ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 195, Issue 22456, 18 September 1944, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

TONIGHT’S PROGRAMMES REGENT THEATRE "Cry Havoc” is a thrilling drama showing the great part played by women when the Japanese overran Bataan. Margaret Sullavan, Ann Sothem, Joan Blondell and Fay Bainter give fine performances in the leading roles. The supporting programme includes the cartoon ‘‘Yankee Doodle Mouse,” “Scrap Happy by Pete Smith, and war news by air mail. ROXY THEATRE "Her’s to Hold” is an entertaining comedy-drarha, in which popular Deanna Durbin sings the Kashmiri Song, “Sequidilla,” “Begin the Beguine” and "Say a Prayer for the Boys.” Joseph Cotton and Charles Winninger, actors of distinction, have the principal male roles. “Hi, Neighbour,” is a rollicking comedy, with music, featuring Jean Parker and John Archer. THEATRE ROYAL "Calling Dr. Death” is a “horror" film telling the story of a hypnotic power that drove men to murder provides plenty of thrills. The cast is headed by Lon Chaney, Patricia Morrison and J. Carrol Naish. In effective contrast is “Hat Check Honey,” a gay musical romance featuring Leon Errol and Grace McDonald. . - CIVIC THEATRE "Stage Door Canteen” tells the story of the theatrical canteen in New York that has done splendid work in feeding and entertaining members of the forces. It introduces no fewer than 48 stage and screen celebrities and six famous bands. An appealing romance is unfolded. Interesting and entertaining "shorts” are also screened. STATE THEATRE A Hollywood murder mystery provides plenty of excitement in “Night for Crime.” Glenda Farrell and Lyle Talbot have the romantic leads and are supported by a strong cast. "Tahiti Honey” has all the glamour of the South Seas, and holds the interest of the audience with its romance, dramatic action and lighter comedy touches. Simone Simon and Dennis O’Keefe fill the leading roles well. *thr illing