ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 194, 15 May 1944, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

City Theatres

'•Stage Door Canteen” (King’s).—A Story of love in wartime, bringing to the screen in one film 48 great celebrities of the screen, stage and concert platform and six famous American bands. “Hit the Ice” (St. James).—The two comedy kings, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, have arrived in their latest and tunniest film as aces on ice, and with a brand new lot of mirthful gags. It will be a hilarious season. •‘King Arthur Was a Gentleman (State). —Big-hearted Arthur Askey is in all kinds of trouble when lie joins the army, and is a great comedy success. “The .Major and the Minor*’ (Regent). Something right out of the ordinary in comedy, with Ginger Rogers and Kay Milland as the stars. > “Victory Through Air power” (Plaza).— Based on the sensational book by Major de Seversky. Also Walt Disney s latest “Saludos Amigos,” which introduces Disnev’s old favourites in a new setting, Joe Carloca, tlie Brazilian jitterbird. Next change: “Forever and a Day.” “Heart of the Golden IV est ’ (De Luxe). —Roy Rogers moving about in a hail olead, followed by Bob Nolan and Rut ! - Terry-. An entertaining film, ‘ Mokey, is the supporting feature. "For Me And My Onl” (Paramount).—A cheerful musical with Judy Garland amt George Murphv singing and dancing. Gene Kelly also sings and dances, but sometimes acts. Yau Hetiin stars in the second feature, “Kid Glove Killer.” ■ “Best Foot Forward” (Majestic).—Another lavish M.G.'M. musical production complete with technlcolour, comedy, and Harry James. Lucille Ball and JVilliatu Gaxton keep the story moving without working too hard. “Cinderella Swings It’’ (Tudor). —Star, ring Gloria -Warren .and Guy Kibbee. 2 lie associate film is “Sagebrush Law, with Tim Holt grasping the six-shooters and trying to look as though he had never heard of Orsbn Welles. “Chetniks” (Tivoli).—Dashing adventure and thrilling action with a people who refused to surrender to the Germans. Jeanette MacDonald and Robert Young star in “Cairo.” which is also showing. “Naughty Marietta” (Opqra . House) .— Oi’c of the most popular of all flints returns again next Friday. Nelson Eddy and Jeanette Macdonald are the stars.

SUBURBAN THEATRES

Empire (Island Bay).—“Happy Go Lucky” and “Counter Espionage.” Klnenia (Kilbirnie).—“Du BaTry Mas A Lady” and “A Yank In Dutch." Regal (Karori).—“Orchestra Wives’ and “Air Raid Wardens.” Ascot (Newtown). —“Tales of Manhattan” and ‘‘Berlin Correspondent.” Vogue (Brooklyn).—“Flight for Freedom” and “Captive Wild Woman.” Rivoli (Newtown). —“Hatter’s Castle” and “Underground Agent.” Capitol (Miramar).— “Flight Command and "Panama Hattie.” Tatler ('Lyall Bay).—“Suspicion” and "Night Train To Munich.” Prince Edward (Woburn).—“The Amazing Mrs. Holliday” ‘and “Shantytown.” King George (Lower Hutt).—No pictures tonight or tomorrow. De Luxe (Lower Hutt). —“The Falcon Strikes Back” and “Let’s Have Fun.”