ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 23, 27 January 1934, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

STATE/THEATRE

,Now • In- its i second week, 'Tailing for YouI,' a really bright comedy,, starring Jack Hulbert and Cicely Cour'tneldge, is drawing large.and appreciative audiences at the State Theatre. In this picture the popular;pair.score their biggest success, to date., The story features Jack and "Cicely-as a pair, of'rival reporters! in ■search: of -a story.about a-,mlssing heiress, Iney make as ■.ridiculous'a pair of/ stage journalists as it is possible to'imagine. The action is fast, and early in-the plot matters are complicated by Jack's "falling foi*' the heiress after she has solved, with a'flash of dazzling genius, a houg'hts-and-crosses problem that had baffled his intellect. His;e«forts to/make love to'her in a foreign language, :bx means of a phrase-book,are, partly successful; and he follows her from . Switzerland to England. Cicely is' • after " the story, top, letting nothing dismay, her, and in an effort to, beat her Jack disguises Mmseir as a porter, asa; chimney-sweep, and then Bnds'himself in a haunted house at. midnight, when the ghost (Id the peraoD of Cicely) walks with devastating effect. The picture is wo™ seeing for the efforts of both comedians in this ghost scene -'alone". The climax o£ the plot takes the participants back to the Swiss Alps again, where the final fado-out shows Jack with his heiress, and Cicely departing hot-foot in search of '- a story.' '.A newcomer to the screen, Tamara Desnl, plays, to perfection the role of the beautiful heiress. • Apart . from trie superb comedy of the picture ''■ and;, the group oj catchy song numbers that ire Introduced Into it, me Alpine scenery will' cause it to linger long in the memory of, those'who' see it. ■■ ' REGENT THEATRE. Charles taughtdri invests 'the principal role in "The Private Life of Henry VIII," now In its second ■ week at .the Regent Theatre, with all- those, rich' qualities '\ which' history relates were ■ possessed by the merry , monarch. He steps into' the part as into' a different personality from his own, .and never departs one iota from the idea ,of a kingly figure bluff, robust, tyrannical" on • few occasions, gentle and considerate in the main; and amorous to a degree which prpvtdes the main theme of the picture. But'his, amorous adventures do not depreciate his greatness, as a monarch who was among the first to reajlse England's need of naval strength, who ruled his country justly and .mercifully, and who .throughout his tenure of the throne maintained , England's prestige in a pertod-of difficulty and stress. , The fine acting in -the- pictureis/not, connned; to Laugnton's part.- A .remarkably. One portrayal of a queenly wife: who .repentsj top late is given by Bihnie Barnes, who-has the part of.Katheryn Howard, ' Hehrjr's ' flffh .wife; and ' Elsa Lanchester. who.'enacts the 'role <of the shrewd Anne of Cleves, also does-splendid work. There are scene's about the court that are particularly appropriate, "arid' the .settings" themselves.' are faithfully carried' out.' taughton displays restraint in 'a; part Avhlch must--have been extraordinarily difficult to? fill, and..he has' never been seen, to finer advantage than in his game of cards with Aritie.-of;Cleves, "n*-,' 0" B'"™8 '"™ previously,' when -he hears :of; the Wrpi of MS son. Supporting: Laugbton.; in , addition .to Elsa Lanchester and.>Binnle,Barnes, are Everley Gregg, Robert. Bovpt;: Merle Obcron, Franklin Dyall, Miles, gander,, Wendy Barrle, Claude Allistor,-Lawrence = Hanray,John .Turnbull, and many others', prominent-:;in, the British^Blm worlU. The' other features on,..the programme lnclu%>wsre;is?i n d-a; : ';SiHy Symphony" by Walt Disney: y C -.. •:[*[;;■. :;"'■:, "' ; '."'." .. '.::■■: i ; '^rjE>>RC*blANS> ;. : ."'.. .-, -,:;.. This afternoon anttirtlils-1 evening, on Monday and, Tuesday 'nights, -tftf JVIC. Williamson Ltd. New Comic' Op-era' Company1, will present Lionel Morickton's very:tuneful and very popufar comic opera,- "-The:Arcadians, at_ tne Grand Opera House.; -"'The-Arcadians has been recoguised: by'playgoers: as being one or tne most entertaining musical plays the stage has known for the past "twenty, years, its principal/ ingredients, being haunting 'melodies, good musical numbers,;, and ■■highly •'amusing* comedy: scenes .and-situations, witty dialogue, and picturesque 'stage ,sottings., : , me. Arcadians" unfolds ian ' Interesting , love romance,- and ■trie''f rocking,-particularly tljat-in the racecourse scene,. Is.qulto; a feature .of the production.'