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Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 91, 15 October 1934, Page 3

STATE THEATRE. Iv "Channel Crossing" at the State 1 Theatre Mathcson Lang is cast as Jacob Van Ecdcn, a multi-millionaire, and Constance Cummings as Marion Slaiie, his secretary. Peter Bradley is Marion's lover. Van Eeden is a prominent financier, who has resorted to forgery. Even Marion is unaware of this, until she accompanies him on a rush journey to Paris. Also ou the boat is Marion's lover, who is jealous of tho influence Van Eeden apparently exercises over her. Marion's' accidental discovery of her employer's forgery and his confession are overheard by Bradley, who threatens td wireless the news to Paris. The ship runs into a fog. and there is a cry of "Man overboard." After a protracted search Bradley is rescued. It is believed to be a suicide case, but Marion realises that Van Eeden is responsible. A doctor states that the only hope of Bradley recovering is the injection of a powerful drug, and the" only man on board who possesses the necessary article is Van Eeden. When he realises Marion's love for Bradley he hands some of the drug to the doctor, knowing that he is signing his own death warrant. The financier does not reach Paris alive. There are many diverting scenes in the picture. Messrs. Albert Russell and Reg. Morgan will lead community singing at the State Theatre this evening. Commencing on Friday "Turkey Time," featuring Tom Walls, will be shown. SHORTT'S THEATRE. A rare drama is being, offered in "The Lost Patrol," at Shortt's Theatre. A British cavalry patrol loses its officer through an Arab raid. His orders are unknown to any o£ the party, and after terrible suffering the half-starved horses and men reach an oasis. On their first night in camp the Arabs attack, lei 1! a sentry, and steal, all the mounts. Succeeding attacks follow. At last only the powerful sergeant remains, a lone aud heroic figure who laughs at death. An aeroplanereaches the scene, but the pilot is pick;d off by Arab snipers. The sergeant (Victor MeLaglen) manages to get the aeroplane's machine-gun, and an unusual climax follows. A drama called "Finishing School" is also being shown. REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. Tonight at the Regal Theatre an unusually fine programme will be screened, headed by "On the Air." All the 8.8.C. stars, assisted by Betty Astell and Roy Fox and his famous band, make this firstclass entertainment. The supporting feature is "Tembi." On Wednesday and Thursday "The Torch Singer" will be screened. CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. A double-feature programme is screening at the Capitol Theatre tonight. The first feature, "The Fire Raisers," starring Leslie Banks, Anne Gray, and Carol Goodner, is an exciting story dealing with a gang of incendiarists. The second feature, "I Believed in You," is headed by •Rosemary Ames, John Boles, and Victor Jory, and tells of the strange adventure of n young girl who courageously seeks to solve the mysteries of life and love. RIVOLI THEATRE. A strong double-feature programme will be presented to Kivoli Theatre patrons this evening—"From Headquarters," starring George Brent and Margaret Lindsay, together with "Let's Fall in Love." a delightful musical romance, starriug Ann Southern, Edmund Lowe, and Miriam Jordan. In addition, the all-coloured musical i'eaturette, "Not Tonight, Josephine." staring Frank McHugh, will be presented. "Alice in Wonderland" will commence a season on Thursday, with "The Misleading Lady," starring Claudette Colbert. "Whoopee." Eddie Canter's greatest success, will commence at a special after-mid-night matinee next Sunday. DE LUXE THEATRE, LOWER HUTT. Joan Crawford, in her most glamorous role. "Sadie McKce," will be screened finally tonight at the De Luxe Theatre, Lower Hutt. Commencing tomorrow for two nights'is Bebo Daniels in "A Southern Maid." It is a musical comedy romance set in sunny Spain, with an excellent supporting cast including Clifford Mollison, Harry Wclchman, and Lupino Lane. Box plans are at the Peter Pan Lounge, or Telephone theatre G3-431.