ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 80, 1 October 1931, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

! . '-'-..'REGENT THEATRE. ./'The 'Lottery Bride," United Artists' latest musical comedy, ■ will conclude at the Regent Theatre to-night., ■ ,> ■ •"THE TARNISHED LADY." ■■"Tarnished Lady," wjiich opens at the Regent Theatre to-morrow, marks the motion pliture debut of 'Tallulah Barikhead. Costarred -with Clive Brook, the English actor, Miss Bankhead comes to the screen already a star. .Born In- the United States, the vivacious actress left for England after a brief''{but. successful career on the American stage.! Eight years in London . brought her such, fame that'numerous offers,to appear in motion pictures were made to her. Jtecently sfie accepted Paramount's offer, and makes her mbflpii picture boom in "Tarnished Lady." The stofy ;of .the pjct.ure is an intriguing one. An Impoverished member of New York's society, Mlsa/Sankhead; marries* Brook for his money, although frankly In love with a struggling yfl,u.ng: writer; Alexander Kirkland. -Three months of marriage falls .to wipe out her affection-far Kirkland, and she tiecldea to tell Brogk;' everything, and end their marriage. Brook,' facing bankruptcy, believes she is leaving him to avoid tho consequences of his flfaancial crash, and is bitter about It. KlrkMnd/ meanwhile, has found another attraction. \: v GRAND. OPERA HOUSE. ."todlßcreet" will .conclude to-night at the Gratd'Opera "House. . v'" ~ "JKJBACBING POll THE MOON." ' A~palatiar oc"ean' liner' tliat never left dry land.was built in Hollywood. The massive ship occupied,two, huge stages at the United Artists': studios;.- and was built for special scenes'-for Douglaai'FaWbanks's new picture, "Reaching for-the'Moon'," with Bebe Daniels, which 'Will open at the Grand Opera House tomorrow. , There were' three decks, luxurious cabins,• a steerage,, ■ lifeboats, and all the.paraphernalia that a real sea-going vessel would require. At the request of Edmund Gouldlng, the ■. director, the - appointments of the ship w;«rre , specially 'created -along startllngly mbdernlstlc "lines.:-.; Cabins used' by Fairbanks and "Miss 'Daniels were .fitted /out In palace s(yle.;■'■. Ifie- cast of rKeaching for the Moon includes; Edward' Everett Horton. Jack Mulhnll, .Tune 'MacClc-y,. Cla«d AUster, Th'll Tead, Kate Frlcew Einmett' ,C6ir|gan, Helen Jerome Eddy, AarUnne:>d.'Ambrlcburt,.iWalter Walker, and LWana : V Walters.; '•■■ \ -;v: ; '... , v %, JpELUXETHEATnE; , .." "Laughing.'.Sinners" will conclude at the De Luxe-Theatre to-day. .. •■Robert; Montgomery learned how to drop his'H's from no less an' authority thau P." C'lTodehouse for his role of the; English butler iai'ThevManln' Possession," his. new picture which.will open -id-morrow at the De Luxri Theatre.': Wodehouse, who supplied additional dUlopj*-'for ;the: plcturisatlbn of the H. ■M. HarwpodV stage-farce, counselled Montgomery on' the; art slicing the H's off words on which'they-belong and taking them on. where they, have.'no-.business.. "That's the secret of Btigllshi'dialect,'' the noted humorist told Bioritsomery. —Do ;■ anything backward and you ar«ij»ure to get a. laugh." Use of such Piccadilly-:- outbursts ,as "Pip-pip 1" "HlghtrHo I" "Cheerio 1"- and "Chin-Chin I" wera suggested by Wodenonse; to add emphasis to deflnltß declarations. Sam Wood dlrected-the new Montgonieryjplctnre with Charlotte Greenwood headlne -the' onpportlng cast..

