ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 36, Issue 29, 29 October 1942, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

King’s Tlicntro. —Acclaimed as George Formby’s greatest success, "South American George” is the attraction at the King’s 'Theatre. Full, of laughter and jollity like, its successes, it is fresh and blooming, with some happy little tunes.

plaza Theatre. —Helu toy popular demand, “Twin Beds” is now in its fourth week at the Plaza.. It lias an intriguing title, but even that is not as provoking as manv of the situations in the film, winch seems to suggest a warning against those übiquitous pieces of furniture. With a east of .loan Bennett, George Brent, Miselia Auer, and Ernest Truex, everything else necessary for hilarity is provided. The next attraction will be "Remember the Hay,” with Claudette Colbert and John Payne.

State Theatre.—With Chester Morris and Adele Mara as tile principals, now showing at tile State Theatre is "Alias Boston Hlackie,” the mystery of the counterfeit clown, with excitement, suspense and murder in a shabby hotel. The associate attraction is "Blondie Goes to College." featuring 'Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake and Larry Simms.

Bo Luxe Theatre.—Direct from a sensational season ai Auckland’s leading theatre, there comes to the De Luxe today that blood-stirring, exciting anil emotionally powerful film, “Out of the Fog,” starring Ida Lupino, who will lie remembered for her performance as the gentle murderess in "Ladies in Retirement,” and John Garfield, who can lie depended upon for action. This picture is dynamic; a fiery story that ilames from the notorious waterfront cabarets to the deep, mysterious, and menacing shadows of a fogbound harbour. Death lurks in every corner of this red, raw, tough story. Supporting the principals are Thomas .Mitchell, John Qualen, I.eo Goreey, Eddie Albert, George Tobias, and Jerome Cowan. There is a gala premiere and the associate feature Is "SiiufTv Smith, Yard Bird.” Completing the programme tonight is a movie quiz jack-pot.

St. James Theatre. —A story ot savage reefs, roaring hurricanes and stormriding salvage masters, "Reap the Wild Wind," filmed in stormy, exciting colour, is set in tlie ISIO period, the setting the const and Keys of Florida at a time when the sea was America’s life-line between the Mississippi valley and tlie industrial north. The film is concerned with the efforts of the shipmasters to impeach the man tiehind the deliberate sabotage of their cargoes. Ray Milland, Paulette Goddard and'Jobn Wayne are the stars.

Paramount Theatre.—The gay musical comedy, “Lady, Bo Good,” with its catchy tunes and bright romance, is now showing at the Paramount. Theatre. It has a strong cast for tills class of film, including Eleanor Powell. Ann Sothern, Robert Young, Red Skelton, and Lionel Barrymore. The associate feature is the Wellington first release ot “The Yodelling Kid from Pine Ridge," which has the fast-ac-tion thrills of the rodeo, range-riding and western gun ' battles. Gene Afitry, the singing cowboy, is the star.

Tudor Theatre. —Gripping and chilling in the sheer intensity of its excitement, “Tlie Hurricane,” starring Dorothy Lamour and Jon Hall, lias come to the Tudor Theatre This is a great South Sea drama, set in the lashing fury of a merciless tropical storm and the ever-pursuing vengeance of the law. Also on the programme is “Raffles,” the story of the light-hearted romantic thief, with David Niven and Olivia de llavilland in the title roles.

Opera House.—ln "'Die Tuttles ot Tahiti” Charles Laughton .is Jonas Tuttle, the most Impecunious, lovable, improvident man in tlie whole of Tahiti. His home, a great rambling place, houses his understanding. wise and toothless mother, bis sons, his daughters, his grandchildren and whoever else cares to seek its shelter. A line supporting programme lueUides a March of Time, "Jane Brown Changes her Job." and u Mickey Mouse cartoon.

Majestic Theatre. —Lovely Greer Garson, an actress of consummate skill, who made a memorable debut in “Goodbye. Mr. Chips,” and was brilliant in "Pride and Prejudice,” reaches Ihe peak of her career in “Blossoms in the Dust,” now showing at the Majestic Theatre. This faithful story of the life of Edna Gladney, tlie woman who willed the taiut ot illegitimacy from the lives of thousands of 'Texas children, is told with a beauty of sentiment.

SUBURBAN THEATRES

Rivoli (Newtown).— "Dangerous Moonlight,” Anton Wulbrook; “Miss Polly," Zasu Pitts, Slim Summerville. Kincma (Kilbirnie).-- Hie Ghost of Frankenstein,” Sir Cedric Hardwieke, Ralph Bellamy; “Lady Searface,” Dennis O’Keefe, Judith Anderson. Capitol (Miramar).—“What's Lookm . Leo Carillo. Gloria Jean ; “Henry Aldrich For President,” Jimmy Lydona, June Prelsser. . „ Vogue (Brooklyn).—"Design tor Scandal." Walter Pidgeon. Rosalind Russell: “Six Lessons from Madame La Zoiiga," Ln.pe Velez, Leon Erroll. Empire (Island Bay).—“Queen of the Yukon," Charles Bickford. Irene Rich; "Winter Carnival.” companion feature. Begirt (Knrorl). — “Johnny Apollo,” Dorothy Lamour, Tyrone I'ower, Edward Arnold. King George (Lower Hutt).— “Ships ■Willi Wings." John Clements. Leslie Banks. lie Luxe (Lower Hutt). —“Fly By Night,"

Nancy Kelly. Richard Carlson; "Doomed Caravan,” Ilopalong Cassidy, William Boyd. , Prince Edward (Woburn).—"W here s That Fire?” Will Hay. Moore Marriott; "Tim Strange Case of Dr. ItX," Lionel Atwill. Patrick Knowles. Ascot (Newtown). — Rise and Shine, I.inila Darnell, Jack Oakie; “Blue, White, and Perfect.” , „ T Tivoli (Tliorndon). —‘ Rebecca, Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine; “Among Hie Living,” Susan Hayward. Frances Farmer.