AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19337, 29 May 1937, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE

“AMAZING QUEST” AND “FLYING HOSTESS” Tiie amusing adventures of a young millionaire who is persuaded by Ji is medical advisor to throw his wealth aside and slop inio the world to make his own living make highly diverting light entertainment, in “The Amazing Quest ol Ernest. Bliss." which is the main attraction at the Majestic Theatre. Carv Grant. and Mary Brian are the players. “Flying Hostess’’ is reported to he one ol the finest aviation pictures yet produced. Filmed around the trans-eonlin-cnlal air lines and the air hostesses who ride the big transport, aeroplanes in America, the picture brings to the screen the glamour, the courage, and the daring of one of the newest and most, modern phases of life. The cast is headed by William Gargan, Judith Barrett, and Astrid Allwyn. The picture is also part <d the current, programme at. the Majestic. which screens finally to-night. —Monday: “God’s Country and the Woman’ ’ — “God’s Country ami the. Woman,” an attractively-produced film in teelinicolour. will he presented for a four-day season at the Majestic Theatre, starting oil Monday. George Brent and Beverly Roberts are the stars. REGENT THEATRE ELEANOR POWELL IN “BORN TO DANCE” o “Born to Dance,” the eagerlyawaited musical successor to ‘‘Broadway Melody of 1 with Eleanor l’owell. “Queen of ’Paps,” in the stellar role, surrounded by practically all of the stars and the executive, production and technical crew of the earlier “hit,” is now at the Regent Theatre tor an extended season. Two favourites not seen in I lie previous musical are featured in “Born to Dance” in the persons of Hie jaunty James Stewart, who plays Miss Powell’s leading until, and lovely Virginia Bruce, making her first, appearaneo since lior success in “The Groat Ziegl’eld. ” Familial' faces from “Broadway Melody” "ho sing and dance their way through “Born to Dance” include Una Merkel and Sid Silvers, now recognised us one ol the screen’s most hilarious comedy teams, Frances Langford of radio lame, and the long-legged Buddy Ebseti. Also featured are Raymond Wallmrii, Alan Dinehart, Juanita Quigley, whose dancing and singing have earned her the title of the “Baby Eleanor Powell,” and the brilliant dance team of Georges and .Tallin. Outstanding featurettes are found in “March of Time,” “Master Will Shnkespear” and “Colourful Islands.” KING’S THEATRE “THE CORONATION’’ AND “HIS LORDSHIP” A wonderful record of the scenes in London at the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth has been obtained by the cameramen who took the lilm now being screened at- the Kuig s Theatre. The Royal procession and the actual Coronation are clparlv seen, while the commentator and the cheering of the crowd and the pealing ol the bells give one an exceptionally good idea of the enthusiasm which prevailed. The lilm. is well worth seeing' by everyone. A modern comedy with one ol the most popular actors ol to-day., George Arliss, in the two leading roles: forms the second attraction on the programme at the King’s. “Ilis l.ordshslp has many entertaining elements, combining a murder mystery, romance and comedy. Arliss has the parts of the Foreign Secretary. Lord Duuohester. and Ins twin brother. The appearance of the 1 ivo characters at. once has been made possible through the use of the “split screen process. FANCY DRESS DANCE Attention is directed to the advertisement in this issue of the dams' to be held in the City Hall on dune 15. 'I he organisers are sparing no ell'ort To assure that, everything will go with a swing. Mrs. Menzies’ orchestra will su;nply the music. Fancy dress is asked for. but is not compulsory. Six prizes await the winners of the various sect,ions of the fancy dress competition. Intending patrons are assured of an enjoyable evening's enlertainment.