ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 28 March 1938, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT ATTRACTIONS

STATE: LAST NIGHT OF PAlllJ ROBESON IN “BIG FELLA.” TOMORROW AT 2 r.IVL: WILL HAY i IN "GOOD MORNING BOYS”j AND DELIGHTFUL MUSICAL) “SING AND BE lIAPPY.” Huge audiences on Friday and a i capacity audience on Saturday were en- j thralled with the wondrous voice of that world-famous singer and actor! ! Paul Robeson, who in the entertaining j Picture "Big Fella” renders six glorious songs, each of which is a delight, j Elisabeth Welch, also in the cast, sings ] two numbers beautifully, as well as j j giving a sterling performance with her admirable acting. “Big Fella' ’is definitely fine entertainment and as tonight is the final presentation patrons would be well advised to view this outstanding attraction. Commencing to-morrow Will Hay. England’s popular comedian, will appear in an equally popular comedy- “ The Fourth Form of St. Michael’s”— , picturised as “Good Morning Boys.” It is one long laugh from start to finish as the schoolmaster endeavours to rule the “boys” with apparent amusing failure. The associate feature is a bright . and happy musical. The romanticcomedy hit of the season is “Sing and Be Happy. ” with five grand song hits and the screen’s new song-and-romance team. Anthony Martin and Leah Ray, popular young favourites of the air waves who made a delightful romantic combination when they were first teamed in the Jane Withers picture, “The Holy Terror,” gel their first romantic leads in "Sing and Be Happy,” with a cast that includes Joan Davis. Helen Wcstlcy, Allan Lane and Dixie Dunbar. MAJESTIC: CAPACITY AUDIENCE GREETS “TOPPER” ON SATURDAY’. SEASON CONCLUDES TO- 1 MORROW “Topper.” which commenced a season on Saturday, was hilariously received by a packed audience as one of the; lop comedies of the season. The management desire to express their regret to those unable to gain admission, and would remind intending patrons that the season definitely closes on Tuesday 1 evening. Based on the superb whimsy of the screen play, adapted from Thorne Smith’s sensational novel “Topper,” the brilliant talent of the . principals provided uproarious fun and j fast-moving action from the opening l scene until the final fade out. Con- i stance Bennett and Cary Grant are presented as delightfully gay but rollicking madcap ghosts who involve Roland Young in astounding adventures and : ribald escapades in their conception of j doing a ‘good deed” in changing the j normal life of a sedate bank president j in order that they can escape a spiritual j prison. Billie Burke. Alan Mowbray. Eugene Pallette and others give j admirable support to the co-stars. An- j other of the brilliant Majestic M.G.M j featurettes complete a perfect evening's ! entertainment. Ou Wednesday next the gigantic j vaudeville "Top of the Town” com- 1 mences a three day season. A large : and seasoned cast of singers, coined ians. and dancers comprise Doris Nolan, Hugh Herbert, the Three Sailors. Henry Armetta. George Murphy, Gregory Ratoff. Gertrude Niesen. Ella Logan, Ray Mayer, Mischa Auer, Peggy Ryan and Jack Smart. On Saturday next the eagerly awaited “Stella DalI ias,” the film of which Samuel Goldwyn said "if my reputation had to rest on ! ’ one picture I would want it to be ’Stella Dallas.’ ” Plans for all attractions are ' now on view at the Majestic Confectionery. ‘ REGENT: "THE LEAGUE OF FRIGHT- ■; ENED MEN” AND “BLUE! SMOKE.” TO-MORROW. GUEST 1 NIGHT: THE SKY PARADE”! J AND “SHIP’S CAFE” All the exciting adventures which j ’ i have made The Air Adventures of ! Jimmie Allen" the most popular serial on the radio have been brought to the i screen in "The Sky Parade.” Built ; .'around the role which Jimmie has; made famous. "The Sky Parade” tells j u: a swift succession of incidents, the I | j inspiring story of man’s true conquest j of the air: not merely learning to fly. j j but the more important angle of bring- ! ing such safety and sureness to flying! that it could be transformed from a : ' *tunl used by dare-devils into the do- ! pendablc. useful force we know it to oe to-day. Woven into the story is theromance between Gargan. hard-boiled flyer, and Katherine DcMillc. which is j made possible by Jimmie’s bravery and ' courage. The associate feature starring Carl Brisson and Arline Judge is , Ship Cale. ’ an hilarious story depict- : ing the career of a singing ship stoker ■ from his job as bouncer in a waterfront calc to singing sensation and gigolo to a rich countess. An amusing series of events brings him to a realisation ot his position and he renounces his benefactor. Others in the cast are j 1 William Frawley Marly Christians, Ed- 1 | r) f e Davis. Patrons are advised to attend early on guest nights