TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMMES

Evening Star, Issue 25522, 28 June 1945, Page 7

TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMMES

REGENT. ' One Foot in Heaven,' starring Frederic March and Martha Scott, which will be shown at the Regent to-morrow, tells the story of a practical parson and his family in the first part of the centurv. There is humour, warmth, and the spirit of abiding faith in the story of the man who served God nobly, with one foot in heaven and the other very solidly on the ground. Based on the novel by Hartzell Spence, the picture clearly demonstrates that romance, drama, and rich humour were integral parts of the Spence family life. Besides the principals, the cast also includes Franki*> Thomas, Elizabeth Fraser, Harry Davenport, Beulah Bondi, Maroni 01sen, Vera Lewis, and many others The first half includes ' King Salmon ' (technicolour sports parade), ' Forty Boys and a Song,' and the Regent Airmail Review. EMPIRE.

Gaiety and tenderness, merry songs and sentimental ones, dances, sparkling specialty acts, and a good story, are combined in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's latest technicolour hit, ' Broadway Rhythm.' Tho film, which will start its engagement to-morrow at tho Empire, stars a new romantic team. ' Broadwav Rhythm ' has ,a brilliant cast, headed by George Murphy, an oft-proved screen favourite, and Ginny Simms, who makes her debut under the M-G-M banner in the role of a Hollywood movie star. Included in a talented supporting cast are Tommy Dorsey and his music, Charles Wi»ninger, Lena Home, Hazel Scott, Eddie " Rochester " Anderson, Gloria De Haven, Kenny Bowers, Ben Blue, Nancy Walker, the Ross Sisters, three young acrobats; Walter Long, tap dancer; Jane Hale, golden-haired dancer, who is George Murphy's partner in a fast-stepping interlude, and Dean Murphy, the White House's favourite mimic. ST. JAMES.

Capturing the spirit of hardy adventure and high romance characteristic of America's pioneer south-west, the historical drama, 'ln Old Oklahoma,' starriug John Wayne and Martha Scott, will head the new bill in to-morrow's change of programme at the St. James. Based on a magazine story, 'War of the Wildcats.,' by Thomson Burtis, the picture tells of the dynamic clash of two dominant personalities. One of them, played by John Wayne, is earnest and sincere, possessing the strength of Gibraltar in his zeal to protect the interests of the Indians holding the fabulously rich oil lands. The other, played by Albert Dekker, is just as firm in his ruthless determination to secure for himself the oil lands at any cost. Both men love the same girl, played by Martha Scott, and the ensuing conflict provides tho basis for an absorbing play. STATE. , A rollicking comedy, ' Bride by Mistake,' with Alan Marshal and Laraine •Day in the title roles, has pride of place in the new programme scheduled for release at the State to-morrow. Miss Day plays the role of a wealthy girl, Nora. Hunter, of Hunter shipyards fame, who, to protect herself from fortune-hunters and publicity, has her best friend and secretary, Sylvia (Marsha Hunt), impersonate her at all public appearances. Alau Marshal has the role of Captain Tony Travis, an army flyer, who is convalescing near the Hunter estate. This picture marks the first venture into light comedy of Alan Marshal and Laraine Day, and full entertainment value is contained in their sparkling dialogue. Others in a strong supporting cast are Allyn Joslyn, Edgar Buchauan, aud Slim Summerville. OCTAGON. .'Couey Island,' a beautiful technicolour musical film, will be the main attraction in to-morrow's change of programme at the Octagon. Starring Betty Grable, George Montgomery, and Cesar Romero, the picture is reputed to have everything—songs, dances, an entertaining and lively story, and a top-notch cast headed by Charles Winninger and Phil Silvers. Bright and beautiful songs and melodies include ' Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey,' ' W.'ieu Irish Eyes Are Smiling,' In My Harem,' and ' Cuddle Up a Little Closer.' The story is claimed to be one of the most original ever developed for a musical picture, and it givfs Betty Grable every opportunity, of ivhich she takes full advantage, to display her undoubted talent. STRAND. Something to suit all tastes will be found in the big new double-feature programme that will be shown at the Strand to-morrow, pride of place being albtted to ' Hometown Holiday,' starring Dale Evans and George Byron, and with several other notable players in featured roles. Tho associate prodiction is a thrilling African adventureromance, ' Jungle Siren,' in which the tiil6 roles are filled by Aim Corio, who cdnbines striking beauty with dramatic alility, and Buster Crabbe, the Olympic svimming champion.