ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23058, 8 June 1938, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES The entertaining double-feature programme to be presented to patrons of the Roxy . and. Tiyoli Theatres to-dav includes "Venus Makes Trouble" and "Law of the. Underworlds" James Dunn appears in the first film as a .salesman, Buzz Martin, 'who is never contented unless he is engaged in, sonic scheme for making money. He and his friend Hinkle decide to win their fortunes in New York, but it is not long before they are both penniless, Martin's fiancee, Kay (Patricia Ellis) , comes'to their aid and suggests a' : new scheme for them. This time it; is'highly successful, and Martin wins fame as a business promoter. lie becomes the victim of an estate agent who is attempting to soil some worthless laud, and plans.to build a model city on his,new property. He is accused of fraud by the district attorney, and discovers that he- has pur-

chased many acres of swamp land. However, lie manages to clear himself in the Court by explaining to the jury that he is going to build an "American Venice," and .makes jsuch an impressive sjieech that the jurymen ask to share i'n his model city. 'With '{lie de-

parture of Martin and Kay on their honeymoon, the film is brought to a successful conclusion. The supporting roles are well portrayed by Gene Morgan. Thurstan Hall and Beatrice Ctjrtis. The main roles in the thrilling film "Law of the Underworld" arc taken by Chester Morris, Anne Shirley and Walter Abel.

Richard Bond .and Anne Shirley are about to be married when their savings arc stolen by a gang of criminals* led by a well-known New York man, Chester Morris. When they attempt to recover their money they are forced to become members of the gang, and are made the scapegoats lor.a murder committed by Chester's, mey, The filip is brought to a thrilling climax in the Court scciw when Bond and Miss Shirley are acquitted. Lee Patrick and Frank M. Thomas are included in the supporting cast. . - MAYFAIR THEATRE Appearing in the thrilling film "Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo," which will be presented at the Mayfair Theatre today, Warner Oland has the role of the popular detective Charlie Chan. The story is woven around the gay city of Monte Carlo, where the detective is called upon to solve three mysterious murders. A fine supporting cast includes Keye Luke and Virginia Field. MAJESTIC THEATRE The bright comedy "Leave it to Me," in which the popular comedian Sandy Powell appears, will be presented to

