ACADEMY THEATRE

Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume XXXII, Issue 8869, 3 February 1943, Page 2

ACADEMY THEATRE

CUR RENT PROGRA MMES The romantic, suspense-laden story ef a Parisian girl's love for a Free French flyer trapped in enemy territory during the present European conflict, forms the basis of ‘‘Joan of Paris.” which introduces the sensational new film team. Michele Morgan and Paul Henrcid. Miss Morgan, noted French star of the screen, is east as a barmaid whose love is so great that she plays the supreme sacrifice to save the lives of her lover and his four comrades so they may help liberate her country from its oppressors. Paul Ilenreid. of “Night Train” fame, portrays the De Gaulle airman and commander of the ace R.A.F. Black-and-White Squadron who is shot down during a raid over Nazioccupied France, and who finally is smuggled back to England through tlu- bravery of the little French girl. Thomas Mitchell. Laird Gregar, May Robson, Alan Ladd. Jimmy Monks and Jack Briggs enact, other principal roles in "Joan of Paris.” which will be shown at the Academy Theatre to-night. Hilarious Red Skelton spreads mirth wholesale in “Whistling in the Dark,” comical adaptation of the Broadway stage hit to be shown at the Academy Theatre to-morrow and on Friday night with Skelton playing,- his fust starring role as a radio "ciime creator” faced by criminals co invent a practical “perfect murder” for them. His antics and adventures in escaping with two girl frauds maintain a continuous gale of laughter. The comedian has for a sweetheart Ann Rutherford. while Virginia Grey plays her love rival. The girls stage a battle over Red which is one of Cm top spots in the general hilarity.. Conrad Veidt, mystery man of “A Woman’s Face,” plays the sinister erjtist leader who stirs up all the comical commotion. “Rags” Ragland, eofuedy hit of Broadway, adds to tbe hilarity.