- There are two' outstanding, comedy characters, that ' of, Peter DpodV and Simpllcttas.' The lugubrious iockey, which.part.was on . Its original representation, taken by_ Mr. Tom -Walls, will be portrayed bs: Mr. Don Nlcol, whose humorous. work', in "The Merry Widow" in the> Vole'of Nlsche'made htnuextremely - popular with. playgoers ..of • Wellington. As Simpllcitas, Mr. Smith-will appear in a part In which ho has on previous occasions amused Wellington theatregoers. -'Miss Romola Hanson -will 'appear-as- Sombra.'ln which'she will have - further opportunities ta show that sho is one of the' best comic opera artists who has ever travelled under the .1. C. Williamson 'Ltd. ■ management." 'Herbert-■ Browne has a good-parti to, portray; In: that of Jack M«adows, , and-* Eric Bush :will appear : as Percy Marsh. " :.• , „ , On"W<idnesday ne^xt- and two following nights "Wlidflower" will-; be: staged; and the season will close with five performances'of "Florodora," beginning on. Saturday; February j_. : ... ~ ~.■.-■ ,1^ ~-y ■.. ■ CAPITOL THEATRE. MIRAMAR. : "Moonlight'and Pretzels," one, ofHhe brightest musical romances yet brought to the screen, Is: the' attraction at the' Capitol Theatre tonight for tho last time. With a cast gathered '" from " thd stage,' screen, and radio world,- and •headed'by Mary Brian, Roger Pryor, and: Lip .Carrlllb; "Moonlight and Pretzels" has eyerythtng to please the senses; delightful" music, an'abundance "of song hits, romance, and magnificent dancing by fifty of New York's most ■■ beiutlful show girls. .DE LUXE THEATRE, LOWER HUTT. • "Thark,", which -screens again tonight,. Monday 'afternoon, ' and Monday .might at the De Luxe Theatre, •; Lower Hutt, has already played to-capacity; business. AH who. have seen .It acclaim. it 'as .pne of; Britain's , greatest comedies,.even better than-"Rookery;Nook'' and "My-Wife's Family."' The famous Aldwych, players, Tom Walls, Balph Lynn, Mary Brough, and Robertson Hare, are starred, and they give exceptional performances in this Ben Travers comedy. In "Thark," Ben Travers has concocted a veritable feast ; of funny situations, and ;as the story concerns al haunted country house in which Balph Lynn and TonY Walls elect to stay, one can Imagine tho riotously, funny happenings. The supportInc programme'contains the interesting British travelogue "With Cobham to Kivu." Screening dn:Tuesday night, Wednesday afternoon, and Wednesday.■night':is- the latest M.G.M. release, "Anotlier'' 'Language," /co-starring Robert 'Montgomery and Helen ; Hayes. Aext Thursday is, the, opening night of a twonight season:for;H.G.'Wells's'"Tho Invisible Mam" 'Box1 plans-are :at the .Peter Pan"' Lounge,- or telephone, theatre, .60-431.' . ';. ,' KILBIRHIE KINEMA. i "The Squatterfs' Daughter" will be screened at the Kilpirnle'Kinema tonight. The colourful- romance .'of the' great -wool industry is cleverly interwoven ,wlth .real-life thrills _ln "The.. Squatter's • Daughter," .which also delightfully reveals; all^thev glory, and -grandeur of Australia's 'great natural wealth and beauty. JocelynHowarth.-who, plays ; thei title_ role jln "The Squatter's Daughter,", is a beautiful blonde,, and. is, certain,' toJbe,,a, great favourite. ; The casts Is -headed by;: Grant Lyndsay, and .Fred MacDpnald ' ("Dare"• of On ,Our ■Selection")^ ■.-.- ("...•• ■' '. ■: •■: ■'■ ■ ' '.-,' ■ ..PSINCEBS THEATRE- ,'■.-. ,'. ■ ■> The new'iicture In,the change orprogramme at the -Princess, theatre l,ls "Jlelody Cruise, which is'noWmusical comedy •in the accepted sense of tHe wbrd.btit the first musical, movie conforming ,to ,spreen^rather than stage standards. It features Charlie Buggies, Phil Hatris, Gret.a ,Ni»sen,' and Helen Mack This picture mark»' fan '.innovation In motion-pic-ture musical^productions.. .There, are thirtysix guttering !,beautles -Jin assembled, 'hythms and -lncldenttli songs which ; weave easily ,into the continuity.' -The:thirty-six,girls who provide the brilliant 'background have bit roles In the' picture,. By clever ■; deTices the songs are made part of the