ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22974, 28 February 1938, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

ST. JAMES* THEATRE Jcanette Mac Donald and Nelson Eddy appear together in "Maytime," tho latest film in which their singing and acting has delighted audiences, which will again be screened at St. James' Theatre to-day. The film tells the story of Marcia Morgan, a beautiful opera singer, and her romance with another singer. John Barrymore givi»s a powerful characterisation of the jealous rival. There is an attractive supporting programme. PLAZA THEATRE Fred Conyngliam, hero of "Rose of Tralee," takes the leading part in "The Minstrel 80.v," which will again bo shown at the Plaza Theatre to-day. He is seen as a young Irishman named Mike, leader of the Shamrock dance band at a night club. He falls in love with Angela Ravensbourne, played in the film by Lucille Lisle, but the romance is marred when Dee Dawn, a singer with whom he had formerly been friendly, sings on the radio with him and causes his wife to become jealous. Twelve songs are sung in the course of tho film, including a number of new tunes. Chili Bouehier gives a clever portrayal of Dee Dawn. MAJESTIC THEATRE A strong double-feature programme, headed by "Texas Trail," will be screened at the Majestic Theatre today. Written by Clarence Mulford, and continuing the adventures of the popular character Hopalong Cassidy, the story deals with the effort of rustlers to prevent Cassidy from rounding up a herd of wild horses for the United States Army. William Boyd again appears in the chief role. The second film is a mystery story entitled "Night Club Scandal." CIVIC THEATRE Considered by many critics to be one of the greatest historical films ever produced, Herbert Wilcox's production "Victoria the Great" will continue a season to-day at the Civic Theatre. The central figure of the queen is taken by Anna Neagle, who, by a sensitive portrayal, makes every part of her life equally vivid. Anton Walbrook as Prince Albert gives one of his most attractive characterisations of one who has been called the most charming figure in English history. An outstanding feature of the film is the lavish, but discerning, use of spectacle, by means of which the greatness of the period is transferred to the film. REGENT THEATRE An original and consistently amusing comedy, "The Awful Truth," will continue a successful season at the Regent Theatre to-day. Irene Dunne, who appeared in "Theodora Goes Wild," gives another clever characterisation, and is capably supported by Cary Grant. Much of the story evolves from the escapades of a wire-haired terrier Asta, whose comic tricks will be remembered from "The Thin Man." A strong associate programme will also be shown. MAYFAIR THEATRE Two full-length films of unusually high quality are to be screened to-day at the Mavfair Theatre, the chief al> traction being "Wife, Doctor and Nurse." The leading roles in this dramatic and interesting film are taken bv Warner Baxter, Loretta Young and Virginia Bruce. The story has a sophisticated setting, which is amplified by clever dialogue and cleverly-devised situations. The second film on the programme, " Tho Squeaker," is a screen adaptation of one of Edgar Wallace's most popular stories. The vigour and ingenuity of the novel has been transferred to the picture with outstanding success, making it one of the most interesting detective films for a long time. Edmund Lowe and Sebastian Shaw have the principal parts. EMBASSY THEATRE Franchot Tone takes the part of a young surgeon in "Between Two Women," the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film which is to be screened to-day at the Embassy Theatre. The story deals with the surgeon's infatuation with a pretty patient, whom he marries, and the nurse who is in lore with him. Maureen O'Sullivan gives an appealing portrayal of the nurse, while Virginia Bruce appears as the surgeon's sophisticated wife. The supporting programme includes a coloured Fitzpatriek traveltalk, and a Pete Smith oddity. STRAND THEATRE

One of the most popular and talented of British actresses, Jessie Matthews, shows her versatility and charm in the film entitled "Sparkles," which heads a strong programme at the Strand Theatre to-day. The story deals with the adventures of a woman jewel thief, who is pursued by a police officer, and a woman reporter. The story is full of incident and has a light and humorous touch which makes it most attractive. The personality of the leading actress is given full scope in an unusual part. The second film on the programme, " Borrowing Trouble," deals with the further exploits of the Jones Family in an amusing comedy.

CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO A double-feature programme, comprising the comedy " Turn Off the Moon " and a Western film "Rustler's Vallev," will'be screened at the Crystal Palace and Rialto Theatres to-night. LONDON CINEMA Fred Astaire appears in the popular musical film "Follow the Fleet," which will be shown to-day at the London Cinema with "Seven Keys to Baldpate." STATE THEATRE. ONEHUNGA Robert Montgomery and Marion Da vies have leading roles in "Ever Sincp Eve," which heads the programme at the State Theatre, Onehunga. to-night, which also includes "Reported Missing." BRITANNIA THEATRE "Saratoga," a racing film, and "I Promise to Pay" are the main attractions at the Butannia Theatre to-night. BERKELEY THEATRE A light-hearted musical comedy, "Romance in Paris," with Fernand Gravet and Joan Blondell in leading parts, will lie presented to-night at the Berkeley Theatre. TUDOR CINEMA A bright comedy entitled "Wives Never Know" will be screened to-night at the Tudor Cinema. The supporting programme is of a high standard. STATE THEATRE, DEVONPORT Bobby Breen appears in "Make a Wish," which will be screened to-night at the State Theatre, Dcvonport, the second film being "A Doctor s Diary." STATE THEATRE A dramatic performance is given % Barbara Stanwyck in the film " Stella Dallas," which heads a strong programme at the State .Theatre to-night, STAR CINEMA The amusing mystery comedy "After the Thin Mail" will be presented at the Star Cinema to-day, with "Sea Devils."