ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 89, 12 October 1932, Page 13

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. Practically (he whole of the action of "Life Goes On, at the Regent Theatre, takes place Inside an hotel. It is a Paramount British mystery picture with many unusual twists, and its general presentation leaves little to ne desired TJie plot is very clercr. and the audienco will find itself trying to son out the murderer from several well-groomed patrons ot the hotel. Hugh Wakeneld is the leading man, Betty Stockfleld plays the part nf air°M 1K" whose in<"serctions are the cause Snmi mystery, and Elsie Randolph has another conspicuous- part. Wynne Gibson has her first big starrin" "le with Paramount In "The Strange Case liiSni^rf 6; comlng °" Krlday uext to „'"*"" Theatre. The .story takes the audiden?cts ?L a span,of ab°u' twenty years, and loss ri if"' """sniorphoals of the hapless Clara Deane through years of tryiiie cirt CrS^" Cer-M Marricd t0 a worthless man ou vie eie of his sentence for embezzlement, she ?,, h '"< , v*"a! ul>' dll"n« the next five years to b luk happiness to the life of their little hush-,,, Ci r" C- C(l rrom llriso"' her thloviiiK uisbdud sets into trouble, and when finally lie i^ caught Clara Deaue is accused and sen »ncc<i as ''is accomplice. Her daughter is adopted by the detective chief of the city, and c brings her up as his owu. Released from prison. Clara Doanc gets a job as a seamstress. She reads with Ironic joy that her (lau ?h ter is about to be married to a worthy >oui g mau Discretion keeps her from making Herself known to the young woman. Meanwhile her husband learns of the daughter's happy position in society; and threatens a blackmail campaign which will ruin the happiness of the young bride-to-be. The climax is an unusual one. "HAPPY AND GLORIOUS." ~,n7'' c Barretts of Winipole Street,- after a most successtul run at the Grand Opera House, rormi",c°e thi'"' * W°U atteude(l ma«llee per-To-nigla tho Margaret RawliuES Company will present "Happy and Glorious," another play which is stated to be quite different from anything else yet seen in New Zealand. Although It brings in. the war,'"Happy and Glorious," •strictly, speaking, ts not a war play. Jt treats the war in perspective, and ends In the present nay. Commencing in the stormy "suffragette days", of 10H, the women's war, it leads on to the man's war of 18H-IS, aud culminates in the ex-service or economic war of the prosent day, showing that civilisation can only be saved- through freedom in-service, with man and woman equal in life's yoke. Tho idea is symbolised in the personal histories of two unknown English people, "she" and "he," of 1911 aud the Great War and after. Miss Rawlings appears as the eternal "she" and Mr. Barnes as the indomitable "he." As a suffragette who harangues the mob from the base of the Nelson Column in Trafalgar Square in, London, and later as the woman helping a warwrecked man back to a realisation ot the truth of life, Miss Rawlinga is said to rise to the greatest heights of her histrionic ability. A special feature of "Happy and Glorious" is the embodiments of the latest developments in lighting as perfected by Keluliardt in Berlin, which must be new to this country. "Happy' and Glorious" will be preceded by "Blockheads in Love," written by Gabriel Toyne. and produced at the Cambridge Theatre in London last year. DE LUXE THEATRE. I Gone Gerrard is the star in "Lucky Girl" at the Be Luxe Theatre. Gerrard plays tha part of ■ a young mau who haa just come to the throne of a pocket-handkerchief kingdom, and goes to London to raise some money on the Crown jewels. When the new king meets with a comrade of the war they \ sot out together. The rest of the fllm is devoted to the humorous adventures of "Mr. Abdullah," as the king i 3 known, and of his Amerlcau efficiency expert In the house of a duke. Hollywood writes its own biography In "What Price Hollywood," which brings the smart vivacity of the glamorous Constance Bennett in her latest R.K.O. Pathe starring production, coming to the De Luxe Theatre on Friday. Miss Bennett is purported to surmount the charm and elegance she displayed in her previous film successes, "Common 'Clay" and "Lady With a Past.". With a galaxy of celebrities in support. Miss Bennett unfolds the intricacies and intimacies of the inner and more notable circles of the film capltol. Lowell Sherman, Neil Hamilton, Gregory Itatoff, Louise Beavers, aud others aid tiia star to present an authentic scrutinlsation of Hollywood