ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22731, 18 May 1937, Page 16

ENTERTAINMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE Thrills and humour abound in "Mad Holiday," which is now being screened at the Majestic Theatre. Edmund Lowe and Klissa Landi have the major roles and both give outstanding performances. Zasu Pitts and Ted Healy have the minor parts. "North of Nome," a stirring picture of the adventurous life in Alaska, also is being shown. Jack Holt and Evelyn Venable have the chief parts.

CIVIC THEATRE Shirley Temple has never given a more entertaining performance than in "Stowaway," the current attraction at the Civic Theatre. Many new songs are presented by Shirley Temple and include "That's What L Want for Christmas" and "Good-night, My Love." Alice Fay<> and Robert Young have minor roles and supply the romantic interest, while Helen Westly gives a most amusing performance. Several shorter films also are being shown. REGENT THEATRE Enthusiastic audiences are still attending sessions of "Fire Over England," the current attraction at the Regent Theatre. "Fire Over England" is a stirring picture of the days of Queen Elizabeth and the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Alexander Korda, in his direction, has realised the necessity for strict adherence to the facts of history and this aspect of the film should appeal to students. The part of the Queen is taken by Flora llobson, and others in the large cast include Raymond Massey, Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier. "More than a Secretary," with Jean Arthur and George Brent will commence a season at tho Regent Theatre on Friday. ST. JAMES' THEATRE Seldom is there such enthusiasm among picture-goers as is being shown by audiences at St. James' Theatre, where "Rose Marie" is being screened. The popular singing pair Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy fill the major roles and are well supported by many other talented players. All the songs of tho stage version, including "Rose Marie, I Love You" and "Indian Love Call," are heard and several numbers from Gounod's "Romeo and Juliet" and Puccini's "Tosca" also are presented. EMBASSY THEATRE Errol Flynn gives an excellent interpretation of a young doctor who sacrifices his career to preserve the honour of his profession in "Green Light," which is now being screened at the Embassy Theatre. "The King's People," a pictorial history of the British Empire during the past 40 years, also is being shown. Several shorter films complete the programme. An actor whose pictures always leave a deep impression on audiences, Conrad Yeidt, has the leading role in "Dark Journey," which will have its first Auckland screenings at the Embassy Theatre on Thursday. "Dark Journey," a production of London Films and directed by Alexander Korda, shows in thrilling fashion the adventures of a spy during the Great War. Vivien Leigh, a promising young English actress, has the main supporting role.

ROXY THEATRE Two thrilling pictures, "Park Avenue Logger" and "Black Legion," comprise the programme which will be presented for the last time at the Roxv Theatre to-day. George Brent has the leading role in "Park Avenue Logger" and Humphrey Bogart and Dick Koran are seen in "Black Legion." William Boyd makes a welcome reappearance in a continuance of his Hopalong Cassidy roles in "Borderland," which will commence a season to-morrow. Supporting players include Jimmie Ellison and George ("Windy") Hayes. Also to be shown is "Let's Make a Million," an hilarious farce. TIVOLI THEATRE Guest night will be observed at the Tivoli Theatre to-night, when five attractions will be presented. Olive Brook, Lutta Rolf and Robert Barrat will be seen in "Dressed to Thrill." Fred Mac Murray and Madge Evans have the leading roles in the second long picture, "Men Without Names." A comedy. "Stylish Stouts." a travelogue describing the Italian Riviera, and "Fox.v Fox." a cartoon, complete the programme. Commencing to-morrow will be "Borderland," with William Boyd, and "Let's Make a Million," with Edward Everett Horton. STRAND THEATRE That audiences- desire and appreciate the unusual in pictures is shown by the attendances at the Strand Theatre, where "Girl in a Million" is continuing a highly-successful season. World figure skating champion for several years, Sonja Henie gives an excellent performance in her screen debut and is supported by many well-known players, including Don Ameclie, Ned Sparks and Adolphe Menjou. "Back to Nature," a comedy, completes the programme. NATIONAL THEATRE Two thrilling Western films are the main items of entertainment on the current programme at the National Theatre. The first is " Arizona Mahonev," based on a story by Zane Grey. This film contains an abundance of excitement, comedy and romance. The second attraction is " The Prcscott Kid," in which a leading role is taken by the accomplished Western actor Tim McCoy. This film also contains several thrilling passages.

CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO The main attractions at the Crystal Palace and Hialto Theatres to-night, will be the films "Lloyds of London" and "Adventure in Manhattan." Principal roles in "Lloyds of London" are played by Freddie Bartholomew, Tyrone Power and Madeleine Carroll. BRITANNIA THEATRE Bruce Cabot and Marguerite Churchill have the leading roles in "Legion of Terror," which will be screened at the Britannia Theatre tonight. "White Fang" also will bp shown. STAR CINEMA Guest night will bu observed at the Star Cinema to-night, when "Murder on a Honeymoon" and "Oh, Daddy" .will bo screened. "San Francisco" will commence a season next Friday. TUDOR CINEMA Clive Brook and Madeleine Carroll have the leading roles in "The Lonely Road," which is now being shown at the Tudor Cinema. REGENT THEATRE, EPSOM Merle Oberon, Joel McCrea and Miriam Hopkins are seen together in "These Three," which will be shown at the Regent Theatre, Epsom, to-night. STATE THEATRE, DEVONPORT Guest night will be observed at the State Theatre, Devonport, to-night, when "Shanghai" and "When a Man's a Man" will be shown. STATE THEATRE. ONEHUNCA "Three Men on a Horse" will be shown at the Stat^Theatre, Onehunga, to-night.

PLAZA THEATRE Jane Withers, whoso inimitable style of acting is attracting increasing numbers of supporters, has the leading rolo in "Can This Be Dixie?" which is now showing at the Plaza Theatre. "Can This Be Di»\ie?" is rich in music and coinedv, the supporting players being Slim Summerville and Sara Haden. A comprehensive selection of shorter films also is being screened. . LONDON CINEMA "The Winning Ticket," with Loo Carillo and Louise Fazenda, and "Romance in Manhattan," with Francis Lederer and Ginger Rogers, are being presented at the London Cinema. STATE THEATRE Joel McCrea is seen to advantage in " Come and Get It," the principal attraction at the State Theatre tonight. Other prominent roles are taken by Edward Arnold and Frances Farmer. The shorter features also are of a very en terta illi ng nat u re.