ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 107, 30 January 1935, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

Stale.— "My Old Dutch. Plaza.— “ The Gay Divorcee.” Paramount. — “Spitfire.” Regent.— “ Blossom Time.” Grand Opera House.— Frank Neil's Kevue, IMajestic.—“Man ol Two Worlds. St. James. — “Now And Forever.” De Luxe. — “Babes in Toyland.” King’s.— “ The Silver Spoon.” “Now and Forever” at the St. Janies Theatre -Now and Forever,” at St. James Theatre, is a striking vehicle for the exploitation of the abounding charm and talent of that fascinating child actress, Shirley Temple, now one of Hollywood's best offerings. Shirley is Penelope Day, the daughter of Jerry Day, who cannot go straight,' even though he is loved sincerely by beautiful Toni Carstairs (who lias taken the place of Penelope's dead mother). “The Barrells of Winipole Street.” Announced to open its Wellington session at the St. Janies Theatre on Friday is “The Barretts of Wimpole Street,” the film presentation of the romance of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett. Norina Shearer, Fredric March and Charles Laughton are the stars of this romantic story which proved so successful on the stage. “Man of Two Worlds” at the Majestic Theatre An old problem Tn a new setting is presented to patrons of the Majestic Theatre. “Man of Two Worlds” is the story of the savage who, half-tauiad, is introduced to civilisation. Some savages in such a situation might become home-sick and weary of their new lite, but Francis Lederer, as Aigo, the great Eskimo hunter, has acquired Just enough experience of his English environment to wish for more. “The Return of the Terror.” Coming to the Majestic Theatre on Friday is “The Return of the Terror,” the film version of Edgar Wallace’s best seller. John Halliday, Lyle Talbot and Mary Astor head the cast of this thriller. “Spitfire,” Notable Film at the Paramount Theatre ••Spitfire” is at the Paramount Theatre this week. In the mountains of Carolina there are communities of white people who have been out of touch with the centres of civilisation so long that they are primitive of habit, ignorant and superstitious. “Spitfire” is a story of these people, and Katherine Hepburn acts the part of a girl of them. A full supporting programme includes Miss Iris Mason at the organ. /‘You Belong to Me.” Commencing at the Paramount Theatre on Friday will be “You Belong to Me,” starring Lee Tracy, Helen Mack, and Helen Morgan. The second attraction will be Claude Rains, star of “The Invisible Man,” in his latest success, “Crime without Passion,” the story of the cleverest criminal lawyer in New York, who found himself trapped by his own shrewdness. “Blossom Time” Still Popular at Regent Franz Schubert lives again in the person of Richard Tauber in the picture “Blossom Time," now in its second week at the Regent Theatre. Said to be remarkably like Schubert in appearance, Tauber impersonates him with an artistic realism which leaves one with a vivid idea of the character of that illustrious composer. The lovely Jane Baxter, with Cyril Esmond, Athene Seylor, Paul Graetz, and a host of others, combine in making “Blossom Time” the success it is. “Transatlantic Meny-go-Round.” . “Transatlantic Merry-go-Rountl,” Reliance’s sparkling new comedy-drama, with melody, mystery and romance, staged aboard a palatial liner, comes to the Regent Theatre on Friday. A great cast of screen and radio stars, headed by Jack Benny, Nancy Carroll, and Gene Raymond, is seen in this Harry M. GoetzEdward Small production, which Benjamin Stoloft’ directed for release through United Artists. Benny is seen as a genial master of ceremonies, broadcasting from the high seas, while Nancy plays Sally Marsh, the star of his troupe, %nd Raymond is seen as a young Raffles who falls in love with her. Among . the famous screen ,and radio personalities who take part in Benny’s broadcasts are Mitzi Green, in her first grown-up role; Frank Parker, the Haswell sisters. Patsy Kelly, Jean Sargent and Jimmy Grier and his orchestra. Benny's famous satire, “Grind Hotel.” is a high point of the programme. “Babes in Toyland,” Comedy at the De Luxe 'Theatre Laurel and Hardy’s latest bit, “Babes in Toyland,” which is at the De Luxe Theatre, easily eclipses any of their former triumphs. Not only is the film (which is adapted from Victor Herbert’s Magic Operetta) hilariously funny, but it is also ingeniously conceived. Miss Iris Mason is at the Wurlitzer organ. “Dr. Monica.” An unusual theme, original .treatment of the hackneyed love triangle, reaching a thrilling elimax, with charming and talented Kay Francis in the title role, supported by such outstanding players as Warren Williams, Jean Muir, and Verree Teasdall. This is a description of “Dr. Monica,” commencing at the De Luxe Theatre on Friday. Second Week Showing of “Gay Divorcee” at the Plaza Divorce in the gay atmosphere ...of- a lavish musical extravaganza forms a colourful background . for “The Gay Divorcee.” which is in the second week of its season at the Plaza Theatre. The picture has an exceptionally strong cast, the leading roles being entrusted to such well-known comedy actors as Fred Astaire and Edward Everett Horton, who show whnt they really can do, given the opportunity. “A Cup of Kindness.” Tom Walls and Ralph Lynn, with their associate author. Ben Travers, have established a definite reputation with their hi-hly popular brand of farcek-omedy. and “A Cup of Kindness,” their latest effort, which comes to the Plaza on Friday is cast in the same happy, hilarious mould. The story, concerned with the enmity between two suburban families, is filled with complications which lead +o riotous fun. The snobbery of the suburbs has been a theme for many pens, but none cleverer than that of Ben Travers. The

