CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXXXII, Issue 79, 30 September 1941, Page 4

CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

•MAJESTIC THEATRE.

An unusual story, skilfully acted, is told in "A Woman's Face," which is the new attraction at the Majestic Theatre. Containing three top-line players, Joan Crawford, Melvyn Douglas, and Conrad Veidt, the film tells of the tragic career of Anna Holm, a woman whose face is terribly disfigured by a scar, the aftermath of a fire in her childhood Shunned by all, she forms a-blackmail ring. The part of the embittered woman, .who finally stands trial for murder, is skilfully played by Joan Crawford.

REGENT THEATRE.

Another of the films which has for its background war and its ensuing complications is "One Night, in Lis-, bon," which has earned a second week at the Regent Theatre. Seductive Madeleine Carroll and breezy Fred Mac Murray take the leading parts in this story, which provides them both with plenty of scope for the talents which have brought them to the forefront of the screen's stars. The Regent's reputation for its "shorts" is well maintained' by this week's offerings. .... -■■■.

OPERA HOUSE

The late Ignace Paderewski's musical genius lias been captured for all time in the film "Moonlight Sonata," which is showing at the' Opera House. TKe unusual story centres around the famous, pianist and 'his music, which is, of course, .of the stafidard for which Paderewski was renowned. The story tells of the romance of a young couple who are brought together by the great musician's art.

D.E LUXE THEATRE,

A first-class murder mystery is provided in "The -.Night of January 16," now heading 'Hie bill at the De Luxe Theatre. 4* financier is. -found murdered in his New York •" apartment. Suspicion falls in several -directions and exciting episodes follow each other in quick succession as one clue after another is followed up. Robert Preston, Ellen Drew, and Nils Asther are the stars. "West Point Widow," starring Anne Shirley, is a happy blending, of 'comedy and romance.

ST. JAMES THEATRE.'

As a film idol whose efforts to avoid army service finally land him in a uniform, Bob Hope, with the help of Dorothy Lamour, provides rollicking entertainment in "Caught in the Draft," at the St. James Theatre. His strenuous dislike of anything to do with the army •doesn't, help him in his efforts, to woo the colonel's daughter, and it is only when an elaborate dodge fails that he finally becomes a fullblown • private. The colonel declares that, nothing less than a corporal will do for his daughter, and Bob sets out to reach these dizzy heights.

PRINCESS THEATRE,

' ".The Man Who Lost Himself," Brian Aherne and Kay Francis; "Victory," Fredric March and Betty Field.

ROXY THEATRE.

"Back Street," Charles Boyer and Margaret Sullavan; "Mutiny. In the Arctic." Richard: Arlen and Andy Devine. .

TIVOLI THEATRE

"Striked. Up the ; Band," Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland; "Keeping Company," Frank Morgan and Ann Rutherford.

CITY AND SUBURBAN THEATRES

HANSON AND RAYNER,

Without doubt the best' boxing display seen, in the Wellington ring this season was that .provided* by Clarrie Rayner and Tommy .Hanson a few weeks ago, when Hanson- took a surprising ; : but well-deserved :: decision. Local followers of the sport were pleased %> learn that the boys had been matched again, being due to fight twelve three-minute ■ rounds ■• at the Town Hall on Thursday; night. Hanson and Rayner are Clever'boxers' as well as hard-hitting aggressive-fighters who supply plenty of action the whole "way. They have now had a win apiece, so that special importance attaches to Thursday's result. There will be a full series of amateur preliminaries with reserve bouts in case the main attraction finishes quickly.

KING'S THEATRE.

"Penny Serenade," the Columbia production showing at: the King's Theatre, brings to the screen such favourites of melody as "Missouri Waltz;*' "Three O'Clock in the Morning," "That Old Gang oi Mine," and "Penny Serenade" itself as the background to a simple but appealing story of everyday life. The central figures, played with convincing naturalness and sympathy by Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, are a young married couple, and the joys and sorrows of these two and the circle about them form the theme of the picture.

STATE THEATRE,

"Footlight Fever" and "Robbers of the Range" conclude tonight at the State Theatre.

"Lady Hamilton," which opens at the State Theatre tdmorrow, takes very few liberties with historical fact and presents Nelson's beloved Emmie as pretty much the personality she has always, been imagined. The Emma whom Romney loved to paint comes to life thrpugh the genius of Vivien Leigh, who gives an outstanding performance. The second feature will be "Paradise for Two," featuring Jack Hulbert and Patricia Ellis.

PLAZA THEATRE;

The standard of George Bernard Shaw's play, "Major Barbara," in the screen version is reflected in the fact that the film is now in its fifth week at the Plaza Theatre. In it are Wendy Hiller. star of "Pygmalion," Rex Har^ rison, and Robert Morley. , The film is outstanding not only for the work of the three principals, but for the excellence :of the cast. -The stamp of Shaw himself is on the picture as on the play.

TUDOR THEATRE.

"The Devil and Miss Jones," Robert Cummihgs and Jean Arthur; "Remedy For Riches," Jean Hersholt.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE,

Divorced from her wealthy husband and deprived of the custody of her small son, Miriam Hopkins, in "Lady With Red Hair," at the Paramount Theatre, decides to go on the stage to recoup her fortunes and return to her home town re-established in her own esteem. Warner Bros, have handled a fruitful subject" with thorough technique. Claude Rains, as a famous playwright and producer, supplies much of the humour in the film.

REX THEATRE,

"Talent Scout," Donald Woods and Jeane Madden; "Gold is Where You Find It," Olivia de Havilland and Claude Rains.

SUBURBAN ENTERTAINMENTS

: State (Petone).—"Waterloo Bridge," Vivien Leigh, Robert Taylor.

De Luxe (Lower Hutt).—"Go West," the Marx Brothers; "A Light at Earl Carroll's," Ken Murray, .J. Carrol Naish

Palace (Petone).—"First Lady," Kay Francis; "Stars Over Arizona," Jack Randall. "

Grand (Petone). —"Lucky Cisco Kid," Cesar Romero; "Rhythm on the River," Bing Crosby, Mary Martin.

Capitol (Miramar). —"Dr. Cyclops," Albert Dekker, Janice Logan; "Sunset Ivail," William Boyd.

Regal (Karori).—"Contraband," Conrad Veidt; Valeric Hobson. *

Rivoli (Newtown). —"Mr. and Mrs. Smith," Carole Lombard, Robert Montgomery; ."Money and the Woman," Jeffrey Lynn, Brenda Marshall.

Empire (Island ..Bay).—"Maisie Was a Lady," Ann Sotherh, Lew Ayres; "Dark Streets of Cairo."

Vogue (Brooklyn).—"Tin Pan Alley," Alice Faye, Jack Oakie; "Meet the Wildcat," Margaret Lindsay. Ralph Bellamy. '."'■ Ascot . (Newtown). — "Espionage Agent," Joel McCrea, Brenda Marshall;, "Half a Sinner," Heather Angel, John King.' King George (Lower Hutt).— "Second Chorus," Fred Astaire, Paul- ' ette Goddard, Artie Shaw, and his band.

Prince Edward (Woburn).—"lntermezzo," Leslie Howard, Ingrid Bergman; "Tear Gas Squad," Dennis Morgan, Gloria Payne. Kinema (Kilbirnie) .—"Man's Castle," Spencer Tracy, Loretta Young; "Seven-, teen," Jackie Cooper, Betty Field.