story; musical dialogue supplants'spoken dialogue. . , -. ■■ - SHORTTfS THEATRE. i Barbara 'Stanwyck's1 .burning childhood desire to be a imlßslqnary : was almost consummated, in -her role In; "The Bitter .Tea of General Ten/f/a'Columbla picture, which is. show; Ing at Sh'ortt's ■Theatre. "Almost consummated because her accidental: capture by the war-lord, the fascinating General '■ Yen,, immediately upon her:srrlvalVln China; .temporarily waylays, her purpose for being .In <, China; And ' then— when she Is' free to: go . and; marry, her missionary and deTote.her life to religion—she np longer, desires, to: b«. a, religious worker. The second, attraction; Is "Mussolini" Speaks. An »ssemblage of "some ■ of; the world's great-est-figures surround Mussolini, in-this aim. GLIDE]SKATING ,RINK. A, session will be' held, this evening at the Glide Skating., Rink in Wakefleld Street; when a novelty; programme -will be presented. WIRTHB' CIRCUS. , Though certain other forms of entertainment have undergone changes, the ' circus wears remarkably, well. There is .still magic In the word, and the old glamour and fascination- of the1 sawdust ring remain. ■ Wirths Circus on lt»' tours of this Dominion in the past has established an enviable reputation, and without doubt this year's big .show at the Winter Show Buildings.in John Street is every bit as. good, as Its.predecessors. In. some respects It probably surpasses other productions. The animal acts,, for Instance, are extremely good. Captain Flyger's performing lions and educated brown bear, the horsemanship of Mr. Philip Wirth, iun., and Zilam Ham; and the military drill which features. Miss . Gladys Wirth, .give every .satisfaction. There are some very fine specialty.acts, several 'of which provide plenty .of -thrills. Freda. Elroy, a contortionist, presents, something new, and the flying acrobatic work of the seven kelsons, splendidly proportioned;men,;is as;snappy, and clean in its execution as it in In its daring. Aloys Peters;* btlled. as the:-"bravest man on earth," sends' everyone' home with a thrill. From hjgh up in the air he leaps through space with his head In a hangman's noose. During the time he occupies. the . spotlight he has everyone on tenterhooks., The clowns, inseparable from a circus, are good, and one, (Funny Danny and his dogs, is a firm favourite with every youngster.'. • Twenty-Six ' acts constitute the programme, and plenty of variety is, provided. Two performances are given dally.

.. . :.»T.J*MEB theatre. ;'.. .■ /■ ■ Past efforts -by producers to make a talkie on a really 'grand iscale have "riot-in all cases been a pronounced, success. An exception is "Dinner at; Eight/,'.which if In its second week at the St. James Theatre. ,In\this picture, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer:> have"'made a picture on a grand scale;:uslng-a brilliant-galaxy of stars, at the same ; time/acttleylng coherency of plot. The commonplace "Idea ■ ot-a- aoclally-ambltlous woman wishing to;: Invite a few. friends to dinner to meet a noble • Ibfd ■ and his lady from England serves..to Introduce, a variety of strange characters. "Marie .Dressier is seen as an actress of Increasing age' and decreasing bank balance, but" still: with enough common sense ;to "keep .her -.double- chin to herself"; John Barrymore as: a;.;dissolute has-been fllm star, .driven /to..suicide: by 'failure; Madge Evans as his ■ impetuous young lover; Wallace Beery as a rough;and. ready.captain of industry, with.a voice-and manner reminiscent of a lumber camp'; and Jean - Barlow -'as his spoilt "kitten" of a wife* enjoying the luxury his money provides; but. secretly giving her love to Edmund. Lowe; a : prosperous- physician, whose weakness is known to -Karen' Morley, his wife. Lionel' Barrymore Is the upright; man of solid worth, trembling on the brink of financial ruin and sudden death" from; heart trouble; Madge Evans, his butterfly w.ffe, too engrossed in her dinner, party to notice his. 11l health; and Leo Tracy, a whirlwind: publicity man. These, and everybody In the cast glres a performance that satisfies, every taste. .The' supports are gOOd.' . '■ I.'