Tutts consider the Ramsbothams inferior beings, and their reaction when one of the younger Tutts woos a girl of the Ramsbotham family leads to many complications which bring in their train happy laughter. “My Old Dutch” Screens at the State Theatre "My Old Dutch,” the GainsboroughBritiish film at the State Theatre, is a really welcome change from the many glittering and sophisticated stories that have been presented of late. The film is a veritable cavalcade of working-class London life, covering a period of 4.0 years to the present day and rich in humour, pathos, drama, and sentiment. “Hell in tho Heavens.” Described as a thrilling and spectacular story of desperate war in the air. the newest Fox film starring vehicle for Warner Baxter opens at the State Theatre on Friday. “llpll in the Heavens” is the title of the new film, and it is said to offer one of the most absorbing and romantic war dramas yet produced in Hollywood. It tells a story elf daring men—not afraid of death but afraid of fear; desperate for life, yet each day braving destruction in the skies. Preview audiences in Hollywood voted “Hell in the Heavens” the most powerful picture Warner Baxfer has, had in seasons, and advance reports indicate that it is a film of unusual dramatic quality. Conchita Montenegro, who appeared with Warner Baxter in the memorable Fox film “The Cisco Kid,” is once more his leading woman in “Hell in the Heavens.” Other notable members of a large cast are Russell Hardie, young Broadway finding man, Herbert Mtindin. Andy Devine, William Stalling and Ralph Morgan. GRAND OPERA HOUSE “On With the Show” Bright and original variety entertainment is provided by Frank Neil’s New International Revue Company in its latest production. “On With the Show, which is delighting large audiences at the Grand Opera House. There was another large crowd last night. The comedy sketches by the inimitable Joey Porter, Doreen Ray, Cora Whitwell, Nat Hope, and Leslie Ross, the acrobatic feats of Nice, Florio, and Lubow, the adagio performances of Les Diamandos, the musical numbers by the Three, Ambassadors and Alec Hall’s comic interludes all provide delightful entertainment. Other well-known and popular artists appearing on the programme are Grace Hartingdon. soprano, led Simpson. tenor, and McDonald and Graham, who present a most original tap-dancing act. Popular songs are also rendered by Russell Callow.

“Silver Spoon” and “Purchase Price” at the King’s

Another entertaining double-feature programme is now screening at the King’s. The major feature, “The Silver Spoon,” is a mystery comedy. It concerns two gentlemen tranips who have acceptel a wandering life in order to forget a love affair. “The Purchase Price” is the second feature. "Dark Hazard.” Next Friday's attraction at the King’s Theatre is “Dark Hazard,” an enthralling story of a gambler. Genevieve Tobin and Glenda Farrell fill the supporting roles.