ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 81, 2 October 1931, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. "Tarnished Lady," which opens at Iho Regent Theatre to-day, marts tho motion picture debut of Tallulah Banhhcad. Costarred with CJtve Brook, the Jiuglisn actor, Miss Bankhead conies to tlie screen already a star. Born in the United states, the vivacious actress left for England alte a brief but successful career on the American staee Eight years in London brought her such'fame that numerous offers to appear ■ n motion pictures were made to her. «e(- Cl"'y she accepted Paramount1* offer, and makes hei motion picture boon, in "Tarnished Lady. Ihe story of tho picture Is an ln'rl*»'?&, ol S oclefy Impoverished member of New York s society. Miss Bankhead, marries Brook for His money,although frankly in love with , a . struf.""f young writer, Alexander K^and. .Three months of marriage fails to wipe out ncr affection for Klrkland, and she decides to teu Brook everything, and end their mi rlage.. Kg « coSCSce/'o) h s StlSlVe.rs^raUra{tra^ GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Tossing away millions of dollars in a gamble Moon," starring Douglas l"irb*"?-. "' J &££.&&&£% along startlingly modernistic lines. PARAMOUNT THEATIRE. to be marvellously chosen and tho story Is tense and thrilling In'the extreme.- "Illegal is-claimed to be the most authentic story or the racketeers yet filmed. Rowland Brown, who wrote the story; aud George Rosencr, wlm did the gripping dialogue, aro ,familiar with ilenizens of the underworld at first hand. Archie Mayo, v?bp directed, shows great cleverness. Lewis. Ayr*, of "All Quiet" fame, heads the cast, which Includes, Charles Judels, Dorothy jrathews, Leon Janney, Robert Elliott, James Caeney, Kenneth Thompson, Jerry Mandy, and Noel Madison. The picture provides a thousand and onfe thrills. If it again proves that the crook cannot win, it shows tha tremendous. If misguided,, couragn of men of the racketeer world. Bright Vitaphone featurettes and the latest' Fox Movietone Sews complete an cscellont- programme. ' Box plans are available at .Bristol and theatre. " '. ' DE LUXE THEATRE. "The Man in Possession," which features Treno Purcell ■ and -Robert Montgomery, and which-will, open at the De Luxe Theatre today Is said to' be Montgomery's best picture to date... It is a iaughtng mattor from start to finish. Sam Wood directed the feature, and did so with rare judgment for story and action valuations; His skilftil handling or" the pointed dialogue passages is said to be splendid, and his tempo never lags for- an instant. Charlotte Greenwood romps away :wKU supporting honours, as the, maid who appoints herself Nemesis to the pseudo-butler but finds herself outpointed when he brings romance into the life of the dashing young widow lady-of-the-house. It is one of Miss Greenwood's most hilarious roles, and'ene makes thn most of it In a big way.. The supporting; cast includes Irene Pnrcell, C. Aiihrey Smith,' Beryl Mercer, Reginald Owen, .ami Alan-.-Mowbray. The dialogue is .sprightly, and effervescent, and the story moves smartly with » sophisticated motivation. An- exceptional ■ supporting programme includes the third subject of the popular Johnny J'arfetr'golf" series; " this week's being "Under Bogey." Box., plans, are available at; the. Bristol and .tlie theatre,. :■ KING'S THEATRE. The hilarious stage hit, "Good Gracious Annabelle," is being screened at the King's Theatre. It tells the story of a beautiful girl who becomes, the- wife of a rough, illiterate miner. She 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 makes no attempt to see or communicate with her, he sends her a liberal allowance of money which she promptly squanders. After a lapse of some months, her husband, sans beard, well dressed and considerably improved in other ways, appears on the scene, and his wife, not recognising him, promptly falls in love with him, and all ends well when his Identity is revealed. Victor M'Laglen, Jeanette M'Donald, and Boland Young head a big cast of players. QUEEN'S' THEATRE. Ken Maynard, Universal's hard-riding, hardhitting. Western star, comes ; to the Queens Theatro to-day In his latest -success, "The Fighting Legioni" a picture of the old fighting West. "The Fighting Legion'^ brings Maynard to the screen at his best la a! «to*j full •of action and excitement.1; Dorothy .Dwan appears opposite him as the beautiful- heroine of this whirlwind picture, and 'the ■ supporting cast Is one of the strongest- ever-assembled for a Maynard film. "The Fighting legion" 13 a thrilling drama of the Texas ■ Rangers. Theer is a...list of entertaining short subjects. Box'plans are .available at Bristol and theatre,.,with popular prices.