-'.: -~.. ■•■■••■"./• -~,-: A distinctly European-atmosphere, pervades "By Candlelight,'* : Unlversal's sophisticated comedy, which' comes't6 the St. James Theatre on Friday next, with Ellssa.Land!, Paul Lukas, Nils Asther, Dorothy Revier,.aftdrEsther Ralston in the cast. :The picture Is based on Siegfried "Geyer's'play 'ibf 'the' same name which ran for an extended season at the Prince of Wales 4in.London; There are many | scenes aboard ar train .travelling from Vienna to Monte- Carlo; with. the" •'quaint short cars and distinctive:equipment".jvhlctt is part of European" 'railroads. .It .is- on .this train that the butler 'and■ maid'masquerading as members; of the "nobility" strike up an acquaintance . whicS brings about hilarious complications when the .two carry on their romance in the apartment! of' the butler's titled master. Much of the action of the! story takes place in the Prince's luxurious apartments in Vienna and Monte ' Carlo, arid -there are scenes at the^famqus: gambling casino of the latter city, where jealous ■ husbands Increase;: the intensity of. decidedly awkward situations. . MAiESTIIB THEATRE. ' Cupid proves a-mischievous sprite in "Love's OW Sweet"- Song"'at "the Majestic Theatre, a flrst-class British production.. Mary Dean (Joan Wyndham),:.a lyjlc soprano-radio! blonde; is resting at' the' farm' of Jimmy' Croft (William Freshman), and is .yielding: to ;tW: belief that sheloycs him,, asT he-does ,Ker..3Just as he Is about to mak;e -her .really; believe . it, along comes Paul Klngslake (John' Stuart), her manager, hopelessly'ln'love with her for years, to drag :her back'to the' ctty!: lights ■ and fame. Nothing; better in .the .shape of the polished English /'rotter" has ' been-: seen' on stage or screen than- 'Erics-; iKingslake": Paul's brother (Ronald fVVard); who accidentally makes Mary's acquaintance, and .scenting revenue from- the rich and popular singer, is not content until his languid, glamorous' graces "Have won her to a ' secret.;marriage.; Iris (J:ilie Suedo),, hi 3: cast-off, lady, friend, makes trouble, and'Erlc.of "whose shady", life Paul is" well Informed, kills her In-.a; fit .of Mary, whose : child: hasuJust. been': bom,? Is* In a-criti-cal state, ,;and • :. brothers are, at. their wits' end to meet . the',. situation. Taxed.'. with the murder,> EricVconfesses' to' Pauli who-, has seen him enter Iris's flat ;Bhortlyn before the billing, but defeats, justice, by flight iat a critical stage In the " trial 'of .Paul,1 who ,has allowed himselfrto ■be ■larrestedf;"Piul r Is sentenced to seven years.l. From:thls:tirigle ; emerges 'a re» markably'unexpected solution.-,.A; tabloid; drama, "Captured," "a, ...Thames: scenic, ."The Pool of l Londdn,"'and flrst-rate' gazettes -are supports. ■'• ■ '-'',',;:.''; •;: •■■: ' '■■'.'',-;■'■ ''".' ' • ;'

.DE LUXE THEATRE. > "Only Yesterday,"' now showing at the De Luxe Theatre, Is an, outstanding picture both In the excellence' of the acting and in the absorbing nature of the ! plot: . The "claims raids concerning that newcomer-to the screen, Margaret Sullavan, were by..no means extravagant, and it Is as a polished actress of 'unusual charm' that she;apj>ears' in her first picture. . Her role ,is . a long and- difficult/one, being the portrayal of the character of Mary Lane over a: period of eleven' years. Nevertheless"; she • carries ' it■ off splendidly, and her- performance, with its sincerity and conviction,* Is deserving of the highest praise. John Boles, as 'the' forgetful lover who is left at last with an empty life, carries his part in his usual capable manner. Reginald Denny and Blllle Burlie are the sophisticated couple who try and conceal their affection benSath . a cloak of cheery worldllness. The story starts in 1917, when a wartime romance springs up between Mary Lane; a girl 'of 19, and, Jim Emerson, a young lieutenant. He is sent to the front without notice, and,, when .ho returns on the. signing of the Armistice, lie seems to have- forgotten his former sweetheart. Later, he marries a society lady (Benlta Hume), and Mary. Lane is!left to bring up her child, .with the .assistance of ;Aunt Julia (Blllle. Burke).! How she does so, and her future encounters with Jim Emerson (with whom she is still lirlove), form a story which produces drama of the highest order. Jimmy Butler, as Jim, jun., the ten-year-old boy, gives a fine performance. Among the players are Edna May Oliver, George Meeker, June Clyde. Oscar Apfel, Jane Darwell, and Tom Condon. Paul T. Cullen, the popular organist, euro