CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXXXII, Issue 43, 19 August 1941, Page 4

CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE

A dual role, which leads to farcical situations is playe. by Brian Aherne who is starred with Kay Francis in U reversal's comedy 'The Man Who Lost Himself," now showing at the Regent Theatre Aherne is seen on the one hand as a worthless man-about town, and on the other as an honest temperate business man The comedy develops when the business man after a night out. finds himself in the waster's home and unable to convince anyone, including the latter's wife, that he is not the lawful master of the house. MAJESTIC THEATRE. ■'Boom Town" concludes tonight at the Majestic Theatre. "Third Finger, Left Hand," starring Myrna Loy and Melvyn Douglas, opens tomorrow. ST. JAMES THEATRE. Rhythmic melody from first-class exponents is heard in "Second Chorus' at the St. James Theatre Fred \staire and Paulette Goddard are starred md Artie Shaw and his band play a •najor part in a musical and merry mix up The college band is so well paid that nobody, wants to graduate Then mischievous love gels to work *nd creates discords between two firm friends over a girl secretary, and vvhen«the three are shot out of col e«e into the big world some ludicrous things happen. | PARAMOUNT THEATRE. A tasty tonic for the times is provided in 'Under Your Hat." which is S the mam feature at the Paramount -Theatre It has been specially designed to give full scope for the mirth prbyok j ing talents of Jack Hulbert and Cicelj* Courtneidge. "Wife of General Ling.' which is the second feature, starring the British actor Griffith Jones, dominates the screen from beginning to end and even a Russian gentleman nam**^ I [nkijinoff who plays a dual role of a ■suave Hong Kong merchant and a cutthroat and sinister Chinese war ldrd pales into insignificance beside the brilliant work of Jones. i DE LUXE THEATRE. 1 A famous radio feuci results in an ;ven more famous screen feud when lack Benny and Fred Allen meet each >ther with the gloves off in the Paranoum Picture. "Love Thy Neighbour.'" he chief attraction at the De Luxe Theatre Mary Martin as Fred Allen's tiece makes a valiant attempt st bearing the olive branch." but after ! temporary reconciliation a faux oas b> Rochester lead? to hostilities being renewed with increased venom. The associate feature "Mr. Dynam.'te" is a truly high explosive film in which Irene Hervey and Lloyd Nolan are starred. PRINCESS THEATRE. "Public Cowboy No. I,' Gene Autry; 'No Time for Comedy." James Stewart and Rosalind Russell. ROXY THEATRE. "Moon Over Burma," Dorothy Lamour and Robert Preston; 'Christmas in July," Dick Powell and Ellen Drew. REX THEATRE. "Great Guy," with James Cagney and Mac Clarke starred, heads the double-feature programme at the Rex. The other film is "The Headleys at Home." TIVOU THEATRE. X"Kitty starring.; Ginger Rogers, with Denis Morgan, Gladys Cooke. and James Craig in support, heads the programme at the Tivoli Theatre. The associate film is "One Night in the Tropics," starring Bud Abbott and Lou Cbstello, with Allan Jones and Nancy Kelly in the supporting cast.

CITY AND SUBURBAN THEATRES

KING'S THEATRE.

A novel bind of matrimonial tangle forms the theme of "Mr and Mrs. Snuth," a cleverly-constructed and cleverly-acted comedy of the sophisticated type, which is showing at the King's Theatre It stars Robert Montgomery as Mr Smith and Carole Lombard as Mrs Smith, that is. until they discover that, through some unexpected geographical upset, that they haven't been legally married at all for the past three years Then there is only Mr. Smith; Mrs. Smith reverts to her maiden name, and Mr Smith has to start wooing her all over again. PLAZA THEATRE. Two of the most popular screen favourites of recent years, James Stewart and Paulette Goddard, are starred in "Pot o' Gold." a bright \ comedy now in its second week at the Plaza Theatre Well remembered for his successes in 'No Time for Comedy' and "Philadelphia Story." Stewan scores another big hit in his newest screen appearance as a small town music shop proprietor who becomes involved in a startling manner in the food manufacturing business in New York. TUDOR THEATRE. Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier play the stellar roles in the great romance, "Lady Hamilton," now shovs ing at the Tudor. Theatre. The film unfolds one of the most stirring and unforgettable love stories of all time, the romance of Lady Hamilton and Lord Nelson The associate feature is "Girl? Under 21," with Bruce Cabot and Rochelle Hudson. STATE THEATRE. "Shipyard Sally" and "Murder Among Friends" conclude tonight at the States Theatre. Wilfrid Lawson, who played Dolittle in "Pygmalion," heads the cast of "Pastor Hall," a story inspired by the life of Pastor Niemoller. which opens tomorrow at the State. The associate feature will be "Thanks a Million," with Dick Powell and Paul Whiteman and his Band. SUBURBAN THEATRES. De Luxe ( Lower Hutt).—"Moon Over Burma," Dorothy Lamour.-Robert Pres ton; "Double Date." Edmund Lowe. Una Merkel ■■ ■' King George (Lower Hutt).—"Foreign j Correspondent," Joel McCrea and Her- : bert Marshall. ' Palace f Petone).-—"Boy Meets Girl,", James Cagney and Pat O'Brien; "Glamour for Sale." Anita Louise and Roger j Pryor Grand (Petone).—"The Man Who Talked Too Much," George Brent and Virginia Bruce; "Dancing on a Dime." I Capitol (Miramar) — "Busman's Honeymoon," Robert Montgomery, Constance Cummings; "Stage Coach War' William Boyd, Russell Hay den. State (Petone).—"Swanee River," Don Ameche, Andrea Leeds, and Al Jolson. Regal CKarori). —"Law and Disorder," Barry K. Barnes, Diana Churchill; "Emergency Squad," William Henry, Louise Campbell. Ascot (Newtown.).—-"Two Girls on Broadway," Lana Turner, John Blondell; "Daughters Courageous," John Garfield, the Lane Sisters. Kinema (Kilbirnie). — "Shooting High," Jane Withers, Gene Autry; "Traitor Spy," Bruce .Cabot, Tamara Densi. Empire (Island Bay).—-"Juarez," Paul Muni, Bette Davis; "Torchy Plays With Dynamite," Jane Wyman, Allan Jenkins. Rivoli (Newtown).—"The Road to Frisco," George/Raft, Ann Sheridan; "Let's Make Music," Bob Crosby, Jean Rogers. Prince Edward (Woburn).—"A Little Bit of Heaven," Gloria Jean, Robert Stack; "The Missing Guest," Paul Kelly, Constance Moore. Vogue (Brooklyn).—"Strange Cargo," Clark Gable, Joan Crawford; "20-Mule Team," Marjorie Rambeau, Wallace Beery.