ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22584, 24 November 1936, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

CIVIC THEATRE William Powell as a butler and Carole Lombard as the mistress of the house where he serves are the dominant players in "My Man Godfrey," at the Civic Theatre. These two players make an ideal light comedy team, as all who see the j)icture w i' 1 admit. Brisk dialogue and consistently good acting by supporting players make this picture a most enjoyable one. REGENT THEATRE A story from the pen of Mr. E. Phillips Oppenheim, "The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss," is the current film at the Regent Theatre. Gary Grant and Mary Brian handle the leading roles with complete success. There is some bright dialogue and a quickly moving story. ST. JAMES' THEATRE Scenes in Paris during the war provide the background to an entrancing storv told in "Susty," the current St. Janies' Theatre attraction. Jean Harlow as a girl torn between her liking for two men,* each of whom is an air pilot, has a rolo of some importance, and Franc-hot Tone and Cory Grant are given other leading parts. The associate programme includes "Dare-Deviltry, ' a Pete Smith Oddity, and "The Pup's Picnic," a colour symphony. PLAZA THEATRE Musical comedy at its best is presented in "Sing, Baby, Sing," at the Plaza Theatre. Alice Faye, Patsy Kelly, Ted Healy and Michael Whalen are prominent players in the cast. There is some excellent humour and a number of pleasing songs. MAJESTIC THEATRE "San Francisco," after a phenomenally successful season at St. James' Theatre, is being shown for one final week at the Majestic Theatre. The story concerns three people living at the time of the San Francisco earthquake in 190 G. There are _ vividly created scenes of the falling bricks and mortar in the streets and of the fire which swept the city. Jeanette MacDonald, Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy have prominent roles. EMBASSY THEATRE In "Dodsworth," at the Embassy Theatre, is to be found some very skilful character acting, beautiful scenic backgrounds, and a forcibly presented story concerning a husband and wife who prove completely incompatible. Walter Huston makes a fine study of Dodsworth and Ruth Chatterton is little inferior as his shallow wife. A March of Time series and "Mickey's Grand Opera" are other attractions. NATIONAL THEATRE "Enlighten Thy Daughter" is the main item on the current programme at the National Theatre. The film is presented with the approval of the Racial Hygiene Association of New South Wales and deals with the duty of parents to train their children in correct moral principles. The picture is one with a very definite purpose, and care has been taken with the casting that its message should be forcibly presented. PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE Greta Nissen, a Continental actress, and Carl Diehl have the prominent roles in "On Secret Service," tense story of espionage at the Prince Edward Theatre. The comedians Thelma Todd and Stanley Lupino appear in the second attraction, "You Made Me Love You," a rollicking comedy with; crisp dialogue and hilarious, situations. ' TIVOLI THEATRE Slim Summeryille and Leila Hyams make an excellent comedy team in "Horse Play," at the Tivoli Theatre. "S.O.S. Iceberg," a dramatic film with Rod La Rocque and Ernst Uden in the cast, is also being shown. There are interesting associate items, notably "Big Casino," a musical revue, "Open Sesame," a comedy, and "In the Zoo," a cartoon. The programme is a wellbalanced one and should appeal to adults and children. STRAND THEATRE Joan Bennett and Joel McCrea handle the leading roles in "Two in a Crowd," a lively comedy at the Strand Theatre. Among the supporting players are Alison Skipwortli, Henry Armetta and Reginald Denny. STAR CINEMA Josephine Hutchinson is Dick Powell's leading lady in "Happiness Ahead," a diverting comedy which will open a season at the Star Cinema to-day. "Here Comes the Band," a musical production, is a further attraction. STATE THEATRE "Fury" is drawing large audiences to the State Theatre. Spencer Tracy and Sylvia Sidney are the two young people who incur the enmity of a mob let loose. The climax is a tense one. RIALTO AND CRYSTAL PALACE "Crash Donovan," a film of action, and "Postal Inspector" are the main items on an entertaining programme at the Rialto and Crystal Palace Theatres. TUDOR CINEMA A story of social conventions and their defiance by two young people is skilfully treated in "Private Number," at the Tudor Cinema.

STATE THEATRE. ONEHUNGA Two interesting films entitled "The Crosby Case" and "Sisters Under the Skin'' are being shown at the State Theatre, Onehunga.