ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22777, 10 July 1937, Page 27

ENTERTAINMENTS

' MAJESTIC THEATRE Musical comedy of the highest order is to be found in abundance in "The Show Goes On," the current attraction at tho Majestic Theatre. This ] film presents the noted English screen comedienne, Miss Gracio Fields, in a role lunnier and more clever and versatile than over. The story is realistic, n number . of delightful songs and ; colourful settings aro introduced, and the entire production is ably inter-' | preted by a talented cast. In many ways the film resembles Miss Fields' own liie story, portraying the adveni tures of a Lancashire mill-girl in 1 achieving fame on the stace. CIVIC THEATRE An impressive romantic drama, "Tho > Woman I Love," in which Paul Muni and Miriam Hopkins appear in tho , principal roles, had its first screenings J at tho Civic Theatre yesterday. A highly accomplished portrayal of a I French war-time aviator is given by . Muni, who last year won tho Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences , Award for his magnificent characterisa--1 tion in the title rolo of the biographi- ■ cal film "The Story of Louis Pasteur." ; At the same time Miriam Hopkins is , responsible for a performance which excels even her brilliant work in "These Three" and "Men Are Not Gods." Tho 1 screen version of a very successful French war novel, "L'Equipage," by Joseph Kessel, "The Woman I Love" | is the story of tho emotional conflict ' arising from the lovo of a young French : aviator for the wife of his best friend, who also is an airman. Louis Hay ward , is cast as the young airman, Paul Muni ; as his colleague, and Miriam Hopkins as the latcer's wife. On the night previous to his departure for the front tho j young flier falls? desperately in lovo with ' a beautiful girl. When he arrives at ' the headquarters of his squadron he is assigned to tho command of the man who, unknown to him, is the girl's I husband. The two men become firm ■ friends, but when tho younger man re- • turns to Paris on leave ho discovers that the girl he loves is the wife of his . friend. The film comes to a tense and dramatic climax. "The Woman I Lovo" is a product of tho R.K.O. Radio ( studios, and was directed by Anatole Litvak. Outstanding among the associate features are another of- Lowell Thomas' "Going Places" travelogues, this time dealing with the scenery and ' customs in Jamaica, an interesting Universal newsreel and a delightful musical film. For the entertainment of children during the school holidays a i special programme is being screened with "The Woman I Love" at the afternoon sessions. This includes somo i highly entertaining comedies and a ; number of amusing animated cartoons ' in colour. REGENT THEATRE One of the outstanding film programmes of the year is at present being screened at the Regent Theatre. The principal attraction is the Selznick International production "A Star is Born," the outstanding feature of which is the unobtrusive beauty of the technicolour photography employed throughout. Janet Gaynor and Fredric March appear in the leading roles, and they receive able support from a variety of screen talent, including May Robson, Lionel Stander and Adolphe Menjou. The shorter features include a cartoon in colour, "Mickey's Circus," and some interesting newsreels. ST. JAMES' THEATRE A delightful romantic comedy, "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," is to continue its second week at St. James' Theatre -to-day. The-leading roles in this-enter-taining production are portrayed in a highly creditable manner by William Powell and Joan Crawford, while Robert Montgomery and Frank Morgan appear to advantage in supporting roles. The shorter features include the • latest of the interesting "March of Time" newsreels. STATE THEATRE , "Under Two Flags," in which leading roles are portrayed by Ronald Colman and Claudette Colbert, is the main attraction on the current programme at the State Theatre. Others in the cast are Victor McLaglen and Rosalind Russell. A second item of entertainment is the film "Sweet Aloes," in which Kay Francis and George Brent appear. STAR CINEMA "Sweet Aloes," in which Kay Francis and George Brent appear to advantage, will be the main item of entertainment at tho Star Cinema to-dav. Also on the programme is the thrilling western film "The Eagle's Brood," in which the role of Hopalong Cassidy is once again convincingly portrayed by William Boyd. CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO An attractive double feature programme is to be presented to-day at tho Crvstal Palace and Rialto Theatres. Tho main film is "Stowaway," in which Shirley Temple appears in the leading role. A feature of the film is her impersonation of well known screen players. "Criminal Lawyer," in which Lee Tracey appears, is the second picture. ALEXANDRA THEATRE At the Alexandra Theatre to-day "Gold Diggers of 1937" will be screened with the George Arliss film "His Lordship." ADELPHI THEATRE "Sally of the Regiment" and "Banjo on Mv Knee" will be the main films at the Adelphi Theatre to-day. EMPRESS THEATRE "Gold Diggers of 1937" is to be I screened with "Breezing Home" at the Ejnpress Theatre to-night. STATE THEATRE DEVONPORT "God's Country and tho Woman" is to he screened with "California Straight Ahead" at the State Theatre,. Devonport, to-day. LONDON CINEMA "Strangers All" anrl "The Thrill Hunters" will bo the principal films at the London Cinema to-dav. MAYFAIR THEATRE 'Dimples," in which Shirley Temple is seen to advantage is to bo screened with "Three Wise Guys" at the May* fair Theatre to-day. BRITANNIA THEATRE , ''Remember Last Night" will be J screened with "Bangle River" at tho i Britannia Theatre to-day. ASTOR THEATRE .Frerlric March is seen in a pleasing i role in "Anthony Adverse," which will e bo the main attraction to-day at the j Astor Theatre. GREY LYNN CINEMA The films "Piccadilly . Jim" and "Heart of the West" are to be presented to-day at tho Grey Lynn J Cinema. r PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE "Theodora Goes Wild" is to be I screened with "Tough Guy" at tho ri Prince Edward Theatre to-day. r

