ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 102, 27 October 1933, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. In "The Working Man," at the Regent Theatre Geogre Arliss appears as a shoe manufacturer (Reeves) on the large scale, practically dictating footwear to America, and with but one real competitor—an old friend of. his. • Business Is not nourishing as well as it might. Then suddenly the opponent (Hartland) dies and things are looking up for the Reevcs's side. Keeves, however, has a nephew, Benjamin, imbued with all the best in the Yankee conception of business psychology. Benjamin is running Reeves's firm so well mat the uncle decides to go fishing. So engaged, he runs up against a collection of fast American youths, including the late Hartland's children, who are tossing away their father's fortune In the approved prodigal style. Reeves, under an assumed name, intervenes with the object of teaching them a little sanity This he eventually does, becoming their guardian, and incidentally the driving force behind the Hartland firm, competing with his owd organisation. Finally matters straighten themselves out and Reeves reveals to the offspring bis identity. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. "Sunset Pass," the latest Zane Grey story to be fllmed, is opening a season at the Grand Opera House today. A large all-star cast, neaded by Randolph. Scott, Tom Keene, Kathleen BUrke, Noah Beery, Harry Carey, and Kent Taylor, Is featured in,the picture. "Sunset Pass" is the story of a cattleman's.association deputy who Is assigned to run down a gang of cattle-rustlers. In a saloon the deputy aids a young ranchman in subduing a couple of self-styled "bad men," and accepts his offer of a job. On the ranch he makes himself invaluable, and is soon a trusted aide of his employer. Soon, too, he is in love with the latter's attractive sister. A second picture is "Song of tho Eagle." The action of this film is played out by a cast headed by Charles Blckford, Richard Arlen, Mary Brian, Jean Herscholt, Louise Dresser, Andy Dovine, and Georgu E. Stone. Tho story concerns a respectable American brewing family, who face the years of war, of prohibition, of depression, with dignity and strength, and who welcome tho return to legal beer as a return to the happiness they once knew. DE LUXE THEATRE. Vilma Banky's first picture since her return to the screen, "Tho Rebel," is now 'showing at tho Do Luxe Theatre. "The Rebel" which is a story of love and war in the hi«h Alps, stars vLuis Trenker, who will be remembered for the splendid impression he made in "The Doomed Battalion." Victor Varconi. who was with Trenker In that production. Is also with Trenker and Miss Banky in the picture which strikes a high note of patriotism, sacrifice, of love for duty, and heroism against staggering odds. The forces are so , unequal that the defenders bave to fall back on huge, avalanches of rocks so placed that at a signal they fall on the close columns of the Freucb with dreadful effect. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. "Tell Me Tonight" is being presented1 at the Paramount Theatre. The "Manchester Guardian" refers to this picture as "something delightfully new in the way of film entertainment. It has had a sensational success throughout Europe, something which no other talking picture has enjoyed. The stars in this splendid comedy-romance include Jan Kiepura, the eminent Polish teuor, whose magnificent voice has earned . him the title of a second Caruso; Sonnio Hale, who will keep you laughing with his resourceful comedy fooling; Edmund Gwenn and Athene Seyler—they aro in great form as the mayor and mayoress of a village in Switzerland; and a lovely Continental actress, Magda- Schneider, winsome and fascinating as Kiepura's sweetheart." The photography and scenery in this film are strikingly beautiful. Another film on this programme Is entitled "Our Fighting Navy." ICING'S THEATRE. Starring Richard Barthclmess, "Cabin, in the Cotton" is now showing.- at the King's Theatre. It is an epic formed from the crucible 'Of a little "Cabin in the Cotton" —epic in size, in conception, and in execution of its important theme. In it Richard Barthclmess gives one of the greatest performances of his remarkable career—for this compares favourably ■ with his work in the immortal "Tol'ablo David," "Way Down East," and others. Supporting /Mr. Barthelmess are Dorothy Jordan, Betto/Davis, Henry B. Walthall. Tnlly Marshall, and Dorothy Peterson. Box plans are at the D.I.C. and theatre. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Action, pictorial and feminine beauty, and a "different" western story are the outstanding features of Tom Mix's latest picture, "Flaming Guns," the Peter B. Kyne epic, at the Queen's Theatre. This latest Mix vehicle, from the opening, where Tom appears as an ex-sergeant of infantry during the World War. to the end, is a whlrhtind of aclion. There is a spectacular stampedo of cattle when Tom outwits tho outlaws and captures them single-handed. Later, thero is a stampede of motor-cycle policemen when they try to prevent Tom's, elopement. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. A rollicking affair of love, larceny, and laughter, with the whimsical little Bobby Howes heading an outstanding cast, Is "For the Lovo' of Mike," adapted from the great playhit of tho same name and directed by that mercurial comedymonger " Monty Banks. ■ It comes to the Artcraft Theatre tonight, and it tells the story of Bob Seymour, who, "for the lnve of Mike," laughs at locksmiths and attempts to burgle a safe. Arthur Rlscoe makes a notable and comic screen debut, and Constanco Shotter, a charming film discovery, appears as Mike. SHORTT'S THEATRE. Uichard Dlx is now appearing at Shortt's Theatre, in "Roar of theDrgaon," a stirrins spectacle of the Far East, reflecting a vivid panorama of tho hazardous frontier with its stately parade of adventure-seekers. Appearing, with Dlx; Is ■ Gwlli Andre, tho famous Danish beauty from Copenhagen, who makes her screen debut In tho film. ' Miss Andre is seen as a Russian noblewoman, one of the pathetic . palrlclans who have haunted the frontier towns of . Northern China since the Red Revolution. ''Crossfire," a Tom Kcone picture. Is shown in support. BRITANNIA THEATRE. "Say it With