ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21222, 19 September 1940, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

TONIGHT’S PROGRAMMES BOXY THEATRE Story of a romance which bloom- | ed even against the discouraging and i depressing background of prison walls, filmed in the dramatic and 1 authentic locale of actual Federal ; prisons, “They All Come Out,” emerges as one of the most unusual features of the year’s film fare. With a cast headed by Rita Johnson and Tom Neal as the romantic leads, it achieves great sincerity. “The Marines Fly High,” a stirring drama, opens at a military cantonment in a little Latin American country where a group of U.S. Marine officers and non-commission-ed officers are stationed for the purpose of organising and training a native army to halt a reign of terror conducted by Vengador, a mysterious, bloodthirsty bandit chieftain, and his ruthless followers. “ANDY GETS SPRING FEVER” “Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever,” featuring Mickey Rooney, and “Maisie,” with Ann Sothern and Robert Young, will be screened tomorrow. CIVIC THEATRE In these days of international activities “ Espionage Agent ” should be very interesting, for it deals with a branch of endeavour that has played a big part in the present world war. The film is particularly timely, being a spy story full of adventure, thrills and romance. It shows the agents of the Foreign Service fighting deadlier dangers than G-men, and winning greater battles than an army. From the first reel to the last it is full of excitement, and as the story works up to its exciting climax the tense interest of the audience is held. Popular Joel McCrea and the clever “ discovery,” Brena Mashall, have the leading roles, and are supported by an excellent cast. “STAR DUST” “Star Dust,” a delightful story of Hollywood, will head the new programme tomorrow. Linda Darnell and Roland Young head the cast. REGENT THEATRE Cinesound deserves thanks for the interlude for laughter which they have provided in the Australian comedy film “Dad Rudd, M.P.” The exploits of Dad and his humorous family make audiences forget everything of a depressing nature and the theatre rings with hearty laughter, so much so, indeed that the dialogue on occasions is completely drowned. The Rudd Family are excitedly awaiting the return of Dad from the city with a new car he has promised them. Much to their surprise, he returns with an old-fashioned fire engine, which he calmly tells them he thinks will be a much more practical acquisition than a car! From this many hilarious things happen. Dad’s appeal in the Legislature is a fine elocutionary effort and holds the attention of the audience. It serves as a fine climax. “YOUNG TOM EDISON” “Young Tom Edison,” telling the story of the boyhood of the great inventor, will be screened tomorrow. Mickey Rooney appears in the title role. THEATRE ROYAL “Damaged Goods” is an impressive production throwing the searchlights of truth on one of today’s great meances to health and happiness. It is the story of five people whose ! whole future was threatened by a youthful indiscretion on the part of j one, on the eve of his marriage to a second of the group. Science and statistics have proven that ignorance and innocence are the greatest allies of a disease that is making serious inroads into the health and happiness of all nations. “SOUTH OF THE BORDER” “South of the Border,” in which Gene Autry sings delightfully as well as making a colourful Western hero, will head the nevv programme tomorrow. STATE THEATRE “Sh! The Octopus” is a very amusing comedy featuring Hugh Herbert and Allen Jenkins. The city to whose detective department they are attached is in the clutches of an “Octopus of Crime.” Its lair is found to be an abandoned lighthouse several miles out at sea, and thrilling and amusing things happen. “Alcatraz Island” is an exciting story of men who live outside the law and the men whose duty it is to apprehend and convict them. It is set in the big American penitentiary on Alcatraz Island, which is brought to the screen in all its realirm. John Litel and Ann Sheridan have the leading roles. “SHOOTING HIGH” “Shooting High,” with a cast headed by the popular Jane Withers and Gene Autry, provides thrills, laughs and romance. It will be screened tomorrow. “YOU NEVER CAN TELL” Much interest is being taken in the production by the Hamilton Playbox, at the Civic Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday nights, of Bernard Shaw’s “You Never Can Tell.” The play sparkles with witty lines, while the situations are very diverting, the result being a production that should be very entertaining. Some of Hamilton’s cleverest amateur players have been rehearsing for some time, and the result should be a production that upholds the very fine reputation earned by the Playbox in previous years. The proceeds will be devoted to the patriotic funds—a gesture by the Playbox that will probably be fully appreciated. The box plans are open, and intending patrons would be wise to book at once.