ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 35, Issue 292, 8 September 1942, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

Opera House—“A Woman’s Face” dealii with a little group of people in Sweden —a woman blackmailer whose judgments and Impulses have been warped by a repulsive scar which sprawls across her face. The other characters are subsidiary, but they all help to build a story which i$ as compelling as any the screen has known, Joan Crawford pulls herselfright back into the front rank with her splendid performance. Melvyn Douglas gives hie best as the doctor who removes the scar.

Titiza Theatre.—ln ”A Date With the Falcon’* George Sanders hafi the support of Wendy Barrie in a deliciously fiery role—and who can »blame her, for she is a fiancee -who gets left in the lurch every few liours —the droll Allen Jenkins and James Gleason. As the story simply oozes mystery from start to finish, it is not proposed to tell anything about it iu this review. Suflice to say that the interest never lags for a single minute—and there is also a savouring of snappy humour. '

Tudor Theatre.—-One would hardly expect Carole Bombard and Jack Benny to be bn the screen together, least of all in a film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. Xmbitach’s “To Be or Not to Be,” set in wartime Warsaw’, is a romantic comedy that gives the stars ample scope.

State Theatre.—Sound—and improved photography—are the chief differences between “Valley of the Sun’’ and the redskin films which had such a vogue ”5 and 30 years ago. Ball And James Craig are in the lend and Dean Jagger and Sir Cedric IJardwicko support them.- “Weekend For Three,” the second feature, brings Dennis O’Keefe, Jane Wyatt,- Ed. Everett Horton. Zasu Pitts, and Franklin Pangborii into a hectic thieeday comedy tangle. These films screen finally tonight and‘will bo succeeded 'by “Ellery Queen and the Murder Hing, in which Ralph Bellamy and Margaret Bindsay provide comedy and excitement. “Sing for Your Supper’’ will also be shown. gTAOINUP SIIRDLUPJ lIRDLUPJ UPJ)

New Timo 'Theatre. —“My. Love Camo Baek’’ and “Brother Orchid” are the two chief attractions at the New Time Theatre. Olivia de Havillaiul, Jane Wyman, Jeffrey Lynn, and Hddlo Albert ensure the entertainment value of the'first, while the second feature stars Edward G. Robinson, Ann Sotliern, and Humphrey Bo&art. Robert Burns’ life is the subject ot an outstanding short in colour.

St. Janies Theatre.—“Ships IV Ith Wings Is a picture with thrills enough to stir the ,blood ot all in the audience, with sufficient meat to make it an outstanding compliment to the Elect Air Arm and with enough real heroism tor it to become a moving tribute to the men of the Empire who have lost their lives in this, the youngest branch of the Silent Service. John Clements, Leslie Banks and Anti Todd are three members of a long, and capable east.

Majestic Theatre.—“The Chocolate Soldier” is well east, full of rich musical numbers, beautifully mounted, and with a story which, would stand the test without music or big names. Nelson Eddy, singing better than ever, has at- last been freed from his usual saccharine parts, and is allowed to clown and become a figure or fun. Rise Stevens,. a not over-beauti-fnl newcomer has. a magnificent voiee.and an enigmatical face.

J’ariiinoinit Tbeatro. —When Vivien Leigh made. “Hark Journej*” she bad not then been selected by Solzniek for tier epoch-making role as Scarlett O'Hara. But discerning tllmgoers could seo iu her acting the sparks of genius and, in her role as the beautiful but inscrutable woman who played the game of espionage and death, she set her feet firmly on the path which Ims led to the topmost peaks of stardom. Equally important is the role played bv that great European actor. Conrad Veldt, Elizabeth Bergner is the star of “Catherine the Great” in which the pomps and frauds and pageantry of the great court of old Russia arc shown In a Korda drama

King's Theatre.—ln "To the Shores of TripolPa precocious young man named Bitners is sent bv his father, a captain in the last war, to be trained as a marine. 'lbe young man rubs his sergeant the wrong way, putd himself in. badly with the commanding niece, talks too much. Finally in a scene that could scarcely happen even in a Ruritanian musical comedy. all is happily straightened out. The acting prize belongs to Randolph Scotv, who pl:iy« a sergeant . tough, efiicient and proudly sentimental nf thp traditions behind the corps. SUBURBAN THEATRES Capitol (Miramar).— “Major Barbara,” Wendy Hiller. Rex Harrison. Vogue (Brooklyn).—“Danny Boy.’ Wilfrid Lawson. Ann Todd: “Tillie the Toller.” William Tracy. Kay Empire (Island Bay).—“One Night i’Lisbon.” Madeleine Carroll Fred MacMtir ray: “Street of Memories.” Lynne Roberts Guv Kibbee. Regal ’ (Karori).—“Statr<- Coach, , Trevor, John "Wayne; “Swing.lt, Soldier, if’s* a laugh parade of radio revelry Ascot (Newtown). —“Mv Love Came Back.” Olivia do Ha villa nd Jeffrey Lynn: “Boys from Syracuse.’* Allan Jones. Martha Rayo. , ~ , Tivoli (Thorndon).—••49th Parallel, Laurence Olivier. Leslie Howard: “Lady from Louisiana.” John Wayne. Ona Munson. Kineina (Kilblrnle).—“Parte Calling Elizabeth Bergner, Randolph Scott: “Wildcat Bus.” Fay 'Wray. Charles Lange. King George Lower Hutt).—“Our Wife, Ruth Hussey. Melvyn Douglas. De Luxe (Lower Hutt).—“Pier 13, Lloyd Nolan. L'vnn Bari: “Yokel Boy.” Albert Dekker. Joan Davis. Prince Edward (Woburn).—“Crooks Tour.” Busi] Radford, Nnunton Wayne; “Ca?»h and Carry.” Ann Sothern. Geo. Murray