ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 29, 4 February 1932, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE.

."TherDaughter of the Dragon" will bo shown anally at the Regent Theatre to-night. "My Sin.." Two human derelicts struggling in the stugnantpool of tropic life—one a highly-educated lawyer, .1 victim of liquor, tho other a beautiful woman striving to forget a worthless husband In the false gaiety of .her life as entertainer in a low-class cabaret—these/ .are the colourful roles played by Fredrlc March and Tallulah Bankhead In Paramount's latest talking picture, "My Sin," In which Miss Bankhead enacts her second star 'portrayal. After eight years as the Idol of the English stage. Miss Bankhead made her motion-picture debut In "Tarnished Lady," in which she played opposite Cllve Brook. Her brilliant work in that picture and In this, her second stellar performance, promises to make hor as popular on the screen as she was on the " British stage. "My Sin," which shows at tho Regent Theatre to-morrow, develops into a powerful story of the regeneration of a man and a woman through mutual encouragement and understanding faith. Mr. March's rolo as the besotted young lawyer is a rich and dramatic one, and ho plays it with all the skill that has made him famous. As Dick Grady, the lawyer, March finds his entire life changed when he sobers up sufficiently to save an Innocent and mysterious woman, played by Miss Bankhead, from, conviction In a murder trial. Good supports will also bo screened.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

The final performance of the Tory charming Gilbert ■■■ and Sullivan musical fantasy. lolanthe," was given before, a delighted audience In the Grand Opera House last evening, this' evening and two following nights and on Saturday afternoon the company will present a revival of the tuneful and very clever and amusing coniic opera, "The Pirates of Penzance," which will be preceded by 'Trial By' Jury." "A quite irresistible sparkle," vrroto a Sydney critic, "marked last night's .production of 'The Pirates of Penzange,' for the company romped gaily through the rollicking story of pirates, policemen^ ; and major-general: with an overflowing quiverful of daughters, from which Gilbert has' built such a bright entertainment, and Sullivan has. fitted so aptly much delicious music." "The Present,'" wrote the same critic, "is one of the finest choruses we have seen In the Gilbert »nd Sullivan operas, not. only in tonal Quality and power, but also in the vim witn. which they enter Into the [spirit of each number." The quaint and effective acting of Ivan Mcnzles as the major-general Rreatly assisted to make "The Pirates" one of the-most successful of the operas staged in Australia by Williamson's company, and the singing of i JUss Malslo Karasay, who plays the role .of ] Mabel, particularly . in the number, i "Poor I Wandering One," was another factor "-that assisted in the same direction." In "'Trial by Jury", Mr. Ivan Menzles will take the t>art of the Judge, Miss Marie Bremner that of the plaintiff, and Mr. Gregory Stroud counsel for the plaintiff. ■ On Monday next and two following evenings and on Wednesday afternoon "The Yeomen of the Guard" will bo produced. :The box plans are at the Bristol.

DE LUXE THEATRE.

. "Waterloo Bridge" will be shown finally at tho De ( Luxe' Theatre to-night.

'Strictly /Dishonourable."

.When a beautiful young maid, fresh from the country,.alone la New York, and deserted by her Dance, asks the handsome stranger what- •Ms Intentions are and he answers, ' Strictly, dishonourable," the substance of a somewhat Intriguing plot is suggested. Such Is the substance of Unlversal's delightful production, "Strictly Dishonourable," which comes to the De Luxe Theatre to-morrow, "but if is not incidentally the general theme, which can best bo described as delightfully refreshing comedy-romance of an innocent young Southern miss and a famous opera singer aided and abetted by a nearly bibulous Judge a surly, churlish ."Since by official right," a Hibernian policeman who pop 3 up; at the Inopportune moment, and a voluble Italian "speakeasy,' proprietor whose indiscreet utterances ? mo£L?°°, d than harm—eventually. As a play, "Strictly Dishonourable" was an. outstanding success, and it is said that the picture is even more brightly entertaining than the stage -version, and the manner in which the picture has been patronised elsewhere proves this claim. What is said to be a most ideal cast, each of them pronounced artists from stage or screen, portray .the characters of the story. Paul Lukas heads the cast lv the role of Count Gils, Sidney Fox is the ingenuous miss from the Mississippi, lewis Stone the priceless Judge who had retired from:the practice, of. passing judgment- on lawbreakers In favour of a more congenial task of decisions on the mellow quality of bootleg whisky, .George Sleeker as the'fiance, William Ricciardl as the "speakeasy" proprietor,* and Sidney .Toler as Mulligan the policeman. vlt is said that the characterisations of every member of the cast are well-nigh flawless, which, to gether with the sparkling dialogue and amusing situations of the play, combine to make a picture-well worth seeing.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