'.PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

'■£,'!s*} Hot /Heiress," .: a delightfully .' oldf*Bhlon«d Soys story-:ln 'a modern setting, will coßclude, at/the Paramount Theatre to-day. "One of«the. most exciting . sequences. of "njeg»r,".'thft latest melodrama of the underwp?ld,';coming to "the Paramount Theatre, tom'ptrojr.iis. that in whlcli. "gangsters pursue the smill. ■ brothiar of their ; former boss, whose fleriertlon' they, mean- to;avenge by kidnapping ***■ -ehlld.. Ti passing truck runs over the yoongiter.and-the lost leader returns burning wsh j the .desire to ; get revenge. He gets his wish only vto • meet' tfief hatred of his former p4ls;an<Jitof«ll-before arraln of their machinegun .bullets.""'i'lllegal" is said to be marvellOOTly tnieito. gang' psychology. The part pf tUti' eeuttgtous if. misguided leader is played by>,l/ewis"Ayres,'-greatest of the new discoveries amongiscteen.stars. Others in the cast are ChMIW Judels,. Dorothy Mathewa, Leon Janney, Robert Elliott, James Carney, Kenneth Thompson, Jerry Mandy, arid' Noel Madison. '■ .

KING'S. THEATRE,

."Uftfiithfut" is being screened for the last tint*. 'to-night 'at the King's Theatre. The hilarious ;sta.ge hit, "Good. Gracious Aniiabelle,"will-be the attraction to-morrow. It tells: the story of. a beautiful. girl who' bee6ip«K' the"wife; of a rough, Illiterate miner whose•>face. is partly hidden by an unkempt bciird.': Bhe'escapes' from his' lonely cabin in the west ;and makes her way to an eastern city.; Meanwhile her husband strikes It lucky and' becomes ; immensely wealthy. Though he ms keif no attempt-to see or communicate with her, he sends her. a liberal allowance of money whjen'she'promptly squanders. After a lapse of'Some'months, her husband, sans beard,'well dressed and considerably improved in other wtys,'appears on the scene, and his wife, not recognising him.' promptly falls in love with hit?, 'and rill ends well when his Identity is repealed. Victor M'Laclen, .Teanette JfDonald, tni Spland Young head Able cast pf players. i. •■■."«■■.• . — — .'■ - ;,, . , -■. .

QUEEN'S THEATRE,

"The Conoentratin' Kid," (.tarring Hcfot Glh•on, will" be shown finally to-night at the Qufeen's Theatre. Ken Majnatd, Upiiersal's hacd-rlding, hardhitting. Western star, comes to the Queen's Theatre to-morrow in his latest success, "The Tlghting legion," 9 picture of thf old fighting M'fist. "The Fighting Legion" brings Maynard to"'tha screen at his best In a story full of action and etcitement. Dorothy D'.\an apI>e*rs opposite him as the beautiful heroine ofithls whirlwind picture, and the supporting cast Is one. of tha strongest ever assembled for1 a Maynard film. "The Figlitlns Legion" !■ »■ tbrilllnz drama of tho Teias Bangers. J* < EMPIRE,THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. '^ "The'-Middle Watch," a British production. will >be screened at the Empire Theatre tonight. The story concerns two \oung girls who are accidentally "left on 'a battleship after all the other guests have departed. Everything Is in order until the Admiral arrives and Is allotted the-bunk neit to the'girls. Hilarious situations then arise. A large cast Is headed by (Jwen flares, Jacqueline Logan, and Dodo Watts.' AiPathe Super-Tone Newsreel will also be shown* On Friday ?nd Saturday tho main attraction Is "D*nee, Fools, Dance," starring Joan, Crawford,

SHORTrS THEATRE.

' "Heir* Angels" Is being shown at Shoril s Theatre Tile '■picture Is Intended to Illustrate' the part played'ln the Great \V.ir by the Royal Flying Corps' (now the Eoyal Air Force), and the scenes it contains give a striking • insight Into the, hazards which raced tlie airmen'and the work they were called upon to perform. .An awe-Inspiring scene is the air raid on London, and a series of thrills Include the dropping of men from the Zeppelin In an endeavour to' lighten her load and enablo her to Increase her altitude, culminate In the selfsacrificing crash of a British airman Into (he gaj-fllled envelope,to bring It down In flames.

ARTCRAFT THEATRE.

