AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 April 1931, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVPRYBODYS PICTURES. “THE VERY IDEA.” Frank Caven Heads Flash Cast in Le Barori Comedy. rl Transferred to the talking screen Radio Pictures’ version oi William Le Baron’s hilarious stage- success, ‘‘-lhe Very Idea,” is to be heard and seen at ijhe ' Princess Theatre to-night and Tuesday. Preview critics had it as even supplier entertainment to thfe stage version, \ which was translated into every laiiguagjo, and had successful runs throughout the world. Frank Chaven, wjho plays a leading role and stage-directed the talking veision with Richard Rossen, pictorial director, has enhanced the entertainment value of the original arid packed il with laufljhs. The story deals with a practical application of the eugenic theory. Naive treatment land smart dialogue built up for “The Very idea” a great fol lowing. Tt played at the Astor Theatre in New York, eighteen months in London, and for many months in Paris A Berlin and Vienna. When- the talkies began U renewed search for f)l<i.vs applkibble to motion pictures, RKO executives found they had onp of the leading playwrights in their own midst, Willi.ln T/£ Btiroii. vice-president- in charge of RKO Production, conceived “The Very Idea.” The play is interpreted by Frank Craven, Olive Tell. Allen Kearns, Doris Eaton, Theodore Von Eltz, Hugh Trevor, Sally Blane and Jeanne de Bard,

“HAPPY GO-LUCKY O’FLNN.” The popular Ronald Riley Company who made such a favourable impression recently are visiting the Coastal centres and will present this merrv comedy and their good singers in Kumar" to-morrow night and Ross on Wednesday. “IRISH EYES.” c : THURSDAY, APRIL 23. ■v Oh ‘ Thursday evening at Princess Theatre, the Ronald Riley Company will make a popular return appearance when 1 ’ they will present another Barry Conner’s play entitled “Irish Eyes”. The full strength of this popular combination will he given, with all the favorites in a show written for laughing purposes only ; with new specialities and songs by Ronald Riley, Bernard Baby ail'd Zara, the Golden Voiced Girl. Prices 4/-, 3/- and 2/- plus tax. Seats riiity be reserved at Mclntosh's. There are such very pleasant recollections of the Company’s last appearance in ’.(‘Happy. Go Lucky O’Flynn” that a biimper attendance should be assured.