ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 22682, 9 August 1945, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

TONIGHT’S PROGRAMMES REGENT THEATRE “For Whom the Bell Tolls’’ is the brilliant screen version or one or the outstanding novels or our time, horn out or the fierce ideological .struggle or the Spanish Civil War. Ernest Hemingway’* memorable characters have been faith - rullv re-created by a distinguished cast, which includes Gary Cooper as Robert Jordon. Ingrid Bergman as Maria. Akin TarriirofT as Pablo. Katina Paxinou as Pilar and Joseph Calleia as El Sordo. “ The Thin Man Goes Home,” the first film in this popular series Tor over two years, will be screened tomorrow. THE ROYAL " House of Fear.” which will be shown tonight, is one of the best films in the popular Sherlock Holmes series. Basil Rathbone again fills the role of the famous detective and Nigel Bruce has the part of Dr. Watson. Jn contrast, “ Under Western Skies ” is a bright musical film with a strong outdoor appeal. A talented cast includes Noah Beery, jnr.. Martha O’Driscoll, Leo Carillo and Leon Errol. At the special children’s matinee on Saturday the latter feature will be shown with comedies, cartoon and the serial. “ Frisco Sal ” commences a season on Saturday night. ROXY THEATRE A valuable gem that has caused murder and misfortune since the days of the Borglas claims the attention or Sherlock Holmes in “Pearl of Death,” another episode in the popular adventure serle-s. Basil Rathbone contributes a carerul character study as the famous detective, assisted by the übiquitous Dr Watson (Nigel Bruce. A stormy period of American history has been used as the background Tor “In Old Oklahoma,” in which a strong cast is headed by J*hn Wayne and Martha Scott. “Went the Day Well?” and “ Gipsy Wildcat ” will be shown tomorrow. CIVIC THEATRE Much more will be heard of the promising young star Lon McCallister who makes his second screen appearance in " Home In Indiana ” (he was first seen in his brilliant performance as “ California ” in “ Stage Door Canteen ”). The success of this wholly delightful film resides principally in its pleasant story, lush countryside in natural colour, and some thrilling scenes of Grand Circuit racing that will excite the admiration of all lovers of horseflesh. “ The Fighting 69th,” a rousing tale of army life, will have its initial screenings tomorrow. James Cagney, Pat O’Brien and George Brent have the starring roles. STATE THEATRE Scintillating wit, dexterous treatment and an original Idea are features of “It Happened Tomorrow,” made In Hollywood by the noted French Director, Rene Clair-. Fantasy has been mixed with reality in the story of a young New York reporter (Dick'Powell) who furnishes his paper with a scoop—be Tore the incident actually took place. Ilis prescience leads to a number or other remarkable forecasts which con round the police and his own employers and provide rich entertainment Tor the audience. The outstanding documentary In technieolour. “ The Fighting Lady,” will he shuwn tomorrow.