ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22525, 16 September 1936, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

ROXY AND TIVG'LI THEATRES A double-feature programme of more than usual attraction willcommence, at the Boxy and Tivoli Theatres to-day. "It Had to Happen" is the first film, and it contains a measure of action, romance and comedy such a:s to please any audience. George Raft appears in a role which suits his bree2;y style of acting to perfection, and Rosalind ."Russell makes a charming heroine. Leo Carrillo, a successful leading man, Arline Judge and Alan Dinehart have prominent supporting roles. Also on the programme is "The First Baby," a film with few serious moments and very many hilarious ones. Johnny Downs and Shirley Deane fill their parts with 'complete success and Dixie Dunbar and Jane Darwell are equally convincing in minor roles. ; .• „

REGENT THEATRE .tack Oakie's 'boisterous humour fills "Florida Special," a light rofnantic comedy atj the Regent Theatre, Most of tho action takes place on board a luxurious American train and exciting incidents are presented 'with technical perfection. A further attraction on this programme is the appearance of Dave Howard, London entertainer, with his saxophone, in , conjunction with the Regent Orchestra. ST. JAMES' THEATRE Spencer Tracy and Sylvia Sidney'are the principal playera in '''Fury,*l a dramatic film at St. .Jamas', Theatre. The story traces the influence of mob fury and violence on a man innocently charged with murder. The photographic effects are striking and the dialogue is crisp and to the point. The associate programme is well up to : the usual high standard set at this theatre. "Moonlight Murder,"- with Chester Morris and Madge Evans, in the cast,., will commence on Friday. PLAZA THEATRE Grace Moore's latest production, "The King Steps Out," is :in _ the- form of an operetta and so entertaining has it proved that it has been screened for four weeks at the Plaza Theatre. | As an Austrian princess, wailful &ncl high-spirited, Miss Moore excels herself, while Franchot Tone makes a pleasing figure of the Emperor, who is so attracted by her charms, There is an attractive supporting programme. MAJESTIC THEATRE William Boyd takes the role of the picturesque character, Hopalong Cassidy, in "Three on the Trail," at tho Majestic Theatre. Jimmy Ellison, Muriel Evans and George Hayns have supporting roles. The story is filled with scenes of action and drama and should hold the - interest of the audience. "Timothy's Quest" also is being shown.

EMBASSY THEATRE Mary Ellis, formerly of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, has ihe dominating role in "Fatal Lady," which is being shown at the Embassy Theatre. A succession of violent deaths, the victims being among her followers, points suspicion to the opera , singer. The brother of one of the victims determines to clear up the mystery and, being an American, he does so with conspicuous success. A film adapted from the play by lan Hay and A. E. W. Mason, "The Widow From Monte Carlo," will open a season to-morrow. Dolores Del Bio and Warren William are the principals. In. addition, there has been secured a film in technicolour, "The Changing of the Guard," including scenes of military splendour equalling anything of the kind previously filmed. : ■ < -'. '.v

STRAND THEATRE Bette Davis, acknowledged to be in the front rank of screen actresses, gives a fine acting performajice in "Golden Arrow," which heads the current programme at the Strand Theatre. LONDON CINEMA Gertrude Michael appears in. "The Notorious Sophie Lang," which commenced a season yesterday at the London Cinema. Alison Skipworth is in support.

STATE THEATRE Melodrama at its best is presented in "China Seas," at the State Theatre. Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Wallace Beery and Rosalind Russell are in the cast. Also on the programme is "It's in the Air." PRINCESS THEATRE ' A programme consisting of " The Lawyer Man" and "The Keyhole" is being presented at the Princess Tbfeatre. MAYFAIR THEATRE "Wharf Angel" is the main attraction at the Mayfair Thealbre. Completing an excellent programme is "His Double Life." STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA . Entertainment consisting of " Upper World" and "One Man's Journey" is offered patrons of the State Theatre, Onehunga. 'BRITANNIA THEATRE "Queen of Hearts." in which Graeme Fields appears, is being shown with *'on the Kriendly Road" at the Britannia, Theatre. The latter is a first-class New Zealand film. STAR CINEMA Anna Sten, a noted Russian actress, has the principal part in "A Woman Alone," a story of Russian love and retribution, at the Star Cinema. "The Kid From Spain" is the second picture.

RIALTO THEATRE "This Day and Age" is the attractive film heading the current entertainment at the Eialto Theatre, A second picture, equally as interesting as the first, is "Golden Harvest." CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE "Her Bodyguard" is tho first of two excellent films being shown at " the Crystal Palace Theatre. Drama is mixed with romantic comedy in this picture. "Woman Accused" also is being shown. TUDOR CINEMA Dickens' masterpiece, "A Tale of Two Cities," is the principal attraction at tho Tudor Cinema. Ronald Colman's characterisation of Sydney Carton is one of his finest efforts. ASTOR THEATRE The New Zealand film, "On the Friendly Road," is at the Astor Theatre. A cast of local players enacts a homely theme, with settings taken near Auckland.

STATE THEATRE, DEVONPORT "No Other Woman" and " Dark Hazard" are the films on the current programme at the State Theatre, Devonport.

CAPITOL THEATRE Vividly presented scenes of the French Revolution are given in "A Tale of Two Cities," at the Capitol Theatre. Ronald Colman has the dominant role.