ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20281, 25 August 1937, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT PROGRAMMES. BTATE THEATRE. Starring Charles Boyer and Loretta Young, “Shanghai” is an Inten-sely dramatic picture of the rise of the new Western Influence in the heart o? the world's oldest empire. The plot centres round the rise of Boyer, a mystery man, from the gutters of Shanghai to its financial pinnacle. Ruthless, determined, without meroy, he sweeps everything out of hie path, oonoeals the secret of his ignominious birth, until he meets the one woman. Then exciting things happen. War-breeding munitlons-mongers and the wiles they practise In mobilising public opinion In favour of International conflict Is the theme of the picture “The Man Who Reclaimed His Head ” starring Claude Rains, with Joan Bennett and Lionel Atwill. in this ploture is -seen a revelation of the power of the armament makers, who were able to protect their property during the war. REQENT THEATRE. “The Man in Possession” Is c n amusing comedy. Robert Taylor Is shown as a young aristocrat who, aftef his release from prison, where a boyish escapade sent him, is shown the door of his father's home and is temporarily at a loose end, till he discovers his mission in life, the winning of the attractive Jean Harlow. Tne object of his love scorns the impetuous attentions of the young unknown until he hits on the bright Idea of being enrolled as the assistant of a bailiff who has to seize her property |on a debt warrant. The plot thickens when he discovers that his bombastlo .brother is marrying the girl for her /money. Without breaking confidence Taylor finds if difficult to cause tlio abandonment of the marriage, and the fun becomes fast and furious when his family arrives for dinner and he Is deputising for *he butler. By a stroke of genius Taylor brings himself and the heroine happily together. “AFTER THE THIN MAN.” “After the Thin Man,” to be screened on Saturday, is said to be as amusing as Its predecessor, “The Thin Man.” William Powell and Myrna Loy hav* the leading roles CIVIO THEATRE. “Three Smart Girls” Is again proving very popular. It Is a very appea’Ing and amusing story, with sentiment and humour combined In entertaining fashion, telling of the manner in which three charming girls extricate their father from an unsuitable entanglement and bring him back to their divorced mother. Deanna Durbin is charming as one of the girls and sings delightfully. Charles Winnlnger oreates much amusement as the father, and Alice Brady, Blnnle Barnes, Ray Mllland and other clever players give good support. “WAIKIKI WEDDING." “Waikiki Wedding,” to be screened on Friday, is a comedy of love and musio in romantic Waikiki, bringing Bing Crosby, Bob Burns, Martha Rave and Shirley Ross to the screen. The story deals with the romanoe of a contest winner (played by Miss Ross) who wins a trip to Waikiki with a pineapple recipe. Miss Ross doesn’t like Waikiki and is about to walk out on the whole business when Crosby, who is press agent for the pineapple concern, Is prevailed upon to take her In hand, with romantic results. THEATRE ROYAL. A screen story virtually lifted from newspaper headlines Is “Times Square Lady," the swift-moving comedydrama of New York night life. Featured in the cast are Virginia Bruce. Robert Taylor, and Pinky Tomlin. The picture tells the story of an lowa girl who suddenly falls heir to her father's multifarious Interests In the sporting world of New York and matches wits with her late father's rebellious henchmen. Tomlin’s two song hits, which he sings himself, are highlights of the film. "Public Hero Number 1,” featuring Chester Morris, Jean Arthur and Lionel Barrymore. Is an amazing thriller of the work of the secret service. Tracing the pursuit of a notorious public enemy, the work of tno operative who turns him up to justice, and the amazing ramifications of the agencies pitted against tho underworld. the story tells, In details actually taken from records, cases and newspapers, Vhe fact that crime does not pay. ROXY THEATRE. George Arllss will return to-day in .one of his most Interesting films, '“East Meets West.” An exciting drama. * Boulder Dam,” and a musical comedy. “Black Network,” will also toe screened. “ East Meets West.” is melodrama of a robust nature, with George Arllss giving a characteristic performance as a crafty Sultan who replenishes his exchequer by deft diplomacy involving Great Britain, and an Eastern power. Developed with great effect, ornate settings, large crowd scenes, gripping suspense and the star's personality have combined to make a rich offering for all lovers of spectacle and drama.