ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20952, 3 November 1939, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAMMES STATE THEATRE The well-known British comedian, Will Hay, ably hindered by Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt, has blundered through many Public Services. In “Ask a Policeman,” the three do their best to ruin the local constabulary, and here they make an hilarious digression into what they imagine to be the realm of the super-natural. As members of the police force in a village that has had no crime for ten years five weeks and four days, they are faced with the necessity to justify their by no means miserable existence, and to do this they cause many humorous complications. A comedy-drama of race tracks and counterfeiting dens, “Torchy Gets Her Man,” starring Glenda Farrell and Barton Mac Lane, is another of those extremely popular movies dealing with the adventures of the vivacious blonde reporter, Torchy Blane, and her detective lieutenant boy friehd, Steve Mcßride. ROXY THEATRE “There Goes My Heart,” starring Frederic March and Virginia Bruce, and “The Ware Case,” with Clive Brook in the leading role, will be screened to-night. “ There Goes My Heart ” is a very appealing, romantic drama, with the interest of the audience held from Ihe first reel to the last. Interesting situations and dialogue make this one of the most entertaining films seen in Hamilton. Frederic March and Virginia Bruce, two of the finest players of the screen, head the cast. “ The Ware Case,” though of a different type, is equally satisfying. It is a murder mystery, holding the tense interest of the audience throughout. The solving of the mystery gives many thrills, and the romance is very charming. Clive Brook gives a great performance in the leading role, and has the support of some very clever players. An entertaining lot of “ shorts ” completes a strong bill. CIVIC THEATRE Entering into the spirit of the gay plot with zest, the leading players of the comedy “Bachelor Mother,” extract the maximum in laughter from a film which has seldom been equalled in humorous possibilities. The uproarious trend of events begins in the first moments as Ginger Rogers finds herself the innocent butt of a thousand horrified accusations and insinuations when she picks up a tiny baby from the steps of a foundling home. In spite of her frantic protests, she is immediately assumed to be the mother, and her unfortunate predicament finds her object of renewed interest from her employers. David Niven, as the son of her firm’s director, however, has as much cause to regret this as does Ginger Rogers herself, for it is soon assumed by his father that he is the baby’s other parent. The supporting programme includes a March of Time, views of the World’s Fair, and a Walt Disney cartoon REGENT THEATRE A grimly gripping story of the New York police and of a father who must put a halt to the criminal activities of his own son, “Seregant Madden” presents Wallace Beery in his most masterful characterisation to date. As Sergeant Madden, 30-year veteran of the force, soft-hearted, plodding and idealistic, Beery epitomises the finest traits of “New York’s Finest.” He is the cop on the beat to the minutest detail. And as the father who must track down the son whom he has failed to impress with the traditions and ideals of the job, Beery is magnificent. Alan Curtis, as the son, plays his role well, and Tom Brown and Loraine Johnson as adopted children, give sterling performances. “ICE FOLLIES OF 1939” “Ice Follies of 1939,” to be screened to-morrow, is a spectacular production. Joan Crawford will head the cast. “CHARLEY’S AUNT” A brilliant company of well-known artists will present the old-estab-lished favourite of stage comedy, *' Charley’s Aunt,” at the Theatre Royal next Monday night. Heading the cast will be Don Nicol, a talented young comedian, who has toured New Zealand several times and will best be remembered for his good performances in “ White Horse Inn ” and “ Balalaika.” Appearing with Don Nicol will be Shirley Ann Richards, who, besides being a promising stage actress, is already a popular film player, her most recent success being in “ Dad and Dave Come To Town,” while she also took a leading role in “ Lovers and Luggers.” Another of the company with experience in film acting is John Fleeting, while Mary Duncan, Leal Douglas, and Alathea Siddons were members of the cast of the widely-discussed play “ The Women,” which was presented in New Zealand recently. Charlie Albert, Phil Smith, Norman Barrington, Lane Patterson and Maisie Wallace are also prominent artists who will appear in “ Charley's Aunt.” Another merry comedy, “Up in Mabel’s Room,” will be staged on Tuesday. The box plan office is open, and seats should be booked at once.