ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23521, 5 December 1939, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

CIVIC THEATRE Filmed against the of the famous British shipyards along the Clyde, the gay comedy "Shipyard Sally heads the current programme at tlie Civic Theatre. This entertaining film marks the latest appearance of Gracie Fields, who sings as delightfully as ever and proves in many scenes that she also is an accomplished actress. Sydney Howard and Oliver Wakefield also are prominently cast. RECENT THEATRE A virile story of the human conflicts and tragedies which are inseparably bound up with the progress of a great pioneering achievement is unfolded in Cecil B. Do Mille's production ''Union Pacific." which is to continue its season at the Regent Theatre to-day. Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea are the principals. , ST. JAMES* THEATRE Warfare on the sea has never been more vividly presented than in "Thunder Afloat," the current attraction at St. James' Theatre. Wallaco Beerv, who has the main role, appears as a tugboat captain who sets out to fight tho war alone when his little vessel is sunk by a submarine, while other leading parts are taken by Chester Morris and Virginia Grey. "Let's Talk Turkey," a Pete Smith Specialty, and "A Day on Treasure Island," another of the enjoyable series of Fitzpatrick travel films, are the main features on the fine supporting programme. PLAZA THEATRE Delightful comedy is provided in "Good Girls Go to Paris," the entertaining story of a waitress who cherishes a desire to share in the gav life of the foreign capital, which will again be presented at the Plaza Theatre to-day. Melvvn Douglas and Joan Blondell arc the principals, while other leading members of the cast are Walter Connolly and Alan Curtis. OXFORD THEATRE Full advantage has been taken of the many humorous possibilities offered by a novel plot in the gay comedy "Bachelor Mother," which is to continue a popular season at the Oxford Theatre to-day. Ginger Bogers reveals her talent for ligbt roles as a young lady employed in a department store, who is unjustly assumed to be the mother of a baby she has found on the steps of an orphanage. Her unfortunate position leads to an incomparably amusing series of embarrassing situations, but the film maintains throughout the standard of a polished and witty comedy rather than that of the boisterous farce it might easily have become. David Niven, who makes a return to light-hearted pictures after his success in "Wuthering Heights" and "The Dawn Patrol," heads a strong supporting cast. A "March of' Time" is included among the supporting features.

STRAND THEATRE The film version of one of Sir Arthur Connn Doyle's most popular stories, "The Hound of the Baskervilles," is the main attraction at the Strand Theatre to-day. The role of Sherlock Holmes is taken by Basil Rathbone, while Nigel Bruce plays the inimitable Dr. Watson. Richard Greene also is in the cast. The second picture on the programme is an English production, "Sword of Honour." portraying the life of cadets at the military academy of Sandhurst.

EMBASSY THEATRE A very fine cast, including Errol Flvnn" and Bette Davis, appears in "The Sisters," the moving drama which will continue its season at the Embassy Theatre to-dav. Sincerity is the keynote of this picture, which deals with the lives of three girls who take different roads in life after being brought up together. An excellent supporting programme will be shown. TIVOLI THEATRE Warner Oland has the role of the entertaining and keen-sighted* Chinese detective in "Charlie Chan at the Olympics." the entertaining mystery drama which will he presented with "Venus Makes Trouble." on the enjoyable double-feature programme at the Tivoli Theatre to-night. The leading role in the second film is taken by James Dunn. Guest-night privileges will be extended to all patrons. PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE The popular English comedian George Formhv has a delightful leading role in "No Limit," wl.ich will head the guest-night programme at the Prince Edward Theatre to-night. "Girl Overboard." with Walter Pidgeon and Gloria Stuart, is the second attraction, while an entertaining series of supporting items will also he shown. BRITANNIA THEATRE 1 The life story of one of the most colourful outlaws of the near past is told in the outstanding drama "Jesse James," which will be screened with "Never Say Die" at the Britannia Theatre to-night. PRINCESS THEATRE Don Ameche and Ann Sothern 'are the leading players in the enjoyable romance "Fifty Roads to Town." which will be shown with "Craig's Wife" on the guest-night programme at the Princess Theatre to-night.

CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO Errol Flynn, who lias established ' himself as one of the finest actors on the screen, lias a splendid dramatic I role in "Green Light," which will head ; the programme at the Crystal Pa la re ; and Hialto Theatres to-night. The story | is by the author of "Magnificent Ob- ! session." BERKELEY. MISSION BAY A stirring story of the campaign against the submarine menace is told in "Submarine Patrol." which is to bo presented at the Berkeley Theatre, : Mission Hay. to-night. Richard Greene and Nancy'Kelly are the principals. REGENT THEATRE, EPSOM Arthur Treacher again plays the part of the inimitable butler in "Step Lively, .Jeeves." which, with " Banjo on My Knee," comprises the entertaining guest-night programme at the Regent Theatre, Epsom, to-night. ASTOR THEATRE The famous English stage comedian Hobby Howes gives a bright performance in "Please, Teacher," which is the attraction at the Astor .Theatre to-night. "Along Came Love" will also be shown. TUDOR CINEMA The Academy Award winner Luiso Rniner is featured jn the unusual drama "Dramatic School," which is the current attraction at the Tudor Cinema. I.ana Turner ami Paillette Goddard also are in the cast. STATE THEATRE. DEVONPORT A very enjoyable programme has been chosen for guest night at the State Theatre, Devonport. to-night, the two pictures being "Freedom For Sale." witli Paul Kellv and Rosalind Keith, and "Super Sleuth."

MAJESTIC THEATRE The actual life stor.v of • one of America's most feared gangsters forms the basis of the thrilling drama "Scarface," 'which, with "The Kid From Texas," will be shown to-day at tin; Majestio Theatre. The player of the title role is Paul Muni, the celebrated actor who has won several Academy Awards. Opposite him appears Karen Morle.y and Ann Dvorak, fhe supporting cast is headed by George Raft, as the gunman who is Scareface's lieutenant. STATE THEATRE Robert Taylor, Wallace .Beery and Charles Bickford are the leading actors in the stirring Metro-Gold wyn-Mayer picture "Stand Up and Fight," which will head to-night's programme at the State Theatre. Theo Walters and his orchestra will appear on the stage during the evening. STAR CINEMA Two fine attractions, comprising the comedy "Cafe Society" and the drama "Wells Fargo," will be shown at the Star Cinema to-day. Madeleine Carroll and Fred Mac Murray have the main roles in the first picture, while Joel McCrea is prominently cast in the second production. VICTORIA THEATRE Special concessions will 'be available to patrons of the Victoria Theatre tonight, when an entertaining doublefeature programme comprising the films "Melody of the Plains" and "Streamline Express" will be shown. STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA "Blazing Sixes," in which Dick Foran heads the cast, will be the main attraction on the guest-night programme at the State Theatre, Onehunga, to-night. Also to be shown is "Hollywood Boulevard." GREY LYNN CINEMA George Brent and Jean Arthur are the principal players in the_ comedy "More Tha« a Secretary," which, with "Devil's Playground." will be presented at the Grey Lynn Cinema to-night.