ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23112, 10 August 1938, Page 19

ENTERTAINMENTS

roxy and tivoli theatres The dramatic and fast-moving film "The Return of Jimmy Valentino" is to commence a season at the Roxy and Tivoli Theatres to-day. The second attraction, "Young Fugitives," is a comedy-drama in which appear Harry Davenport. Robert Wilcox, Clem Uevans and Dorothea Kent. In "The Return of Jimmy Valentine'' an advertising campaign is initiated by Gary Howard (Kogcr Pryor), in which lie devises a "Kind Jimmy Valentine" test for his paper, with ,0000 dollars as the reward. His first elue loads to a spot where he meets "Midge" Davis (Charlotte Henry), who tries to sell him the idea that she knows someone who can positively identify Jimmy Valentinor . Thinking she is just another amateur sleuth, he rebuffs her, but the next day she surprises him by telling him that Red Dolan (Wade Boteler), Jimmy former look-out, is the family chauffeur. On the scene appears Tony Sc';i[H_'lli (J. Carol 1 Naish) and his jrnng. who plan to kill Valentine for a fancied double-crossing. Scapelli learns of Dolan's association with the man he seeks, but the chauffeur will tell him nothing. Dolan goes to Midge's father, Mr.. Davis, who is the real Jimmy Valentine, and offers to leave town to throw everyone off the scent. When Dolan leaves with the car. Midge and Howard go to the bank, where Howard meets her father, and his suspicions - are aroused. At the Davis household these suspicions are confirmed. Davis confesses to Howard who he is., but his daughter thinks that Dolan is the mystery man. Howard telephones his J editor that he has found Valentine, but ! cannot give the story then, as he might | be overheard. He tells the editor that j ho will send the story by air-mail in i the morning. Tapping the telephone wire, Seapclli hears the conversation, j poes to the hotel whence Howard is j telephoning, and covers him with a j gun. The gunman forces Howard to put j lii a call to have Davis meet him at ! the bank in half an hour. A dramatic j situation ensues when banker and i rrook meet face to face. Davis is forced i to open the sale, but in doing so he sets off an alarm, and Seapclli and his j gang are arrested. The story of "Young i Fugitive" tolls of a lone girl making j her way across the United States on 1 freight trains. Splendid portrayals are given by a large cast. ST. JAMES' THEATRE Some of the most spectacular flying scenes ever filmed are included in the - outstanding drama "Test Pilot," which : .will continue its season at St. James' ■ Theatre to-day. The principal roles are j capably portrayed by Clark Gable, j Myrna' Loy and Spencer Tracy. " ROSALIE " iS'elson Eddy and Eleanor Powell appear together for the first time in the j brilliant Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical j production "Rosalie," to be presented at St. James' Theatre on Friday. The fine voice of Eddy is heard to advantage in such charming songs as "In the Still of the Night" and "Rosalie," j while the clever tap-dancing of Miss j Powell is one of the features of the film. Princess Rosalie (Eleanor is heir to the throne in the small Balkan kingdom of Romanza, and has been studying for two years in the United States, accompanied by her friend, the Countess Brenda (Ilona Massev). Rosa- j lie has fallen in love with a young cadet from the West Point Military Academy, Dick Thorpe (Nelson Eddy), and, when the time comes for her to return to her native land, she persuades Thorpe to visit Romanza for the annual festival. Complications ensue when Rosalia is betrothed to the son of Romanza\s chancellor, but the film is brought to a satisfactory conclusion. The slip porting cast includes Frank Morgan. May Robson, Billy Gilbert and Reginald Owen. MAYFAIR THEATRE • The dramatic production "Mr. Moto's continues a successful season at. the Mayfair Theatre to-day. 'The j theme deals with a mysterious murder I committed in the boxing ring and the solution of the crime by Peter Lorre. Included in the entertaining associate programme is a special short film, "lhe Royal Visit to France," which has just arrived bv air mail, 'lhis feature is exclusive to* the Mayfair Theatre. MAJESTIC THEATRE An amusing performance is given by the popular English comedian Sandy Powell in the entertaining comedy "It's a Grand. Old World," which heads the excellent double-feature programme at the Majestic Theatre to-day. Jhe second attraction is the enjoyable outdoor pro- . duetion, " Renfrew of the Royal Mounted," in which James Newill and Carol Hughes have the main roles, 'lhe film depicts the exciting life of the famous Canadian "Mounties." CIVIC THEATRE • With a cast consisting of artists from almost every type of entertainment, the spectacular production "The Goldwyn Follies" will-continue its season at the Civic Theatre to-day. The picture has been produced entirely in technicolour and the delicate imaginative use of colour is one of the most impressive features of the film. Hilarious situations abound in the comedy "Bringing Tip Baby," to be presented at the Civic Theatre on Friday. Carv Grant once again proves his versatility by giving an outstanding performance in the main comedy role and is ably supported by Katharine Hepburn. Much of the humour is supplied by "Baby," a playful pet leopard, and by Asta, the amusing terrier of the "Thin Man" scries of films. STATE THEATRE Spectacular scenes aro a feature of the unusual drama "Bad Guy," which heads the programme at the State Theatre to-night, lhe main roles are capably portrayed by Bruce Cabot and Virginia Grey, who are well supported hy Edward S'orris and Cliff Edwards. STAR CINEMA Entertainment at the Star Cinema today includes the films "Double or Nothing" and "Everybody's Doing ft." King Crosby, Martha Rave and Mary Carlisle appear in the first attraction. PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE .Outstanding entertainment is provided in the enjoyable double-feature' Programme, including "Kelly_ the Second" and "You May lie Next." which will be presented to-night at tho Prince Edward Theatre. BERKELEY, MISSION BAY The outstanding production "Victoria the Great,"'iii which Anna Nengle and Anton Walbrook appear, heads the current programme at the Berkeley Theatre, Mission Bay. CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO Excellent entertainment will he offered at the Crystal Palace and Rialto Theatres to-night, when an outstanding programme, including "Everv Night Eight" - and "O Malle.v of the Mounted," Till be presented, TUDOR CINEMA Entertaining performances are given h. v . Alice Fayo and Don Ameche in the bright musical comedy "You Can't Have Everything," to be shown tonight at the Tudor Cinema.

