ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 104, 30 October 1933, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. i So winning lias been Its appeal that tbo •scasun of the Warner Bros.-First National production, "The Working Man," starring George Acliss, at the Regent Theatre, has ■ been extended for another week. Tlicro Is probubly a tendency to mcasuro up au Arliss plo turo by a comparison with his splendid performance! iti "Disraeli." Though in "The. Working Man" there Is not a historical background, such n mental measurement of Ills latest picture will not leave the- scales heavily weighted in favour of "Disraeli" for entertainment value, nor should there bo found any great disparity in the standard of tiio Arliss characterisations. As Reeves, a shoo manufacturer. In "The Working Man," it la the Arliss of old who la the central figure of this excellent production. Having made a success of his business, lie leaves Ills young uephew in charge, and seta ou' under, an assumed name to'save the young son and daughter of his old rival nartland from wasting their lives and also to saro tho business, which has got Into the nandsj of an unscrupulous manager. With the zest and under his driving power the Itartlond firm flourishes, and tho interesting situation which is developed is exploited by Arliss to the full. ■ "The Lord of the Manor." A magnificent cast was assembled for "The Lord of tho Manor," which will be presented at the Regent Theatre on Friday. It Is tho screen version of John Hastings Turner's famous play, which ran for a lengthy season at the Apollo Theatre, London, and was described as probably the most sparkling comedy dealing with English life ever written. It provides tbo ideal vehicle fur Fred Kerr, whose last flim It was. Mr. Kerr's renderings of the deaf and peppery "gentry" type always were appreciated by audiences, and In this film ho reached the peak or bis acting powers. An added attraction will be a stage novelty presented oy Miss Ruth Hay and Girls—"lo34 Figure MouldIng"—a fascinating exposition of modern pnysical culture GRAND OPERA HOUSE. A double programme at the Grand Opera House gives a sharp contrast of subject, bacn story Is thrilling in its way. "The Song ot the Eagle" depicts the rise, fall, and rise again of an American brewery through the Eighteenth Amendment and after. It is one of tnoso period stories, and Is characterised by flno acting by Hoffman, the brewer, and his wile. They are lovable people, and loved by their many employees. Then comes the war aud the closing of the breweries, bringing m tno «s-, clpient beer racket. Employees find big money behind the machine-guns of the racketeers, aud tragedy thins the cast until the dramatic ending. "Sunset Pass" is a Zane Orey cattle story featuring Tom Keene. "andolph Scott is the weak but likeable fellow who comes. Into the power or tne rustlers and sides with them. Kathleen BurKe has tho part of a girl who owns a ranch and Is drawn into the troubles, which end with a cattle stampede in tho pass, a thrilling spectacle, DE LUXE THEATRE. "The Rebel," at the Do Luxe Theatre, Js one of the outstanding films of the year. Iho Invasion of the Tyrol by Napoleon's troops ana the heroic rebellion of the Tyroleso are tne main themes of tho picture, which also contains a romance between the daughter of a Bavarian Magistrate and a medical *tuaent who becomes the leader of the rebellion. The Him, which is colourful, replete with action, and contains some breathless /scenes of a great pursuit over the mountain tops and, of a fight between the mountaineers and tho French, has much or tho quality, of "The Doomed Battalion, it Is brilliantly photographed and well acted. Tho well-known actor Victor \arconi is in support of Vllraa Banky. Tho result 13 distinctly an outstanding film. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. To see and hear .lan Klepura in "Tell .Me Tonight," now at the Paramount Theatre, is to experience the spell of a delightful personality as well as a glorious voice. He is a great tenor from the opera stage of Europe, still so young that he lives in tne sunshine of early popularity, yet mature enough to bo acclaimed as one of tho leading tenors of his time. Edmund Gwenn (the Mayor), Athene Soyler (tho Mayoress), and Magda Schneider (their daughter) give admirable characterisations, whllo Sonnio Hale, an inimitable London comedian, who makes his flrst screen appearance in "Tell Me Tonight." scores a'pergonal triumph. On this programme is a splendid film, "Our Fighting Navy." KING'S THEATRE. , Starring Richard Barthelmess, "Cabin in the Cotton" is now showing at the1 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 Ha important theme. In it Richard Barthelmess gives one of. the greatest performances of his remarkable career. Supporting Mr. Barthelmess are Dorothy Jordan, Bctte Davis, Henry B. Walttaall, Tolly Marshall, and Dorothy Peterson. Box plans are at tho 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," tho 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 .1 whirlwind of action. There is a spectacular stampede of cattle when Tom outwits tho outlaws and captures them single-handed. Later, there is a stampede of motor-cycle policemen when they try to prevent Tom's elopement. