ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20785, 21 April 1939, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT PROGRAMMES REGENT THEATRE “Say it In French” is a sparkling comedy of complications and romance, It commences when Richard Carrington Ray Milland , returns from a golf tournament In Paris with a charming French bride Julie (Olympe Bradna). On his arrival his father announces that his shipping tho only way in which it can be saved for the son to become engaged to a carefree heiress and thus win the supf.ort of the girl’s wealthy grandfather. Julie takes a position as housemaid in her mother-in-law’s household, with I exciting and amusing results. THE SHINING HOUR” Joan Crawford returns to the screen after a corfsiderable absence in “The Shining Hour” to-morrow. Margaret, SulJavan. whose portrayal in 'Three Comrades” won for her considerable popularity, has the second feminine part and the other players include Melvyn Douglas, Fay Painter and Robert Young. CIVIC THEATRE Action and comedy are well blended in “Trade Winds," with Fredrio March and Joan Bennett in the main roles. The story begins when Kay Kerrigan (Joan Bennett) believes she has murdered a millionaire who has driven her sister to commit suicide and flees to Honolulu. Sam Wye, a detective portrayed by Fredric March, is put on her trail. He is assisted in his search by Ralph Bellamy, a simple-minded detective who is responsible for much of the comedy. Their chase takes them to Honolulu, China, Japan, Indochina and Singapore. Finally, the detectives succeed in running their quarry to earth, only for Wye to discover that he has fallen in iove with her. He therefore directs his efforts towards finding some way to prove her innocence. To this end he claims the reward, pursuing his course in spite of the inevitable misunderstanding which arises between them. One of the popular March of Time Aims is also screened. STATE THEATRE “Always in Trouble" is not only little Jane Withers’ best film escapade but also her best picture title. Always filled with good intentions, always trying to help folks out, always hoping to square things up. and aßvays —Trouble, Trouble, Trouble. That is Jane to a “T.” She thinks there isn’t a scrape she can’t pet out of. and, there isn’t. (Remembering the good old days before riches made Dad a slave to a Board of Directors, Mother a social climber, Sister the prey of fortune-hunters, and Uncle Ed a retired playboy. Jane decides to do something about it to bring the family down to earth. “Thanks for Everything” is a veryamusing comedy, studded with song hits, dealing with a nation-wide contest to pick Mister Average Man, and the subsequent exploitation of this hapless fellow'. ROXY THEATRE “The Goldwyn Follies,” a spectacular musical comedy, and “City Streets,” a sensational drama, will be screened to-day. “The Goldwyn Follies” is one of the most spectacular films ever seen, and sparkles along with melodious music, big dance numbers, merry humour, etc. It is all in colour, and some of the scenes are very beautiful. Among the specialties are Edgar Bergen and bis popular ventriloquial figure Charlie McCarthy; the funny comedians, the Ritz Brothers; Kenny Baker, Andrea Leeds, Adolphe Menjou, and a particularly fine ballet. “City Streets” provides effective contrast, for it is a strong drama, bolding the interest throughout with its dialogue and situations. Edith Follows and Leo Carillo head the strong cast. The two films provide a programme that should please every film-goer. VIENNA BOYS’ CHOIR The most notable musical event of the year in Hamilton will undoubtedly be tiie visit of the celebrated Vienna Mozart Boys’ Choir, which will be heard at the Theatre Royal next Monday afternooil and evening in a programme of Viennese music, ranginp from classical to comic. There is no class of citizen that would not enjoy the singing of these remarkable young choristers. The charm of their voices is irresistible, and their programmes are highly attractive in all branches, sacred or secular. The widest appeal is made by the operettas, in which the boys appear in varied roles. The chief “girl” is a beautiful creature, fair to behold, a graceful and expressive singer, deJiehting all by the beauty of “her” voice and musical style. The acting has all the art of experience; the sinking never fails to charm; and the humorous scenes invariably captivate the audiences. No one without attending the performance could imagine such versatility and artistic insjrht in a company of boys aged | from nine to fourteen. Plans are open.