ACADEMY THEATRE

Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume XXXI, Issue 8835, 21 October 1942, Page 2

ACADEMY THEATRE

CURRENT PROGRAMMES Underground rebellion against brutal oppression has been used as background for one of the most exciting films to come from Hollywood, Warner Bros.’ “Underground,” to be shown at the Academy to-night. True happenings were brought to light revealing just how the revolutionaries in Germany and the Nazidominated countries operate. Most ingenius is the one chosen for the theme of “Underground.” It’s the illegal radio, which broadcasts the truth to the nation. Members of the group occupied with this work are in constant danger of their lives. Government locators can quickly spot them. Therefore they are oo#st*ntly shifted around from one ocglying territory to another. This ph&«e of the 20th Century will prove os interesting as it is illuminating to the public. And from an entertainment standpoint, the exciting film story weven around it should enhance its appeal. The film tells of brother pitied against brother, neighbour against neighbour, and the strange kinds of love that are born in lands where people are afraid to talk and think.

“You’ll Never Get Rich,” which is to be shown at the Academy Theatre to-morrow and on Friday night, has been hailed as the most spectacular musical extravaganza ever filmed in Hollywood. It brims over with laughter and' gaiety and lovely girls against the background of Cole Porter’s tuneful new lyrics. And it provides the nimble-footed Fred Astaire with the best partner he’s ever had—the beautiful, vivacious, much publicised Miss Rita Hayworth. Supporting the principals in “You’ll Never Get Rich,” which has a delightful and topical story, are such prominent screen personalities as Robert Benchley, John Hubbard, Frieda Inescort, Osa Massen and a host of other comedy and character players. As -well, there is a dazzling chorus of ninety-eight beauties. Porter’s tunes, written exclusively for the film of course, will set the whole country whistling and humming. They include “So Near and Yet So Far,” , “Dream Dancing,” “Since I Kissed My Baby Good-bye,” “The Wedding Cake Walk,” “Shootin’ the Works for Uncle Sam” and “The Boogie Barcarolle.”