ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 132, Issue 22063, 14 June 1943, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

TONIGHT’S PROGRAMMES ROXY THEATRE “The Bride Came C.0.D.” is the amusing story of a g-irl who was abducted and carried ofT to a deserted town, and there became involved in a plot by. enemy agents against the United States. Bette Daws is the girl of the title, and James Cagney has the chief male role. "Raiders of the Desert” is a thrilling drama, with Richard Arlen and Andy Devine In the leading roles. STATE THEATRE . Two entertaining productions are flimea in the curret programme. me amusing and exciting events set in motion when two persons pretend to possess a toy elephant which, unknown to them, contains a valuable smuggled diamond, motivate the laugh-riot, “Mexican Spitfire's Elephant,” starring Lupe Velez and Leon Errol. “Knockout, ’ featuring Arthur Kennedy and Virginia Field, is an enjoyable comedy-drama. THEATRE ROYAL There is plenty of variety in the present programme, with a thrilling drama, a . merry comedy, and a chapter or an exciting 'serial. “A Yank in Libya” deals with the exciting adventures of a soldier of fortune in North Africa. Walt or King ( and Joan Woodbury have the romantic I leads. “Hi, Neighbour,” is a sparkling musical comedy, with tuneful melodies and bright humour. Jean Parker, John Archer and Barbara Allen head the cast. CI»/iC THEATRE “Belle Starr” is a stirring drama showing the exciting developments Immediately following the civil War which influenced an aristocratic Southern beauty to become history’s most famous woman bandit. It also concentrates on Belle’s romance with and marriage to Sam Starr, guerilla leader and outlaw, whose band she Joined, becoming its most reckless i member, ticne Tierney and Randolph Scott head the cast.. REGENT THEATRE “Who Done It?” shows what exciting and funny things happen when the popular comedians Bud Abbot and Lon Costello attempt to solve a murder mystery in a radio station. They are involved In some hilarious situations, at which the audience laughs uproariously. The latest war news and a March or Time dealing with the activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in America are entertaining features of the supporting programme.