ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 20 January 1931, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT tHEATRE “Africa Speaks” has screened at the Regent Theatre to packed houses, and those who have seen it will never forget the dramatic emotional conflict of the picture or the beauty of the Congo backgrounds. Added to these are the startling effects of the sounds of the jungle. In the half blackness of the theatre one could close one’s eyes for a moment and feel oneself in a little clearing in the deep African wastes —■ the roar of the hungry lion, the answering whimper of the monkeys —all are there in their primitive terror. The story takes itself to the French Congo. The women with their huge duck-billed lips are unforgettable. Another background includes the land of the pygmies. The little chattering people fascinate one by their childlike appearance. There are also the hand-to-hand struggle with giant lions, the swarm of locusts that cover the sky as far as the eye can see, blotting out the sun. “Africa Speaks” can be recommended as a new experience in motion pictures. It is undoubtedly the most uncommon feature yet brought to the screen. It will be finally screened tonight. “THE THREE SISTERS” “The Throe Sisters,” an unusual story of Northern Italy, opens at the Regent Theatre to-morrow at 2.30 and 8 p.m. Louise Dresser eclipses even her notable role in “The Goose Woman” in this memorable characterisation of the Italian mother who struggles gamely against Fate. Tom l’atricola, an eccentric dancer and Kenneth Mac Kenna are included in a noteworthy group of players. MAJESTIC THEATRE: "CAMEO KIRBY” TO=NIGHT Booth Tarkington, most popular of modem authors, gives the all-talking screen a great human play in “Cameo Kirby, ’ the new Fox production commencing at the Majestic Theatre this evening. Containing every element of perfect entertainment—drama, music, coniedy, romance, and beautiful settings - Cameo Kirby” is played by one of the most important casts yet assembled for one picture. The star is J. C. Harold Murray, who is noted for his perfect talking and singing voice, and for the splendid acting. Then there is Norma Terris, looking more lovely than ever, Myrna Loy, great character actress of “Desert Song,” in another superb role, Robert Edeson, Stepin Fitchett, and Charles Morton. The story is that of a gay Cavalier and a lovely lady who play a reckless game of hearts. The featurettes will include particularly interesting views of Kingsford Smith’s American flight, an all-talking comedy, and other special items. That exotic star, Mary Nolan, will bo seen in her now screen sensation, “Undertow,”. at the Majestic Theatre on Thursday next.