ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 194, Issue 22353, 20 May 1944, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

TONIGHT’S PROGRAMMES

REGENT THEATRE A refreshing change from the ordinary comes to the Regent today in ‘‘China,” a film that must be classed as one of the best of the year. A thrilling drama, its mighty moments of excitement are guaranteed to hold the interest of any audience in compelling fashion. Loretta Young, who still holds her own where looks are concerned, gives a fine performance and unusually strong support comes from Alan Ladd and William Bendix. THEATRE ROYAL One of the most sensational pictures of all time comes to the Royal tonight in “The Strange Death of Adolf Hitler,” starring Ludwig Donath and Gale Sondergaard. An intriguing story is unfolded as the film gathers its thread. The associate attraction is “Rhythm Parade,” in which an all-star cast meets with general approval. There is a riot of beauty in a fast singing, swinging comedy, in which there are several fine melodies. ROXY THEATRE The one and only Mickey Rooney, the favourite of a vast following of film-fans, is featured at the Roxy Theatre tonight in one of the very popular Hardy family series, “Andy Hardy’s Double Life.” All the old gang are there, including Lewis Stone and Fay Holden. Also showing is “Appointment in Berlin,” a gripping spy story, in which George Sanders and Marguerite Chapman give outstanding performances. There is a strong supporting cast. STATE THEATRE “That Night In Rio.” which is now showing at the State Theatre, introduces a number of unforgettable tunes in a bright musical comedy. Don Ameche and Alice Faye are particularly pleasing and Carmen Miranda, as curvaceous and glamorous as ever, takes muen of the limelight. A story of a famed “bandit queen” of the old days of the west is told in “Belle Starr,” which features Gene Tierney. Suspense is frequent. CIVIC THEATRE Theatre-goers who can imagine blonde, lissom Betty Grable being made love to by handsome Victor Mature in a South Sea Island setting will get an idea of the treat in store in “Song of the Islands,” which is screening at the Civic tonight. Islands are just the place for gaiety and romance and it is a happy, carefree time the two stars, with Jack Oakie, have in this film. Some pleasing song hits are impressively interpreted by Harry Owens and his Royal Hawaiians.