ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21369, 13 March 1941, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

TONIGHT’S PROGRAMMES THEATRE ROYAL In “Luck of the Navy” the Royal Navy plays a prominent part. There is a quickly moving story of spies in the household of a retired Admiral, a really smashing “free-for-all” when the spies are unmasked, comedy : from Albert Burdon and Alt' God- | dard, and a priceless Boy Scout i played by Laurence Kitchen, and a i sea battle to wind up. | “I Stand Accused” is a stirring story of two pals-from-boyhood—- ■ young barristers—who become op- | ponents in a great case of law and j justice. | “DARK EYES OF LONDON” j “Dark Eyes of London,” the screen - version of the thrilling Edgar Wal- , lace mystery play, will be screened j 1 tomorrow. Bela (Dracula) Lugosi j has the leading role. ROXY THEATRE “San Francisco” is a thrilling production revolving about the daughter of a minister (Jeanette MacDonald), who falls in love with the owner of a Barbary Coast gambling house (Clark Gable). Miss Macj Donald sings nine songs in the picture, which rises to a tremendous climax in its depiction of the thrilling San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Spencer Tracy, as a priest, gives a fine performance. "Millionaire Playboy” is a very funny comedy in which popular Joe Penner is seen as a bashful young man who has a violent fit of hiccoughs every time a girl kisses him. “BROADWAY MELODY” “Broadway Melody of 1940,” featuring Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell, and “His Girl Friday,” with Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell, will be screened tomorrow. CIVIC THEATRE “Wings Over New Zealand,” a I film showing the training of airmen in New Zealand, should be very inspiring, for every branch of the training routine is dealt with. “The Mark of Zorro” is a tale of thrilling adventure starring Tyrone Power in the colourful title role, with lovely Linda Darnell featured opposite him. The story revolves around the adventures of a masked night-riding bandit whose sword mark—a jagged “Z”—struck terror to every heart in Old California’s most exciting days, but whose daring won him the loveliest senorita in the land. Action is the keynote of the film, and a thrilling duel to the death climaxes the adventures of the masked marauder. REGENT THEATRE The film adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, "Pride and Prejudice,” continues to delight audiences. Laurence Olivier who made such an impression with his portrayal in “Rebecca,” plays the role of Mr Darcy, a rich and attractive bachelor, while Greer Garson is very charming as Elizabeth Bennett. Edna May Oliver appears as Lady Catherine de Brough, while , Maureen O’Sullivan pleases as Jane Bennett. The plot lies in the strenuous efforts of the village mothers to impress eligible young men with the charm of their daughters. “HIRED WIFE” “Hired Wife,” an amusing comedy featuring Rosalind Russell and Brian Aherne, will be screened tomorrow. STATE THEATRE “Wife, Husband “and Friend” is a very funny comedy. Everything would have been peace and quiet in a family if Loretta Young had not decided she could sing and if Warner Baxter had not told her she had a terrible voice. But Loretta decided and Warner told, and from that point on there is not a moment’s peace for them or a moment’s let-down for the audience. It is one riotous scene after another and the laughs are continuous. Hughie Green, the eighteen-year-old artist wins full honours lor versatility, singing and acting in “Melody and Romance.” He works tremendously hard, and it is difficult to choose the highlight of his performance. The star is ably supported by Margaret Lockwood, Janp Carr, Garry Marsh and Alastair Sim.