"Ch*rl|e Chan Carries*On" is being shown •t i<the Arlcraft' Theatre. Warner Oland and John;>Garrlck are' starred.' The picture deals with'a. series of mysterious killings among a group of Americans, and tho occurrences take place .In London, Nice, San nemo. Hong Kong, Honolulu, and on the high seas, with an exciting climax-lust as tho, party approaches San Francisco on "& .big trans-paclflc liner. Warner Oland has the title-role of the smiling Chinese detective whoso ks«nf Intellect solves the mystery after^ Scotland Yard has failed.

REGAL-THEATRE, KARORI

To-night at the Regal Theatre "One Heamilv Night" will be screened. John Boles and Evelyn Laye are started. The story is of a timid beauty posing as a woman of the world, and winning all with her charms. The supports will. Include "The Gorilla Mystery" (a Mickcv Mouse cartoon),.a special*number of the Fo\ Aust. Newsr«el, and a Grantland Rice sportllght. Op Tridayiand Saturday "The Bachelor Father" will be screened, and on Saturday afternoon *% children's matinee feature, "The Concentrating Kid," ,wlth Hoot Gibson, at 2.50 p m. ,- SEASIDE PICTURES. LYALL BAY. "A Tailor-made Man,"1* starring William Halnes, Dorothy Jordan, Joseph Cawthorn,' and Marjorle Bambeau, to be screened at the Seaaide. Pictures, Lyall Bay, to-night, is a comedy of a pants presstr-who Is full of Ideas for the cure of business depression. He borrows a, drest suit,, left tto be prtssed, and Invades «>i social function to meet a merchant prince, and, manages to Impress him with idejs. Then things happen to keep the ..audience amused. A' Metrotone News, cartoon, and comedy will also be screened.

KILBIRNIE KINEMA. Startling In its- reality. "Renegades," a stirring drama of the Sahara. Is now attracting large audiences at the KUblrnlo Kluema. The fnmitable Warner Barter, with Noah Beery, are -playing opposite-Myrna Loy, needs no introduction to Welllrgton audiences.

OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer'a new tcature, "The lady of'Scandil," starring Ruth Cliatteiton, will be shown at Our Theatre to-night. The story centres around art actress who. through unexpected .circumstances, becomes engaged to tho son 'of 'a British peer Parental opposition resolves Itself Into strategy and she Is 'asked to remain-in'the-home-6f tho'aristocratic family )n drder that she may accustom herself-to the waya of society. Instead society accustoms Ite«lf to her. There are excellent aurports.

BRITANNIA THEATRE

"The Secret Six," a-sensational drama or American city politics and the underworld, is the. attraction at the Britannia Theatre. With Waives Beery, hero of "The Big House," and ''Mm and Bill," Lewis Stone, John Mack Brown, Jean Harlow, Marjnrie lUmbeau, and John Mlban heading one of tho blKge6t casts assembled In years, tlio plrtnro unfolds i>n astounding tale l>a»cd on actualities of modern Amcrlcan-clty Jlfe. There Is an excellent suppor/lns programme. '

CAPITOL THEATRE. MIRAMAR.

'■ "Bftiacii'va"and the "Call of the Sea," the double r f*»tuf6"" British' programme ivhlch. has drifti - lar««' attendances to the, Capitol,- will bosflnally-shr«rt-t6-'iil^lit.,UnlTersars big-pic-ture, "Dra(;ula,", commences- to-morrow. Excellent'supports "will be'featured.

MAJESTIC THEATRE.

"Goldle," starring Jean Harlow, will conclude a successful season at t,he ..Majestic Theatre this evening. - A welcome change In, film fare will takeplace at the Majestic Theatte- to-morrow with the screening of the all-British musical comedy, "Let's Lovo and Laugh,' which has been expensively produced by British Inter--natUmal Films and: acted and sung bjv an exceptional, cast." the' principals' of which are Gene Gerrard, Muriel Angelas, Margaret Yarde, Frank Stasmaur, Dennis. Wyndham, Henry Wenraan, George. Gee, Kita Page, and Itonald Frankau, all distinguished West End players. Concerning it the "London Cinema writes: "There is no argument about 'Lets Love and Laugh'—lt is a picture to be proud of, and one of those rare British productions which not only keep the onlooker delighted throughout, but' send him happily away to spread the gospel of British comedy-and music. The management stresses the merit of the supporting subjects, which will includo: The Great Kace for .the Liverpool. Grand National Steeplechase," which shows the contest from start to finish, "0.X., Chief" (comedy), and •'Old History" (Pathe Special*., Box plans are at the Bristol, and also at the theatre.

