CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 124, 27 May 1937, Page 14

CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

' REGENT THEATRE. ' "History is Made at Night" will have its final screening at the Regent. Theatre tonight. "Stolen Holiday" opens tomorrow at the Regent Theatre, with Kay J Francis heading a notable cast. MAJESTIC THEATRE. Rich in singing, music, and scenic beauty, the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film version of the popular operetta Rose Marie" is delighting large audiences in its second week at the Majestic Theatre. Jeannette Mac Donald and Nelson Eddy, who take the leading roles, iing not merely the original score, which includes the "Indian Love Call," "Rose Marie," "Song of the Mounties," and. several other 'items,,,but also selections from the operas "Romeo and Juliet and "La Tosca." Miss Mac Donald s earlier scenes display her as a temperamental :,prima 'donna; then learning that her brother has escaped from gaol and is hiding in northern Canada she attempts to find him. During the journey she encounters Sergeant Bruce (Nelson Eddy), and is compelled to accept him as her escort. The rest of the story tells how the good-humoured mounted policeman tames her tantrums and wins her affections. The supports are excellent. ST. JAMES THEATRE. "Tarzan Escapes" is the current attraction at .the St. James Theatre. A young Englishman and his sister (William Henry and Beriita Hume) set olft to find their cousin (Maureen O'Sullivata), whom they. believe to be living with a powerful jungle : man (Johnny Weissmuller) and whose signature is necessary for a legal document. Their guide (John Buckler) has ideas of capturing Tarzan, and when, after escaping from hostile warriors and crossing crocodile-infested rivers, they arrive in his part of the country Buckler sets his trap. Tarzan at first is too wary, but on the trek back, owing to Buckler's plotting, the party is captured by natives after Tarzan has - been made prisoner. With the aid of his animal friends, however, he escapes, and is able to wreak vengeance on his enemies. ,The supports are of a very high Standard. ' KING'S THEATRE. "Rainbow on the River" and "Don't Tell the Wife" are screening finally tonight at the King's Theatre.. "Hopalong Cassidy" fights ■ a lone battle in Paramount's "Borderland, his latest screen adventure, which begins tomorrow at the King's Theatre..Where his pals Johnny Nelson, and 'Windy have always ridden with - him in tne popular series of action stories by Clarence E. Mulford, the famous Western character portrayed by William Boyd rides the border alone to capture a notorious bandit. A powerful story of circumstantial evidence, in which. a district attorney is himself caught- m. of Marsha Hunt, Robert Cummings, &r3^rtSSfvßHSgg Movietone Coronation newsreel will be a. feature of the programme. PRINCESS THEATRE. ; "The Garden of Allah" and "Smartest Girl in Town",will conclude this ' <rffi&& SilL^ubleoKu^S?o^a«d hoh^n thT woTld's foremost coloratura, soprano strings her pearls of song, goffered to picturegoers in 'The Girl from Paris," which heads the bill, with ?s?ar cast—Lily Pons, Jack Oakie, Snl Gene Raymond. Breaking entirplv' from the customary type ot musical cSy/ the new offering turns out tp be:a gay laugh-feast from start to finish. The associate 'attraction, "Sensation," starring John Lodge is the inside story of a ™^er^untFleet Street versus' Scotland Yard, with a ruthless newspaper .reported^exposine a defenceless woman s most precious secrets to provide f ront-page^news for a sehsation-loving.public.. Other leading players are, Diana Churchill. Margaret-yyner, and Jerry Verns. REX THEATRE. .