a splendid medley on the Wurlltzer organ, his offering being entitled "A Bouquet of Old-fashioned Memories." Newsreels and a very clever cartoon entitled '.'Merry Old Soul," In which many screen celebrities are caricatured, complete the programme. Another great multi-star 'cast picture, "Night Flight," Is coming to the Do ; Luxe Theatre soon, under the direction of Clarence' Brown. It presents John Barrymore,Helen Hayes, Clark Gable, Lionel Barrymore, Robert" Montgomery, and Myrna Loy. The story concerned is a vivid tale of the air ma.il in South America with John Barrymore as the stern manager of an air 1 line; Clark Gable and Robert Montgomery as pilots who brave dangerous, storms; and Helen Hayes and Myrna Loy as women who wait at home. The vivid realism of. "N)ght Flight" Is guaranteed by the fact; that the author, Antolne de Salnt-Exuper.v,' was a flyer over the very lines he writes about, and that the'director, Clarence .'Brown, is , the most adept flyer In .film colony, . ' ._•■'. ■~.,..' QUEEN'S THEATRE. . There are two big all-British attractions now showing at the Queen's Theatre. The name.of Alfred Hitchcock has long been an insignia of quality, and "No. 17," a new• and delightful presentation of the ever-popular thriller, is no exception. From the story ■ by; Jefferson Farjeon, which has run for' so many years in the West End, "No: 17" boasts. the well-known Leon M. Lion in. his original'" role of ''Ben," supported by a cast whose dames are ones with which to conjure, such as Anne Grey, John Stuart, Donald Calthrop, Carry;' • Marsh, Ann Casson, Barry .Jones, and Henry Calne. The second attraction, ■ "The: Indiscretions of Eve," is a sparkling musical comedy with a hilarious story. It Is an-alluring romance, mixed-with frenzied, furious frivolity, ...ojuriug .a, wild scramble for a fortune that leads' from autoBiros to boudoirs. ■ '■■-'■■:■: EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. Another excellent weekend programme is to be screened at the Empire Theatre; The principal attraction {a "Another Language," a Metro-Goldwyn special, .starring Robert Montgomery and Helen Hayes. There , are many hilarious • moments in this story of a young married couple who discover that, after their honeymoon, tha various.relatives;decide ,to run their lives.'- A Hal Boach comedy " entitled "Bargain of Uhe Century;."^:. starring' Thelma Tpdd'and Zasu Pitts, a Fltzpatrlck Travelogue, and two excellent newsreela complete .the programme. . ■ .

PARAMOUNT THEATRE. "Rome Express," which has been hailed as the best British plctute of last yearvbegan its. Wellington season at the Paramount Theatre last evening, and proved to be entertainment above the-average. "Rome-Express"' concerns the happenings 'on the train. journey between Paris and Rome,, and -rjnto- the -hourr^f ;the night of travel Is packed; plenty of' excitement. A thief fleeing from his accomplices with a stolen, "old.master," a bullying millionaire and his secretary, a film actress who is tlred-of the; fuss of her work, a: ruthless criminal, a.icouple' who are running away'together; these are. the principal characters of "Borne Express," and they become involved in a story which has'much drama and humour, and which Is well told. The large, cast includes a ..band -of ■ International stars, at the head of whom are Esther Ralston, the American actress; Conrad Veldt; who has a European reputation'for his work In German films; Harold Huth, Donald Calthrop, a fine English adtor; Joan Barry, < Gordon Harker, Hugh Williams, and Sir Ceilrlc Hardwlcke. On the supporting i programme there are some entertaining films, Including two from "The Stars "foretell".series, dealing with people born In December and-January; a travel film of the Stoneherige cqunlry, "and a cinema magazine picture. The programme will be repeated dally until Thursday evening next. ■. ARTCRAFT THEATHEi ; : "Tho Man Who Played Gda;" ■ featuring George Arliss, is being shown at the' Artcraft Theatre. The story concerns Montgomery Boyale, who, born to wealth, culture, and luxury, is a musical genius. Grace, a young girl, Is Infatuated by his greatness, and asks him to marry her. He points out the difference In age and tells: her It is merely Infatuation. She asks him. to give her six.months to prove her love. ..'Boyale Is. deafened by an explosion, and becomes a, recluse.; He later sees what his 'brooding! has. done; to;him,-and' sees his own selfishness, and carries out' charities anonymously. He also discovers ■ Grace's love for a man her own age. He calls her to him and after commending her for her sportsmanship In wishing to stick to her promise, kisses her good-bye and sends her to her lover. . .. ..... •„.,_<.,..