ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20738, 23 February 1939, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT PROGRAMMES CIVIC THEATRE The mysterious loss of a twentydollar bill for which he is blamed starts Bobby Breen on an exciting series of adventures in his newest musical romance, '‘Breaking the lee,” now showing at the Civic Theatre. Bobby runs away from home, Is charged with theft, and meets up with an itinerant and not-too-scrupulous antique dealer (played by Charlie Buggies). Together they work out the most interesting plot of comedy, drama and romance yet seen in a Bobby Breen starring vehicle. The picture features a strong supporting cast which includes Dolores Costello, Hubert Larr.it. Dorothy Peterson. Billy Gilbert and Charlie Murray, with Irene Dare, sensational six-year-old figure skater, making her screen dehut. in an elaborate ice revue which cost 100. non dollars. Edward F. Cline directed the 8.K.0. Radio production, which Sol lesser produced. "ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD*’ On Friday will open an extended season of six days for the presentation of Warner Brothers’ epic film depicting the adventures of that romantic figure Robin Hood, with Krrol Flynn in the featured role with Olivia dc Ilavilland. REGFNT THEATRE Laurel and Hardy appear in ‘ Blockheads for the last time. The story has an unusual and amusing opening scene, with Laurel guarding a military post in France and firing on a passing aeroplane During the Great War Laurel has been told to remain on guard until relieved from duty, but, unknown to Laurel, the war has been over for 20 years. The pilot of the aeroplane demands an explanation, and Laurel suddenly discovers that the Armistice was signed in 1918. Returning home to the United States, he is hailed ns a hero, and his amazing story obtains wide publicity in the newspapers. His former war companion (Hardy) reads the reports, and is led to believe that Laurel’s intelligence has improved considerably since the war. He invites him to his home, but Laurel has a hostile reception from Mrs Hardy, and the pair soon succeed In becoming involved in complicated and amusing situations. ROXY THEATRE Two of the most striking and popular stars of the talking screen are s**en together for the first time in “Mannequin," now screening at the Roxy Theatre, in the persons of Joan Crawford and Spencer Tracy. Joan as the factory girl who fights her way from poverty to wealth and position, and Tracy as the hard-hitting, self-made millionaire furnish as exciting and romantic co-starring team as the screen has seen in some time. A highlight of the new picture is Miss Crawford’s singing of “Always and Always," a haunting melody of the torch-song type, which was especially written for the star by Edward Ward, with lyrics by Bob Wright and Chet Forrest.

Louis Hayward, who portrayed a French aviator in “The Woman I Love," and a prison doctor in “Condemned Women," is seen as a daring adventurer and killer in RKO Radio's “‘The isaint in New York." His achievements In wiping out racketeers make the exciting theme STATE THEATRE As exciting as its title. “Sea Devils" Is now showing at the State Theatre. While evacuating refugees from a Central American port two coast - guardsmen from rival cutters, Chief Bo’sun’s Mate “Medals" Malone (Victor McLaglen) and Seaman Mike O’Shay (Preston Foster), have a wild battle in a cantina ashore. Soon afterwards Mike is transferred from his vessel to New London. Connecticut, where Medals’ cutter, the Taroe. is stationed. Reporting at New London for duty, Mike meets Doris Malone (Ida Lupino), Medals’ daughter, who works at the city library, and the two are greatly attracted to each other, but there are many exciting happenings before love is triumphant. Helen Broderick, in “We’re On the Jury," in which she is co-starred with Victor Moore, is seen as a lady of social prominence serving on her first Jury. As portrayed by the favourite comedienne, this juror has a mind of her own, and what she does to normal court proceedings may be very upsetting to the judge and the trial attorneys, but. ably abetted by Mr Moore, it makes for hilarious comedy and novel entertainment. THEATRE ROYAL The solution of a baffling crime by the tiny clue of a pet dog's rubber ball, and the mystery of the death of several people, are the excitInj elements in “Under Cover of Night," a detective story in which the audience plays detective Edmund Lowe creates the newest detective character of the screen as Christopher Cross. “Mama r=»eps Out" tells the very amusing story of Lcn Guppy, an average American business man, and his wife. Ada, who with their, daughter, Leila, seek a vacation in Europe. The wife that culture is what is needed in the Cuppy family, and she sets out to acquire it for all of them. Before poor Len knows what It is all about he discovers his home invaded by a group of would-be artists. He gets a little annoyed, and there are exciting complications. FRIDAY’S CHANGE Gene Autry in “Oh, Susanna!" and .Tack Holt, and Bobby Jordan star of “Crime School") in “Reformatory,” arc the featured pictures for tomorrow’s change.