ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 132, Issue 22151, 24 September 1943, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

TONIGHT’S PROGRAMMES THEATRE ROYAL "Hei Tiki,” a thrilling film of Maori life, will be screened next Tuesday, and on the stage a party of Maori entertainers will give songs, hakas and poi dances. The theme of "Hei Tiki” is highly dramatic, and is heightened by the fine singing of the Maoris. The story is simply this: The chief of a certain tribe had to preserve his first-born female child so that she would be a bride for the mythical war god, Maru, when the latter chose to make his appearance. This is discovered by a hostile tribe with exciting results. CIVIC THEATRE "Chetniks” makes its appearance at a particularly opportune time, for the film deals with the activities of the Yugoslav guerillas and the cables tell us that these gallant fighters are proving very successful just now,, having captured most of the Dalmatian coast. The story of General Mikailovich, the leader of the Chetniks, is told in the film, and proves again that truth is stranger than fiction. Philip Dorn scores a big success in the role of the General, and Anna Sten is very effective in the chief feminine role. ROXY THEATRE "Pardon My Sarong,” one of the funniest of the Abbott and Costello comedies, will be screened today. It shows what happens when the popular comedians get stranded on p. tropical island. The fun is fast and furious and keeps the audience in hilarious mood throughout. In effective contrast is "Footsteps in the Dark,” a romantic drama with plenty of action. Erol Flynn and Brenda Marshall have the romantic leads and ax - e supported by an excellent cast. STATE THEATRE Western films are always popular and “Cowboy Serenade” is one of the best. Not only has it plenty of action and romance but it introduces several tuneful songs, including “Cowboy Serenade,” “Sweethearts or Strangers,” "Tahiti Honey” and "Nobody Knows.” Popular Gene Autry has the leading role. "Police Bullets,” a thrilling drama featuring Warren Hymer and Joan Marsh, and an episode of the serial, “Overland with Kit Carson," are also screened. REGENT THEATRE "The Major and the Minor," a sparkling romantic comedy, with Ginger Rogers and Ray Milland, will be screened today. The story is very amusing. Ginger Rogers is seen as a girl who masquerades as a youngster, and when she meets the Mayor (Ray Millaid) exciting and very funny things happen. The two principals give fine performances and are supported by an excellent cast. The latest war news by air mail is also screened.