ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 124, 22 November 1932, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. .mt,irtlH m? lie..S Tory of 'aisled love affairs Is shown ? m Street ot Women." which was w«S?rt 1? flrst tlme at the Rc«ent Theatre HniS Ji i. kay Dane's, recognised as one of 7t*r« I S most farming and best dressed fliflS.* the leadin B role, and she gives a modUti p"f°rmance as Natalie Upton, a hart Playing opposite her is Allan DineWhilfl T,ra" y ?? ldwin- « "is business man. ,™ La"ys wife pursues her social career, for fh Natalie have been blissfully happy Thr n ,? r he ( > Sears ln thelr love tor each other. K7t*u B Tthe lnsPlration and wise counsel of ,2; Larry has. beel> able to realise his re™ v i bSL ldmg the blESest skyscraper in how«J rk> X The crlsl3 ln thelr IITCS <=omes'S' er- w hen Clark, Natalie's brother, and Siml' rtf" devoted daughter, themselves hpfwf JS be married. discover the relations a«e ß fn nVT ,P n Dorls' s Pleadings, both ?S»r'«^ P rt# but Clark- misunderstanding his fearing hVe,J°?.- Larry- sa"3 for South America, Frnm S thb h f atalie and Doris heartbroken! dn?m»H this,, polnt tne s'"ry winds on to a rir? I. i Cllmar An undercurrent of humour gives balance to the picture. ••T n ae rMOf hospitality that ended in scandal, ♦hi d- Cllrlstlne" is the attraction billed for the Regent Theatre's change on Friday next. •Uils Paramount British production represents ;?™ SCr? el} Tcrslon of Michael Arlen's famous l.?. yi 05. Londons upper class. Corinne Grifnii ™he star- and .Margaret Bannerman and Colin Clive are featured ln support. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. ,« r T' lrll!?, v coupi6d wlth a stirring story charac- „•>?,. iar Correspondent," the feature film or the Paramount Theatre's new programme. The recent civil wars in China are made the background of the story, which Is the age-old eternal triangle theme., The two male angles are those celebrated screen rivals, Ralph Graves ?h .i a?n £ U> wll° wi" be remembered for tbf, thrills they provided In "Flight," "Dirigible, and "Submarine." The former in the ?vi c? t«. pl,ctura l3 a radl° war correspondent whilst the latter Is a dare-devil American aviator, ■the apex of the triangle, and an attractive one too, over which these two he-men 'plot plan ?c, bfme, and fight, is the beautiful Lila Lee. Which of the two will win in the end may ?£> eu« ess? d b, y the sl»rewd from the outset, but the final discomfiture of the loser Is not brought about until after many tense moments and exciting scenes, which include a capture by bandits and a rescue by aeroplane. DE LUXE THEATRE. A seeker of amusement will find his needs Luxb Theatre erfOOt>" "0W at the De old theme and shows" li!" tenderfoot 'as a., cowboy visiting New York with some thousands of dollars which he hopes to turn »hi° * k fo. rtune- He ls Inveigled into the show business, stakes all his fortune, and becomes tied to a play which ls taken to * provincial town for a try-out and there shows every sign of failure. What' happens after that, how he saves the day when he Is threatened with a shortage of funds, how he wins the beautiful secretary to his firm, nnd how he deals with racketeers who threaten to break up his company, are things which are welded into a film of bright comedy. Warren Williams will appear in his latest First National comedy success, I'The Dark .°.l SeC . at the De Luxe Theatre on Friday, with Bette Davis, Guy Klbbee, A'lvtenne Osbor? e> 4 nd ?f ank McHugh in the supporting cast. The Dark Horse" is described as "a hilarious political landslide of laughs." KING'S THEATRE. Janet Gaynor's and Charles Farroll's latest film. The First Year," a plcturlsation of irank Craven's hilarious comedy drama, Is now showing at the King's Theatre. They are paired as youthful moderns out to defy the age-old superstition that "the first year is. the hardest." Through their romantic engagement period into the heartaches and joys of their first twelve months the plot carries them into a number of surprising, hilarious, and entertaining situations. CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. George