ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 18 December 1936, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT ATTRACTIONS STATE SCREENS JACK HULBERT TO-MORROW IN “JACK OF ALL TRADES” Following on to-night’s final presentation of “Vintage Wine” and “To Beat the Band,” comes Jack Hulbert to-morrow in “Jack of All Trades." In his latest picture, Hulbert finds himself jobless and almost on the rocks, so he marches into a huge city bank, seats himself at a desk and sends for his office coat. Despite the fact that he has no right at a\. in the bank, an office coat does turh up. By this time Jack has managed to impress the directors with his importance and in next to no time he is floating fne big scheme for a huge combine which will make shoes at cheaper prices than England’s foreign competitors. Hew he manages to bluff until the plan becomes an established thing, and he is on the point of being elected man-aging-director, makes a highly-enter-taining story. But there is a lady in the case, and through her, Jack is found out, but not before he and the lady have appeared in some fascinating dance scenes in a fashionable restaurant and on the edge of a charming river where they have gone for a midnight expedition.

AT THE MAJESTIC, THE WORLD’S GREATEST ENTERTAINER IN “MODERN TIMES.” SATURDAYS’ SPECIAL, RAFAEL SABATINI’S “CAPTAIN BLOOD.”

To-night the final presentation of “Modern Times” will be given. After witnessing this his latest and greatest production one cannot help but being thrilled by Charlie Chaplin’s priceless genius. The moustache, the baggy pants, the cane and the bowler are still adjuncts to the world’s greatest comedian.

On Saturday the eagerly awaited and widely discussed “Captain Blood” comes into season. Never before have the words “out of one masterpiece another has been created” been so fully charged with significance as with this glorious romance and epic of adventure. The production of the elaborate screen version of Rafael Sabatini’s read and re-read novel cost Warner Bros, one million dollars but the terrific . success of the picture wherever shown has already proved the wisdom of the company in producing the story in the pretentious and elaborate manner befitting the saga of thrills, romance, love and adventure. It is a story worthy of being so filmed, and stands as one of the most gigantic productions even Hollywood has ever attempted. Heading the enormous cast is Errol Flynn whose success is synonymous with the acclamation accorded “Captain Blood” to-day. Flynn, recently an “unknown,” is now the most sought after male star in the world. Opposite him is the beautiful Olivia de Havilland who enchanted local patrons with her portrayal in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” All in all “Captain Blood” stands as a distinct achievement to the motion picture industry. Reservation is strongly advised.

REGENT: FINALLY TO-NIGHT “THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL” SATURDAY. AND i, MONDAY, “MEET NERO WOLFE” AND “BORDERTOWN”

The final presentation takes place at the Regent to-night of that outstanding production “The Scarlet Pimpernel” featuring Leslie Howard and Merle Oberon. The week-end attraction at the Regent is another outstanding double feature programmes and supports. The feature attractions being “Bordertown” with Paul Muni and Bette Davis and “Meet Nero Wolfe” featuring Edward Arnold and Lionel Stander. “Bordertown” is an outstanding picture of life in the gambling halls of Mexico. “Meet Nero Wolfe" is a thrilling detective story and is taken from Rex Stout’s “Fer De Lance.” There are three murders committed and the manner in which they are eventually solved forms an interesting and thrilling picture. In addition to the two features there is an excellent array of shorts at the “Home of Quality Entertainment.” The management draws attention to the cancellation of “Popeye’s Christmas Party” which was to have been held to-morrow morning, but will now be held early in the New Year.