"Heartbreak" is showing finally at the Paramount Theatre., to-night. .... ~ . , Enacted by such stars as Elissa Landi, Lionel 5, ar, rl mWt? ! andi;!taurence•.;;..;qliv^e^, ;, Kaoiil opens at the Paramount Theatre to-morrow. It tells the virtd story of a young and courageous girl who had to flght single-handed, against the,_cruel intrigue and., in justices of Tsarist Russia^}: Secret Police tor *ti£A happlnessthat was rightfiilly; hers. & How' she matthes_her wits-against those 6f the hateful head of this insidious organisation, and In 2} c.- eM-Klv,? 'In In self-protection, leads the nimjtfr-i a; -startling denouement. "The Yellow Jlckef'-ls said to afford Miss Land! an opportunity .to" dl^lay • her great emotional and acting ability.;.-Barrymore, too, hasbi>en>wi(le" l?;acclaimed f fpr v hl» wort in the rote .of the relenflesSippnce head, as has Laurence roitrteri whioiplays-the romantic male lead:---v- •' -

ART.CRAFT THEATRE.

rS^f »Bo. bert Montsom6ry h»a the leading 5? £"*« i' of a, n v Amerl(=a'- enlisted mm whS ™,V lo.l e Wii h, an admi«l's daughter, falls out with the admiral's Intended son-in-law a lieutenant on the admiral's ship, and 'anallyvrti*n in the act of deserting,, has the eood I" ChVw^'^ Uh' the»a™l"l to fallen wltfc ft btaWnj.: barge. Admiral and deserter put out the flro, save the fleet from destruction, ana^tai due course enter into the relationship of father-in-law and son-in-law., The picture breathes the spirit; of- the Anjerlcan. Navy

KING'S THEATRE.

»«.Z he 180611' Lie'" s««ring Kuth ChatTh^e'«tr eened flnaUy-at the Kif ß' s .Commeßchigf'tb-'morrow^Ainoa andl^Andy: Will entlUea "Check and Double Check." They are supported by Sue Carol and Irene Rich BOX plans are »t tha Bristol and the theatre

„„ „- QUEEN'S THEATRE. „ Men Without Law" is showings flniliy at the Queen's Theatre to-night. nn*"y « ■ ""» "almadge's drama, "Dv Barry, Woman of Passion," based On the love fife of the famous French charmer. - opens-a" the Oueen's Theatre 'to-mortow. it nTaite the reSra to enfnW^ 'Sf *^ Ml>aroum;■"■»*"he setting^ f,??^.."Period In French history.■■■ The picPU?eS "* 7 balanced M" of veteran

SHORTT'S THEATRE,

§* 18,l B, ?'SiT laU? Ilal-diamond[smugglers; overflowing with melodramatic action;^-aeroplane rnmS' an^ Ss lendl<l settings, with just/enough romance to furnish the required lova Interest; The other feature, "The LoSS DeCder^ sum the wonder dog, Rin-Tln-Tin." ' "

PRINCESS THEATRE.

«b^^^r^love yn!fe^ drama, of pacing life, to be screened at the r T B r ,s beiltl B to-"00"*"-- It Shows ihl ?t??«f acing business ..as' a background for E?ans nw th 6T- rf,Clark' ,Gable a"d M^go; ivans play the, leading roles." ■■ "

BRITANNIA THEATRE.

''Sidewalks of New York" will he shnwn finanr at,the::. Britannia .TlieatrS LXht W° welt i? i?«l0^ r' al?d:«! an'0. l» ofithe Old Southwest _ln Its sjagecoach days is 1 presented as the, background, to "The '.Cisco Kid "an « Tlirougji .a gorgeous pageantry of cactuTl studded desert and cloud-lipped mountains at ?<?r nJ ! , lT .? ot. ef °- Htary characters of f S °!? 1 -irto"»" rd« In a hot pursuit dellght- „ ?»i nl?'f upt6d by surprising plots and counicr-plots. ■■■■- ■ , .. ■ .... ■■ ■ ■;

EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY.

Sporting Blood," to be screened at the tmpire Theatre this evening, concerns a gambler;--and a girl. Kaclng ■of horses, the tricks.of.crooked manipulators, and the schemes of gamble.f«£»reM exposed ruthlessly. Clark Gable, Ernest,, Tdrrence, and Madge Evans head a large ca'str; The supporting programme Includes a-.-Hal,..fioacn comedy, "One Good Turn," starfln'fc_3 Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy;-, and «at iJletrotone newsreel.

