ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23748, 30 August 1940, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

Plaza Theatre. —Walt Disney's fulllength . technicolour cartoon "Pinocchio-' will continue its season at the Plaza Theatre. to-day. The film is the story of a wooden puppet which comes to life. j Majestic Theatre.—A mighty saga of 1 the sea from the studios of Metro-Goldwvn-Mayer, "Mutiny on the Bounty," will begin a return season at tho Majestic Theatre to-day. The story of the Bountv and her crew, driven to mutiny by the intolerable rule of the master, Captain Bligh, is depicted with graphic realism. Charles Xmughtoii i gives what many believe the best characterisation of liis lengthy screen career ns the martinet • Captain Bligh, who. nevertheless, was a good sailor. One of the greatest sequences in the film is Bligh's long voyage in an open boat. Clark Gable appears as Fletcher Christian, and Eranehot Tone as his friend. "She Couldn't Say No." a bright English comedy, will also be shown. Civic Theatre. —The hilarious consequences which follow the transposition of .i husband and wife's personalities form the hasis of United Artists' latest release, "Turnabout," which is now showing at the Civic Theatre. Carole Landis and John Hubbard have the main roles, while Adolphe Metijou heads tho large cast of supporting players. Regent Theatre.—Comedy that gains the majority of its effects from action is seen in Cinesound's Australian film "Dad lludd. M.P.," which is proving popular at the Regent Theatre. Dad and "Dave" are portrayed by Bert Bailey and Fred MncDonald respectively. St. James' Theatre. —The boyhood trials of one of America's most prolific inventors are portrayed in "\oung lorn Edison," the Metro-Gold wyn-.Mayer production which is the current attraction nt St. Jiunes' Theatre. Mickey Rooncy gives a fine performance in the title role. Century Theatre.—'With a story reminiscent of "Cinderella," R.K.O. Radio s bright musical comedy "Irene' is now iu its second month at the Theatre. Anna Neagle has the title role, that of an Irish shopgirl,, who, as part of a publicity scheme, is catapulted into the cream of Manhattan society, with unexpected results. Kay Milla'nd is Miss Neagle's leading man. The supporting cast includes May liobson, Billie Burke, Arthur Treacher and Roland Young, The next attraction at the Centurv will he "Too Many Husbands," in" which the leads arc taken b.v Fred Mae-Murray, Jean Arthur and Melvyn Douglas. Eoxy, Tivoli Theatres.—Romance and drama are the ingredients of R.K.O. Radio's thrilling production, Bullet Code," which is the main ieature of the splendid double-feature programme now being shown at the Roxy and Tivoli Theatres. George O'Brien heads a talented cast. The lilting melodies of the cowboy lend colour to the second attraction, "The Singing Outlaw. Strand Theatre. —Several songs introduced iu "The Road to Singapore, the current attraction at the Strand Theatre, are proving popular numbers with Aucklanders. Prominent among them tvre "Captain Custard and "Sweet Potato Piper." The cast is headed by Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour. Embassy Theatre!— Susanna Foster, a 14-vear-old girl with an amazing soprano voice, makes her film debut in Para mount's musical cavalcade lne Great Victor Herbert," which is showing dailv at tho Embassy Theatre. Allan Jones, and Mary Martm head the talented cast. State Theatre.—Turbulent days of the Russian revolution provide the settincr for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayers outstanding musical picture "Balalaika, which opens a season at the btate Theatre to-night. Nelson Eddy and Ilona Massey are prominently cast. > Victoria Theatre.— George Formby is the central figure in the facetious racing film "Come On. George,' which will be shown with "Society Lawj'er at the Victoria Theatre to-night. Grey Lynn Cinema. —The films "Destry Rides Again" and "The Man They Couldn't Hang" comprise tonight's programme at tho Grey Lynn Cinema. Britannia Theatre. —The rousing melodrama ." Beau Gest-e " heads the programme at the Britannia Theatre to-night. "Parents On Trial" is tho associate feature. Oxford Theatre. —Tyrone Power and Dorothv Lamour have leading roles in the '2oth Century-Fox drama "Johnny Apollo," which will begin a season at the Oxford Theatre to-day.