ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 35, Issue 261, 3 August 1942, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

Regent Theatre.—There is a new fire in the life of Dr. Kildare In the new exciting film, “The Doctor anil the Debutante, produced by the director of the “linn Man” series. All women fell for the handsome doctor, but the glamorous debutante fell harder than the others. Lew Ayres is young Dr. Kildare, Lionel Barrymore the lovable Dr. Gillespie. Alma Kruger is Nurse Molly Byrd, and Ann Ayars the debutante. The next attraction will be “Bahama Passage,” a technicolour film, ©tarring Madeleine Carroll and -Stirling Hayden.

King’s Theatre.—United again as a screen team, Victor McLaglen and Edmund Lowe, the originators of “Sea You; Sez Me,” once again get. into all sorts of trouble in their latest story of the lighter side of life in the marines, “Call Out the Marines.” Though not quite so noisy as their older films, this new effort is just as cock-eyed as their previous ones, and in practically very scene they manage to get themselves into any form of trouble that happens to be lurking in the vicinity—and, it goes without saying, a girl is usually at the bo.t-tom of the aforementioned trouble.

Opera. House.—Five sisters with the one thought, “We want a man,” provide the romantic theme in the brilliant satirical comedy, “Pride and Prejudice.” This, is a Up-ton film, starring the lovely Greer Garson, with Mary Boland, Edna May Oliver, Maureen O’Sullivan, Ann Rutherford and Laurence Olivier, who takes the honours with Greer Garson in consummate acting.

Tudor Theatre.—“The Corsican Brothers” is an unusual story based on Dumas’ novel. Douglas Fairbanks plays the part of the Franehi twins, separated in body by the surgeon at birth, but strangely connected In mind and emotions although their upbringing and environment are as different as Paris and the Corsican mountains. The secqnd feature, “The Great Swindle,” stars Jack Holt and Marjorie Reynolds.

Stalo Theatre.—“Unexpected Uncle ’ is an R.K.O. comedy-drama in which a gay old reprobate pokes his nose into a hectic love affair and often wishes he hadn’t. Anno Shirley has the lead, and is ably supported by James Craig, and Charles Coburn. “A twisting tornado of two-gun thrills” Is the description applied to Tim Holt’s latest, cowboy film, “Dude Cowboy, which, is second on the bill, and tills contains melody as well as fast, action.

St. James Theatre.—Dorothy 'uamour, the No. .1 “pin-up” girl of the United States Army, he top “oomph” girl, has a field day in the hilarious "The Fleet's In,” which has kept full houses at the St. James in an uproar since it began its run. Dorothy Lamour Is ably supported by William Holden, Eddie Bracken, anu Bettj- Hutton, and Jimmy Dorsey anil his band, which puts over some excellent numbers.

Majestic Theatre.—"Johnny Eager” tells another breath-taking story by the author of “Boom Town.” A society girl takes a chance and a love against which she has been warned. The impulsive heroine is played by Lana Turner, and her chosen by 'Robert Taylor. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer term tlie film a dramatie blast and a romantic explosion.

I’hiz.a Theatre.—Acclaimed as the year's best picture, “How Green Was My Valley,” tlie dramatic masterpiece which lias captivated Wellington, telescopes the events of a good many years of II uw Morgan’s lite into a two-hour span. Donald Crisp plays the part of the father. Sara Allgood gives a performance as austere and dignified as Crisp’s; but to little Roddy McDowell must go half the praise earned by the film.

SUBURBAN THEATRES

KJnema (KDbirnie)— “Pimpernel Smith,” Leslie Howard, Francis Sullivan: “March of 'l'ime.” Rivoli (Newtown L — "Mutiny ou the Bounty,” Clark Gable, Fraxiebot Tone, Charles Laughton; "Her First Beau," Jane Withers, Jackie Cooper. Regal (Karorl). —"lou’ll Never Get Rich,” Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth; "The Feminine Touch," Rosalind Russell. Don Ameche. „ ~ Ascot (Newtown). —"I,one Star Langer, John Kimbrough, Sheila Ryan; "Moon Over Miami,’’ Betty Grable. Don Ameche. Tivoli (Thorndon).—“Birth of the Blues.” Bing Crosby, Mary Martin; “International Lady.” George Brent, Ilona icing George (Lower Hutt). —“Hellzapopnin,” olsen and Johnson; “Target hot Tonight.” , „ „ De Luxe (Lower Hutt).—"Crooks Tour,’ Basil Radford, Nauntou Wayne; “Torpedo Boat,” Richard Arlen, Dick Purcell. Umpire (Island Bay).—"Keep ’Em Flying," Bud Abbott. Lou Costello; “The Great Man’s Lady." Joel McCrea, Barbara Stanwyck. . , Capitol (Miramar).—“The Giri Behind the News.” Margaret Lockwood, Barry K. Barnes; “Lessons From Lazoiiga," Leon Errol, Lupo Velez. Vogue (Brooklyn).—"The Parson of Panamint,” Charlie Ruggles, Ellen Drew; “Mr. Dynamite,” Lloyd Nolan, Irene Hervey. Prince Edward (Woburn).—'Bitter Sweet,” Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy; “Parachute Battalion,” Robert Preston, Nancy Kelly.