■•• • KING'S THEATRE. ' S New York with Its up-to-the-minute/ swirl of gay life is the sparkling background against which is etched the drama ' and' comedy of "They Call It Sin," the First National picture which is now showing at the King's Theatre. The blending of drama, comedy, and music is made possible: by the-;story' which* takes Its' characters behind the,icenes of musical comedy production,,night! club.and' "penthouse party life, and portrays.the love of three men for one Ctrl who, in turn, loves .a man ah* cannot have. Excellent featurettes include a Mickey Mouse cartoon and Fox (Aust.) News. . Box plans are at the D.I.C. and theatre. The King's, new admission prices are: All:stalls. Is;; dress circle, Is 6d; children .half-price,'except 'Saturdays and holidays.. :: . ■■":": ,■■'■■ :'.■■■■.■■.;■''■ : REGAL THEATRE. KARORI. Another special weekend programme is to be screened at the Regal Theatre this evening. "Tugboat Annie," a special: production starring Marie Dressier and Wallace' Beery, is the principal attraction. Miss Dressier ' plays -the aggressive feminine: tugboat, captain " whose husband. Beery, is a shiftless drunkard. Then, their . son grows up and becomes the ■ captain of « liner. To save him from a wreck the "useless" father comes through .with a heroic sacrifice. Robert Young and Maureen O'Sulllvan play the- leading supporting roles. A musical revue, a Fltzpatrlck travelogue, and two' excellent newsreels complete the ■ programme. '■ ....'. ■ .. '■■,- ; .•... < OUR.-THEA+RE, NEWTOWN. ■ "Peg o" My T Heart," iltto ■ MetroiGdldwynMaycr attraction; .. will be 'screened at Our Theatre tonight. Marion Davies is starred, and others featured In the cast Include J. Farrell IMacDonald, Onslow Stevens; and Juliette. Compton. It .is a winning and dramatic story of a motherless Irish girl suddenly placed In an environment strange to her and confronted with the prospect of great rfches. Excellent featurettes complete the programme. ;' .;■/■

BRITANNIA THEATRE. Will Rogers is featured in " "Doctor Bull" at the Britannia Theatre. At Dr. George Bull, the hero of the story, Bogeri portrays a village doctor who is « shrewd Philosopher and has" seen time's''shifting parade bring new faces and new conditions Into the life of his Tillage. The second feature it "Arizona to Broadway," with James Dunn, Joan Bennett, and Herbert Mundln In the leading roles. The story revolves around a smalltime gambler in a Western carnival who comet to the- rescue of a beautiful girl.- ■ The girl 13 about to be' "taken In" by a group off other confidence men, when he sets out to protect her ■ interests. He • succeeds In what he sets out to do, but-does not reveal ! hi* purpose in doing it—to perform a little "taking In" on bis own account. "His plan ; li knocked awry by the fact that he, falls la love with the girl. ..-."■ , ~ BROOKLYN PICTURES. "Jack o' Lantern," the main attraction, at the Brooklyn Pictures tonight, tells of • series of mysterious. murders that shock and terrify the country. It appears that one by one all those connected with a case In which the death sentence was' Passed are being done to death. In the end the Judg* who tried the case receives warning that his time has come. There is a strange ending. A second feature, "Tilly of Bloomrtmry," will also be presented. • :■.■■-*■■■• ',"■■■■' SEASIDE PICTURES. LYALL SAY. At the Seaside Pictures, Lyall Bay, Harold Buth and Joan Barry will appear In "Th« First Mrs. Fraser." Adapted, .entirely'from St.. John Ervlne"s play, which has the distinction of possibly being ; the most-played drama in the world, the talking picture adapation brings to even greater life the written words of tbo famous author. . A-.strong supporting cast ably assists Harold" Huth and Joan Barry, and contains such famous London stage and screen figures as Henry Alnley, Richard Cooper, Dorothy Dlx, ■ and' Glbb MeLaughllu. There arc-also short, subjects of interest. Telephone 16-393 for'reservations. ;