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. The comedy "For the Love of Mike" finishes tonight at the Artcraft Theatre. "Tonazc," a very smooth and brilliant version of tho play that was, an outstanding success in Paris and New York, will appear at the Artcraft Theatre tomorrow. ■ Brilliantly acted, with an exceptionally beautiful mounting, "Topaze" has a ■ French savour that is distinctly refreshing and gay. John Barrymore, Myrna Loy, Reginald Mason, Luis Albernl, Albert Conti. .lobyna Howland. Frank Relcher, Lowuen Adams, and Jackie Searl are in the cast., EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. A double-feature programme Is to bo screened at the Empire Theatre this evening. The principal attraction is ".Her First Affair," a comedy. Ida Lupino and Harvey Tate head the cast. The second attraction is a thrilling mystery drama, entitled "Xight In Montmartrc." On Wednesday and Thursday "Life In tho Raw and "After Dark" will be shown. SHORTT'S THEATRE. Richard Dlx is now appearing at Shortt's Theatre in "Roar of tho Dragon," a stirring spectacle of the Far East, reflecting a vivid panorama of the hazardous frontier with Its stately parade of adveDture-seekers. Appearing with Dlx is Gwlli Andre, who makes her screen debut in the film. Miss Andre is seen as a Russian noblewoman, one of the pathetic patricians who have haunted the frontier towns of Northern China since the Bed Revolution. "Crossure," a Tom Iveene picture, is shown in support. PRINCESS THEATRE. One of VMuar Wallace's ercatest thrillers was recently finished at tho British Lion Studios, namely, a talkie version of "The Flylnc 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 Wilcoxon, a promising young "discovery," Abraham Sofaer, who will be remembered for his One performance In •'Dreyfus." and Campbell Gullan. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. Screening for the last time tonight at the Kilblrnie Kiueraa will be "The Masquerader, featuring Ronald Colman and Ellssa Land!. An outstanding feature of tho supporting programme is a Walt. Disney Silly Symphony in technicolour, "Father Noah's Ark." "BACK-TO-CHILDHOOD" BALL. Arrangements have been completed for the Back-to-'Chlldhood Ball which will be held In the Town Hall next Friday night to further tho interests of Miss Evo Craddock. Transport and Power Princess In the National Confidence Carnival. Provision has been made for a variety of attractions which promise happy entertainment for everybody, in an atmosphere reminiscent of childhood days. Valuable prizes are being offered for the best juvenile costumes, the competitions including best "boy," best, "girl." best "baby," most original Juvenile costumo. best urchin, best group of four. Music will bo provided by 0 well-known orchestra in juvenile garb, and tho dance specials will Include Monte Carlo, Lucky Spot. Military Two-step, and Paul Jones. There will also be n "Bae.k-to-Chlldhood" Ballet, exhibition tap dunce, plerrot troupe, etc., as well as such attractions as "Nuts and May" aud "Poor Sally Is a-weeptng," Punch and Judy, novelty,stalls, rocking horses, swings, scooters, hoops, and many other cherished memories of childhood. "CHASIN" THE BLUES." Commencing tomorrow, the Wellington Musical Comedy aud Dramatic Society will pre3ent> tho revue "Cliasln* tho Blues." a bright medley of songs, dances, and sketches. One of tbo latter Is from tho witty pen of Noel Coward. The bodbs range from operatic to the lightest of jazz. Kathleen Ferris la the soprano, with Irene Wilson and Maureen Smith lv lighter numbers. Bert Hlckford is the principal singer on the male side, and will be heard In solo and concerted Items. Cyril Tilly is tho society's comedian, whose work needs no Introduction to Wellington audiences. With Kathleen Reid he will give a new version of the old dance "Les Apaches." As usual In revue, the dancing will be a strong featuro of tho show, David Dovltt la arranging all cnsemblo and specially dances. Florence Hcyworth, Kathleen Reid. Avice Nolan, Nola Woods, Jean Stewart, Vedras C'athcart, and Myrtlo Barr arc among the solo dancers. Charles Stewart Is principal male dancer, with Alfred Smith, Noel Walsh, Latvson Burns, nnd Tony Lomrgan. The Futurist Orchestra, under the direction of Norman Tzctt. will supply the music. Mrs. Owen Webb will be tho pianist The'proceeds go to help the Free Ambulance.

