AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 27 April 1938, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

REGENT'THEATRE. TO-NIGHT ONLY. “THE TOAST OF NEW YORK.” The torch .songs and ballads of another day are the surprises in store for those who" see “The Toast of New York.” Based on the life of Jim Fisk, the film co-stais Edward Arnold, Cary Grant, Frances Farmer and Jack Oakie. 1 Miss Farmer's pleasing contralto voice lis heard in three musical sequences. | She sings “Sweet Alice Ben Bolt.” the ' favourite of post-Civi! ' War days; a song written specially for the film,, “The First Time I Saw You,” and an 1865 torch song titled “Twelve Temp- j tations.” She is accompanied by a chorus in this number. In a musical comedy stage performance, Thelma Leeds, favI ourito of New York’s smartest night I clubs, makes her film’ debut singing “Ooh, La > La,” a rollicking can-can number. A chorus of the hefty propor tions of the chorines of the 1860’s lends atmosphere. j ; j THURSDAY AND FRiDAY! ' “MIDNIGHT MADONNA.” Mother love against a father’s wealth, fighting bitterly for the most prized thing in the world—the love of a tiny child! No scandal too ancient—no mud too vile -no accusation too bitter—no lie too blasting—to fling at. the defenceless woman who only wanted to feel her baby’s arms around her neck, and hear a tins" voice lisp, “Mother!” Enacted by a superb cast,' “Midnight Madonna,” the smashing dramatic hit which opens to-morrow at the Regent Theatre, features Warren William, screen favourite of millions ■ Mady Cor= rell, and Little Kitty Clancy, new child star who will steal your heart away with her darling dimples and unforgettable charm! It’s a film that you’ll remember for a long time to come—for its stirring drama, its ruthless truth and its magnificent cast. Remember—- “ Midnight Madonna” opens to-morrow at the Regent Theatre.