AT THE PICTURES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 80, 23 March 1945, Page 4

AT THE PICTURES

Majestic: Finally to-night, Gloria Jean in". Moonlight in Vermont," Dick Purcell in "Phantom Killer” and episode 7 "Don Winslow." Commencing Saturday, the hilarious comedy "Miracle of Morgan's Creek” with Betty Hutton and Eddie Bracken, plus "The Irish Question” (March of Time). "Occasionally the cinema comes to light with a little gem of nonsense that is a delight. The Miracle of Morgan's Creek’ is as different as any comedy I have seen on the screen in months. In every little scene, in every little turn of the dialogue there is that subtle something that persuaded American 'Life' to name it as the movie of the week and to give it four pages of space.”—"Dominion” critic.—There is no Morgan in the picture, neither is there a creek, but there is l plenty of fun and a miracle too, but it would not be fair to disclose this at this stage and so spoil the fun of intending patrons. Among the excellent supports is a special "March of Time," "The Irish Question" a timely answer to questions about Ireland.

State Theatre: Screening to-night, R-K.t). Radio’s cavalcade of show folks, "Show Business,” starring Eddie Cantor, George Murphy, Joan Davis, Constance Moore, Don Douglas. Sparkling with originality and gay with old-time song hits and scenes from musical comedies of its period. Eddie Cantor’s "Show Business" proves itseLf one of the season’s most entertaining tunefilms. Eddie Cantor, George Murphy, Joan Davis, Nancy Kelly and Constance Moore are starred in the offering, which is the story of a group of show folk over a 15-year period. Cantor produced the film and wove into it many authentic incidents of his own career and those of the other principals. This method lends authenticity to the whole production. Murphy plays the role of a successful burlesque star who takes the frightened young Cantor under his wing when the latter sets out to make his debut as an actor. Their professional ups and downs, their teaming with two girls in a quartette act that leads them to fame, and the complications of their respective romances, comprise the human storf-plot.

Richmond Theatre: To-morrow at 2.15 and 8 p.m., Nevil Shute's novel “The Pied Piper,” starring Monty Woolley, Roddy MeDcwail and Anne Baxter. Excellent supports include coloured cartoon "Barnyard Waac,” Traveltaik and two others, with Australian and overseas newsreels.