CURRENT PROGRAMMES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26782, 27 May 1948, Page 2

CURRENT PROGRAMMES

STATE THEATRE The escapades of a debonair philanderer form the basis of R.K.O. Radioes dramatic offering, " They Won’t Believe Me." which, with Robert Young, Susan Hayward, and Jane Greer in the leading roles, will continue its season at the State Theatre. The story centres round the romantic escapades of a young married man-about-town who, through his wealthy wife is able to lead the easy life he loves, but cannot resist the attractions of other women. Keeping a firm hold on the purse strings, the wife is able to break up his romances, but finally things get beyond her control, and events move swiftly to the husband's retribution, after some thrilling scenes. MAYFAIR THEATRE One of the greatest arrays 0/ talent ever assembled for a single motion picture is seen in “ Till the Clouds Roll By," a romance by Jerome Kern set to music. The production is in technicolor, and is the present attraction at the Mayfair Theatre. Heading the cast are June Allyson and Van Johnson. OTHER THEATRES Octagon Theatre.—" Sinbad the Sailor," with Maureen O’Hara and Douglas Fairbanks. jun. „ * Regent Theatre. —" Life With Father, with William Powell and Irene Dunne. St. James Theatre.—" Schubert’s Serenade,” with Lilian Harvey and Louis Jouvet Empire Theatre.—" The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap,” with Bud Abbot, Lou Costello, and Marjorie Main. Strand Theatre.—" Bringing Up Father " and ” Blondie’s Big Moment."