ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 15 November 1937, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT ATTRACTIONS STATE: I, AST NIGHT <>E “RAINBOW ON THE RIVER." TO-MORItOW AT 2 I MM., K A El’ll EYNN IN "A EE IN' ('muds thronged flu* Stale' Theatre on Saturday lo see the return season of that delightful picture. "Rainbow on I In' River.” Ils sweet appeal, coupled willi 111 • wry brilliant singing of Bobby Breen, brought many patrons along a second and third lime while of course those who had heard about il bill had not seen if. were satisfied that for delightfill entertainment they had witnessed one ol the best yet ottered. Patrons an reminded that to-night is the final presentation of this attraction. To-morrow Ralph Lynn returns in his own hilarious w.,y to amuse patrons with 1 1 is latest comedy, "All In.” it deals with a young man who is left a legacy a horse entered for the Derby. He also purchases a wrestling stud mm. and between the two the audience is treated to a scries of laughter-provoking situations, as Ralph gets mixed up with everything that's possible. It is comedy as only Lynn can make of it, and without hesitation, "All In ’ is a picture which would entertain even the most gloomy of persons. Box plans are now open at Begg's for the supreme musieale of the year, "On the Avenue." Irving Berlin, the well-known song writer, composed six new song hits, while the cast of Madeline Cat roll Dick Powell, Alice Faye and the sensational comedians, the Rilz Bros., make this production a leader in musieale "On the Avenue” commences on Friday.

MAJECTIC: NO PICTURES TO-NIGIIT OR TUESDAY, NEXT ATTRACTION, WEDNESDAY, “GREEN PASTURES'

Possibly one of the most keenly an ticipalcd films comes to the Majestic next Wednesday in “The Green Pastures.” Nothing like "Green Pastures” has been seen on stage or screen before. It has been calico blasphemous, even in New Zealand, but in the eyes of most people its naivete redeems it from that charge. Based on the Pulitzer prize-winning stage play, which enjoyed a continuous run of five years on the American stage, the film version has been banned in England, Canada and Australia, but an outcry by the public keen to see the film caused the ban to be lifted in the two former countries. "The Green Pastures” has a cast of 800 including the world famous Hall-,Johnson Choir whose rendering of many negro spirituals is outstanding in an outstanding Mini. Patrons are reminded that "Green Pastures” will be presented on Wednesday and Thursday only. Hilarity is the keynote of next Friday's attraction, the MetroGold wyn-Maver film. "Love on the Run,” starring Clark Gable. Joan Crawford and Franchot Tone. Sparkling with clever dialogue, and laughloaded situations plus the magnetic personalities of its famous stars, "Lc.ve on Uic Run” is breezy adventurous entertainment. A bracket of special supporting vignettes includes a Pete Smith speciality. "Wanted a Master.” a subject which will have great appeal lo all dog lovers. Plans for all attractions arc now on view at the Majestic Confectionery.

REGENT: FINAL SCREENING TONIGHT OF "TROUBLE IN MOROCCO,” “BREEZING HOME” AND "EAGLETTS”

Commencing to-morrow at the Regent 's another nigh standard guest night programme. The main feature, "Lone Cowboy,” with Jackie Cooper. Lila Lee and Addison Richards in a short unusual type of picture, the story possessing the same heart appeal and human interest that made "The Champ” an outstanding success. It is a poignant story of a little wide-eyed child from the city slums who. through circumstances, becomes the ward, companion and admirer of a cold-eyed ranger. It has heart tugs and thrills, plus the colour of a western setting. But while the locale of "Lone Cowboy” is the western trails il is by no means an ordinary Western It is a powerful story that would be equally impressive in any setting, though perhaps not as colourful. The second feature, "A Ladies' Profession.” with Alison Skipworth. Roland Young, and Sari Maritza, is a very clever comedy. These two features supported by a Pupeyc cartoon. "Shiver Me Timbers.” make excellent guest nigh! entertainment