Wallace, Australia's star comedian.' is featurlng.,at the Capitol Theatre to-night in "His noyal Highness." Wellington's old favourite shows In this film a new and more amusing Wallace than of old, and whether as a simple knockabout, clowning and fooling, or as a king of a freak kingdom, the fun is fast and furious and provides roar 3of laughter, bet amidst lavish settings, with much lilting music and song, George Wallace's performance in this picture will more than favourably compare with any artist's effort in any part of the globe ln a picture which is made for the purpose of laughter. It is a real vaudeville show .of exceptional merit. Marshal Crosby and Lou Vernon ((vocalists), Neil McKay (comedian), and Kathleen Goodall at the piano are able supports. QUEEN'S THEATRE. The courageous fight of a young ranchman to get his own home, illegally stolen from him by a band of killers, and to protect the girl he loves, is featured In "Two Fisted Law." Tim McCoy's latest Western picture for Columbia, at the Queens Theatre. Gunplay, swift riding, and dramatic characterisations •by a group, of outstanding actors make this one of the best of McCoy's pictures. • v A mystery drama, "The Bat 'Whispers," conies to the Quccn.ls Theatre on Friday. SHORTT'S THEATRE. A thrilling sea battle between a rum-running ship and a pirate, vessel is one of the strong episodes of Roland West's latest drama, "Cor* sair," now at Shortt's Theatre. It Is the tale of an all American ' football hero who sets out to beat Wall Street at the game of high finance. In addition to Chester Morris as the star, the cast includes Alison Loyd, Ned Sparks, Emmett Corrigan, and.Mayo Methot NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. Many unique comedy twists will be found In Paramount's "Strangers.in Love," a comedy romance in which Fredrie March and Kay Francis share leading honours. March plays the part of an adventurous young scion of wealth -whose escapades Involve him in a masquerade as his own twitf brother. Featured with March and Miss Francis ln the production, which ls now showing at the New Princess Theatre, are Stuart Ervfln and Juliette Compton. BRITANNIA. THEATRE. A dramatic story painted against the colourful background of Singapore and the South Seas, "After the Rain," is showing at the Britannia Theatre..lt is a human romance between a man and a woman neither of whom has .been better than necessity. Opening in the Straits Settlements, the plot takes the girl through a savage battle with a tooamorous sailor, and a headlong flight to a remote Island. Things move to an unexpected climax. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. | This evening, Helen Twelvetrees, Bobert Young, and Lewis Stone; -will be seen at the Artcraft Theatre "in the drama, Unashamed." Briefly, it is a story of a brother's fight, even to the point of condemnation for murder, to. save bis sister from shame. In the end the sister pays for the brother s life with her reputation. The picture contains some dramatic incidents Laurel and Hardy will appear in an additional picture entitled "County Hospital," and there will be a selection of featurettes. EMPIRE THEATRE. ISLAND BAY. "Amateur Daddy" will be screened at the Empire Theatre this evening. Warner' Baxter has the stellar role, and supporting him are mm™ l Xon> *Ita La Roy' Lucile r °™rs, aEd "llliam Powley. The plot revolves about the experiences of a shy bachelor, who takes over the care of a family of waifs when an 'accident robs them of their father. On Wednesday and Thursday "Fast Companions" will head the programme. . SEASIDE PICTURES. The Australian film comedy production of The Sentimental Bloke" will be shown to-night at the Seaside Pictures. It ls based on the Immortalised vernacular vterse of C. J. Dennis andlin talking picture form it has been possible to present the intimate theme of the Bloke and his Doreen more vividly and more tellingly than in any other form in which the tale has been given. Ray Fisher plays Doreen, and Cecil Scott appears in the title role. Tal Ordell plays Ginger Mick. REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. ■n "Car mess kady" heads the programme at the Regal Theatre this evening. The story is a nillarious mix-up that follows a young girl when she pretends to be married In order to enjoy a Paris vacation, only to have a very persitsent "husband" appear. . On Wednesday and Thursday, "Tom Brown of Culver" will be shown. