AMUSEMENTS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20130, 27 December 1939, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE CONCLUDING AT 10.30 I*.M„ EAST SIDE OF HEAVEN.” The delightful Christmas programme now at the Majestic Theatre will conclude at a late session at 10.30 o'clock to-night in order to cater lor those who wish to wait up to see the soldiers returning to camp alter their final leave. "East Side of Heaven” introduces "Sandy,” a cute 12-months-old star who is supported by that jolly trio. Joan Blonclell, Mischa Auer, and Bing Crosby. —To-Morrow: "Rochester" in "Man About Town,” and "Captain Calamity”—

Jack Benny, radio comedian, makes another hit in the lavish new Paramount comedy with music, “Man About Town,” which opens to-morrow a f the Majestic Theatre. With glamorous Dorothy Lamour and jolly, rotund Edward Arnold in co-starring roles, this is the most hilarious of Benny's screen, offerings. Produced by Arthur Hornblow, jun., the man who is known as the “Ziegleld of Hollywood," directed by Mark Sandrich. who did the Astaire hits, ‘‘Follow the* Fleet" and “Shall We Dance,"

“Man About Town'’ sparkles with hilarious situations, bright dialogue, platoons of perfect girls, and three songs. Among the big added attractions of the picture are the sensational dancing of “Rochester." who makes his screen debut in this picture. The “Rochester” dancing is said to be" amazing. Just as amazing is the dancing of the world-renowned Morricl Abbott. Dancers, who do incredible aerobatic routines in the harem sequences. The tun-studded story by Morric Pyskind. author of such screen hits as “My Man Godfrey” and “Stage Door,” casts Jack as an American theatrical impresario about to present a show in London. Because Jack's amorous advances mean nothing to his singing star. Dorothy Lamour. Jack contrives to meet a ladv of Ihe English nobility, hoping to make Dorothy jealous. Important supporting roles are played by Binnio Barnes, Phil Harris, as Jack’s orchestra leader; Betty Grahlo, as a chorus girl; 1 Rochester,” as Jack’s valet; 15. E. Clive and Malty Malneck and his orchestra. The new songs introduced in the picture arc “That Sentimental Sandwich"; “Strange Enchantment”; and “Fidgety Joe." In a roistering, rough and tumble role, as fhe fighting, singing skipper of the Marigold, known in every port in the South Seas, George Houston, popular screen baritone and star of “Wallaby Jim o: the Islands,” scores yet another hit in Action Pictures Technieolour production. "Captain Calamity" the associate feature. The beautiful backgrounds of the South Sea Islands fohm an entrancing setting for the adventures of Captain Bill Jones, better known as Captain Calamity. The nat’vo melodies, swaying palms, ar.d island beauties are brought to the screen : n all their glamour. An added attraction is the serial, “The Oregon Trail.” Plans are open for the threeday season at the Regent box office.