ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23810, 11 November 1940, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

Regent Theatre. —George Formby is seen at his best in the topical comedy "Gunner George," which will continue its season at the Regent Theatre today. A number of humorous songs add considerable amusement to the picture. A film of this year's Melbourne Cup race will be shown. St. James' Theatre.—William Powell and M yrna Loy have Won wide popularity as a comedy team, and they are together again in the gay, sophistical ed farce "1 Love You Again,'' which will be presented at St. .lames' Theatre to-day. Although Powell discards something of his debonair personality and Aliss Loy has a change from her customary role a% the "perfect wile," the pair are no less successful than in previous productions. The fine supporting programme includes one ol the "Crime Does Not Pay" series and scenes of the Melbourne Cup race. Plaza Theatre.—The well-known English radio comedian, Arthur Askev, takes a leading role in the bright musical film "Band Waggon," to be shown again at the Plaza Theatre today. Pat KLrkwood and .Tack Hvltou and his orchestra appear in prominent parts. A feature of the supporting programme is a film of the 1940 Afelbourne Cup race. Civic Theatre.—The screen version of the plav by Kmst Toller, who dedicated it to the day it could be performed in Germany, "Pastor Hall" will be presented at the Civic Theatre to-day. Wilfrid Lawson, who has already won a reputation in character parts, takes the title role of the courageous German minister, who refuses to flee before the Nazis' religious oppressions. Century Theatre.—-Produced on the typically lavish scale of Edward Small's presentations, the outdoor drama "Kit Carson" will again be on the programme at the Century Theatre to-day. The theme concerns the surveying of the overland route to California in the pioneering days of the A\ est, and the rugged grandeur of the barren country provides numerous impressive scenes against Which a thrilling story of adventure is unfolded. In the title role of one of the most colourful figures of the time, .lon Ilall confirms his talent for handling vigorous parts. An excellent supporting programme includes a short feature showing the Alelbourne Cup race.

Majestic Theatre.—A dramatic human story is told in the film "And One AVas Beautiful," which heads the current programme at the Majestic Theatre. Forming another of the eternal triangles are Laraiue Day and Jean Aluir as sisters of entirely different character, and Robert Cuinming.s, a wealthy young man, who is imprisoned for the crime of Miss Aluir. Also to be shown is the crime picture "Dangerous Fingers."

Strand Theatre. Metro-Goldwyn-Alayer has produced a stirring indictment of Nazi doctrines in the thrilling film "The Mortal Sturm," the current attraction at the Strand Theatre Typifying the section of German youth which was carried away by enthusiasm for the Nazi cause, Robert Young gives a magnificent portrayal, and ho is rivalled in his performance by .fames Stewart and Margaret Sullavan, who complete the main cast. Frank Morgan is convincing as the persecuted un iversify professor. Embassy Theatre.—Brilliantly filmed in technicolour, "Elizabeth and Essex," which will be shown at the Embassy Theatre again to-day. is an impressive production. Bette Davis gives a notable performance in the role of the great Tudor Queen of England, while Errol Flynn plays the dashing Earl of Essex. Oxford, Avon Theatres.—Timely and thrilling, the drama of newspaper work in foreign countries, "Foreign Correspondent," will again be shown at the Oxford and Avon Theatres to-day. Joel McCrea heads the cast. State Theatre. —The well-known story of Stanley's search in Africa is vividly told in the film "Stanley and Livingstone," to be shown at the State Theatre to-night.