CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 94, 17 October 1940, Page 6

CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. A saucy story of ia'-district attorney who falls in love with a girl lie is trying to send to prison, is presented in "Remember the Night," which is showing at the Regent Theatre. The role of the district attorney is played by Fred Mac Murray, recently in the comedy success "Honeymoon in Bali," while the lovely felon portraying the girl , who steals his^ heart is Barbara Stanwyck, whose most recent screen success is "Golden Boy." Beulah Bondi, Elizabeth Patterson, and Sterling Holloway round out the big supporting cast. One of the'features of "Remember the Night" isvav swing rendition of the perennially popular "Back Home in Indiana," rendered by Martha, Mears, of radio fame, and The King's Men. This music is used to set the mood of the picture, rnpst of the action of which is centred oii-"an Indian farm. MAJESTIC THEATRE. -The Majestic Theatre will show "Edison, the Man" for the last time tonight.' Estrange Cargo,!! starring Clark Gable and Joan Crawford,- opens tomorrow. . V ;• ;. ■..■ ;, ■ ■cl OPERA HOUSE. will be shown finally tonight at the Opera House. f£p comprise another "cheer-up programme," the management of tlie Opera House has selected two of the best cqrfredies of recent times —though they ate; of widely-differing types—to begin return seasons tomorrow. The Hardy Family, whose simple, homely adventures make a direct appeal to all ages, will be seen iif.?'You're Only Young Once." In a nidre sophisticated vein is the film, j version of what is - perhaps Thome Spilth's most hilarious novel, "Topper." Constance Bennett,. Billie Burke, and. Roland Young head the cast. v- TIVOLI THEATRE. "The Light That Failed" and "Calling Philo Vance" conclude tonight at theTivoli Theatre. iHal Roach, Hollywood's No. 1 producer of comedies, who produced Thome Smith's "Topper" series, has now filmed this brilliant author's 'original streamlined comedy "Turnabout." In this new production, Carole; liaridis, & lovely newcomer to the screen, is co-starred with John Hubb'ard. "Turnabout" will commence screening at the Tivoli Theatre tomorrdw. The stars are supported 'by a brilliant cast of players, wilich includes Adolphe Menjou,Willianf.Gargan, Mary Astor, Verree Teasdalgl Donald Meek, and Margaret RoachV -Jpel'McGrea and Nancy Kelly areco-starred: in the newrollicking comedy, "He-• Married His Wife," the secoifdfeature, % A;: sterling comedy casf •; is; 'featured in'- support of' the stars,'inelu fling Roland Young,; Miry Bolandv; Gesar: . Rohiero,. Mary Healy, Lyle Talbot^Elish'a Cook, jun., aM Barnett F^er. v ;'' : . ■;-,,: v -■(' ST. JAMES,.THEA'TOE^ . . ",■'• The St. Jafnes>'Tiieaire '.Will show. Adventure iii v. Diamonds'* .'for the last iime tonight. ■; - v : ".'/• „ ' Ghost.ußreskers,'. starring Bob HQpe and P#Ulette Gbddard, open : tomorrow. ■:>■",.,.;■"■' " .".'"•.• '" .' '.'"•' -; PARAMOUNT THEATRE. ■-""The Road to Singapore" and "Dad Sudd, M.P.," conclude tonight at the Paramount Theatre. .."South of Samoa" and "Cavalcade of Academy Awards" open tomorrow. f,; . ROXY THEATRE. "On Your Toes" and "Safari" will be shown finally tonight at the Roxy theatre. -y "'...'., .„ -The entertaining adven-tures of . ashipping magnate's. son; (Bing Crosby J.. and his mate/'.;(Bob Hope),.who prefer the variety: of the East to the dull routine of '• office work, form the material from which has. .been fashibhed "The Road to Singapore," which opens tomorrow. The second big feature is the'latest production in the •tDad and Dave" series, "Dad Rudd, pp." _____ ;■:■ NEW PRINCESjS.THEATRE. "Song of the Plains" and "Buck kenny Rides Again" conclude tonight at-the Princess Theatre. !:--A cast headed by such celebrities as Allan Jones; Mary Martin, and Walter Connolly, twenty-eight of the unforgettable melodies written by Victor H£r-, ; bert, and a rousing romance of the Show world of the early 1900's, will be dh the bill of fare at the Princess Thea^^'tpnl^o;^-'' #^ - Paramount; presents^tg'^Bew' musical drama, "The. Great. Victor. Herbert", The Higgins Family appear m the hilarious comedy "The Covered Trailer," which is the second feature. VOGUE THEATRE, BROOKLYN. No dramatic picture ever to reach the screen; has. equajled in the variety of its*fer-flujig? scenic backgrounds: Walter Wanger's "Trade Winds" which is showing ait the Vogue.Theatre, with Fredric" March and Joan Bennett in the starring-roleS f Zane'Grey's "Knights of the Range" is the?, second feature, starting Russell Hayden, Victor Jory, aricl. Jean Parker. ;REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. Vtfalt Disney's latest masterpiece, : Pinocchio," is having - its -first suburban screening at the Regal Theatre. The' great master of the animated cartoon has used all of his skill in the production of this full-length feature, an'dv the result is a "realism that is amazing. "Pinocchio" is painted on a broader canvas than the' popular "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" —its action ranges over land and sea, in fhe caverns/under the ocean, 'and away again to- the sinister : Pleasure Island. ''} . \ V GRAND THEATRE, PETONE. At the Grand Theatre Republic Pictures present Lloyd Nolan* Barton Mac- ■■: larie^ and Lola Lane in a: film that has ' every kind of thrills "Gangs of Chicago." Clive Brook, Garry Marsh, and Anna Lee are starred in Robert Morley,*s outstanding stage success, "Re- ; turn to Yesterday,".the second feature.- ; STATE THEATRE, PETONE. "Remember" concludes tonight at the State Theatre. Liewis Stone, Mickey-'xlooney, and ' the:rest of the famous?.-H/arSy F.amily : appear in "Judge Hai-d^: and Son," : which opens. tomorrqw'i^-AiKly. Hardy, son of the family, ttirhs;; amateur de-. tective-to< help; his • In a law i case, and beedmes' involved - with; three ■ pretty girls who fill his- life with trials ' and tribulations. ..''. ... ; PALACE THEATRE, PETONE. ; Five tense dramas within a drama ' is the distinctive thrill that is offered in ; "Tell No Tales," featuring Melvyn Douglas and Louise Platt, the attrac- i tion at the Palace; Theatre. -Franchpt ; Tone and Franciska Gaal-are starred in i 'The-Girl Downstairs,"" the second , feature. < PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE, ■ ■'■ WOBURN. ; "Stagecoach,", which::co-stars.- Claire ,\ Trevor and John Wayne, is showing ' at the Prineeo Edward .Theatre. A ! frontier drama of the 1880's, "Stage- J coach" unfolds*"its aCtion in Arizona and New Mexico. "Sabotage," a story. 6f espionage in an aeroplane factory, is: the second feature, -..,-.-. . Dfc LUXE THEATRE, LOWER HUTT. j "Tundra," which is showing at the -J De Luxe Theatre, is a refreshing pic- ( tjure that should please audiences gen- c erally. It is laid in an Alaskan wilder- i #ess; with all types of animals sharing ] honours \yjth>Del Camjiro, the featured 1 flayer. Also showing is Mary Roberts ] Rmehart's..x;Qmed.y.iif.-the..-Great War. J '^SSi- Hows'- -Leaver-"Sta«ring James * Ellison and Terry Walker.

