ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 13 September 1937, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT ATTRACTIONS STATE: NOW SHOWING “GIRL IN A MILLION." FRIDAY, “CAFE METROPOLE” WITH LORETTA YOUNG AND TYRONE POWER. In spite of torrential rain on Saturday there were large attendances at the screenings of “Girl in a Million, and it was generally agreed that the entertainment provided was definitely worth braving the elements for. Starradiant, laugh-lavish and melodyladen with romance and drama in snow-silvered settings, is “Girl in a Million,” the Twentieth Century-Fox spectacular musical thrillingly glorifies the girl in a million, lovely Sonja Henie. With a hundred gorgeous girls in sensational ice-revels amid a dazzling winter wonderland of breathtaking beauty, it’s a wonder show with a cast that includes, in addition to Sonja Henie, the Queen of the Silvery Skates, Adolphe Menjou, Jean Hersholt, Ned Sparks, Don Ameche, the Ritz Brothers, Arline Judge, Borrah Minevitch and his gang, Dixie Dunbar, Leah Ray and Shirley Deane. On Friday the management will present the star of “Lloyds of London” — Tyrone Power, whose fame is widely known-—together with the beautiful Loretta Young in the latest comedy success “Cafe Metropole.” Wellington picture patrons have been flocking to see this picture which has been acclaimed by crictics as being one of the most outstanding successes of the year. Plans are now open at Begg’s.

MAJESTIC: LAST TWO DAYS OF “LOST HORIZON.” COMMENCING WEDNESDAY, HERBERT MARSHALL IN “FORGOTTEN FACES.”

Despite the adverse weather conditions ruling on Saturday evening it did not dampen the interest of patrons intent on viewing “Lost Horizon.” Approximately 1000 people braved the elements to view this splendid production. “Lost Horizon” was written by James Hilton and is the greatest single expenditure of money by the producers. It stars Ronald Colman, for many years foremost screen actor. For these background reasons alone “Lost Horizon” commands attention and makes one eager to see the film. The moment, however, that the opening title flashes across the screen, one must pay the film the compliment of forgetting its history and its background and o f settling down to the splendid entertainment provided. Capra opens his film in the middle of a Chinese revolt and from there on to the final scene one is treated to the most amazing adventure ever recorded. Intending patrons are reminded that the season concludes definitely to-morrow (Tuesday) evening.

The next attraction change commences on Wednesday at 2.30 with

“Forgotten Faces,” a dramatic story of subtle revenge and starring Herbert Marshall. In his supporting cast are Gertrude Michael, James Burke, Robert Cummings and Jane Rhodes. The basic human appeal of “Forgotten Faces” is general and will intrigue any audience. It offers one of those rare dramatic pieces of entertainment whose suspense is truly gripping. Next Saturday “The Gold Diggers of 1937” swing into entertainment action, unearthing a grand array of new songs and nuggets of golden laughter. This latest of the series has been acclaimed by the critics as the best to date. Dick Powell, Joan Blondell, Victor Moore and Glenda Farrell head a huge cast in this peppiest of song and laugh shows. Plans for all attractions are now on view at the Majestic confectionery.

REGENT: FINALLY TO-NIGHT, “THE FLYING HOSTESS” & “TRAILIN’ WEST.” COMMENCING TO-MOR-ROW, “IN OLD KENTUCKY” AND “GAMBLING.”

The final screening of the Regent Theatre's week-end programme takes place to-night. Large audiences have been present at each screening. “The Flying Hostess” is the first feature. Then Dick Foran, the singing Cowboy, will be seen and heard in “Trailin’ West.” There is also an outstanding short subject that has created a large amount of interest, titled “You Can’t Get Away With -jt.” Commencing tomorrow (Tuesday), is another big Regent guest-night programme. “In Old Kentucky,” starring Will Rogers, Dorothy Wilson a..d Bill Robinson, is the main feature. This is an exciting and thrilling drama with the race track of Old Kentucky as its setting. "Gambling” is an outstanding murder mystery and features George M. Cohan and Wynne Gibson. Patrons are advised to be early, as doors open at 7.15 and there are no reserves on guest nights.