ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 36, Issue 35, 5 November 1942, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

Paramount Theatre,. —“The Vanishing Virginian,” with Frank Morgan and Kathryn Grayson in the leads, begins its season today. The story of the Commonwealth attorney, Bob Yancey, who seems to spend most of nights in the cells for contempt of court, is one of the most attractive presented on the screen in recent years. A first release, “So’s Your Aunt .Emma,” with Zasu Pitts, Roger Pryor 9 afid Warren’ Uymer, is the associate, feature;

Opera House.—“ The Tuttles of Tahiti,” -with Charles Laughton in the principle role, will conclude its season at the Upera House today. Tomorrow, Warner Brothers’ production of Somerset Maugham's drama, “The Letter,” will open Its run. Bette Davis Is the star of the film, with Herbert Marshall and James Stephenson In support.

De Luxe Theatre.—-Annie and Bullwinkle return to tile screen at the De Luxe today in “Tugboat Annie Sails Again.” Their feud is said to be Hie funniest, happiest, hit. .Marjorie, Rambeau, Alan. Hale, Jane M yuiau, and ■Ronald Reagan. The associate feature is “Federal Bullets, ’’ a first release of a Gmeu v. Gangland melodrama, with -Mil-, ibnrn Stone and Zollie Tilbury in Hie leads. There is another episode of the “Gang Busters' serial, and a Jackpot Quiz.

Plaza Theatre.—“Twin Beds,” with Joau Bennett and George Brent, will be shown today, and will be replaced tomorrow by the 20th Century-Fox Claudette Colbert film "Remember the Day,' billed as a rapturous, tragic, unforgettable show. John Payne plays opposite toe inimitable Claudette.

Tudor Theatre.—“The Hurricane,” starring Dorothy Laniour and Jon Hall, is a great South Sea drama, set in tliu 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 Havilland in the title roles.

Ma’Jestlc Theatre.—Greer Garson who made a memorable debut in 'Goodbye, Mr Chips” and was brilliant in “Pride ami Prejudice.” reuches the pe«ik of her c<ir< i er in “Blossoms in the Dust, showing at the Majestic Theatre. This faillil'ul story of the life of Edna Gladney, the woman who wiped tile taint of illegitimacy from the lives of thousands of Texas children, is told with a beauty of sentiment.

King’s Theatre. — George Formby’s "South American George” will elose its season at ttie King's today, and will be followed by "Confirm Or Deny.” a "foreign correspondent” story written around the mystery of the happenings of September 15. 1940. Did Hitler attempt to invade Britain? Did the R.A.F. knock out the attempt? Did a foreign correspondent "get the story, and then kill it for a woman's sake? Don Ameelio and Joan Bennett lead.

State Theatre. —“Catlet Girl,” starring Carol Landis and George Montgomery is the main attraction. It is a story linking West Point Academy and the Great White Way anil is a musical with some big song lilts. "Sundown Jim,” a western with John Kimbrough completes the bill.

St. James Theatre.—“Heap the MLd Wind,” filmed in stormy, exciting colour, is set in Hie 18-10 period, the setting the coast and Keys of Florida at a time when the sea was America’s life-line between tlie Mississippi valley and the Industrial north. The film is concerned with the efforts of the shipmasters to impeach the man behind th<« deliberate sabotage of their cargoes. Ray Milland, Paulette Goddard and John Wayne arc the stars. SUBURBAN THEATRES Tivoli (Tbormlon).—"ll. M. Pulliam. Esq Robert Young, Ruth Hussey, Hedy Lamarr; “South of Tahiti.” Brian Dunlew. Brad Crawford. Rivoli ( Newtown).—“Keep ’Em !• lying, Bud Abbott. I.on Costello: “rhe Wolf Mail.” „ Kinemn (Kilbirnie).—"lntermezzo, Lester Howard. Ingrid Bergman: "Weekend For Three," Dennis O’Keefe. Jane Wyatt. Remit (Karoril.—"Sundown." George .Sanders, Gene Tierney. Capitol (Miramar). — “Stick To Your G'tins," Hopalong Cassidy, Wm. Boyd; “Who. Killed Aunt .Maggie,” John Hubbard Wondv Barrie. Vogue (Brooklyn >.—"t audeville Biltz. "Devil Ou Horseback.” Fred K-ating. Lili Damlta King George (Lower Hutt).- —“Joan ot Paris.” i Ascot (Newtown). —" I'he Doctor And The Debutante,” Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore; “Comet Over Broadway.” Kay Francis. lan Hunter. I>o Luxe (Lower Hutt).—“Marry the Buss's Daughter.” Brenda Joyce; "They Met in Argentina." Maureen O'Hara. Janies Ellison. Prince Edward tWoburni.— “Weekend For Throe," Dennis O’Keefe, Jane Wyatt; "Mau From Headquarters,” Frank AlbertS'on, Joan Woodbury. Empire i Islam! Bay ). - "Tim Strange Case of Dr. KX.” Lionel Atwill, Patrie Knowh*: "The Rebel’s Son.” Harry Baur, Joan Gardner