the cast. Based on Margaret Sidney's juvenile classics, "Five Little Peppers In Trouble" resumes the adventures.of the Pepper brood where they left off in "Five Little Peppers Out West." The talented cast remains the same as in previous Pepper films, | with, versatile Edith Fellows again, playing the role of Polly Pepper, valiant "little mother" of the Pepper family. , Ronald Sinclair, the New Zealand lad, appears as Jasper King, Polly's devoted young boy friend. DE LUXE THEATRE. The shamrock is no more thoroughly Irish than the Warner Bros, comedy, "Three Cheers for the Irish," which is showing at the De Luxe Theatre, Priscilla Lane, Dennis Morgan, anS Thomas Mitchell head the cast. "Blondie Brings Up Baby," newest of the gay and hilarious Columbia comedies based upon Chic Young's strip characters, is the second attraction. > TUDOR THEATRE. "Too Many Husbands," which1 has been transferred to the Tudor Theatre, stars Jean Arthur, Fred Mac Murray, and Melvyn Douglas in a merry marital mix-up It is based on W. Somerset Maugham's sensational stage success. "Outside the Three-mile Limit," starring Jack Holt and Harry Carey, is also showing. NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. Robert Donat, who gave the screen, one of its finest performances as " the idealistic doctor of "The Citadel," once again reveals his consummate artistry arid acting skill in "Good-bye, Mr. Chips," showing at the Princess. Crime and punishment, innocence and vindication are the twin themes of "Girls on Probation," the second feature. REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. "The Great Waltz," dealing with the life story of the famous composer, Johann Strauss, is showing at the Regal Theatre. The strong cast is headed by Luise Rainer, Fern and Grave t, Miliza Korjus, and Hugh Herbert. ;;■"'.'"• V-;' ASCOT THEATRE^ '■']■■'"'"''. •'The Shop Around the Corner". la showing at, the Ascot Theatre. Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart "are starred. They play the roles of assistants in a little Budapest shop. They quarrel constantly, and then discover they are quarrelling because they are in love. The associate feature, "Behind Prison Gates." is a startling exposure of present day prison life. Tha cast is headed by Brian Donlevy and Jacqueline Wells. •