ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 195, Issue 22467, 30 September 1944, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

TONIGHT’S PROGRAMMES

CIVIC THEATRE The exploits of British seamen are always inspiring, and "We Dive at Dawn deals in thrilling fashion with men of the submarine service. Round their lives as they follow their dangerous calling is built an exciting story, thrilling features of which are scenes of the men in action. Eric Portrpan and John Mills, players of distinction, head the cast. lnterestmg "shorts” complete a fine programme. REGENT THEATRE "Five Graves to Cairo" is a thrilling spy story introducing the German General Rommel (played by Enric von Stroheim). "Grave,” in military parlance, means a desert cave stocked with war stores. Franchot Tone and Anne Baxter have the romantic leads, and a striking character study is given by Akim Tamiroff. The “shorts" include the popular "Speaking of Animals” and war news. STATE THEATRE Sensation, mystery and romance are combined in "The Ghost Ship,” the drama of a group of people at the mercy of the mad sKipper of a freighter. Richard Dix, who has not been seen on the local screen for a long time, gives a line performance in the leading roie. "The Pay Oft” is the exciting and amusing story of a reporter who trapped a "killer” gang. Lee Tracy heads the cast. ROXY THEATRE “Marriage on Ice” is one of those sparkling romantic comedies that film-iovers always enjoy. Sonja Henie, besides presenting some of her wonderful work on the silver blades, acts well, and John Payne and Jack Oakie are prominent in support. Some big skating ensembles are introduced. "You're Telling I” is a rollicking and exciting comeay, with two clever American funmakers, Joe E. Brown and Judy Canova, at the head of the cast. THEATRE ROYAL "Mine-sweeper” deals realistically with the lives of the crew of these important war vessels. Some of the scenes of action at sea are very realistic and impressive. Richard Arlen and Jean Parker have the romantic leads and Russell Hayden is prominent in the cast. “Bowery at Midnight” tells in exciting fashion of a man who was a schoolmaster by day and a ghastly "killer” by night. Bela Lugosi (the well-known "horror” actor) and Wanda McKay head the cast. "THE ARCADIANS” The contrast between the dwellers in Arcady and the people of London gives a delightful twist to the story of "The Arcadians,” the entertaining musical comedy that the Hamilton Operatic Society will stage for a week, commencing on Monday, October 9. "The Arcadians” is filled with melodious songs, including the lovely "Pipes of Pan,” and comedy numbers, of which the best known is perhaps Peter Doody’s "I’ve Cotter Motter.” With a cast of clever principals, a strong chorus and ballet, a good orchestra, and striking scenery and frocking there is nothing lacking to assure success. The box plans for the season will open next Monday morning, and judging by the interest already shown reservations will be large. "TOM AND WATER BABIES” "Tom and the Water Babies,” a spectacular extravaganza, will be presented by the pupils of Miss Alma White in the State Theatre on Tuesday, October 24. The undersea settings should give a delightful and unusual effect. The extravaganza will include many enjoyable items.