ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21210, 5 September 1940, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

TO=MGHT’S PROGRAMMES ROXY THEATRE The romance of Queen Victoria’s love match and marriage, the alternately tragic and triumphant political affairs which darkened and brightened her reign, her fortitude under distressing conditions, are all enacted in dramatic detail in “Sixty Glorious Years.” Anna Neagle and Anton Walbrook head a strong cast. “Blondie Meets the Boss” continues the amusing Blondie series, and keeps the audience in hilarious mood. It opens on a note characteristic with Dagvvood: he is in difficulty with his boss. Blondie’s efforts to save his job for him result only in her taking his place at the office, with exciting and amusing results. “GOOD-BYE, MR CHIPS” That very fine film, “Good-bye, Mr Chips,” will be revived tomorrow. Robert Donat and Greer Carson head the cast. STATE THEATRE “Wine, Women and Horses” fills the demand for bright entertainment in these days of international strain. “Wine, Women and Horses” make an exciting combination, and the film is one of the most entertaining seen for a long time. With its diverting situations and dialogue it keeps an audience amused throughout, while the romance introduced is very pleasing. Ann Sheridan and Barton Maclane do splendid work in the leading roles. “Slight Case of Murder” is an intriguing title, and the film lives up to it. It is an exciting drama, with mystery, thrills and romance, and holds the interest of the audience throughout. There is a strong veil* of humour to lighten the tension Edward G. Robinson gives one of his strong character studies, and he is supported by an excellent cast. REGENT THEATRE “Mr Smith Goes to Washington” combines romance, drama and comedy very effectively, with James Stewart and Jean Arthur heading a very strong cast. Young Jeff Smith is head of the State’s Boy Rangers, and when a vacancy in the United States Senate has to be filled his name comes to the attention of the ruling political forces who want the appointee to be a harmless and inexperienced tool. Little by little Jeff learns that he is being victimised, and what he does to assert himself brings the story to an exciting climax. “THE GREAT VICTOR HERBERT” “The Great Victor Herbert,” a sparkling production filled with the lovely Herbert melodies, will head the new programme tomorrow. Allan Jones, Mary Martin, Walter Connolly and Susanna Foster (a girl with an amaning voice), head the cast. CIVIC THEATRE “Swanee River” tells the life story of Stephen Foster, American composer, in a very appealing manner, and introduces his delightful melodies—“ The Old Folks at Home” (Swanee River), “Old Black Joe,” “My Old Kentucky Home,” “Oh! Susanna!” “De Camptown Races,’ “Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair” and “Ring, Ring de Banjo,” to mention but a few. Don Ameche, Andrea Leeds and A 1 Jolson have the leading roles. “IRENE” With England’s popular actress, Anna Neagle, in the title role, the sparkling musical comedy “Irene” will be screened tomorrow. Technicolour seldom has been used to better effect than in the scene in which Miss Neagle sings the appealing “Alice Blue Gown.” Other tunes which have pleased popular taste are “Castle of Dreams” and “Irene.” Ray Milland, clever young actor of “French Without Tears,” appears at the head of the supporting players. THEATRE ROYAI “Talking Feet” will be screened for the last time tonight. Hazel Ascot, who, at the age of nine . years, is the champion dancer of England, heads the cast, and she not only dances perfectly but also is able to sing and act. Mark Hambourg, the famous pianist who toured New Zealand some years ago, presents' a unique mini-piano ensemble featuring himself and 14 clever juveniles. William Heughan, the famous Scottish baritone, is also well known to New Zealanders, and his number, “The Meeting of the Clan,” in which he is supported by the Seaforth Highland Band, is magnificent in music and voice and picture perfect. The Three Cockney Comedians are responsible for much comedy. “RANGE WAR” “Range War,” a thrilling Hopalong Cassidy adventure, will be screened tomororw.