life. The action traverses the thoroughfare of social life coupled with a tale. •The theme of "Back Street," which is to have its premiere at the Do Luxe Theatre ou lilst .October, is not new, but the flue acting, intelligent direction, and perfect mounting of the production puts it in the first grade. Opening lv a small town in the days when motorcars'were just coming over the horizon, we see the very beautiful, and bright, Ray,. Schmidt (Irene Dunne), loved by many men and, willing to; have a good time with any of them. Then she meets Walter Saxel (John Boles), and there begins a story which spans a period of twenty-live years, telling of a lovo which lasted from the: first clorious moment of their meetIng to the tragic second-of death. "Back Street"..is far superior to the average film; it .is a. touching drama of a woman whom marriage would have made a woman amongst women..: I'ef true love kept her- In: the "backstreet" r«f a, man's ' life; while he ■ climbed to Ifanie. ..,-It is said that there has been no picture so faithfully produced, so splendidly acted, and -so sincere in purpose, as this .version of Fanni.e: ■ Hurst's famous novel. Irene Dunne gives a superb characterisation of Ray Schmidt, \vhile .John; Boles does the best wovk of his career as tha young banker who rises to wealth and rame. John JI. Stahl, that master director, of human, domestic drama, has caught the mood of Fannie Hurst's great novel, and has made i a picture which will be remembered lon-* by those who see it. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. A powerful drama of circumstances which turned the home of a happily married young H?H i lnto a bedlam of tragedy is told in Night Court," now showing at the Paramount Theatre. The story, which is based on recent disclosures of political corruption, depicts the web of intrigue and injustice which encircles a young taxi driver and his wife when they unwittingly become involved in the "private life" of a well-known night court magistrate Because incriminating evidence of tho judge's scandals falls into the hands of the chauffeur's wite, she is sent to gaol on a trumped-up charge. Tho- taxi driver, bent on exposing the judge, discovers the latter'a implication in a-notorious murder charge and uses this Inftormation in forcing a confession from the judge relative to his wife's unjust indictment. Phillips Holmes is featured in the cast as the taxi driver: Walter Huston plays the crooked judge, and Anita Page has the most dramatic role of her career as the frame-up victim. Other prominent players include' Lewis Stone;'. Mary Carlisle, John Mlljan. Jean HersUolt, -'JTully Marshall,, and Noel Francis. i QUEEN'S THEATRE. ' "Radio Patrol," how showing at the Queen's Theatre, has a lot of forceful human clrania, suspense,- and action. "..'.■ ~ "Devil's Lottery," with an all-star cast headed by Elissa Landi, which opens at tho Queen's Theatre on Friday, Is a powerful drama of mystery, love, comedy,' and pathos. Miss Landi rises to new dramatic heights in her role of a social outcast who wins a fortune by gambling, and Victor McLaglen, ex-prize fighter, who finds himself a guest of Royalty, gives one of the best performances in the picture. Others in the cast are Alexander Kirkland, Paul Caranagh, Ralph Morgan, Beryl Mercer, and Barbara Weeks. KING'S THEATRE. "The Miracle Man," starring Chester Morris and Sylvia Sidney, now showing at the King's iheatre, is Paramount's p.owerful picturisation of George M. Cohan's' celebrated drama of flesh-aud-blood men and women, sinning, struggling, loving, rising from the underworld to the light. It is a vivid story of human hearts, told on the screen in scenes of marvel-lous-variety/. . ~ . . SHORTT'S THEATRE. In "Laughter," at Shortt's Theatre,' Nancy Carroll has a colourful dramatic role. Predri'c March is the leading man. It is the story of a noble-hearted woman who, with a thwarted love in the balance, sacrifices her happiness that her friends may not bo dishonoured. The other main picture is "His Woman," with Gary Cooper and Claudette Colbert in the lead parts. BRITANNIA THEATRE. Kay Francis, Lilyan Tashman, Joel McCrea. and Eugene Pallette play the leading roles in "Girls About Town," at tha Britannia Theatre. It is a human, amusing, and often dramatic story of two beautiful, gorgeously gowned girls who ride in limousines without having to pay the chauffeurs. The picture is a combination of swift, witty comedy, romance, and keen human interest.. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. "The Rosary," at the Artcraft Theatre, has a story of exceptional appeal, admirably developed: the picture has real charm and beauty, while the comedy and 'dialogue are excellent. The beautiful Margot Grahame has the. principal stellar role, and she is supported by Leslie ' Pen-ins. SEASIDE PICTURES. LYALL BAY. "Letty Lynton," with Joan Crawford and Robert Montgomery in tho principal roles, is the attraction at the Seaside Pictures to-night This, is a fllmisatlon of the Marie Belloc Lowndes novel, an intriguing drama of modern morals with a vivid climax in which the heroine Is faced with the choice of loss of reputation or prison. ' A notable cast Includes Nils Asthcr Lewis Stone, and May Robson. There are good supports. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. ; In the unfolding of its gripping story "The Broken Lullaby." now showing at the' Kilbirnlc Kincma, points out the utter futility of national hatred and war. More effectively than a thousand sermons, it teaches the beauty and wonder of peace to a bewildered world. It is :i moral lesson for every section, and every generation of every community. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. Louise Dresser, Minna Gombell, and Jobyna Howland play the featured roles in "Stcppinj; Sisters," the .big comedy attraction to he shown at Our Theatre to-nlsht. The plot concerns the accidental meeting of three former members of the chorus of a burlesque show This Cakes place at the lavish Long Island home of one or the trio who has become a prominent number of society. There ire excellent supports.

MAJESTIC THEATRE. Murders committed under. 'baffling civcum- , stances, a house full of suspects whose actions are mysterious to. the point of incriminating, terrifying shadows on the trails and sudden assaults are some of ' the ingredients of the mystery drama, "Miss Finkerton, " at the Majestic Theatre. Joan Blondell plays the part of a beautiful blonde nurse, and George Brent that of a police officer. ST. JAMES THEATRE. There Is no doubt asuo the quality of "The Impassive footman," now at the St. James Theatre. The film is splendidly balanced with regard to humour and humorous situations, having just enough of the dramatic tone to make the picture definitely a drama without eniphasislns sordiness or clandestine lore affairs. Owen Xares, who gives a sterling performance, is one of I lie finest of British actors, and Betty Stockucld has a strong role in the feminine lead. Elissa Landi. the beautiful and intelligent actress of "The Yellow Ticket" and "Tho Devil's Lottery," is said to excel all her previous performances in. "Burnt Offering," a sensational drama which is to commence at St. James Theatre on Friday. The star is seen as a woman of mystery who, hounded by hei past reputation and hating all men, is cast by fate into a centre of intrigue and bitterness in a military outpost in the loneliest part of West Africa. Forced to marry a mail she does not ing her past, seeks .to have her. deported as an alien, the girl adds to her life of unhappiness until she suddenly finds true, love with an officer in her husband's regiment. From that point the story develops in intensity and leads to a gripping climax, . The popular Paul Lukas plays opposite Miss Landi, with Warner Oland and Alexander Kirkland in other roles. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. "\ight World" is tile main 'attraction at the Empire Theatre tills eveniug. The principal roles are enacted by Lew Ayres, Mile Olarl;, and Boris Karloft*. The absorbing story is that of a single night's happShings in a night cUib which involve a disillusioned young millionaire seeking forgetfulness. Dorothy Revief, Russell Hopton. and Bdrt flftach are in the cast. A Slim Summerville comedy, a sound cartoon, a sporting reel, and Wo" rle'wsreSls, featuring firaham McNamee, will also be screened. On Wednesday and TdiifSday licit lialph Lynn will be seen in "Mischief."