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. "The Cuban Love Song," a vivid drama of the tropics, will be shown at Our Theatre tonight. Lawrence Tibbett plays the part of the dare-devil hero, Lupe Velez plays a Cuban charmer who wins his heart, and Jimmy Durante and Ernest Torrence arc seen as his two pals. There are excellent supports. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. ''Skyscraper Souls," a spectacular drama ln which the lives of thousands of persons who work In Xew York's largest building serve as ?-nu a ■ 'is«>plc background, will open at the iulbirnie Klnema to-night. Warren William and Maureen o'Sullivan head an outstanding cast. Floor by floor to the summit of 102 stories, the structure ls laid of a series of climaxes, unexpected triumphs, and despairs, in the live 3of those mad pursuers of the office workers of a modern skyscraper. HAPPINESS WEEK EFFORT. To-morrow night "movie-land's" united effort for the Mayor's Happiness Week Fund will be neid. All .theatre managers and exchange managers are acting as ushers and waiters. ..£, om. i0,' 30 tlu aldniEht a special screening of Half Shot at Sunrise" and a newsreel especially edited and supplied by Universal Films win take place. From midnight to 2 a.m. patrons will be entertained in the Majestic Cabaret. Popular prices are being charged tor this special entertainment. Tickets at all theatres and Bristol. Table reservations at the Lounge. OPERATIC CONCERT. An operatic concert will be given at the ,yc lV m c '"l>room to-morrow evening by pupils or Signor Luclen Cesaroni. Part 1 will con"4 °f, Beneral musical items, and In the second *aust will be performed, in costume, Mr nETS Sis'tophlfes^" 51 aDd SISUm C£Sa:

MAJESTIC THEATRE. An entirely British programme of exceptional merit is being screened this week at the Majestic Theatre, a musical comedy and a mystery drama, together with interesting newsreels, providing a variety of ' entertainment. The indiscretions of Ere," the principal feature, is a light-hearted farce presented to the accompaniment of a number of catchy songs and choruses. Steffi Dunne, Lester Matthews and Fred Conyngham are the principals. "The Strangler" is a real thriller, with a murder under mysterious circumstances which render it exceedingly difficult to nominate the culprit who is eventually disclosed in dramatic fashion' Jack Morrison and Lee McArthur head the cast. Commencing on Friday at the Majestic Theatre will be "The Marriage Bond." Mary Newcombe, Guy Newall, and Stewart Borne are'the stars. ST. JAMES THEATRE. A very pleasing British (8.1.P.) success is scored by the new picture, "Mr. Bill—The Conqueror," at St. James Theatre. It is an English farm story—a bankrupt young lord driven back to the farm instead of away from it—and a dozen Interesting morals could be read Into t; but, more than that, it is a very tender ove-storj-, and is one of those pictures that leave in the mind a fragrant memory. The farm animals and atmospheie, the rural scenery, the village "characters," and the tavern types are most interestingly presented; and even the tavern brawl (a-real mix-up), and a burning wheat-stack do not destroy the final Impression of a beautifully peaceful rural EngTi,'l R,lV bound''l 7, hlch comes t0 lh<> St. James Hi? 1,1 , on Frlday next' is a story fOT that delightful comedienne, Ina Claire. It has all the comedy touches Miss Claire can do so fecUonf~ the ki"d She can carry "B «"*. P«"SUNSHINE SUSIE." "Sunshine Susie," ' the amazingly popular Br Ci?fsh' Sm f a H!inS Pin! Ure frCm the «ainsboroußh-! British studios, will mark the change-over of tue Paramount Theatre to an all-British house next Friday. It has been described by the t ? ( 3 as a "Nation in picture direction, lor It bears no' resemblance whatever to anything of the kind that has gone before It f t ?v mn i plane