AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 19 December 1932, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

EVERYBODY’S PICTURES

TO-NIGHT ONLY, “DELICIOUS.”

George Gershwin’s melodies, so pleasingly introduced by Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell in “Delicious,” their latest co-starring Fox romance corning to-night to the Princess r|"heatre, may he the beginning for more pictures of like nature, since it is said to demonstrate that music can be successfully incorporated into film action without interrupting the flow or motion.

Headed by Janet’s love song, “Somebody From Somewhere,” the songs introduced include, “You Started It,” “Katinkitchka,” “Deiishious,” . “Blaih-BJah-Blah-Btah with You”—sung, by El Brendel —and Gershwin’s symbolic composition. “New York Rhapsory.”

“Delicious” was directed by David Butler, the man who made “Sunny Side Up,” the first great musical romance starring Miss Gaynor and Farrell. The book was written by Guy Bolton, with music by George Gersliwin and Lyrics by Ira Gershwin. A good supporting programme will also be screened, including the final of the serial. BIG AUSTRALIAN REVUE SHOW. AT THE PRINCESS THEATRE.

On Monday (Boxing night) Stanley McKay and Paul Warton are to present their big Australian Musical and Comedy Co., at the Princess Theatre, Hokitika, the opening production being “A Brighter 1933.” It is some years now since Mr Stanley McKay lias crossed the Tasman, but his excellent musical productions will ho well remembered b.v theatre-goers of the Const. Amongst the artists ho has brought here is Ethel Osborne, whose beautiful lyric soprano voice so impressed Dame Melba and Clara Butt that they arranged she should go to London and make her initial appearance at the Albert Hall. Since then Miss Osborne has made a big name in England and on the Continent. Another performer introduced to Hokitika theatre-goers in 1915 by Mr McKay, is Mr Jimmie Gerald, who played Dame in the panto-mines. Mr Gerald has since starred in many of the best companies in Australia. Op this occasion many star artists are to he seen and heard in the new company, imhiding Amy Rochelle, the Queen of Variety; Fred Bluett, Australia’s funniest comedian ; the Flying Wartens, whose aerial act is a thriller; Rene Rich, the genius of the violin; the Ten Persian Acrobatic Marvels; Roy Jeanette and Cherrie Armstrong, remarkable dancing duo; the three Braes, continental equilibrists; Jules anci Florence, extraordinary comedy tumblers; and the superb six, the acme of perfection in ballet dancers. Hand -eels of beautiful dresses, designed by Madam Bertini, elaborate staging, defightful song scenes, and the very latest in comedy sketches are features of each production. Seats for Monday or Tuesday no'v he reserved at Miss McIntosh’s. Plan opens on Thursday.