-^: KILBIRNIE KINEMA. Startling In: its reality, "Renegades," a stirring drama of the Sahara, 13 how attracting largo-audiences at \the Kiiblrtic Klnema. The lumitable, Warner (Baxter, with Noah Beery, are playing opposite Myrna Loy, who needs no Introduction.to. Wellington audiences. ~; BRITANNIA THEATRE. "The Secret .Six," a sensational drama of American clt/ politics and the underworld, Is the attraction at the Britannia Theatre. With Wallace Beery, hero of "The Big House,'* and "Mln and Bill," Lewis Stone, John Mack Brown, Jean Barlow,- Marjorle . Rambeau, and John Miljan heading one of the biggest casts assembled in years, the pietuto unfolds an astounding tale based on actualities of modern American city life. There is an excellent supporting programme. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. "tinfaittifuV' 'starring' Ruth Chatterton and T'aul Lukas, is being shown at the Artcraft I'heatre. It is an intensely gripping story, with action mounting on plot and counterplot; with a group-of really human and interesting characters; with a theme that appeals to women universally, it- has everything Ruth Chatterton needs togive full. play to her rare talents. The story of "Unfaithful" is one of love and conflict and pride; of a husband who reveals himself faithless on.his honeymoon; of a good -woman whose wounded pride whips her to reckless actions .'which make her the moat slandered woman in Europe, . SHORTT'S THEATRE. It is impossible to convey in words tho screamingly funny humour in "Plunder," the British and Dominions film -showing at Shortt's Theatre. Of the many funny incidents one situation stands out —a scene in Scotland Yard when Ralph Lynn, as D'Arcy Tuck, arid his partner in-crime Tom Walls as. Freddie Malone, are Interviewing.some of the■ detectives working on a mysterious burglary that took place in a country mansion. Ralph Lynn's inane expression and his brilliant method of conveying in his fatuous remarks wistful appeal is incomparable. Lynn, the laughmaker of England, is aeen at his-best. ..■■'■■ : EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. "Dance, Fools, Dance," starring Joan Crawford, will bo screened at the Empire Theatre :o-nlght. Miss Crawford plays the part of a :oi;lety girl, reduced to poverty, who turns to mwspaper work for a livelihood. In her hunt 'or the gangster killers of. another reporter, she llscovers' her own brother to hava been involved in tlie brutal crime. A great climax is reached when she decides to. give her brother up. A Hal Roach comedy, "Our Wife," starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, special vocal numbers, and .a Metrotone Newsreel completo the programme. To-morrow afternoon "Song of the Caballero," starring Ken Maynard, will bo screened. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. Tho Paramount picture, "Playboy of Paris," starring Maurice Chevalier, will be shown at Our Theatre to-night. Maurice is seen as a young millionaire, bound by contract to a waiter's job by day. He kicks over the traces at night, finding in the brilliant Paris cafes women to love and great inspiration for his joyous singing. Excellent supports complete the programme. WELLINGTON APOLLO SINGERS. The Wellington Apollo Singers will give a concert in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall to-morrow evening, and it promises to be of,, the same high standard as previous concerts. Among the numbers to be presented will be the cantata by Grieg, "The Ballad of Olav Trygvason," "The Reveille" by Elgar, the waltz "Blue Danube" by Strauss, and compositions by Schumann, Brahms, Coleridge-Taylor, and others. The principal soloist will be Mr. Ernest Jenner, A.R.A.M., late solo pianist in Sir Henry Wood's Orchestra, Queen's Hall, London. The accompaniments will also bo in the hands of Mr. Jenner, assisted by Mr. William Billington. Other assisting artists will bo Mlas Dorothy Sawyer, who will be heard In, Hugh Ttobcrton's beautiful "Maureen," with choral accompaniment; Mr. J. M. Caldwell (basso), who will sing Elgar's "Pipes of Pan"; and Mr. Eric Rishworth (tenor), who will sing "Ah, Moon of My Delight" from Liza Lchmann's song-cycle "In a Persian Garden." Intending patrons are urged to book early at tho Bristol Piano Company, where the plan will close at noon to-morrow. NEW SKATING RINK. Splendid opportunities are afforded to those learning at the St. George Skating Itlnk. Two sessions. 10 to 11.30 a.m.. and 4.45 to 5.-1!? I n m., are specially set aside for learners, am! ! (■!! the perfect floor of the St. George and uudur i tlie tuition of expert skaters beginners can < easily learn this , fascinating and exhilarating ' art A Skating Club is now being formed, nml ••.kilters who would like to enjoy all the concessions of this club. Including oxter'Skatlng time nn Tuesday niirhts, are invited to Inquire for ••■.irtlfttliirs at the office. There will bo a long ,'il to-morrow from 7.30 to 11