CITY AND SUBURBAN THEATRES

KING'S THEATRE. "Johnny Apollo" will be shown for. , the last time• tonight-at the King's Theatre. "Irene," starring Anna Neagle and Ray Milland, opens tomorrow. PLAZA THEATREV '-.->•;.. ... "A Bill of Divorcement" ' concludestonight at the Plaza Theatre.. ; ~ :.. ;..'; "Lillian Russell," starring Alice .£aye, commences tomorrow,'■';.'.•., . DE LUXE THEATRE. "Brother Rat and a Babyf and 'Tear Gas Squad" conclude tonight: at the De Luxe Theatre. "The Ghost Comes Hoirfef'-'and "Waterfront" commence 'tomorrow. STATE THEATRE.' Packed full of incident and tense situations, "The 39 Steps," the picture version of John Buchan's famous spy story, is the main feature at the State Theatre. It stars ■Robert ooriat and Madeleine Carroll, and- it. goes without saying that their-perfofmahc^ in . the two principal roles: gives the" picture a quality and 4h appeal that are,out- \ standing: The grim side is relieved'by some really fine humorous episodes, and these two make the most of; them/ The extraordinary that befall Richard Hannay from the time he finds an uninvited woman visitor murdered in his flat until the time; he exposes the plot in a music hall provide great entertainment. They happen with such rapidity that the young-, man's ingenuity and courage are.; given ai thorough test. Particularly impressive sequences of the picture are Hannay's impromptu address to a political meeting and the embarrassing moments when the. hero and heroine are unwillingly locked together with handcuffs. The" supporting picture is a romance of the ,a|r, "Love Takes Flight." It stars Bruce Cabot, and shows some excellent flying scenes. SEASIDE THEATRE, LYALL BAY. "The Lady in the. Morgue," another of the famous Universal Crime Club mysteries., is showing at the Seaside Theatre. The stars are Preston Foster arid Ratricia Ellis". The associate; attraction, "Adventure's End," stars John-Wayne; ■"•■■. ;.,■' "-'REX THEATRE.'. .. - An entertaining romantic comedy, centring around; New York's Radio City,' "Radio- City Revels," heads the bill, at the Rex Theatre. Bob Burns, Jack Oakie, Kenny Baker, and Ann Miller head the cast The associate film.. is ""Sky; •Giant," a thrilling air story. ■Richap^:' Dix; Chester Morris," and J.oan:.";:J]phJaine Jare" starred. En-' 'tertaining. afrd topical, supports com-: plete^ the programme. ' '-; , " ■EMPIRE TCHEATRE,:\tStiANp; ,BAY.:. ■ A sophisticated and amusing y ; filjai story, of scandal in\high placesV'Wal.ter-. Wanger's "Slightly': Honourable," ; ;wiSi ; : a; cast.,headed by Pat O'Brien, Edward' Arnold, Riith Terry, and : BrOdericfe Crawford, is.. showing at the Empire Theatre.; , This is a picture that strikes along two entertainment fronts, coupling ■ a strong dramatic plot with a smart comedy theme. The associate film is "Whispering Enemies." starring Jack Holt. - . ■■' ~. "~ ~ ■ . - ■ I) CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. Distinctly on the side of good citizenship, though still tough and still i aggressive, are the "Dead End" Kids in their latest picture, "The Angels Wash ' Their Faces," which is showing at the Capitol, with Ann Sheridan in the leading role.' Thef associate attraction, : ;"CrackefjMK,"'".Features "Tom Walls and Lilli Palmer. '