AT THE PICTURES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 79, 17 April 1944, Page 4

AT THE PICTURES

c ® h * cnd attraction. "Tarzan Triumph*, starnnj; Johnny Weissmuller, r « h .P , 7? rd - JO,,Mnv (Boy) Sheffield; and Walt Disney’s latest cartoon. "The 'illape smithy.” "Tarzan Triumphs” is surpass its predecessors in thrills, romance and human interest * Weissmuller has two novel experiences. First he counters the dangers of modern warfare and secondly he has a new leading 'lady. Frances Gifford, who portrays "Zandra ” a beautiful junglo queen. When Tarzan witnesses the invasion of his African realm by German parachute troopers, his first reaction is that of an isolationist, but it changes when he is persuaded bv Zandra and his own son that such a policy aoes not pay. The movie hits hard when relates the simple words. "Tarzan make war. Weissmuller’s acrobatic feats are astonishing. "Boy,” or Tarzan. junr.. is portrayed by Johnny Sheffield, who along with Cheta. the chimpanzee, does his own share of scene stealing. Regent: Now showing, Clark Gable and Rosalind Russell in thrilling adventure drama, "They Met in Bombay,” and special supporting featurelies. Gable and Rosalind Russell combine their co-starring talents With highly diverting results. Immediately suggesting action, plus romance and fun, the pairing accounts for all three in copious measure. The two are linked as a pair of confidence operators who meet in Bombay with separate designs on a fortune in diamonds. Gable is a soldier of lor tune turned opportunist. Miss Russell is a chic adventuress moving in smart circles. They clash at the beginning, and again when loot coines between them, but they are forced to flee together before the police. On a rusty freighter plying the China seas their carefully hidden sentimentality breaks through. Tossed into the maelstrom of oriental war. they reach a turning point in their lives. Majestic: Finally to-night, "Assignment in Brittany.” with Pierre Aumont and feiisan Peters. Commencing Tuesday, the singing sweethearts. Nelson Eddy and Jeannette MacDonald, in lavish musical corned'. “I Married an Angel.” Catchy music, fantastic situations and a unique romance blend into fascinating entertainment in this Broadway stage hit. It is literally a fantasy set to music. Eddy pla>s a wealthy playboy who dreams he marries an angel, the latter being Jeanr.ette MacDonald, who in his waking hours is a timid country girl employed at his bank. The angelic bride turns out to be anything but angelic. She won't lie, so tells disconcerting truths about his business and his associates. She gets him into one comical complication after the other, then forsakes him for another playboy. Finally he wakes from his weird dream, to find Jovfc with the angel’s human counterpart. Music ranges from catchy ballads ut effects with harps and grand organs. Song hits include "The Man in the Street." "1 Married an Angel.” "Paris in Spring.” "A Twinkle in Your Eye,” "End of a Dream." and others. A profusion of beautil ul grjls are seen throughout the lavish presentation.

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