MAJESTIC THEATRE. TUo sparkling comedy, "Lot's Love and Laugh," which begins its Wellington season at the Majestic Theatre to-day, should lirove a welcome change from dramatic and farcical, screen fare. It Is smartly written as to dlalogno, the lyrics are good, anrl tho music catchy, and a noteworthy feature of the production Is the brilliant cast responsible for its. presentation. Every principal Is an English artist of repute. Gene Gerrard, the wellknown London musical comedy comedian, is the star. His charming personality and delightful singing and brilliantly funny acting as tiie young man In a matrimonial dilemma, mako him a favourite with all who see the film. Muriel Angelus, the musical comedy coloratura soprano, is the heroine; Rita Page, as tuts deserted bride, was one of the big favourites at Daly's Theatre In "Little Tommy Tucker , George Gee, star of the "Girl Friend, Is a super-detective; Konald Frankau, well -Known to wireless listeners, appears as a scheming father-iu-law-to-be; Margaret Yarde and Iramt Stanmore, well-established stage favourites, Dennis Wyndliam, a smart juvenile; auu Henry Wenniau, who was so """p a= Marine Ogg in "The Middle Watch," all have roles which enablo them to show their abilities. Short subjects will include the "1931 M^rpool Grand National Steeplechase," "O.K. Ohiei (an English comedy), and "Old History a rathe Special). The late session will begin to-day at 5 o'clock, and finish at 7 p.m. box plans are at the Bristol and also at the theatre. ST. JAMES THEATRE. ' "Daddy Long Lees" la being screened for the first time locally at the St. James Theatre to-day. Janet Gaynor, as Judy Abbott, and Warner Baxter, as "Daddy Long Legs," present higher an than in any previous picture, and have won innumerable new admirers. The play is a charming story by Jean Webster, which has won popularity first as a book, next as a stage success, and now as a screen hit. It aeais with a foundling girl's adoption by an unknown wealthy guardian, and their sentimental adventures before securing final romantic happiness. There Is an Irresistibly appealing atmosphere of young love ensnared by maturity,1 complete with travails and dolours of apparently hopeless "mutual regard. It Is Instinct with tender sentimentality, poignant drama, and artless naivete, backed by unaffected dialogue and superb -major characterisations. A ouncn of appealing orphanage children supply delicious comedy touches, tinged with pathos, in tholi reaction to matrons and visiting trustees, Jivery character in the play is said to be particular y. ,well acted. Short subjects worthy of associi - Hon. with.tho main feature will precede 1 s screening. The management urges, early reseivatlons at tho Bristol or theatre. CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. Brara Stoker's weird and fascinating story of the world's most powerful vampire has been made a gripping film play^by Universal Th s picture, showing at the Capitol Theatre, tells how the vampire "Dracula" sought new | victims in. England and how he was eventually slain.. • . . '...'■" REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. To-night "The Bachelor- Father" will be screened at the Begal Theatre. Karori. The featured star is Marlon Davies. The Picture." full of laughs. The supporting items memae "Air. Tight," a Boy Friends comedy. The Soup Song," a "Flip the Frog" cartoon, and a "special number of the famous Metrotone News. On Saturday a special children s matinee with Hoot Gibson.in "The Concentrating Kio will bo held, at 2.30 p.m.. . • • / GLIDE SKATING RINK. : ■ The demonstrations' of skating given by. Joy and Lazzeroni, the world-famous .skaters, .at the Glide Skating Bink continue to give much pleSsuro and delight to patrons. • Yesterday a complete change of programme was presented, and every minute 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 stating and daring and skilful balancing feats, which hold the onlookers spellbound, lomorrow they will make their final "»*"*» and-In response to many requests they will-in-clude in their programme their .famous stunt, "The Death Whirl,".stated to be .the most <»«»« £^d b«Ar^^|| before leaving New Zealand, skatins en«iusi_ asts are advised to take this opportunity of- wKnessing these clever exponents of balancing on <*atM The' children's session at the" Glide Skatoe Kink will be held as usual tomorrow forenoon. . ; THIRD PHILHARMONIC CONCERT. Thn concert to be given to-morr«OT night In E3^e.t^e G= iofr^ will be Mr Gordon Bryan, a pianist-of culture harmonic Orchestra will, be ; no . less than Mr. Bryan's . sixteenth performance o*- *ls grmt. wnrir The orchestra has been hard at worn "Enigma" Variations among other interesting Items The programme should appeal to all tastes. ■• '".-' ■• . .:■.... ■ ■ ■;'■■ ■' ROYAL ROLLER BINK. The onenlngof the new cabaret rink at. the cxnense hm been spared in making me new rinsi up'to-date and attractive to patrons. Separail secluded learners' rinks, for »oth ladles ~7,rt ufintlemen are a feature of the Interior iay-ou " The rink \ open each day and cv^ ng during session hours, and private tuition i* riven hy appointment. Concession rates •ppfvfS the case of the rink beine hired\Vlvately, and a monthly concession ticket is being Issued for the convenience ,of patrons. The new rink is the first of its kind in the Dominion. This evening a -.hockey match between the Riuk and a team from Petone will D e held An added attraction tor- Saturday evening Is a motor-cycle act, which includes broadsiding' and hurdling on skates.