ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20246, 15 July 1937, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT PROGRAMMES. BOXY THEATRE. “Adventure in Manhattan” is an amusing tale of two lovers loose in mildly mad Manhattan. The adventures alluded to in the title oomprise many of the most hilarious sequences seen in movies. They concern a crime novel author and a Broadway stage star, who unwittingly involve each other in a series of daring robberies of valuable art treasures. Joel McCrea and Jean Arthur are seen in these roles. “Winterset” is an exciting, poignant story, revolving about the vindictive search of a young man for evidence to clear, his father, who was innocently electrocuted 15 years ago. He comes to a waterfront district, where he discovers one of the real participants In the crime, with dramatic results. OIVIC THEATRE. Set in the colourful background of New Orleans in the gay seventies, “Rainbow on the River" is delighting audiences. Adapted from the wellloved novel, “Toinette’s Philip," by Mrs G. V. Jamison, the screen play presents Bobby Breen as an appealing waif raised In the southland by a devoted negro servant (Louise Beaver’s) until he is taken away to live in New York with a. wealthy Yankee grandmother (May Robson). It is a very human story, and the musical numbers are delightful. “SWING HIGH. SWING LOW.” Combining the essential elements of music, drama and comedy, “Swing High, Swing Low,” which will be screened to-morrow, has an unusual and romantic background of nightclub life in Panama. Teamed in the film are Carole Lombard and Fred Mac Murray, and a happy combination it is. Fred Mac Murray first makes his appearance as a soldier in the Canal Zone, which job he throws up to become a trumpet player in a Panama club, with exciting results. REGENT THEATRE. “Elephant Boy” has humour, pathos, adventure, punch and strangeness; it lias a novel hero in young Sabu and some excellent actors, it. is based on “Toornai of the Elephants," and it is difficult to say who comes out with honours. Sabu. the youngster who plays the exacting role of Toornai of the Elephants, Kala Nag, the giant among the monsters of the jungle. India, with its forests and herds of wild animals, or the Messrs Korda and Flaherty who have shaped striking material into a Him that lives in the memory. “Elephant Boy” is patterned on the social life and forms of behaviour of a strange land, and has as its essence I he rule of justice in India under the British Raj.. “CAMILLE ” “Camille,” to be screened on Saturday, shows the exotic Greta Garbo in one of her greatest characterisations, with Robert Taylor as Armand.

THEATRE ROYAL. “The Band Plays On” is a picture of college days, of trials and tribulations, the romantic interludes and the lighter moods of the effervescent students. It is the story of four boys of the slums who grow up together and triumph over many obstacles. “The Casino Murder Case” brings a new Philo Vance to the screen in the person of Paul Lukas. Rosalind Russell is the charming girl in the case, and Alison Skipworth has a strong role. “LET'S MAKE A MILLION” Edward Everett Horton and the famous “Pixilated Sisters” are together in one of the gayest comedies seen on the, screen, in “Lfit’s Make a Million.” to he screened to-jnorrow. The story deals with the bonus given to veterans of the World War and what one man did with his. STATE THEATRE. “Red-hot Tyres” shows daredevil riders playing a dangerous game. It is a romance of the speedways. and with its tense situations and interesting dialogue it holds the close interest of the onlookers throughout. Mary Astor and Lyle Talbot provide the love interest, and good work is also done by Roscoe Karns, Frankie Darro and others. Age of Innocence” is a. strong domestic drama. Much happens to try the faith of the principal characters, and the story works up to a strong climax. Irene Dunne and John Boles have the leading roles. "NANCY STEEL IS MISSING.” "Nancy Steel is Missing” is the intriguing title of the film that will head the new programme to-morrow. It is filled with romance and •sensation. June Lang. Peter Lorre and Victor McLaglen head the cast. “Off to the Races.'' a comedy featuring Slim Summerville, win also be shown.