-'■■ In "Black Sheep." the; main feature at the Rex Theatre, Edmund Lowe plays the role of a'man who is called upon to gamble for all that is dear, to him in life, in the place of money. Other favourites in the cast are Claire Trevor, Tom Brown, Eugene Faueue, Adrienne Ames, Herbert Mundin, and Ford Sterling. The other attraction is VTen-dollar Raise," featuring the popular Edward Everett Horton. The story concerns a timid bookkeeper plunged in ledgers for years, suddenly falling in love with, a new stenor grapher (Karen Morley), and forced to balance the problem of. a static'paycheck and an ecstatic romance. From a prince of a fellow, his boss turns into a tyrant. '-.' SHORTT'S THEATRE. ■■■'■ "Rangle River" and "Roaming Lady" conclude tonight ■at Shortt's Theatre. Bubbling, with laughter, and bursting with song, roguish Jane Withers comes to Shortt's Theatre tomorrow in her joyous Fox hit, "Little Miss Nobody." The picture follows the adventures of a merry orphan through a series of escapades "both hilarious and pathetic. Featured in the strong supporting cast are Jane Darwell, Ralph Morgan, Sara Haden, Harry Carey, and Betty Jean Hainey. A lovely miss in danger and outlaws .. who test the mettle of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police furnish peril and adventure aplenty for ; George O'Brien •in "O'Malley of the Mounted," the actioncrammed Fox drama, which will also be shown. ; TKILBIRNIE KINEIVIA. True friendship that proves itself under a hail of fire and in the face of gay adventure is the theme of the dashing, i colourful, and exciting Twentieth Century picture, "Professional Soldier" which is screening at the Kilbirnie Kinema, with Victor McLaglen and Freddie Bartholomew in the main roles. Michael Whalen and Gloria Stuart are featured. The tensely dramatic and gripping Paramount motion picture, "Valiant is the Word for Carrie," which will also be shown, introduces Gladys 'George, famous stage' actress, to the screen. STATE THEATRE, PETONE. ' "Alibi for Murder," which is screening at the State Theatre, Petone. not only provides plenty of enjoyment, but offers a problem in crime solution that taxes the talents of deduction of the audience to a maximum. It is a Columbia' production featuring William Gargan with Marguerite Churchill, and has been handled. expertly to make the most of.that-valuable dramatic element—suspense..' GRAND THEATRE, PETONE. Bette Davis •is starred -. in- the First National production- "The Golden Arrow," showing at the Grand .Theatre, Petone. The picture is based 'on the play by Michael. :Arlen, noted English playwright, and is a story of ]ove in high society, set in a .background of luxurious yachts and resort hotels. George Brent has the main supporting role. , . The short subjects consist of a "Musical Revue" cartoon and serial. ' PALACE THEATRE, i'ETONE. A thrilling . story of the sea, "Mutiny on the Bounty," with Charles Laughton, Clark Gable, and Franchot lone,- is screening :at the Palace Theatre, 'Petone.-. .'.'iSEour.;, Days' ■Won*der," pre'sentirigr',*>:nejy;-:Star,,, Jeanne Dante and a -dolouradcartoon complete the excellent programme.

