ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 83, 2 January 1935, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

Regent.— “ Count of Monte Cristo.” Paramount. — “The Blue Squadron.” De Luxe. — “Treasure Island.” Majestic.—“ The Old-fashioned Way.” St. James.— “ Madame Du Barry." Grand Opera House. —“All of Me’’ and “Come On, Marines.” King’s.—“Smarty.” Plaza.— “My Sorg For You.” State. — “Marie Galante,” DE LUXE THEATRE “Treasure Island” R. L. Stevenson’s wonderful tale. “Treasure Island," is told in the film now drawing crowded bouses at the De Luxe Theatre with a vividness which brings the story back clearly to those who have read it. * Duke of Kent’s Wedding. The screening of .the Royal wedding of the Duke of Kent and Princess Marino will be screened on Friday for one week only, The feature attractietion will be Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s “Outcast Lady,” which is excellently conceived and an intensely entertaining picture. It offers an ideal medium for the presentation of its vivid star, Constance Bennett, and Herbert Marshall. They fit smoothly and easily into the characterisations provided for them by the clever pen of the author, Michael Ar’en, and the scenarist, Zoo Akins. The cast includes Hugh Williams. Mrs. Patrick Campbell, Henry Stephenson, Robert Loraine and Lumsden Hare. “My Song For You” at Plaza “My Song for You” at the UlMa T11C " atre continues to bring Wellington theatregoers in crowds to enjoy tire beautiful tenor of Jan Kiepura, and the outstanding performances of Aileen Marson. a blonde beauty, who has an appeal of her own. The music is supplied by Kiepura and the comedy by Sonnie Hale. So far as Kiepura is con(‘erncd._ there is . onl.v one thing to be said : he is as his besf, both as a .singer and as an actor. TPs theme song. Verdi’s “My Song for You. is ihterwoven’witli various phases of the story. “Count of Monte Cristo” at Regent Alexandre Dumas’s great story. “The Count of Monte Cristo." continues its highly successful season at the Regent Theti-tre, and how well the current film has been created is proved by the enthusiasm with which it has been accented by Wellington picturegoers. Robert Donat and Elissa Lmdi have the leading parts, and altogether it is a masterpiece of film, technique, brilliant in execution and intensely dramatic in its revelation of the remarkable plot. The film lias been acclaimed wherever it has been shown one of the finest pictures ever to have left the studios. Matrimonial Farce at King’s A matrimonial farce of the most hilarious kind is “Smarty,” the Warner Bros, picture which is now showing twice daily at the King’s Theatre. Warren Williams, Joan Blondell and Edward Everett Horton form the points of a rotating triangel—the one wife and the two husbands. In this amusing, show the wife creates most diverting situations full or delicious moments that sparkle with merriment all through. “Straight Is the Way." and “Paris Interlude” on Friday. Another special double feature programme commences on Friday. The first is “Straight Is the Way” (Franchot Tone, Karen Morley, May Robson, and Nat Pendleton). It is a gripping drama of an ex-convict’s effort to shake off lus earlier associates of ill-repute. The second feature is “Paris Interlude," a comedy romance, with Madge Evans, Robert Young, Otto Kruger, and Una Merkel. “Madame Du Barry” at the St. James “Madame Du Barry.” which is being screened at the St. James Theatre, is the story of the glittering court of Louis XV. Though the theme of the picture has serious form, its treatment is light and scintillating. As such it is delightful entertainment, made the more so by the vivacious acting of Delores Del Rio in the title role. As the king Reginald Owen provides aij. excellent study. A strong cast supports the principals. The Du Barry is famous as a character iu the history of France as the idol of the king and his court favourite.

Two Features at Opera House

In the programme now showing at the Grand Opera House there is great entertainment for theatregoers. “AU of Me' isa story which shows rhat true love may generally be found in the lower strata q. life, and a band of devil-may-care American marines produce much comedy and a little harmless- romance in “Come On, Marines.”

“Blue Squadron” at Paramount ‘'The Blue Squadron,” now at the Paramount Theatre, Esmond Knight plays the part of Captain Carlo Banti, of the Italian Air Service. There is ia this film a great deal of excellent aerophotography, mountain scenery and a splendid series of action shots. Miss Iris Mason is at the Wurlitzer. “The Trumpet Blows.” George Raft, Frances Drake, and Adolphe Menjou are the stars in the thrilling film “The Trumpet Blows,” which comes to the Paramount Theatre on -Friday. “Marie Galante” at the -State »“Marie Galante,” the intriguing picture at the State Theatre, brings to die screen a new and particularly beautiful and charming star in the young French actress Ketti Gallian. The story concerns a plot to blow up the Panama Canal when the American fleet is between the locks. The secret services of four nations see danger in the girl, but Spencer Todd proves her innoceneefl This is a spy story at its beet and most thrilling. Majestic’s Bright Show “The Old-Fashioned Way” at the Majestic reveals W. C. Fields at his funniest. _ He is immense as “The Great MacGonigle,” head of an impoverished troupe of barnstormers. Fields is an entertainment in himself as the old impostor, who ends up in his rightful role—selling quack patent medicines in the open air. An excellent set of supports is presented. At the 2.15 session “Kiddie Follies,” a big juvenile revue, continues its popular run.