ST. JAMES THEATRE,

"Svengali," starring John Barrymore, will be shown for the last time to-night at St. James lheatre. ~.•..■ '■DADDY LONG LEGS." ; Advance bookings, at the Bristol show tliat wide Interest Is being taken in the coming to the St. James Theatre to-morrow morning of "Daddy Long Legs." Janet.Gaynor has created a sensation as Judy Abbott,. and. Warner Baxter has added to his reputation as her "Daddy Long Legs." "Daddy Long Legs" is romance at Its best..., The .Londor. "Cinema" writes; 'The opening scenes start bapplly .with the most delightful bunch of youngsters we have met with In any film, complete with little girls and one truculent boy, whose young horizon Is bounded by eternal query, 'When do we eat?' From beginning to end it Is, a beautifully sincere story, throbbing with tender romance and a naivete which it is Impossible to resist. Replete;with :dellcious touches, alike In romance, comedy, and (emotional appeal, we can think of no type >of patron whom it will, •not delight and charm. Finely balanced, suspense values, sensitive direction, a ■ rare perfeqtltude In.portrayal, beautiful settings, firstrate camera work, and perfect recording make 'Daddy , Long Legs' unrivalled entertainment. Plans for the first six days of4he season are at. the.Bristol;. .;.'.■..'.... ;'" ,

NEW SKATING RINK.

Ever, since its initial opening, the St. George Skating Rink has grown, rapidly :;in public favour. 'With a large skating, surface of exceptional smoothness, and all new skates, tne St. George Is oneof .'the .finest places of entertainment in. Wellington. . In ■ the city, during the wintry .months, exhilarating 'exercise for the majority is practically Impossible. Skating, therefore, has taken first Pl^e, and is the finest lndsor sport obtainable. Sessions are held mornings, lunch .hours, afternoons, and evenings. Special attention Is given ;to learnt it all sessions. Patrons are asked o keep la- mind Monte : Carlo- tonicht Join the Skating Club. Big concessions are given to'members, including extra skating time on. Tuesday nights." ' • .

ROYAL ROLLER RINK.

The opening, of the new cabaret rink at .the Winter Show Building, John street, has done much to popularis.e skating in Wellington..Jo eipenae ha been';, spared In making, the new ring up-to-date and attractive to.patrons., Separate, secluded .--learners' rinks, -for- eoth -ladies and gentlemen, area feature.,of the interior lay-out. The rink is-open each, day and evenIng during session hours, and? private tuition is given by appointment. Concession rates apply in the caso/bf, the rink being hired privately, and" a monthly concession ticket Is being Issued for;the convenience of patrons. The new rink is 1 the first of its kind in the Dominion. This evening a hocltey match-be-tween the Kink and Island Bay teams will be held. •■■ .■ . -:;:;,.::;,: -'■

GLIDE SKATING RINK.

Crowds of ' delighted spectators applauded the exhibition of skating at. the Glide Skating Btnk yesterday afternoon and evening by Joy and Lazzeroni; the world-famous skaters. Every miniite of their appearance was packed with thrills, and they are aptly termed "The Skating Aviators," for the lady, "of the partnership spends half the time whirling in. mid-air. The act is a combination of expert skating and daring and skilful balancing feats, which hold the onlookers spellbound.- They will appear^ at "the Glide Skating Rink, dally, at they.afternoon and evening sessions.for this week only, and skating enthusiasts will welcome this opportunity of seeing the performances^ of these renowned roller-skaters, and this will be their final appearance before leaving New Zealand. To-night there will be a. complete change in their programme, and entirely new acts will be staged. -.. - ' ■ ■■* ■'■'-' _^___L- '. ■■' ■