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PLAZA THEATRE. Sonja Henie, world champion ice skater, lives up to the title of the film "Girl in a Million," in which she is starred at the Plaza Theatre,. for not only does she give superbly graceful and sensational exhibitions on the ice, but her dainty whimsical manner and her natural appeal combine to make her a most attractive and accomplished actress. The, film itself is qutstand-_ ing for several reasons; but mainly in' that it combines- beautiful figure-skat-ing and ice-ballets, musical numbers, a romantic theme, and drama with a copious supply of humour. The supporting cast is exceptionally strong, including Adolphe Menjou. Jean Hersholt, Ned Sparks, and the Ritz Brothers. The story, which for the main part is set in Swiss Alpine country, tells of the complications, romantic and otherwise, which occur when the train-, ink of an innkeeper's daughter for Olympic skating honours is interrupted by the advent of a party of Americans. The supports include newsreels and a cartoon. A feature of the programme will be a special Fox Movietone Coronation newsreel. BE LUXE THEATRE. "Mad Holiday" and "Devil's Playground" will be shown finally tonight at the De Luxe Theatre. The Columbia Studios will, present, tomorrow at the De Luxe Theatre a new comedy-drama entitled "More Than a Secretary," with Jean Arthur and George Brent in the star roles. "Conflict" will,.be the other feature. , STATE THEATRE. , '\ "Hearts in Reunion" concludes tonight at the State Theatre. _ . R.K.O. Radio's romantic drama, 'Sea. Devils," opens tomorrow at the State Theatre. ' . • \ ' THE MARCUS SHOW. In no way inferior to its predecessors, the third and fjnal presentation of the Marcus- Show, "Revue Continental, continues to attract capacity houses as the Wellington season nears its end at the New Opera House. The two and three-quarter hours of non-stop- vaudeville, presented with modern American verve and daring, includes an array of glittering spectacle that has never been staged before in Wellington. Ballets, solo dances, songs, and novelties follow one another in breathtaking succession, colour and action always being the predominant notes. All the,, acts are good, but especial praise is due to the opening scene, "Girls of the World,' the "Toyland".number,- the undersea ballet of Marcus "peaches," and "Love in a Slave Market," which recalls the Russian ballet. Smart comedy there is in plenty, and the acrobatic.turns alone make the show worth while, most of the tumblers' antics defying description. The Marcus Show will present its final Wellington entertainment next Saturday night. . . . > ROXT? THEATRE. "Counterfeit Lady" and "Hollywood Boulevard" conclude tonight at the Roxy Theatre. , With Charles Quigley in the breezy character of a go-getting young reporter and Rosalind Keith as a charming but spirited secretary to a grand opera star, Columbia's new comedydrama," "Find the Witness," opens at the Roxy Theatre tomorrow. The picture is a swift-moving one with a cast of such high capabilities that the featured roles are lent ''well-rounded and balanced support. "Three Married Men," the supporting film, featuring Roscoe Karns, William Frawley, Lynne Overman, and Mary Brian, provides rapid-fire laughs. The story concerns the events before and after the marriage of Karns and Miss Brian, members of two families who are not on speaking terms. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. "Sisters Under the Skin," the main attraction'showing tonight at Our Theatre at reduced prices, brings together three of the screen's outstanding players—EUssa Landi, Frank Morgan, and Joseph Schildkraut—in a modern romance of a woman who seeks happiness^'in a'mansion but finds it "in an attic. Her loyalty holds her to-the man who can give her everything, but her.heart asks for the other who can offet her bnly love. The Blakely household is the! scene of some hilarious goings on- in .tha comedy drama "The Party's Over," the second attraction, starring Stuart Erwin' and Ann Sothern. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAT. For the first time the rugged, twofisted Clark Gable of old and the.lovely Jeanette Mac Donald with the voice that thrills are brought together, with Spencer Tracy sharing stellar honours, in M.G.M.'s outstanding production "San Francisco," which shows at the Empire Theatre tonight. "San Francisco" has drama, love interest, comedy, and spectacle. "Audioscopics," the screen's, latest novelty, and other short subjects round off the bill. In response to numerous requests, it has-been decided to extend the season of "San Francisco" until tomorrow night. . ' REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. Dealing with-a son's poignant efforts to. clear his father's name, of an undeserved stigma, "Winterset," showing at the Regal Theatre tonight, is from Maxwell Anderson's dramatic hit, and is said to be one of the most remarkable film offerings of