ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 23947, 13 October 1939, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE “THE CITADEL” Creating a tremendous amount of discussion and meeting with universal approval, the film version of Dr A. J. Cronin’s “The Citadel” continues to draw capacity business to the Regent Theatre. The season will end today. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer produced the film in its British studios at Denham, England, with Robert Donat, one of the finest actors in the world today, and popular Rosalind Russell in the leading roles. Prominent in the large supporting cast are Ralph Richardson, Rex Harrison, Emlyn Williams and Penelope Dudley-Ward. Superb direction by King Vidor and fine performances by all members of the cast, with Donat outstanding, result in the emotional power ,-of Cronin’s novel being retained on the screen. The dramatic story of the rise of a young and obscure surgeon of the Welsh collieries district makes one of the most gripping screenplays of the year, and it is made especially effective by lavish and impressive production.

“NAUGHTY MARIETTA”

TO PLAY ENCORE SEASON Drama, romance, and the music of Victor Herbert’s greatest operetta are blended in “Naughty Marietta,” the spectacular romance of Creole days in New Orleans, which returns to the Regent Theatre on Saturday with Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. The photoplay is based on the Victor Herbert masterpiece in which Emma Trentini and Orville Harrold first starred on the stage. Such song hits as “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life, “I’m Falling in Love with Someone,” "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp,” “The Italian Street Song,” and all the original music of the operetta is retained with new lyrics by Gus Kahn. Prominent in a large cast in support of Miss MacDonald and Nelson Eddy are Frank Morgan as Governor D’Annard, Elsa Lanchester (Mrs Charles Laughton) as Madame D’Annard, Douglas Dumbrille, Joseph Cawthorne, Cecilia Parker. Walter Kingsford, Greta Meyer and Akim Tamiroff. Among the dramatic highlights are the flight from Paris, the battle with the pirates at sea. the capture of the Casquette Girls, the march of the scouts through the Everglades, the routing of the pirates; the New Orleans marriage market where the girls are sold in marriage, the sensational “confession” of the princess, and the disillusionment of her officer lover.

STATE THEATRE

“SO THIS IS LONDON” RIOTOUS COMEDY FARCE A lively and entertaining theme—the extreme animosity between an American and an Englishman—is developed in “So This Is London,” starring Robertson Hare and Alfred Drayton, beginning at the State Theatre at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. today. Sparkling with humour and alive with action, “So This Is London” is a triumph for Hare and Drayton as a comedy team. The’ film is based on the play of the same name by George M. Cohan, and provides unlimited and joyous fun. Berton Churchill is portrayed as the irate American who is forced to leave the United States and visit England for business reasons. His subtle comments about “those Englishers” are an entertainment in themselves. Hare takes the part of a solicitor for a concern interested in a revolutionary formula for a new type of bread, which is the pivot on which the story turns. Hare is delegated to represent his company on a mission to America. He comes in contact with Churchill as the head of the American firm, with which he has to deal. Churchill immediately expresses his disapproval of visiting England, but 1 the efficient Hare uses his persuasive powers with surprising effects. Special supports include “Inside Europe” and “1939 English Derby.” Box plans are at Begg’s or State. Telephone 645.

CIVIC THEATRE

“RETURN OF CISCO KID” “NEWS IS MADE AT NIGHT” Warner Baxter brings back to the screen at the Civic tonight O. Henry’s lovable outlaw, whom he created in “In Old Arizona,” in the 20th CenturyFox production “The Return of the Cisco Kid.” The immortal Robin Hood of the Rio Grande inspires new actionpacked legends of the old south-west in this fast-paced, fun-filled film. Lynn Bari has her most important role to date as the girl for whom the romantic bandit sighs, while a thousand senoritas sigh for him. Production Chief Darryl F. Zanuck also cast the remaining roles with great care and the result is a sterling line-up, including Cesar Romero, Henry Hull, Kane Richmond, C. Henry Gordon and Robert Barrat.

“News Is Made at Night,” the second feature, is a thrilling new crime mystery. Preston Foster as a crusading editor and Lynn Bari as a brilliant girl reporter head the cast which also features Russell Gleason, George Barbier, Betty Compson and Paul Guilfoyle. Alfred Werker directed the film, a 20th Century-Fox release. Plans are at Begg’s or Civic, telephone 1744.

MAJESTIC THEATRE

“RENEGADE TRAIL” HOPALONG CASSIDY' AGAIN William Boyd as Hopaiong Cassidy, Clarence E. Mulford’s favourite hero of the wide open spaces, iSjthe star of that author’s “Renegade Trail” which is the feature picture on today’s programme at the Majestic Theatre. Supporting “Hoppy” are his saddle mates Lucky Jenkins and Windy Hayes. Charlotte Wynters has the role of a courageous woman rancher, who calls in the help of Hoppy and his pals against devastating cattle rustling on her ranch. “Renegade Trail” also presents the popular male quartette “The King’s Men” who are heard in swingy western melodies.

The associate feature “Never Say Die” is a fast moving comedy starring Martha Raye, Bob Hope, Andy Devine and Alan Mowbray, while the second chapter of the Buck Roger serial and latest Cinesound News will also be shown. Plans are now on view at H. and J. Smith’s departmental store box office, Rice’s Majestic Theatre confectionery or Majestic Theatre. Telephone 738.

THE EMPIRE, RIVERTON

“You Can’t Take it With You” will be presented at Riverton tonight and Saturday. One of the greatest casts ever assembled includes James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Edward Arnold, Lionel Barrymore, Mischa Auer, Ann Miller, Donald Meek and H. B. Warner. Live a glorious experience with the grandest group of warm human beings who ever dared to lead their own happy lives. You cannot help thrilling to the most

human story that ever filled the screen with unforgettable wonder. It takes more than two hours to screen and is great entertainment to give millions a new lease of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

THEATRE ROYAL, WINTON

Are you thrill-able? Then here is musical news to thrill you! Shirley Temple shows you the time of your life in “Little Miss Broadway,” a 20th Cen-tury-Fox musical thrill-hit. She brings a heart full of happiness to the street full of surprises and she is the most exciting surprise of all. “Little Miss Broadway” has everything new in song and rhythm, six new song hits and fun enough to fill a Broadway column.