patrons of the Majestic Theatre to-day. Portraying a member of the special Jconstabulary. Powell is responsible for i' the discovery of a plot by a band of r l jewel robbers. After maii-y adventures t< which are the cause of much amuse- j] nient, he warns the owner of the jewel f! and . receives the handsome reward rj ottered. . "Laughing at Life" is the •, second attraction. e CIVIC THEATRE r A feature of the spectacular produo- j tion "In Old Chicago," which will be * presented at the Civic Theatre to-day, r , is the outstanding cast headed by such ' * well-known players as Tyrone Power, Alice Faye and Don Amoche. The story ■> deals with the lives of members of -the j O'Leary family, who played a large part < in the political life of the city before < the great fire of 1871. The scenes of . the spectacular fire which destroyed a > large part of old Chicago provide &' • l thrilling climax to a highly entertain- ■ inmpicturo. REGENT THEATRE Ray Milland lias the leading rolo in 1 the beautiful technieolour protluction : "Her Jungle Love," which will be j ' shown at the Regent Theatre to-day. 1 Because of adverse weather conditions . Milland, who appears as a young avi- ; ator, is forced to land on one of the . islands in the East Indies. Here he '. meets a beautiful white girl, portrayed ; by Dorothy Lamour, who has been cared I for since a child bv the superstitious :, inhabitants as they regard her as a | goddess. The two fall in love and at-' ' tempt to esoape, but are captured by the native chief, who intends to fico them to the crocodiles. The way that they are saved and the many interesting adventures of a pet chimpanzee provide excellent entertainment. r : ' , ~~ " ' ... ■ STRAND THEATRE . Js i- ■ ' v, : : The living conditions and customs of the people of the East'at the beginning of;the- 13th century are magnificently V portrayed in the dramatic film "The tl Adventures of Marco Poloi" which will (l continue its season at the .Strand Theatre to-day. •Gary Cooper gives an excellent characterisation as tho ex- • plorer Marco Polo, who first used gon- : powder in warfare and was responsible e for. tho defeat of the armies invading r.~ the country of the great Kublai Khan, Excellent supporting features are ineluded on this'entertaining programme. e CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO Paul Cavanagh and Helen Wood aps pear in the musical comedy "Chain- j pagno Charlie," which will be presented to patrons of tho Crystal Palace 13 and Rialto Theatres to-night. The t second attraction is Frank Buck's d "Fang and Claw." . , 1 t 1- ' STATE THEATRE h Errol Flynn and the Mauch twins 'i' have tho chief roles in the screen yerr, sion of Mark Twain's novel, "The ,f Prince and the Pauper," which will ho presented to patrons of 'tho State Theatre to-night! The second attraction 10 is "Charlie Chan on Broadway." o y STAR CINEMA Herbert Marshall and Barbara StanWvek appear in the entertaining comedy 0 "Breakfast for Two," which will be i© shown to-dav at the Star Cinema in )r conjunction with "Maid of Salem." is ifc BERKELEY, ' MISSION BAY Ls Burgess Meredith and Margo have the main roles in the screen version of the successful play "Winterset," which is tho main attraction at tho Berkeley Theatre, Mission Bay, to-night. "Hot Water" will also be shown. 3 TUDOR CINEMA The hilarious comedy "The Awful re Truth," in which the main roles are >y taken by Irene Dunne and Carv Grant, il. ivill be presented to patrons of the e l Tudor Cinema to-day. An interesting' l 0 associate programme will bo shown. >y LONDON CINEMA ly The film "Romantic Lady," with Fay it Wray and Ralph Bellamy in the chief le roles, will, be shown at tho London * v Cinema to-day in conjunction with the Australian production "Orphan of the Wilderness." tis CAPITOL THEATRE P" The interesting double-feature pro- .? gramme to bo presented to-night at v the Capitol Theatre; includes "Rose of to Tralee" and "A* Dangerous Adventure. • >d : •' ' . ASTOR Tf-JEATRE ir Ronald Colman gives an S portrayal in "Tta Pr«« J. uomrttta Mtorlie.tr. to-nfeM-,

ST. JAMES' THEATRE v/f The beautiful musical "The Firefly" will continue its season v at St. James' Theatre to-day. .Jean-, ctte Mac Donald appears as the Span*ish dancer and singer, the Firefly, wh<*« becomes a spy for her country during; the Peninsular War. Her activities ut't. this direction do not prevent her fronSc* falling in love with a gay young ad-, venturer, a part capably portraved by*. Allan Jones. A feature of the film is*, the fine singing of Miss Mac Donald and' Allan Jones, who are heard in several!, enjoyable numbers, including: "Love is; Like a Firefly" and "Gianina Mia." \Varren William and Billy Gilbert give, fine performances in the main supporting parts. The interesting associate programme includes a film dealing with the disappearance of the Marie Celeste.; ■_ EMBASSY THEATRE Frieda Inescort gives an outstanding; performance in "Portia on Trial,' which will continue its season at the, Embassy Theatre to-day. Welter Abel, and Heatlier Angel are included in the. cast. The interesting Motro-Goldwyn-. Mayer production "Thoroughbreds. Don't Cry" will be presented to patrons-' of the Embassy Theatre to-morrow. This, film is of special interest to New Zea-. land audiences, owing to the fact that-, n young New Zealand hoy, Ronald Sin-, clair, gives a fine portrayal in one o£; the leading roles. C. Aubrey Smith is-. , cast as an English baronet who journeys , to America with iiis grandson, Ronald Sinclair, in an attempt to win the, American Derby. Unfortunately, thev jockey, Mickey Rooney, holds, the horsAv back and the shock of the loss of therace brings the dealh of the grand". father. Ronald is left to fight his battles and succeeds in winning thai next big race bv Tiding the.^,racehorse, himself. Judy Garland, who gave such-. j\ promising performance in "Broadway- ' Melody of 1038," appears in the sup-, porting cast with Sophie Tucker and! Forrester Harvey. PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE I The two full-length productions to be. i presented at the Prince Edward Theatre j to-night are "The Princess Cornea. (Across," and "Two Fisted," a bright, ! comedy featuring Lee Tracy, Roscoe. ( Karns and Gail Patrick. ;