of its own-" " wl" begin its Wellington season at 11 a.m. on Friday 8 o^elock ™n ti rriday11 eveenln' Yen *' 2' l5 ' aDd at will take place, at which* the Governor-^erieral and Lady Bledisloe and suite, and many leadl^, g n ™e?.Kwm be nresent. The advent of an all-British theatre in Wellington is a redletter day in the history of Empire picture building for if emphasises that British producers have come into their own in four short bourne, trofe w^" *' Me'" borough film, 'Sunshine Susie!'" is ably the best musical talking picture that has came from the.British studios; and In its class may rank with the very best from any other country. It is' indeed an achievement for a British studio to outdo the American producer In a field in which he has been unrivalled. In no other film musical comedy have action and music been so admirably synchronised. A remarkably effective use is made of musical rhythm and the typewriter ballet is an excellent piece of work. The photography, too, is of a uniformly high standard. But first praise must go to Renate Muller, an actress of rare charm and ability. It is perhaps ,' her freshness and simplicity which are so appealIng after a long succession of discoveries in the Garbo tradition. 'Sunshine Susie' may be recommended as a delightful musical comedy admirably produced and splendidly acted. It h'S^'^^"^ "*"• -*°c'"' "MILESTONES." ''- T- J TwO J faJ? ous P'aywrißhts, Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock, collaborated In the writing of Milestones," one of the greatest period plays ever written. Bennett was responsible for the dialogue, and his shrewd, penetrating understanding of men and women is apparent in every line of the play, which combines comedy and drama, and has a grand atmosphere of charm and beauty.- Knoblock was responsible for plot construction and dramatic technique, and his skilled hand has wrought a perfectly constructed and intensely absorbing ?«-" Tl? e.,? rst act l 3 ln 1860' tllß seoon(i i" I.L and,, th, e thlrd ln 1912> and the costumes which will he worn and the settings in which they will- appear will be true to period in every detail. This play will be staged atthr Grand Opera House to-morrow, Thursday, and. Friday. The cast will be one of the strongest ever assembled in an amateur production ln Wellington, including Misses G. Helen Gardner, Mary Cooley, Dorothy Molenaar, and Mr. W. S. Wauchop, Mrs. E. S. Baldwin, Misses Elsie Lloyd, Vlvienne Talt Messrs. L. H Herd, Ulric Williams, H A. Painter, Gibson Stott, Carl Watson, G. H. A. Swan, and P. Keesing. Mr. Wauchop Is in charge of the production. Entr'acte music will be provided by an orchestra under the direction of Miss Vivlenne O'Kane. Box plans are at the Bristol. ' "ARABIAN .NIGHTS." To-night will be the last night of the pantomime, "The Arabian Nights," at the Opera House. 'A remarkably fine combination of leading New Zealand artists forms the cast. The theme of the pantomime is the classic story of Aladdin, that role being taken by Miss Evelyn Wright. Miss Merle Spurdle appears as the Princess, while ( attractive parts have been allocated to the other members of the large cast. There is a full orchestra under ' the conductorship of Mr. Yin. Brown. Members of the T.M.C.A. gymnasium embellish the stajjng with spectacular massed and group settings. The box plan is open at the Bristol until 5 p.m., and after 5 p.m. at the theatre. SYMONS-JENNER RECITAL." A reminder is given of the recital to he given to-night" at 8.15 in the Bristol Salon by Miss-Ava Symons (violin) and Mr. Ernest Jenner (piano). The programme consists of four sonatas: CorelH's In D major, Brahms In G major, Veracini's in E minor, and Cesar Franck's in A major. As Mr. Jenner will shortly be leaving for Christchurch, this will be one of the last opportunities of hearing this gifted and popular pianist. FANCY DRESS PARTY. A children's fancy dress party, under the auspices 'of; the Star of the Sea College, Seatoun, will be held in the Ambassador Cabaret to-morrow night at 7 o'clock. A grand march will be held at 8 o'clock, and substantial prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. . '