ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22574, 12 November 1936, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE The thrilling adventures of members of the United States Coastguard Flying Corps in their efforts to stamp out smuggling provide the chief interest in "Border Flight," the main attraction on (he double-feature programme at the Majestic Theatre. Car.v Grant and Joan Bennett have the leading roles , in the second film, "Big Brown Eyes." I The tremendous havoc which may be caused to human life by irresponsible 1 drivers is realistically demonstrated in t "Toll of the Road." the thrilling Para- - mount film, which is to commence a , i season to-morrow. The story tells of a r "speed-crazed" young woman who, after a series of traffic offences, is brought to police headquarters, where 1 a sympathetic officer endeavours to con--5 vince her of her foolishness. He suc--5 coeds, and at the same time a romance i ! begins between the two, but their hap- , ; piness is short-lived. The young * | woman's brother crashes into a school bus and kills a child, and the girl ' | heroically takes the blame. How her ■ | name is cleared only after much suft j fering makes a dramatic climax. t i 1 I CIVIC THEATRE ' j Thoroughly enjoyable entertainment ■ j is presented in "To Mary—With Love." • ! the current attraction at the Civic ; ! Theatre. Warner Baxter and My ma t! Lov are the players. "My Man Godi frcy" will be shown to-morrow. REGENT THEATRE ' j Light entertainment of a distinctly ■ j novel and cheering nature is presented ,i in "The Man Who Could Work ! Miracles," the London Films produc- ' | tion, which heads the current pro--1 j gramme at the Regent Theatre. Based j on the story by H. G. Wells, the film ; was produced by Alexander Korda. Roland Young and Joan Gardner head tho talented cast of supporting players. An excellent selection of shorter films also is shown. " STAGE STRUCK." No film production company has achieved greater success with musical ; films than Warner Brothers, whose [ "Broadway Melody" heralded a long list of similar pictures, and "Stage Struck," the main attraction on the programme to be presented at the Regent Theatre to-morrow, admirably maintains the high standard set in the past. Dick Powell and Joan Blondell are the principals and they are both players who have had considerable experience in musical films. Others in the cast, who jjerform outstandingly, are the inimitable comedian Frank Mc- ' Hugh, Jeanne Madden and the Yacht . Club Boys. There are three spectacular dance ensembles, while the music is of that bright variety which has such a | strong appeal for modern audiences. ST. JAMES' THEATRE The celebrated operatic soprano Jeannette Macdonald is given wide scope for the introduction of her pleasing vocal numbers in the Metro-Goldwyn-Maver production "San Francisco," the main attraction on the current programme at St. James' Theatre. Clark Gable and Jack Holt also are prominently cast-, while Spencer Tracy, as an Irish priest, 1 gives one of his finest performances. ROXY AND TIVOL.I THEATRES 5 The work of a much criticised and i rather unpopular branch of America's > policing system, the Highway Police, in its efforts to keep offending motor- ' ists in check, provides the chief interest in "Crash Donovan," the main attraction on the current double-feature ; programme at the Roxy and Tivoli , Theatres. Jack Holt is well cast in the leading role and his virile performance does much to enhance the appeal of ■ this exciting film. Nan Gray and John s King appear in support. Also on the same programme, is "Postal Investii gator," a thrilling story of a £6,000,000 mail robbery, which reveals yet another i aspect of America's great crusade against crime. Ricardo Cortez gives a convincing portrayal in the title role, while Bela Lugosi and Patricia Ellis also play important roles with distinction. NATIONAL THEATRE Jessie Matthews and Robert Young are the players in the entertaining Gajimont-British film "It's Love Again," which is to conclude a season at the National Theatre to-day. Commencing to-morrow, the thrilling murder mystery "Yellowstone" will be shown. Filmed against the wonderful background of America's famous national park, the film is packed with excitement from beginning to end. Henry Hunter, Ralph Morgan and Judith Barrett, are. the players. "The Great Impersonation" also will be screened. STRAND THEATRE Two of tile cleverest dancers appearing oil the screen to-day, Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, achieve one of their greatest successes in "Swing Time," the R.K.O. Radio Films production which is to have its final presentations" at the Strand Theatre to-day. The talented young actress Bette Davis, who was awarded the gold statuette presented by the Hollywood Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the best performance of 1935, is seen at her best in "Satan Met a Lady," tho next attraction. Warren William and Alison Skipworth also are prominently cast. STATE THEATRE Filmed entirely in natural colour. "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," at the State Theatre, marks a definite advance in the science of motion-picture making. Hitherto colour films have been produced within the walls of the studios where lighting can be controlled, but practically the whole of tho action in the present picture takes place out of doors. Commencing; tomorrow, the highly successful musical film "Follow the Fleet" will be shown. The talented dancers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers arc the players. j CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO j One of the finest films of life in the French Foreign Legion to be shown in Auckland for many years, "Under Two Flags" is the mailt attractions at the Crystal Palace and Rialto Theatres tonight. Ronald Colman gives one of his most convincing portrayals as Sergeant Victor, while Claudotte Colbert is equally outstanding as a daughter of the Legion. Victor McLaglen and Rosalind Russell also have important roies. STAR CINEMA Described as one of the most outstanding films in the history of the motion-picture industry, "Mutiny on the Bounty" heads the current programe at the Star Cinema. Charles Laughton, Ciark Gable and Franchot Tone are tho players. EMBASSY THEATRE Ruth Chatterton, Walter Huston and Mary Astor have the leading roles in "Dodsworth," tho outstanding film which is to commence a season at the Embassy Theatre to-day. PRINCESS THEATRE "Only Yesterday" and "The Ghost Train" are the films to be shown at the Princess Theatre to-night. ASTOR THEATRE " Tho Last Outpost " and " Dr. Monica" are the films to be shown at the Astor Theatre to-night.

PLAZA THEATRE The Gaumont-Brijtis& historical film "Tudor Rose" is' he nig shown at the Plaza Theatre. Nova Pllbeam, an actress still in her teens yet possessed of considerable acting ability, is a distinct success in tlio leading rolo, that of the ill-fated Lady Jane Grey. Sir C'edric Hardwicke and Daine Sybil Thorndike arc other distinguished members of the cast. Another Australian film, "The Flying Doctor," is to be shown at the Plaza Theatre for a season commencing to-morrow. Charles Fa.rrell, one of Hollywood's leading actors, has the title-role, and with him are associated Mary Maguiro, an Australian, stated to be an indisputable "find;." Joe Valli and Tom Lurich, better known in the wrestling world, and Australia's idol, Don Bradman. STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA Grace Moore gives one of her most engaging performances in "The King Steps Out,'' the main attraction on the entertaining programme to be presented at the State Theatre, Onehunga,. tonight. "High Tension" is the second film. EPSOM REGENT AND ALEXANDRA Pat O'Brien and Josephine Hutchinson are the players in "I Married a Doctor," which heads the programme at the Epsom Regent and Alexandra Theatres. "Rhodes of Africa" also is being shown. TUDOR CINEMA Excellent acting on the part of Katharine Hepburn is seen in "Alice Adams," the entertaining film -which heads the current programme at the Tudor Cinema.