ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 224, 19 June 1944, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

City Theatres “Forever And A Day” (Plaza). —A galaxy of stars presenting the story of one tumiiy and one nation. The list of stars reads like a Hollywood Who’s Who, and it would be unfair to mention any one as the principal. “Phantom ’of the Opera” (Regent).— Music, song aud romance combine to produce a masterpiece of the screen. Starring Nelson Eddy, Susanna Foster and Clauue Bains. In technicolour. •‘The Man From Down Under” (Majestic).—Charles Laughton in an Australian story. Supporting cast: Binnie Barues. Richard Carlson and Donna Reed. Next change: "Thousands Cheer," with Kathryn Grayson, Gene Keliy, Mary Astor and John Boles. “China” (St. James). —A thrilling story in which three Americans demonstrate to the Chinese how to kill the greatest number of Japanese without suffering any real personal discomfort. Alan Ladd and Loretta Young star. “Lady From Chungking” (De Luxe).— The saga of Chinese guerrilla figiiters. Anna May Woug stars. The associate film is "The Remarkable Andrew,” starring William Holden and Ellen Drew. "Sahara” (Kings).—Humphrey Bogart stars as an American sergeant who excels in desert warfare. He kills innumerable Germans. “Hello Beautiful” (Slate).—A bright musical fealuring Benny Goodman and his band, and starring George Murphy, Anne Shirley and Carole Landis. “Hers to Hold” (Paramount).—Deanna Durbin, Joseph Cotten, and an aircraft factory. The hilarious comedy “flit The Ice,” starring Budd Abbott and Lou Costello also screens. “Behind the Rising Sun” (Tudor).— A film record of Japanese brutality, starring Toni Neal and Margo. "Ladies Day,” with Eddie Albert aud Lupe Velez also shows. "Balalaika” (Tivoli). —Au old favourite starring Nelson Eddy and Ilona Massey. Wallace Beery and Marjorie Main star in the second feature. "Jackass Mail.” Star Spangled Rhythm" (State, Petone). —Dazzling movie entertainment witli Paramount’s leading stars all contributing their talent. Bob Hope and Bing Crosby are notable. SUBURBAN THEATRES Ascot (Newtown). —“Presenting Lily Mars” and "Mercy Island.” Kinenia (Kilbirnie).—"Once Upon a Honeymoon” and “Harrigan’s Kid." ’ Rivoli (Newtown).—“The Forest Rangers” and “Syncopation. Vogue (Brooklyn).—“Rhythm on Ice” and “Power of the Press.” Capitol (Miramar).— “Springtime In the Rockies” and “Salute to the Marines.” Tatler (Lyall Bay).—“My Sister Eileen” and "Babes on Broadway.” Prince Edward (Woburn).— “Road to Morocco” and “The Black Haven.” King George (Lower Hutt).—“The War Against Mrs. Hadley.” De Luxe (Lower Hutt).—“Spider Woman” and “Hi Ya, Sailor.” Empire (Island Bay).—“This Above All” and “Police Bullets.’

Regal (Karorl). —“Went The Day Well" and "Henry Aldrich Swings It”