PLAZA THEATRE .Mischievous Jane Withers is responsible for another talented performance in "The Holy Terror," ner latest Twentieth Century-Fox production, which delighted large audiences at its first screenings at the Plaza Theatre yesterday. The setting for the film is a naval air base, of which "Corky" Wallace (Jane Withers) is the pet and mascot. She gets into such mischief, however, that Danny Walker, a part played by Anthony Martin, is assigned by an irate commandant to look after her. Danny is already invested in looking after Marjorie Dean (Leah Ray), the beautiful owner of "The Goiden Anchor," an inn in the vicinity of the base, so that "Corkv" finds herself spending a great deal of time at the place. When spies, interested in learning details of the Navy's new aeroplane, discover that the second storey of the cafe provides a perfect view of the hangar through field glasses, strange things start to happen. A musical show which "Corky" and the sailors stage at tho inn" breaks up in a free-for-all fight, started by strangers in sailors' costumes, who disappear after tho disturbance. After tho fight Marjorie's cafe is declared "out of bounds" for the sailors, and the spies secretly move 'in, in order to focus their attention on the new aeroplane. "Corky," however, riianages to persuade the commandant to allow Marjorie to reopen the inn, but when "Corky" and Marjorie enter ,the place they arc seized by tho spies) who are busy taking notes on the air manoeuvres. "Corky" escapes from the band of conspirators and, in her customary riotous fashion, breaks up the spy ring, reunites Danny and Marjorie, and brings the film to an hilarious conclusion. Jane Withers gives a performance that is as mischievous and frivolous as ever, while Leah Ray, in her first leading role, also gives an accomplished performance. Anthony Martin, who has led dance orchestras in the United States, makes a capable leading man, his singing being a feature of the film. A well-varied supporting programme includes a film, "Adevtnures of the Newsreel Cameraman," a Buster Keaton comedy, a cartoon, a Fox Australian newsreel and a Fox overseas newsreel. EMBASSY THEATRE The gay and witty Warner Brothers' comedy, "Call It a Day," is to continue its successful season at the Embassy Theatre to-das\ This film is ideal light screen entertainment, as even the various romantic interests are never anything more than diverting and there are no tense emotional scenes. Roland Young and lan Hunter share the acting honours, while feminine roles aro filled by Olivia de Havilland and Frieda Inescourt. Bonita Granville also is responsible for an engaging performance. The associate features include a travelogue in colour, "Pearl of the Pacific," and an amusing coloured cartoon. NATIONAL THEATRE "Sapper's" famous character Bulldog Drummond solves his most bnfl l i 112 mystery in brilliant fashion in "Bulldog Drummond Escapes," the current attraction at the National Theatre. The role of the young amateur detective and soldier of fortune is played by Ray Milland, who handles a difficult rolo in a very capable manner. The part of Bulldog's friendly rival, a Scotland Yard inspector, is effectively portrayed by the late Sir Guy Standing. Reginald Denny appears as the detective's assistant Algy, while others in the cast are Heather Angel and E. E. Clive. The rolo of the principal criminal in the film is taken by Porter Hall, who gives a very convincing characterisation. The associate programme includes an amusing Betty Boop cartoon and "a number of other entertaining features. ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES Two thrilling motion pictures are the principal attractions on the current programme at the Roxy and Tivoli Theatres. The Paramount production "Hills of Old Wyoming" heads the programme and in this film William Boyd once again appears in the role of Hopalong Cassidv. The activities of cattle rustlers and an Indian tribe on the warpath are the main dramatic elements of the picture. The second film is tho Twentieth Century-Fox production "Midnight Taxi," which reveals the machinations of a gang of counterfeiters and the adventures of a Treasury agent engaged to bring them to to justice. Brian Donlevy and Frances Drake appear in the leading romantic roles. The associate programme includes some thrilling scenes of the boxing match between Tommy Farr and Max Baer held in England recently. STRAND THEATRE Delightful singing and an appealing emotional interest are the principal features of "Rainbow on the River, which heads the entertaining doublefeature programme to be presented today at the Strand Theatre. Bobby Breen, who will be remembered for his superlative performance in "Let's Sing Again" last year, again appears in the leading singing role. May Robson and Charles Butterworth also aro in the cast. A further attraction is the R.K.O. Radio production "Make Way for a Lady," in which Annp Shirley appears to advantage in tho leading role. Others in the cast are Herbert Marshall and Margot Grahame.

STATE ONEHUNGA, AND PRINCESS A delightful musical film, "On the Avenue," will be tho principal attraction on the programme which will be presented to-day at the State Theatre, Onehunga, and at tho Princess Theatre. Dick Powell appears in a Prominent role. A further attraction will be the film "The Great O'Mallev." <in which Pat O'Brien is seen. CAPITOL THEATRE Errol Flynn appears to advantage in the leading role of "Captain Blood, which heads the programme to be presented to-day at the Capitol Theatre, Balmoral. A further attraction is the nomedy film. "Hero Comes Trouble. VICTORIA THEATRE "The Gorgeous Hussy" is to bo presented at the Victoria Theatre to-day. "Forgotten Faces" will be a second attraction. REGENT THEATRE, EPSOM "Three Smart Girls" and "Publio Enemv's Wife" will be the main attractions to-day at tho Regent Theatre, Epsom. TUDOR CINEMA Clark Gablo is seen to advantage in 'Cain and Mabel," which is to con;inue its season at the Tudor Cinema ;o-day. There is an attractive support* ng programme. REGAL THEATRE Deanna Durbin appears to advantage n "Three Smart Girls," which will be creened with "Nobody's Fool" at the legal Theatre to-day.