Music," featuring London's popular Jack Payne and his band, will open at the Britannia Theatre tomorrow. This Him Is not merely a jazz music recital, as it contains a richly human story, written by William Pollock, fictional, but using as Its theme the dramatic history of tho Irving Berlin number. "Say It With Music," which Is famous throughout the world as Jack Payne's signaturo tune. Percy Marmont plays the part of Philip Weston, the composer of "Say It With Music," and a wartime pal of Jack Payne's. ' . . ' - PRINCESS THEATRE. One. of Edgar Wallace's greatest thrillers was recently finished at the British Lion Studios, namely, a talkie version of "The Flying Squad." which is now being presented at the New Princess Theatre. A particularly strong cast was lined up for this Important revival, and the leads are played by Harold Huth and Carol Goodner. Supporting these two favourites are Edward Chapman, Harry Wilcoson,. a promising young "discovery," Abraham Sofaer, who will be remembered for his fine performance In "Dreyfus." and Campbell Gullan. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. The weekend programme at the Empire Theatre Is headed by "Made on Broadway," starring Robert Montgomery, Sally Eilers, .and Madge Evans. Montgomery is seen as a debonair man-about-town who Is actually the power behind the city's political scene. He prevents Miss Eilers from committing suicide and transforms her into a dazzling Broadway personality. When an unanticipated murder takes placo Montgomery is forced to strain his resources to the limit in order to save her from the death penalty. "Made On Broadway" will also be screened on Saturday afternoon as well as on Friday and Saturday evenings. REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. "The White Sister" heads the weekend programme at the Empire Theatre. Clark Gable and Helen Hayes play the leading roles and supporting them is Lewis Stone. A good supporting programme will. also bo screened. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. Now showing at the Kilbirnie Kincma is "Tho Masqucrader," tho story of John Xhilcoto. M.P., and the man who stepped into his shoes in a national crisis. Ronald Colman fills a dual role.-He is the man in the Opposition who has tho .ability to bring about the downfall of the Government, but drugs and drink have undermined his constitution, and he collapses ns he opens his attack. Chilcotc prevails upon his cousin and double to take his place. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. Bert Wheeler and Robt. Woolsey are costarred in the RKO comedy, "Girl Crazy," which comes to Our Theatre tonight. lv the supporting cast is Eddie Qulllan, Dorothy Lee, and Mitzi Green. The story deals with a girlcrazy youth who is sent to ,1 Western ranch to cure him of his weakness for beautiful women. He Imports a snappy jazz band, a Iwvy of Broadway beauties, dresses the cow-punchers in dinner jackets, and turns the ranch into a playboy's paradise. CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. George Arliss is to bo seen tonight at the Capitol Theatre with. Mary Astor and Evaiyn Kuapp in that delightful picture, "A Successful Calamity." The story concerns a millionaire whose family are social climbers, and to get away from this atmosphere father goes broke and In the end wins back bis family to happiness. At the matinee tomorrow afternoon Tom Mix will bo seen In "Rider of Death Valley." Episode 8 of "Heroes of tho West" will also be shown. BACK TO CHILDHOOD BALL. Attention is drawn to an advertisement rocnrdlng the "Back to Childhood" ball to be staged on November 3 by the Transport and Tower Committee of the National Confidence Carnival, in aid of the transport princess. Tickets for tho ball will be 3s 6d each, which includes motor transport to and from the ball. Dancers are asked to wear juvenile dress if possible, with flannels as tho alternative.

MAJESTIC THEATRE. What is described as the season's eaye t, smartest, most tuneful screen musical comec y, "Ladies Must 1,0ve." featuring June Knle it and Xeil Hamilton, is the current attraction it the Majestic Theatre. It is June Knight's flln debut. The story ot tho picture lakes the aud • ence Into the boudoirs of four of New York & "gold diggers" and details In entertalniiH fashion the constant efforts of these fait charn H ers to eiisuaro a man with money—and a gei » erous disposition The comedy lays bare tl i night life of a great city, and is said to pr >j vide a constant succession of. hearty laugh ;l Tho picture is filled with lilting songs, mbfel of which are sung by June Knight. ST. JAMES THEATRE. Baffling', because of Its simple but clev r plot "Tomorrow at Seven." the mystery stn ) film showing at the St. James Theat c with Vivienne Osborne and Chester Mo; - ris, offers mental • exercise for theatreeoe s seeking reai thrills. Drake, a wealthy me - chant, who has spent considerable money tr - ing to capture the Black Ace, a notorious flei <i whose crimes have baffled the law for montl s. receives a mysterious warning of death In tl c form of a jig-saw puzzle. "Tomorrow t Seven" has both drama and comedy. Chest r Morris" portrays the crime novelist and Vivienile Osborne is Martha Winters. TOWN HALL ENTERTAINMENT. Those members of the public who attended the community sing in aid .of'the .Community Services Princess (Miss Phyllis Oliver) in th> Town Hall last night are to be congratulated on their choice of entertainment for the evening, for a programme of high order was presented. ""From start-to finish the programme was an excellent one. In addition to the community, singing In which the. audience joined wholeheartedly, a variety entertainment was provided. The assisting artists were Messrs. C. H. Burridge (ventriloquist), A. li. Eistou (humorist), G. W. Perry (conjurer), Thompson Bros, (tap dancers), and Allan's Orchestra. Mr. Charles Proctor made an able leader of the community singing. During the evening Miss Oliver was introduced to the audience by Mr. G. G. Stewart, chairman of the management committee of the National Confidence Carnival. Miss Oliver, who spoke briefly was warmly received. ■ The entertainment, which resulted in Miss Oliver gaining about 1000 votes, was organised by Mr. L. Bruce Quinton, in conjunction with the committee of tho Community Services Princess.