AT THE PICTURES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 29 August 1942, Page 4

AT THE PICTURES

Uegent. to-night: Double feature. Chap- | ter 5 of “Death Valley,** “The Mad Doctor | of Market Street" with Lionel Atwill and j Una Merkel. Second feature, Thurston Hall and The Little Vagabonds in “Tuxedo ! .Junction.” Mystery, spine-chilling action I and a generous sprinkling of comedy are I said to be the entertainment features found in Universal’s “The Mad Doctor of Market Street." South Seas drama. Ad- | ventures of an oddly-assorted group of j shipwreck survivors, marooned on a j tropical island in the clutches of a mad j doctor are related in the film which also j features Nat Pendleton, Claire Dodd, I Richard Davies, Anne Nagel and Hardy Al- \ bright. Atwill is seen as the fugitive doctor 1 who is obsessed with the idea that he can bring people back to life. Miss Merkel and Pendleton have the principal comedy assignments and the romance is furnished by Miss Dodd, blonde musical comedy star, and Davies, handsome screen newcomer. "Tuxedo Junction" is a story without a dull moment, hangs together coherently, blends homespun situations with a bit of : sociology, romance and music. Interesting complications are brought in and solved in similar fashion. Majestic, screening io-iughi: Clark Guu.e and Lana Turner in “Honky Tank'* with Frank Morgan and Claire Trevor. Audiascop'c novelty film in colour in addition. Expertly blending fast-paced adventure with an unconventional romance. “Honky Tonk” is the story of a Western gold camp and outstanding emotional adventure. Gable appears as a fascinating card sharp with political ambitions. His part provides a chance to use to best ad- • vantage some of the swashbuckling characteristics that helped make such fine en‘ertainment of “Gone With the Wind" and "800 Town,” while Miss Turner plays a dramatic part that gives her a chance to ; e cel even "Ziegfeld Girl” and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde.” The story moves swiftly Through a deftly blended pattern of amusing and exciting incidents in which Gable is run out of one camp after another to finally make his last stand in Yellow Creek, where he not only fleeces the citizens but battles for the State’s highest political offices. He fights with six-shoot-ing implements and rapier-keen wit I against his enemies and besieges Miss Turner in one of the most unusual courtships of the year. Of outstanding merit is ? Pete Smith audioscopic novelty film which will be enjoyed by all for its thrilling and humorous presentation. It is one of those rare “must-see" Metro-Gold-wyn-Mayer supports. Stat* Theatre, screening to-nigdt: Leslie Chaneris* “The baint Meets the Tiger.” How the three last words of a dying man puts an Intrepid lone avenger on the trail of a ruthless criminal responsible for a daring bullion robbery, provides the thrilling story basis of the newest and most Thrilling of the series based upon Leslie Charteris’ best-selling novels. Hugh Sinclair again interprets the role of the fam- ; ous fictional creation, with Jean Gillie co-starred, and Dennis Arundell, Clifford Evans, Charles Victor and Gordon McLeod in strong supporting roles. The action starts in London, moving quickly to the Cornish coast where “The Saint" sets out to apDrehend a mysterious criminal known as “The Tiger." Complications arise when Inspector Teal of Scotland Yard. “The Saint’s” cld friendly-enemy, arrives on the same mission. The thrilling adventures of “The Saint” before he finally discovers ; the identity of the gang leader, and simultaneously the whereabouts of the stolen yold, makes for many exciting moments. A fine romantic chord is interwoven through the main theme.