ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 29 March 1938, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT ATTRACTIONS MAJESTIC: FINALLY TO NIGHT, THE HILARIOUS “TOPPER."— COM MM ENT TNG 2 P.M. TO-MOR-ROW, VAUDEVILLE MUSICAL "TOP OF THE TOWN.” Again last night a large and highly appreciative audience witnessed the j signally amusing Thorne Smith comedy “Topper." As produced by Metro- 1 Goldwyn Mayer in they- usual painstaking manner it emerges as one of I the most refreshing comedies seen for ( many a day. The brilliant talent of the i principals provided uproarious lun and , last-moving actum from the opening scene until the final fade out. Constance Bennett and (.'ary Grant are presented as delightfully gay but rollicking madcap ghosts a ho involve Boland Young in astounding adventures and ribald escapades in their conception of doing a good deed” m changing the normal life of a sedate bank president hi order that they can escape a spiritual prison Billie Burke. Alan Mowbray Eugene Pallette and others give admirable support to the co-stars. An other of the brilliant Majestic M G.M ! featurettes complete a perfect evening s i entertainment The spectacular vaudeville musical , "Top ot the Town" commences its sea son to-morrow at 2 p.m. The offering hits a high note, stressing music, varied types of comedy developed by ten dif ferent comedians and a dancing, singing chorus that captures the eye and car. Doris Nolan, new screen find, and George Murphy, are featured. Gertrude Niesen. of the Ziegfeld Follies, is' prominently cast and sings some appealing lyrics ? Ella Logan infuses a natural gaiety and looks like a future star. Each of the ten comedians in "Top of the Town" has a brand of humour all his own. The comics include Hugh Herbert. Gregory Rato!!. Henry Armetta. Mischa Auer, the Three Sailors who answer to the names of Jason. Robson and Blue; Ray Mayet. Richard Carle, famous for Lis stage comedy; Jack Smart, known for his radio work. On Saturday next comes the eagerly awaited "Stella Dallas.” of which Samuel Goldwyn said it my reputation had lo rest on one picture 1 would want it to be Stella Dallas’” Plans for all attractions are now on view at the Majestic Confec- . tionery. STATE: WILL HAY IN “GOOD MORNING, BOYS.” ALSO “SING AND BE HAPPY,” GAY MUSICAL.— FRIDAY NEXT; EDDIE C ANTOR IN “ALI BABA GOES TO TOWN." Commencing to-day 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” w'ith apparent amusing failure. The associate feature is the romantic comedy hit of the season. "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.” get their first romantic leads in "Sing and Be Happy.” with a ' cast that includes Joan Davis. Helen Westley. Allan Lane and Dixie Dunbar Fun-making Eddie Cantor and hitmaking Twentieth Centurv-Fox have combined their talents for the first time and really go to town as the comedy king of screen and radio stars in the most hilarious entertainment either have ever made. "Ali Baba Goes to Town." featuring Tony Martin. Roland Young. June Lang. Louise Hovick and a tremendous cast, which opens on Friday. The creators of "You Can't Have Everything." "Thin Ice' and "Wake l.’p and Live" set the sky as the limit to give Eddie Cantor the picture that tops anything he has ever done, and marks the beginning of a new and important phase in his brilliant career. "Ali Baba Goes to Town' is the most magnificent combination of colOurful-cxtravaganza sidesplitting comedy, song hits, beautiful girls, exotic dances, brilliant dia logue and lavish sets in the history of fun. Reserves are now obtainable at Bcgg’s. REGENT GUEST NIGHT: "THE SKY PARADE” AND “SHIP’S CAFE.” All the exciting adventures which have made 'The Air Adventures of •limmie Allen" the most popular serial l on the radio have been brought to the ! scree*, in The SkV Parade ’ Built ! around the role which Jimmie has made famous "The Sky Parade ' tells ! m a swift succession of incidents the , inspiring story of man's true conquest j of the air. not merely learning to fly J

but the more important angle of bringing such safety and sureness to flying (hat it could be transformed from a stunt used by dare-devils into the dependable. useful force we know it to i*e to-day. Woven into the story is th# romance between Gargan. hard-boiled | flyer, and Katherine DeMille, which is made possible by Jimnne's bravery and courage. The associate feature starring Carl Briseon and Arline Judge is (“Ship Cafe.’ an hilarious story depicting the career of a singing ship stoker from his iob as bouncer in a watertront cafe to singing sensation and gi* i golo to a rich countess An amusing series of events brings him to a realisation of his position and he renounces his benefactor. Others in the cast are William Frawley Mady Christians. Ed die Davis Patrons are advised to attend early on guest nights