AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19365, 1 July 1937, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

REGENT THEATRE FINAL SCREENING: "THREE SMART GIRLS The delightful “Three Smart Girls” will conclude a record-breaking season at the Regent Theatre to-night. Dianna Durban has established herself as a prime favourite with Regent patrons, many of them having seen the show three times. —To-Morrow: Alexander Korda’s “Fire Over England”— Based on the widely-read novel by A. E. Mason, “Fire Over England,” is described as a vivid page in England’s history, presented with due dignity and understanding and alive with the spirit of groat deeds nobly done. In the words of one critic, the film fills one with the sense of the almost unconscious greatness of the people of England in time of trial—in the case the momentous period when the little island challenged the might of Spain, and by destroying the Great Armada made possible Britain’s claim to bo mistress of the seas. Even more important, perhaps, that victory assured that English ways of thinking and living would not be lost to the world. Against sellings that recaplure the pageantry and colour of Elizabethan days, the story unfolds. 11 is vigorous, romantic, swashbuckling entertainment, dominated by Flora Robson's magnificent portrait of Queen Elizabeth, possibly the greatest and undoubtedly the truest yet presented on the screen. She dominates the picture, but, there is a wealth of fine acting from the supporting cast, among whom Laurence Olivier. Leslie Banks, Raymond Massey, Vivien Leigh, and Morton Selten stand out. In every respect “Fire Over England” would seem to merit its description as “a triumph for British filmcraft,” and the award it gained from the League of Nations by the unanimous vote of 52 member nations. Box plans open to-morrow for “Rose Marie,” which commences on Friday, July 9. KING’S THEATRE “WE WHO ARE ABOUT TO DIE”: LAST NIGIIT "We Who are Abounl to Die,” which is being screened at the King's Theatre for the last time to-night, is a thrilling picture of the last hours of a man condemned to die, having been convicted in false evidence. How his sweetheart with the help of a policeman who resigns from tho service on learning the verdict finally manages to procure sufficient evidence to secure the prisoner’s pardon forms the plot that is full of dramatic tension. The part of the wrongly-convicted man is taken by John Beal, and Preston Foster, Ann Dvorak and Ray Mayor head the supporting cast. To-Morrow: “On the Avenue An outstanding musical romance, “On the Avenue,” is to commence what should be a highly successful season at the King’s Theatre to-mor-row. The outstanding features of this production are its smartness and its modern atmosphere. It presents in delightful fashion the latest tunes and ideas in modern dance music, the most dazzling and spectacular of new dances, and in addition a refreshing romantic interest. The principal roles are filled by Dick Powell and Madeleine Carroll and these screen favourites are responsible for really outstanding musical performances. Foremost among the musical items of the film are the songs “This Year's Kisses," "I’ve Got Love to Keep Me Warm,” "You're Laughing at Me," and “The Girl on the Police Gazelle.” The music of “On the Avenue' is the work of the noted composer Irving Berlin. Prominent roles are played in support of Dick Powell and Madeleine Carroll by Alice Faye and the Ritz Brothers, while others who appear include George Barbicr, Alan Mowbray and Stepin Fetchit.

MAJESTIC THEATRE “A WOMAN ALONE": LAST NIGIIT Anna Stem's latest screen success, “A Woman Alone,” in which she is featured with Henry Wilcoxon, will be screened finally to-night at the Majestic Theatre, with the associate feature, “Two-Fisted Gentleman.” —To-morrow: “Mind Your Own Business” and “Murder Goes to College"— A new screen team, Charlie Rugglos and Alice Brady, make their first appearance as man and wife in Paramount's "Mind Your Own Business, ’ a gay domestic comedy in the traditional Rugglcs manner, which begins to-morrow. Lyle Talbot, Jack La Rue, Bennie Baker, Frankie Darro and others make up the rest of the cast. The second feature, “Murder Goes to College," a murder mystery with two outstanding comedians of the screen, Roscoe Karns and Lynne Overman, portraying the featured male roles, presents a paradoxical aspect. “Murder Goes To College” depicts the story of a self-appointed investigator and’ a bottle-loving reporter, who become involved in a series of humorous situations while solving the crime. A dancp will be Held at Wainui Beach on Saturday evening by the executive of the Wainui Surf and Lite Saving Club. The club’s funds are growing and every effort is being made lo have sufficient money in hand to enable the purchase of equipment for tlie start of the swimmingseason.