REOAf THEATRE, KARORI

To-night at the Regal Theatre, Karori, a programme of special merit will,be shown. The feature is a United Artists' special, and is Ronald Colman's latest ..starring'vehicle. He is ably, supported by, an: all-star -cast headed by Loretta Young. -Special supports will include a cartoon (Micky' Mouse), a Fox Ntwsreel, 'and a Grantland Klce .sportllght. "Pardon Us," will be screened :on'vTrid»y and Saturday next.-1: •;'."" *-rv' ■'■' '','.■ •■:":<:'.■

CAPITOL THEATRE,- MIRAMAR.

"The Jlau Who Came Back" is screening finally at the Capitol Theatre to-uight. It stars Janet Gaynor and" Charles Fartell. The picture depicts the son of a powerful financier trained only for a life of luxurious idleness, who slips from grace and skids to' the'dCptUbf •"depravity-"' There he meets a glrtbut ono"' step.abova him" on the ladder. Inspired by love and faith In each other, they retrace every stop of their downward path. There are excellent supports.

MAJESTIC THEATRE.

"The Sin of Madelon Claudet" will be shown finally at the Majestic Theatre tonight Commencing to-morrow at the Majestic Theatre Is a production which departs from conventional lines. It is "Night Nurae.'V and tells of. the thrilling experiences of Lora Hart, a graduated probationer, when she undertook her first big engagement as a night nurse. She stumbles lacross a compact originated by a cruel medical practitioner and a heartless mother to gain possession of the trust moneys by the slow starvation of two tiny heiresses. The exposure of the scandal and the saving of the lives of the prospective victims are told with utmost realism. Barbara Stanwyck j portrays the title role, and she Is credited with 1 rising to groat heights of expression. Clark Gable^wlll be seen as the chauffeur accomplice of the mother, while Ben Lyou la the hero. Much comedy is supplied by Joan Blondell, tho "devil-may-care" assistant to the night nurse. A specially selected first part of short subjects has been chosen. Box plans are now open at the Bristol and also at the theatre. Tho late shoppers' session will coin-mence-.at a p.m. and finish at 7 p.m. - :

ST. JAMES THEATRE.

"Broadmlnded" will be shown finally at the St. James Theatre to-nlgUt. .. ■ Sir Benjamin and John Fuller will present Co-morrow at the St. James Theatre the worlds famous "Metropolitan Opera singer, Lawrence Tibbetl, in what is probably his most colourful ro!e to date, that of a swashbuckling marine in "The Cuban Lore Song," a romance enacted under the sunny southern skies amid the lure of a Cuban paradise. His voice lias never been heard to better advantage than in the renderings of "The Cuban' Love Song," "The. Peanut Vendor," and a rousing sea chanty Supporting Tlbbett are Lupe VeUSz Ernest Torrence, and Jimmy Durante, at pre-sent-,the most popular comedian on Broadway. Louise Fazenda as the belligerent spouse "• of Jimmy Durante, also contributes muchly to the humour of the.'production. In addition there will be screened a highly entertaining' and instructive short, "Dive In," which features the selected. American swimming team for the forthcoming Olympic Games, Included amongst whom is Miss Georgia Coleman,' tho world's champion lady, diver. Seats may be reserved at the Bristol and also at the theatre. •' .''. '

THEATRICAL EMPLOYEES' CONCERT.

The members of the Wellington Theatrical Employees' Sick and Benefit Society will hold their, annual '.concert on Sunday, 14th February, at 8.155' p.m., at the Grand Opera House. The ,'fall programme will be''supplied through "the courtesy of the management of Jlessrs. J. C. Williamson, ltd., by the following members of the Gilbert and Sullivan Comic Opera Company: Messrs. Menzlbs, Darnton, Stroud, Manning, Fraser, Patterson, Sheard, Thompson, Brodcrick, Baxter, and ~ Misses Bremner, Gardiner Hotham;, ISamsey; \ Wimpney, Walshc, Belmont and.XCrotty.;^ Gustar-Slapoffski" will conduct the orchestra. ; Ibis promises to be.tho outstanding^: concert of'the- year, and tho proceeds are for a very worthy cause.

SEASIDE PICTURES.

At the Seaside Picture Theatre, Lyall Bay, to-night, the programme will be: headed by "The Girl Habit," in which Charles Ruggles has a congenial part. Taniara Gcva is also seen to great adtantage in her first film as a "villainess." -Excellent^.supports'will be shown.

OUR THEATRE, NEW TOWN

Our Theatre Is showing ReglnaW Denny In the ereat hilarious', comedy, Out." Patrons can be assured or a great night's entertainment. '■■;• . ■•-

,v ;-...:-■ KILBIRNIE KINEMA. V ;>■ "3l Mai Eromi^VyWlne," a singing, laughing, pdarice sensation; with Gary Cooper and Fannte Bryce; as'the stars, is at the Kilblrnte £mema. ■ -. ~:;