CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXXXII, Issue 60, 8 September 1941, Page 4

CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE, Irish songs and Irish humour abound in "Little Nellie Kelly," Metro-Gold-wyn-Mayer's attractive production, starring Judy Garland, which is continuing at the Majestic Theatre. Judy Garland ■is cast in a rather more sombre role than usual, but her vivacious singing and flair for dramatic acting when the occasion demands bring her new honours. The production has all the appealing attributes of an Irish background, and it gives Charles Winninger great opportunity for a fine characterisation. | REGENT THEATRE.

Combining adventure and romance with the exciting story of how America is training its young men for defence in the air, "I Wanted Wings," which is showing at the Regent Theatre, is ene of the best aviation films yet screened. .Ray ■ Milland, William

Holden, Wayne Morris, and Brian Donlevy are excellent in their respective parts, while Constance Moore appears in the feminine romantic role. There is also a-fine supporting programme. OPERA HOUSE. "The Lady Eve," which is showing at the Opera House, centres around the escapades of professional gamblers, one of whom is Barbara Stanwyck. She is gambling her way from South America to the United States aboard a luxury liner, when she meets the son of a millionaire (played by Henry Fonda). She is at first interested in him because of his wealth, but later falls in love with him. Unfortunately, he discovers her identity as a professional gambler and complications set in. ST. JAMES THEATRE. Clever gagging againstl a jungle background make "The Road to Zanzibar," which is showing at the 'St. James Theatre, first-rate entertainment. Featured with Bing Crosby are Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour, who demonstrate how to make a racket out of the slave business even in darkest Africa. The quips come thick and fast all the way through, and there is not a' dull moment. The supporting• pr<>i • gramme is varied, and interesting^ ' f> DE LUXE THEATRE. "Tilly of Bloomsbury," which is the main attraction at the De Luxe Theatre, is a picture that ranks high in acting values. Kathleen Harrison, as the mother of a middle-class family, not very well off, and Henry Oscar, as a dissolute but repentant father, give splendid performances. Jean Gillie, as the eldest daughter, and Dick Denison, a young man whom she meets when she picks up his umbrella in mistake, provide the romantic interest. "In Old Colorado," with Hopalong Cassidy and Lucky Hayden, is a story of the early days in the West. SUBURBAN ENTERTAINMENTS. Regal (Karori).—"Nice Girl?" Deanna Durbin; "The Man Who Talked Too Much," George Brent, Virginia Bruce. Ascot (Newtown). —"Maisie Was a Lady," Ann Sothern, Lew Ayres; "Valley of the Giants," Wayne Morris, Claire Trevor. ■«,„,_ Kinema (Kilbirnie). — "Rebecca," Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine. Empire (Island Bay) .—"Strike Up the Band," Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland; "Torchy Blanc in Chinatown." 1 Rivoli (Newtown) .—"Dispatch From j ißeuter's," Edward G. Robinson; "I Married Adventure." King George (Lower Hutt).—"The Philadelphia Story," Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth State' (Petone).—"The Trial, of Mary j Dugan," Robert Young and Larainei ° Prince Edward (Woburn).—"All Thisj and Heaven Too," Bette Davis, Charles | Boyer; "5 Little Peppers at Home.' De Luxe (Lower-Hutt).—"Bad Little' Angel," Virginia Weidler, Gene Reynolds; "Power Dive," Richard Jean Parker. ~.„... Vogue (Brooklyn).—"Untamed," Patricia Morrison, Ray Milland; Laddie," Virginia Gilmour, Tim Holt, Grand (Petone).—"Moon Over; Burma," Robert Preston and Dorothy, Lamour; "Little Men." ■ 1 Palace (Petone).—"The Villain Still j Pursued Her," Hugh Herbert and Anita! Louise: "Beyond the Sacramento." Capitol (Miramar).—'.'Trail of the Vigilantes," Franchot Tone. Broderick Crawford; "Small Town Boy." ;

CITY AND SUBURBAN THEATRES

KING'S THEATRE. "Freedom Radio," starring Clive Brook and Diana Wynyard, is showing at the King's Theatre, Today the "ghost radio" is telling the German people the truth about the war, and in the film this theme is dramatically and tragically carried out. The unlimited, indeed officially-approved, personal licence by members of the secret police is well exemplified, and the brutality and murder which form the private diversions of leading society lights who are unsuspected Gestapo agents give the film a grisly zest. . • ; ■. STATE THEATRE. "The Black Watch," now screening at the State Theatre, is not a new film, but one which was very successful years ago. Those who are used to Seeing. Myrnn Loy in her current ultrasophisticated comedies will see her in the type of part which launched her film career—that of an Oriental exotic with not a little of the "vamp" in her make up. Her co-star is Victor McLaglen, and together they make a splendid screen partnership. The second feature is "Youth .Will Be Served," starring. Jfene Withers. PkAZA THEATRE. George Bernard' Shaw's intriguing and witty play "Major Barbara" has been transferred to the screen and is the main attraction at the Plaza Theatre. "Major Barbara" was made by Gabriel Pascal, with Wendy Hiller, star of "Pygmalion," Rex Harrison, and Robert Morley in the leading j-oles. The film is outstanding not ojnly for the work of the three principals, but for the excellence of the cast. There is an excellent supporting programme. TUDOR THEATRE. "The Great American Broadcast," Alice Faye, John Payne, Cesar Romero, and Jack Oakie; "The Chinese Bungalow," Paul Lukas. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. Showing for the first time in New Zealand and now in its second week at the; Paramount Theatre, so popular is it proving, "Santa Fe Trail" enjoys the unusual distinction of having been selected in the United States as the best and most suitable family entertainment of the year. Errol Flynn, Rpnald Reagan, Raymond Massey, Alan Hale, and Olivia de Havilland are the stars. The supporting programme is in keeping with the standard of the feature film. REX THEATRE. * "Charley's (Big-hearted) Aunt," Arthur A9key; > "Spring Parade," Deanna Durbin. ROXY THEATRE. , "The. Man From Dakota," Wallace Beery, John Howard, and Dolores Del Rio; "The Hit Parade of 1941." PRINCESS THEATRE. "Arise, My Love," Claudette Colbert and Ray Milland; , "Two Girls on Broadway," Lana Turner and Joan Blondell. TTVOLI THEATRE. "Busman's Honeymoon,'' Robert Montgomery and Constance Cummings; "Wherp^ 'That Fire?" Will Hay.