ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21250, 22 October 1940, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

TO-MGHT’S PROGRAMMES ROXY THEATRE “Nurse Edith Cavell,” a stirring story of a woman’s heroism, and “Night Work” will be screened todav. The story of “Nurse Edith Cavell” adheres closely to the facts of the famous case which shocked the world, thus achieving a realism that could never be attained in a fictional picture. The dramatic moments during the trial sequence follow the actual events and the actual speeches, as contained in the official war records. And the clever methods by which Miss Cavell and her devoted followers obtained genuine passports for their wounded fugitives, and transported them to the Dutch border through swarms of guards endeavouring to catch them, are also vividly disclosed in the earlier scenes. The further—and funnier!—adventures of that merry screen menage, the “Fitches” are recounted in “Night Work.” CIVIC THEATRE A gay comedy-romance, set against a brilliant background, “Irene” combines all that is best in light entertainment and moves all the time at a lively tempo. The effervescent happiness ol' Irene O'Dare, played by Anna Neagle, is infectious. As the salesgirl who subsequently becomes the toast of a continent, she laughs and dances her way into the hearts of everyone, and, as Alice Blue Gown she is irresistible. Ray Milland plays the part of Prince Charming No. 1, disguised as a dress designer who competes with his partner for her hand. Roland Young is in his best droll manner as the manager of the gown shop, while Billie Burke as the pampered society doll, May Robson, as grandmother O’Dare, and the expressive Arthur Treacher as the butler, combine to make a superb cast. The high light of the picture is where the colour sequence begins, and where Irene, in her blue gown, makes her entrance to the strains of the theme song. REGENT THEATRE “Dr. Kildare’s Strange Case” tells in interesting fashion of life in a hospital, with its drama, comedy and romance. As in the previous Kildare films, Lew Ayres plays the part of the doctor, and is ably supported by Laraine Day, Lionel Barrymore and others. A dramatic story is unfolded round the careers of two doctors who are rivals for the heart of the same nurse. A delicate brain operation leaves a patient insane, and Dr. Kildare's rival falls uider suspicion of having bungled the operation. It devolves on Dr. Kildare to put things straight. The latest Air Mail News, just arrived by Clipper, includes: Sensational bombing films, Mr Churchill visits bombed areas, great fires sweep London, survivors of London bombing voice sentiment. R.A.F. in reprisal raids, Nazi raider dives to doom, Polish destroyer bags a Üboat, and Royal Navy takes over American destroyers. THEATRE ROYAL A gay story of the ups and downs of a madcap family, who rise from small town obscurity to fame and fortune at Los Angeles’ night clubs and racetracks in a series of gay episodes, is told in “Sing You Sinners,” featuring Bing Crosby, Fred McMurray and Ellen Drew. The story is punctuated by a number of songs from some of Hollywood’s foremost popular composers, including, “I’ve Got a Pocket Full of Dreams.” “Don’t Let That Moon Get Away” and “Laugh and Call It Love.” Sophie Lang, the girl who steals diamonds and hearts with equal ease, turns Hollywood upside down in the adventure-mystery film, “Sophie Lang Goes West.” It is a fast, furious and often hilarious story of jewel thieves. STATE THEATRE Edward G. Robinson has one of the greatest roles of his career in “The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse.” That will be the unanimous verdict of the audiences which see this extraordinary, bizarre motion picture fashioned from the plot of the stage play by the same name. Edward G. Robinson has the good fortune in this picture of being able to demon-

strate the high order of his acting skill by enacting an engrossingly complex character —a society doctor who spends his days in the practice of medicine, his nights in the practice of crime. “Blonde Cheat,” a delightful comedy, with witty dialogue and diverting situations, is also screened. Joan Fontaine heads the strong