AMUSEMENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25659, 6 October 1944, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

CURRENT PROGRAMMES St. James Theatre.—The comedians, Abbott and Costello, in " Hold That Ghost,” also featuring Richard Carlson, Mischa “ u .F r m , an ® av *s an d the Andrew Sisters: and Turhan Bey as an eccentric scientist in The Mad Ghoul.” Octagon Theatre.—Robert Donat has his most outstanding role in “ The Young Mr Pitt,” in which supporting parts are taken by Robert Morley. Phyllis Calvert, and John Mills. Grand Theatre.—A picture for “ swing ” enthusiasts, “ Jam Session,” featuring Ann Miller and six leading bands; and also Bill Elliott in “ The Return of Wild Bill.” Regent Theatre.—Dick Powell, Dorothy Lamour, and Victor Moore in the technicolor musical attraction, “ Riding High.” State Theatre.—Martha Scott, Dennis O’Keefe. Billie Burke, Pola Negri, June Havoc, and Adolphe Menjou provide plenty of laughs in “ Hi Diddle Diddle.” Empire Theatre.—A dramatic picture of interest to all women, ” Ladies Courageous ” features Loretta Young. Geraldine Fitzgerald, Anne Gwynne, Diana Barrymore, Evelyn Ankers, June Vincent, and Lois Collier. Strand Theatre.—An action-filled Western attraction, " Romance of the Range,” with Roy Rogers and George “ Gabby ” Hayes, and the comedy " Spotlight Scandals,” featuring Billy Gilbert. Frank Fay and Bonnie Baker. Mayfair Theatre.—An inspiring story of the Eighth Army entitled “ Nine Men,” and “ City Without Men,” starring Linda Darnell and Edgar Buchanan.