ST. JAMES THEATRE. As a farcc-thrlller, "Tomorrow at Seven," at tho St. James Theatre, is in a class by Itself. The mystery crime phaso of the picture Is well carried through. Frank McHugh ami Allen Jouklna Impersonate* two "boob" detectives of Hibernian character. "Clancy" und "Dut-an." The boobs are always present to arrest the Innocent and always absent when tho demon murderer, "the Black Acq," Is setting in his fell work. Chester Morris is the horu und Vivlcutio Osborno ia tho heroine, both of ttbom run the gauntlet of the murder series. Morris is a crimo story writer who ia out to uel "copy" out of tho doings of "tho Black Ace," and "tho Black Aco" is out lo get Morris, but who "tho Black Ace" actually is must bo kept secret, as the plot has a clever denouement. Aun Harding':) charm and Ilncssc, and Wllli.im Powell's polish distinguish their excellent characterisations In a highly-Interesting comedydrama Btudy or courtship and marriage in "Double Harness," which commences at the St. Jamea Theatre on Friday, featuring Henry SU'phcnson, Lucllo Broiviic, Georxe Meeker, ami Lilian Bond. Taken from Edward Poor Montgomery's London stnge hit, "Double Harness neatly (1U tho talent of Ann Harding und Powell. Miss Harding and Powell equally show versatility in their performances. It is tho first tlmo they have becu starred together, and they prove a perfect pair. MAJESTIC THEATRE. A light but very amusing comedy of Broadway golddiggers Is being shown under tho title "Ladies Must Love" at tho Majesilc Theatre. Four particularly lively and charming young ladies witb theatrical abilities for which uo producer ■is apparently prepared to pay occupy a furnished apartment, but arc unable to satisfy their landlord's increasingly pressing demauds for rent. They decide to go on a man hunt, splitting all the proceeds. One of them unfortunately falls in love witb her victim, and is unwilling to share either him or 1113 casn, and tho course of true lovo becomes decidedly uncertain - when ha sees the contract which the girls signed. • SEASIDE PICTURES. LYALL BAY. A smart, sophisticated comedy whoso central character is decidedly sympathetic and delightfully dumb is tho description given John Barrymorc'a newest KKO-Kadio Picture, "Topazo, screening at tho Seasldo Theatre. Barrymore appears in the title role. "Topaze" is said to be thoroughly amusing. Wyr.na Loy plnys opposite Barrymore. BRITANNIA THEATRE. "Say it' With Music," featuring London's popular Jack Payne and bis Uand, will open at tho Britannia Theatre tomorrow. This Him ia not merely a jazz music recital, as it contains a richly human story, written by William Pollock, fictional, but using as tts themo tho dramatic history of the Irving Berlin number, "Say It With Music," which Is famous throughout tho world as Jack Payne's signature tune. X'ercy Marmont plays the part of Philip Weston, tho composer of "Say It With Jluslc," and a wartime pal of Jack Payne's. OUR THEATRE, HEWTOWN. A double-featuro programme is to be presented at Our Theatre tonight. Lilian HallDavis ia starred in tho domestic drama "Many Waters." The supporting cast is headed by Arthur Murgetson and Donald Calthorp. The second feature, "Bill and Coo,"-is a delightful British comedy. CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. "Ono Way Passage," screening at the Capitol Tbcatro tonight,..features William. Powell, Kay Francis, and Herbert ilundln. Laid entirely" on an ocean liner crossing the Pacific from Hong Kong to San Francisco, the drama is one of the most unusual enacted on the screen for some time. DANCE RECITAL. An appreciative audience filled the Blue Triangle Hall on Saturday evening when Miss Phyllis Oliver presented her pupils in her annual dance recital. The entertainment was held in support of Miss Oliver's candidature as Community Services "Princess." Delightfully frocked ballets were excellent entertainment, among the most outstanding being the "Tally-ho" ballet, "Dresden China" Duo, the "Waltz Operatlquo" ballet, and "A Fairy Tale," which was danced by tiny tots in pink, green, and silver frocks, and a group of green gnomes. The hunting group, costumed in black velvet and white plumes, and the "Operatlquo" ballet frocks of pannlered satin and tulle, were charming examples of the beautiful wardrobe. Tap dance ballets, violin solos, and recitations by Misa Edna Purdie's pupils were also given. Tho accompaniments were played by Miss h. 0. Walker. •