ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIII, 13 July 1929, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE: “LUCK OF THE NAVY” Two special attractions are promised patrons of the Regent Theatre to-night: “The Luck of the Navy,” a British production and, for the first screening in the Dominion, the ifrozen-faced comedian Buster Keaton in his biggest laugh riot “Spite Marriage.” Princess Mary’s melodrama, “The. Luck of the Navy,” in screen version is likely to prove even more popular than its stage original. It is' graced with the charming personality of England’s premier and beautiful actress, Miss Evelyn Laye, who gives a performance of brilliance. Handsome Henry Victor makes* an admirable costar in the part of Lieut. -Clive Stanton, a breezy, devil-may-care, romantic figure. Terrific hand to hand fights, a dazzling ballroom scene, the mobilisation of the Fleet, action, thrills, romance, spectacular effects, humour are included in this production. Burning a ship to get a laugh, and staging a wreck at sea, all for the sake of hilarity, are some of the lengths to which Buster Keaton goes to make audiences roar, in his new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starring vehicle, “Spite Marriage, 5 ’ shown to-night in conjunction with “The Luck of the Navy.” The new story is a hilarious comedy of backstage theatrical life, in which an actress marries Buster ih order to spite a former lover. The plans are th 6 Regent Confectionery and the Theatre telephone 1102.

EMPIRE: THREE ATTRACTIONS “Lady Raffles” is somewhat out of ; the general run of productions. A novel twist introduced into the actiori keeps the audience in suspense, and springs a surprise at the climax. The picture is fascinating, intriguing, and keeps the audience wondering what the clever young woman is going to do next. Estelle Taylor rises to new heights in this production and shows the finished touch of the artist. Opposite Miss Taylor is Roland Drew as the scion of wealth, who falls in love with the gild, and even after her past has been exposed to him, refuses to bo made a dupe and fall victim to a, pair of crafty schemers.. “The Water Hole” and the Earthquake film will also he shown as supporting features. Seats may be booked by ringing 186. MAJESTIC: THREE BIG FEATURES A new kind of underworld—that of a large'city’s populous and mysterious Chinatown—furnishes the background of “The Hawk’s Nest,” starring Milton Sills, which screens at the Majestic Theatre to-night for the last time. This first National Picture marks a distinct departure for Sills, who appears In the early part of the story as a disfigured war veteran with a make-up equally as good as anything Lon Chaney ’ has achieved in recent years. Mystery, thrills, and the tense atmosphere of the underworld furnish the background for this fast-moving drama, one of the best in which Sills has appeared for many months. A particularly admirable performance is given by the distinguished Chinese actor, Sojin. “The Water Hole” a new Zane Grey story, stand ng Jack Holt and Nancy Carroll will be the second feature. A special film of Westport and Karamea showing the severe damage caused by the earthquake will be screened as an added attraction. Plans are at the Majestic Confectionery.