- - . • ~ REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. To-night "Night World" wil be shown at the liogal Theatre. Kir'dfi. U ii a nlo'st dramatic story of gripping d.viutmic thrills. Lew Ayres, Mac Clarke, and Boris Karioff head the east. Supports include newsrcels, etc., and a Slim Sunimervllle comedy. CAPITOL THEATRE! MIRAMAR. One of the most laughable of British international Pictures, "The Innocents of Chicago/ is featuring. at the Capitol Theatre to-night for the last time. A burlesque On American gangster methods, this picture will be received with delight by iilnigoefs who are tired of American gangster pielodvama. NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. Charles Farrell and Marian Xison appear in a Pox production" entitled "Atiei T6'-mdfr6w" at the New Princess Theatre. It is an emotional drama of young fbmanc"e" conflicting ' with sentimental mother love. Minna Gombell, William Collier, senior, Josephine Hull, William Pawlcy, and many others are seen in support. THE MAROTTAS. In the-minds of many it may seem presumption to speak in one breath 01 the great Span-ish-Italian artist ■ Gdlli-Curci, arid the- young New Zealand-Italian artist, Yvonne Marotta; yet, although the two prima donnas may not be compared. because of the difference in style of voice—the one being coloratura, the other lyri-' cal—already musical critics of the old world are predicting for the latter a career as bright,"its successful, and as great as any of her predecessors. Whether Signori Marotta will live up to these predictions remains to be soeh, but on Saturday week, at the Town Hall, Wellington", will"have art opportunity of judging for, itself.. . A full programme of grand opera gems'wilt be prflsentSd, arid' those who have heard the Signora since her return from Italy state that her voice and style have developed almost beyond recognition. Not the less interesting will bo the appearance of Slgiior Nino Marotta, the noted grand opera basso. ."The Chaliapin of Italy" was used by a recent musical journal to describe' the Signer, and indeed tiiero are many points of comparison with the famous RiisSian. Assisting artists will be Mr. Richard Maunder,- violinist,. ..and. .Mrs. . Stuart Cunningham, piamst.' " ' LEX MACDONALD. Readers are reminded that this evening in the Town Hall at S o'clock will be the .only opportunity of hearing Now Zealand's wonder boy soprano, L&fc'Ma'c'dona'ldiw'hO has recently returned from a most successful visit to Sydney, mademainly for the' purpose-1' of making' records. Such was, the.sensation that he created in ' Australia", however; that- so- many 'engagements were offered to rum that he was abje to accept only" a" ve'ry'smali fraction of them: The critics declared-that his. Vplce:.was "one of the world's best," and that his musicianship and artistry .were amazing In. one so young. An excellent ; programme' has' been arranged: for this evening by: the1; Wellington Harmonic; Society, the. associate 'artist being the popular pianist,--'Ernest'"Jehner. With the choir and with grand organ accompaniment. Lex "'will sing Mendelssohn's "Hear My Prayer," in which number he compares more than favourably witli the recording of that number so popular throughout the world. In addition he will contribute largely to the programme in solo numbers. Duets, quartets, part songs, and--madrigals will be given by the Harmonic Society.. Popular prices are being charged— there will.be 250. seats at: Is, tickets available at the hall—arid the doors will open at 7.15 o'clock. Intending patrons are advised to reserve seats, as hundreds ivcre unable to obtain admission at Nelson when Lex Macdonald appeared there last' week-end. LEON GARADE. To-night I.eon tiarade, hynotlst, will give hia fourth performance. To those who desire an ainusins eveulng his entertainment can be recommended. Loon Garade will give some remarkable demonstrations of, the power of. suggestion. Having placed members of the audience linder the power of hvpnotie suggestion, he will put them through a variety of turns that will leave no doubt as to the professor's control over them. Two features to-night will be an exhibition of hypnotic juggling and acrobatics. This is one of the most side-splitting, hilarious, and laugh-producing episodes of hypnotic suggestion. . \ - . '^ [To-day's Radio Programrhmes appear on page 14.]. ■ ESPERANTO CLUB, The weekly meeting "of-; the Wellington Ksperanto' Clnlr Avas held on Tuesday evening at .the.V.M.C.A. Mr. E. C. Jack presided. Mr. Jack said' that Esperanto was', making rapid- progress in England and on the .Continent;. An international gathering held in Paris recently had attracted no fewer than 1650 representatives from over 40 different countries. Mr. W. H. Kiiig gave some interesting information of the growth of the Esperanto Year Book and the services of the Universal* Esperanto Association. Mr. L. E. Dust spoke on "Mining," Mrs. C. Leek read a poem, "La Vojo." An amusing story -was. told by Mr. Jack of the prince who learned. Esperanto in order that he. might meet the women of different countries with a view, to selecting the most beautiful one for his wife. 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