the, year. Contrasting a romance of poetic intensity against the background of New York, the film promises to duplicate the remarkable success of the stage play. Burgess Meredith, Margo, and Eduardo Giannelli enact the leading roles. SEASIDE THEATRE, LYALL BAY. Playing to capacity houses wherever shown. Universal Films'* outstanding attraction, "Magnificent ■ Obsession," starring Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor, will be presented for tonight only at the Seaside Theatre, Lyall Bay. The associate feature, "Thank You, Jeeves," adapted from P. G. Wodehouse's uproarious stojy and starring Arthur Treacher, is a real feast of laughter. In addition selected short subjects will be shown commencing from 7.30 p.m. CAPITOL THEATTtE, MIRAMAR. "Devil Doll" and "Racing Lady" conclude tonjght at the Capitol Theatre. Undoubtedly one of the most popular romantic comedies of the current season is "Theodora Goes Wild," which opens at the Capitol Theatre tomorrow and introduces the" beautiful Irene Dunne in her first comedy role. The story tells of the hilarious adventures of a small-town girl who writes novels, of the ultra-sophisticated variety. When one of them becomes a best-seller her identity is reyealed. Thereafter she takes matters into her own hands with remarkable results. The supporting programme is also outstanding. MONDAY'S WRESTLING. On Monday night one o£ the most colourful wrestlers ever brought" to the Dominion, Matros Kirilinko, the Kuban Cossack", will meet "Lofty" Blomfield, the popular New Zealand champion, at the Town Hall. ' Kirilinko has met some strong opposition-since he arrived in New Zealand, but so far he has beeh'-'unbeaten and in some of his contests he has proved much tqo good for his opponents. This is in keeping with his overseas record, which places him among the best men in the game. In addition to winning the championshins of several European countries under the Graeco-Roman style, he has held the South American catch-as-catch-can title, and has made some strong bids for the world's championship. During his first two years in America he lost only two bouts in 68 and drew four. He has an aggressive style which New Zealand audiences have found much to their liking, and he will be seen to advantage against Blomfield, who cannot appear here too often to suit his followers.

TIVOLI THEATRE. "The Road to Glory" and "Women Are Trouble" conclude tonight at the Tivoli Theatre.. -Reproduced as it is in na'iiral colour, "The Garden of Allah," ' which will start tomorrow at the Tiyoli Theatre, must be ranked-as an outstanding picture. Not that the colour dominates the film, for both the desert settings] in which the film abounds and the in-! teriors are chosen with irreproachable taste. Against such a notably beauti-! ful background is thrown a story deeper than the average screen plot. The dominant issue is the love of a beautiful girl" who is seeking peace in the desert after the loss of her cherished father, and a man unused to the ways of the world, an escapee from a Trappist monastery. A strange courtship, in which the woman does her best to allay the unrest in her lover's soul, marriage, and a honeymoon in the desert lead up to a protracted climax, in which the man is revealed j as one who has broken vows more sacred than those of marriage—a contract with the Church. Charles Boyer and Marlene Dietrich are the stars. "Smartest Girl in Town," a sprightly entertainment teaming Gene Raymond and Ann Sothern in the stellar roles, will be shown as the additional feature. ■ • RIVOLI THEATRE. The adventures of the spirited daughter of a millionaire, who goes to New York to prove she can live there for a month on 150 dollars provide the diverting theme of Universal.'s, gay comedy drama, "The Luckiest! Girl in the world," which opens tonight at the Rivoli Theatre. Jane Wyatt proves her right to high ranking in this laughrousing production and Louis Hayward gives' an outstanding performance. Every member of the cast delivers a smooth portrayal. The picture is made more enjoyable by Eugene Pallette's work as the millionaire father, Catherin -Doucet's interpretation as the mother, Philip Reed as the penurious tennis player, and Viola. Callahan as the landlady who dispenses ■ kitchen privileges. Paramount's "Toll of the Road," the other feature'film, drives home a message to all ca"r owners, one of cautiousness and safety while driving in cities. This message is put in very entertaining and realistic form. The story- deals with Frances Dttake, a young, speed-mad girl, of the modern generation, who has laughed off numerous traffic prosecutions and has always Miss' Drake is riding with her brother, believed it "couldn't happen to her. when the car crashes and kills a little boy Because' of her brother's drunken condition, she takes the wheel and consequently is convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to the penitentiary in a trial in' which her sweetheart appears against.her.