ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 24 April 1937, Page 16

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT ATTRACTIONS

MAJESTIC: NOW SHOWING “THE GORGEOUS HUSSY.” WEDNESDAY “SWORN ENEMY.” NEXT FRIDAY “THREE SMART GIRLS”

Another of the extremely popular Majestic unit programmes is now in season and provides entertainment to suit all tastes. Two excellent news reels include Ilearst Metrotone and Cinesound while another of the Metro miniatures with Robert Bentley shows "How to be a Detective” followed by a further Fitzpatrick Coloured Travelogue depicting “Quaint Quebec,” the pre-interval session concludes with the latest issue of the now justly renowned pictorial journalist “The March oi Time.” The feature picture “The Gorgeous Hussy” occupies the second portion of the evening and will hold the audience in rapt attention. "The Gorgeous Hussy” won for Metro-Gold-wyn-Mayer the coveted Modern Screen Award for exceptional merit, a feat not to be wondered at when one considers the strong asemblage of stars in Joan Crawford, Robert Taylor. Franchot Tone, Lionel Barrymore, Melvyn Douglas and James Stewart. The film play gives Miss Crawford an opportunity to display her rare talents. The qualities that she has given hints and flashes of in the past are here in unwaver,ng beauty and her faults are cast away. She has new dignity, a winsomeness that is never forced and a tragic fatefulness that are worthy of her acting role in her most ambitious picture. The picture has humanness, drama and much charm. It is splendidly acted by a star cast, with especial emphasis on Lionel Barrymore, Franchot Tone, and Beulah Bondi. Robert Taylor is still another drawing-card. On Wednesday and Thursday next comes another outstanding example from the M-G-M studios in “Sworn Enemy” with Robert Young, Florence Rice, Lewis jStone, Nat Pendleton and Joseph Calleia in a gripping tale of the underworld. Patrons are reminded that the eagerly awaited “Three Smart Girls with the screen’s greatest sensal'mi Deanna Durbin commences its season on Friday next. Early reservation is necessary.

STATE SCREENS AUSTRALIA’S EPIC: "THE FLYING DOCTOR”

Never before has the Southern Hem I sphere made a picture that measures up to the exacting requirements of world standard. "The Flying Doctor’ bv its sheer brilliance, both in acting, mounting, and absorbing interest, is the first to attract attention from the overseas film colonies. Its record is little short of marvellous, considering that it has only been released a few short months, but in that time, comment has been so favourable as to make it a household word. The star of The Flying Doctor” could not have been better chosen. The role of "Sandy Nelson” demands a husky type oi man, determined but easy-oing, and disarming with that onchalent grin that made the Digger famous overseas There is a wrestling, sequence in the film, and throughout th'e story the hero is definitely virile. The part plays right into Charles Farrell’s hands. The story Las for its theme two dramas Sandy Nelson is a wanderer. Casual, tireless, incurably restless, ever on the look-out for wider horizons, he typifies the Australian adventurer. By chance he meets little Jenny Rutherford (Mary Maguire), and before his true spirit, momentarily drugged by romance, can re-awaken, to assert itself, he is married to her. But the eagle cannot be pinioned. He disappears, and after vicissitudes in Sydney, working at casual jobs, and fighting in the wrestling ring, he heads for out-back again. And this time he is lucky. He and his little pal, "Dodger” (Joe Valli), strike gold. The story of Sandy’s love is interwoven w ith the drama of the Aerial Medical Service. The Flying Doctor (James Raglan) who has Cloncurry as his base, is Sandy’s friend, and their lives are inevitably linked by an intriguing twist of fate. How Sandy sustains a tragic loss but becomes victorious even in defeat; but Dodger Green makes a fortune; how Jenny Rutherford finds happiness at last; and how the Flying Doctor makes history, build a story both human and noble. Adapted by J. O C. Orton from Robert Waldron’s novel of the same name “The Flying Doctor.” is the finest film medium Australia has yet handled.

REGENT: “DOWN THE STRETCH” THRILLING RACING DRAMA AND “TWO FISTED GENTLEMAN,” UPROARIOUS COMEDY.

The present attraction showing at the Regent is an outstanding double feature attraction and supports: “Down the Stretch” is considered one of the finest racing dramas yet brought to the screen since “Broadway Bill.” The cast includes Mickey Rooney seen as a jockey who has been suspended as a jockey by being framed and how he retrieves his lost status. Also included in the cast are Patricia Ellis and Dennis Moore. The second attraction “Two Fisted Gentleman” has James Dunne and June Clayworth in the leading roles. It is a bright and gay comedy of a vein similar to "Mr Deeds.” Pat rons desirous of the best in entertainment are assured of it in this double feature. Commencing next Friday is another outstanding double feature programme. "Girl of the Ozarks” features Virginia VVeidler, who makes her screen debut as the lead in this attraction. She is a notorious little liar and does not hesitate to tell one if it will get her out of a scrap. The second attraction on next Friday’s show is “Three Cheers for Love” and features Eleanor Whitney, known as the fastest tap dancer in the world. Robert Cummings, William Frawley, Roscoe Karns and John Halliday. “Three Cheers for Love” is a bright and gay musical and introduces the new dance sensation “The Swing Tap.” There is a grand array of new song numbers, live in all. “Three Cheers for Love” has not had many showings in New Zealand as yet and is quite a new picture. Patrons will note in '.he Regent advertisement in this issue the announcement of a liars’ competition. There is no entry fee. All that has to be done is to send in what you consider to be the best lie that you have heard or can tell to the Regent Theatre no later than next Friday night. There are good prizes offered and competitors are asked to mark their entries “Girl of the Ozarks” liars contest.