ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 19 October 1937, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT ATTRACTIONS MAJESTIC: FINALLY TO-NIGIIT, “ELEPHANT HOY.” COMMENCING 2.30 TO MORROW, “CRAIG’S WIFE,” OUTSTANDING DRAMA. FRIDAY: “AFTER THE THIN MAN.”

Patrons who have not yet had the opportunity of seeing Itudyard Kipling's thrilling screen epic, “Elephant Boy,” are well advised not to miss to-night's final screening at the Majestic. This attraction has brought forth the highest praise from one and all that have seen this great attraction. There is in addition to the main attraction an excellent supporting programme. Commencing to-morrow at the matinee is another excellent mid-week attraction the prize winning Pulitzer play “Craig’s Wife” one of the finest dramatic films tc reach the screen. It has already been marked as one of the films to be judged when the award for the finest picture for the year is being awarded. The cast is headed by John Boles who gives one of the finest performances of his career, and Rosalind Russell who is seen as a selfish, jealous woman who mistrusts all around her and with whom, having her own way, has become an obsession. Relentlessly, she pursues her policy of living unto herself with the inevitable result that she smashes up her home, loses her husband (John Boles) hurts those who would befriend her, and in the end, finds herself completely alone. The finale is most impressive—a gripping, yet restrained, ending to a brilliant piece of work. Lovers of fine entertainment are assured of a delightful evening’s entertainment. There is an excellent first half. Plans are now open for next Saturday’s attraction: “After the Thin Man.” William Powell, Myrna Loy, and that rascal of a dog, “Asta,” are in the leading roles. “After the Thin Man” is the grand successor to "The Thin Man,” and commences right where the latter film finished. Mystery, thrills and an abundance of comedy are the main ingredients in this entertaining film. Early reservation is urged, as there are a large number of reservations and the season for this attraction is limited. REGENT NOW SHOWING, “NO MORE WOMEN” AND "BIG EXECUTIVE,” GUEST NIGHT PROGRAMME. FRIDAY: GEORGE FORMBY IN “FEATHER YOUR NEST.” Commencing to-night, another popular Regent guest night programme will be presented. The main feature to be screened after the interval, is “No More Women,” starring Edmund Lowe and Victor McLaglen. The story deals with two divers who are on rival boats, and there are continual arguments between the two until one of the boats come under the ownership of a young lady and when both are engaged on the one ship it is then that the fun commences. “No More Women” is bright and breezy comedy of a type that only McLaglen and Lowe could deliver. "Big Executive” is the supporting feature and depicts the money-mad manipulations of New York’s financial home. Ricardo Cortez has the leading role, and supporting him are Richard Bennett and Elizabeth Young. Patrons are assured of an enjoyable evening’s entertainment at a guest night. Commencing Friday next George Formby’s latest comedy sensation “Feather Your Nest” will be screened and also showing on the same programme is “Guns of the Pecos” featuring Dick Foran (the singing cowboy). Plans are now open and early reservation is essential.

NOW SHOWING AT THE STATE: “WINTERSET”—MAXWELL ANDERSON’S FAMOUS PLAY. FRIDAY, “SEVENTH HEAVEN.”

Acclaimed by New York’s leading dramatic critics as the foremost Broadway hit of last season, “Winterset,” Maxwell Anderson’s tensely dramatic play, is brought to the motion picture screen immediately upon the heels of his previously filmed success, “Mary of Scotland.” With three leading members of the original cast, and all the suspense, appeal and soul-gripping love interest which catapulted the play into an instantaneous “Winterset" commenced to-day. The dramatic personae of this notable screen drama represents a cross-section of contemporary talent of stage and screen. As the sweethearts of the waterfront are Burgess Meredith and Margo, who created the roles in the footlight version. Eduardo Ciannelli, heading the support, duplicates his menace stage role in “Winterset.” John Carradine, memorable as Rizzio in “Mary of Scotland”; Edward Ellis, Paul Guilfoyle, Helen Jerome Eddy, Myron McCormick and Maurice Moscovitch complete the cast of principal players. Anderson penned a narrative of dynamic dramatic impact and strength, which, combined with its wistful love story, earned a distinctive honour bestowed by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. Selecting “Winterset” as the best play of last season, the organisation awarded the playwright a bronze tablet. “Seventh Heaven” presentation commences on Friday. This delightful story was first brought to the screen by the then famous romantic team Charles Farrell and Janet Gaynor, becoming an outstanding success and thrilling the woidd with its magnificence. The new edition is none the less outstanding. Simone Simon winning her way to all hearts in her greatest romance, while James Stewart reaches stardom with his rendering of Chico. The lilting strains of the theme song “I’m in heaven when I see you smile” will long be remembered. Box plans are now open at Begg’s.