REGENT THEATRE With an outstanding cast, including George Formby, Cyril Ritchard, Kay Walsh and Betty Stockfeld, " I See lee" will continue its season at the Regent Theatre to-day. Formby gives one of his best performances as a rather dull photographer's assistant who is always becoming involved in amusing situations. The interesting associate programme includes a Paramount newsreel and "London by Night," an entertaining study of work and pastimes in the great metropolis. STRAND THEATRE The English comedian Bobbie Howes appears in the bright and entertain- | ing film "Sweet Devil," to be shown to-day at the Strand Theatre. Je:\n Gillie is cast as a beautiful young typist, who falls in love with her eni- . plover. Howes, his partner, comes on the scene and promotes a further complication when he alienates her affections. ("lapliam and Dwyer appear in the second attraction, "Variety Hour." EMBASSY THEATRE A wealth of romance is interwoven in the unusual theme of the splendid picture "Stolen Heaven," to bo shown at the Embassy Theatre to-day. The film is set in Europe and Olympe Bradna is cast as a jewel thief, partnered by Gene Raymond. Lewis Stone takes the role of ii mice famous pianist, who comes into the lives of Miss Bradna and Raymond and causes them to reform. ASTOR THEATRE The interesting programme to be presented to-night at the Astor Theatre includes the films "The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss" and "Two for To-night." CAPITOL THEATRE The interesting films "The Princess Conies Across" and "Case,of the Velvet Claws" will be shown to-night at the Capitol Theatre.