ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 203, 25 May 1944, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

City Theatres •'Hi Diddle Diddle” (State).—The old favourite Adolph Menjou in a story of a sailor who gets 48 hours marriage leave-, and gets a packet of trouble besides, not to mention si little difficulty over some twins. Martha Scott and Pola Negri also help in the trouble. Tomorrow: . Get Ct "Journey For Margaret” (I’aiantount).--The heart-touching story of the little London girl who travels to the States. Mur garet O'Brien as the little girl, with Robert Young and Laraine Day. Second nttraction “Calling Dr. Gillespie. iComlng tomorrow, "Little Nelly Kelly and And a Day" (Plaza).—A galaxy of stars presenting the story df one fumuy and one nation. The list of stare reads like a Hollywood Who's Who, and it would be uufaiif to mention any one as the prinCi " The Falcon Takes Over” (Tudor).--George Sanders and Lynn Bari, with James Gleason and Alien Jenkins. Associated: "Syncopation,” a niusicale. Tomorrow: “My Favourite Spy” and Playcirl ” "i Dood It” (Majestic).—Red Skelton and Eleanor Powell, in a bomedy niusicale with Tommy Dorsey and his'band. Packed with tunes and laughs. Also a March of Time: "Airways to Peace." -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 sis famousiAmerican bands. Coming tomorrow, "Behind the Rising Sun.” -Hit the Ice" <St. James).—The two comedy kings, Bud Abbott and Lou Coa* tello, have arrived in their latest and funniest film as aces on ice. and with a brand new lot Of mirthful gags. It is haying a hilarious season. Tomorrow: “Star Spangled Rhythm.” „ . ••The Major and the Minor" (Regent).— Something right out of the ordinary In comedy, with Ginger Rogers and Ray Milland as. the stars. "Naughty Marietta” (Opera House). - One of the most popular of al) films returns today. Nelson Eddy and Jeanette Mncdoimld .are the stars. -The Day Will Dawn” M'Y 011 ’-—btar ring Ralph Richardson and Deborab Kerr. Also: George Arliss in The Last Gentleman.'' „ ...... “SPirter Woman” <De Luxe). —A thrilling mvsterv, with plenty of inaction, starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. • lhe Mummy's Ghost,” starring John Carra-. dine and Aequanetta* completes the programme.

SUBURBAN THEATRES

King George (Lower Hutt).—"On Our (Lower Hutt)—"Whlsperlng Ghosts” and “Queen of the Yukon. Empire (Island Lay).— I'light for I>rcedoui” and "Let’s Have Fun. J Kiiicma (KilbirnleL—“Waterloo Bridge and "Meet the Stewarts." Regal (Karorl).—“Fantasia. Ascot (Newtown).—"Bitter sjweet' and “Murder bv Invitation.” Rivoli (Newtown).— "Bombardier ' and “The Magnificent Ambersons/’ Vogue (Brooklyn).—“Du Barry Was a I.adv” and “Henry Aldrich Swings It.” Capitol (Miramar).—"Remember’ and “Kid Glove Killer.” Tidier (Lyall Bay).—“The Hunchback of Notfe Dame” and “The Ghost Goes West ” Prince Edward (Woburn).—' Fahlll Honey” and “After Midnight With Boston Biackie.”