ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 140, 15 May 1941, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

Mayfair Theatre.—The average man’s life to-day is richer because Alexander Graham 801 l and (Mabel Hubbard loved. When people talk vast' distances to those dear to them, they little know it vvas a great romance' that wrought the miracle! The flame that burned in the heart of Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, was kept alive by the inspiring love. of a young girl. Their dramatic romance, America's most thrilling story, is told with power, with humour arid with profound humanity in Darryl F. Zanuck's production of “The Story of Alexander Graham Bell,” showing to-day at the Mayfair Thcatrt.. A Cosmopolitan production lor 20th Century-Fox. in which Don Amcclic (in the title role), Loretta Young and Ilcnry Ferula share top honours. “The Story of Alexander Bell” brings another immortal character to the motion picture gallery of the great. The Jones Family continues to grow! 20th CenturyFox makes its most important addition to the famous screen family since the day of the series’ inception three years ago, with the introduction of a girl grandchild in “Everybody's Baby.” showing today at the Mayfair Theatre. Meteor Theatre. —In the story of three gallant sons of tiro plains with a leaning to larceny, “Rangers of I'ortune, ’ which shows to-night at: the Meteor Theatre, Paramount lias delivered an action epic that, is first class for adventure, romance and lusty iaughs. Director Saul Woods, turning away front the leisurely pace of “Good-bye, Mr Chips'' and “Our j Town,” has produced a picture that is distinguished for its slashing action and [ the power of its climax. A cast, notable for the p'T-cticc of Fred Mac Murray and Patricia At orison in flic romantic leads, acts the picture with all the ingenuity and skill at its command. Several of the screen’s more promising young players are given a chance to carry a picture on their own in Paramount's "Dancing on a Dime.” and the result is one of the most] entertaining musicals ‘■ecu for many a long day. The cast is headed by Robert Paige, a comparative newcomer who is rapidly making an impression.