ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 21098, 2 June 1930, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE REGENT. i “LOVE COMES ALONG.” A RADIO PRODUCTION. Bebo, Daniels needs no introduction to the Invercargill public and her fame in “Rio Rita” was probably largely responsible for the large audiences which saw “Love Comes Along” at the Regent on Saturday. And they were not disappointed, for while the pictures do not resemble one another in any particular, Bebe proves as irrestible as Peggy as she did as Rio Rita. “Love Comes Along” is a Radio Pictures production and that in itself is a guarantee of its worth, Radio Pictures being consistently good. When a merchant steamer stopped at a South American port to drop Colonel Sangredo, who practically ruled the port, Johnny Staik (Lloyd Hughes) refused to go ashore with his companion, Happy (Ned Sparkes), because He was tired of port girls and other attractions dear to the sailor. Sangredo, however, over-persuaded him and he went ashore. Happy took to drinking and became more solemn than usual, and then attracted Johnny’s attention to Peggy, who was singing in a cabaret, by attempting to kiss her. Sangredo returned to his latest lady love to find a rival in possession, and having routed the rival, set out to find someone else for a companion at the fiesta. He heard Peggy and Johnny singing together and offered Peggy an engagement as a singer at the gredo then demanded his reward but Johnny became madly jealous of Sangredo. Sangredo discovered that there was something between Johnny and Peggy and ordered Johnny’s imprisonment but later returned him to his sfiip at Peggy’s request. Sangredo then demanded his reward but Johnny and Happy returned and carried Peggy off to America and happiness. The singing throughout is of a very high order and Lloyd has a fine voice, which blends well with Bebe’s. The supporting features are very good. Some splendid “shots” from Yellowstone Park, with excellent sound reproduction, excited a great deal of interest and the singing shorts were well received. The main feature of the supports was “Hurdy Gurdy,” a very human story of apartment life. Constable Kelly, who was weary from hard work on his beat, attempted to take a short doze on his balcony while Mrs. Kelly prepared his dinner. He might have succeeded if every other occupant of the apartment Jiad not been busy gossiping about a young lady on the next floor, who had been visited by the iceman very frequently during the day. The progress and culmination of the groundless gossip was very humorously told but it would spoil the story for others to tell how it ended. The whole programme is good, .bright entertainment and should be seen by all who like good singing, good acting and a good laugh. THE REGENT. STILL ANOTHER NEW SENSATION—“ON WITH THE SHOW”—ALL IN MAGNIFICENT TECHNICOLOUR. An indication of the next revolutionary step in pictures and talking picture production is given in the latest Warner Bros.’ production “On With the Show,” which is listed for an appearance at the Regent on Wednesday. This production is the last word in screen magnificence, being screened entirely in beautiful technicolour. It is all-singing, talking, dancing, music and mirth —in brief ideal entertainment. Bright and catchy song numbers are introduced, dainty and attractive ballets and there is an interesting story running all the way through. The cast includes a whole host of stage favourites, notably Betty Compson, Sam Hardy, Louise Fazenda, Sally O’Neill, Arthur Lake, Joe E. Brown, Lee Moran, Ethel Walters, the Fairbanks twins, Wheeler Oakman, Harry Gribbon and many others. Box plans for “On 'With the Show” are now open at the Bristol. MAJESTIC. GEORGE BANCROFT IN “THE MIGHTY” AND KEN MAYNARD IN “SENOR AMERICANO”—TREMENDOUS THRILLING PROGRAMME. An outstanding programme of talking pictures was screened at the Majestic Theatre on Saturday night to a packed house. The principal attraction was George Bancroft in the all-talking drama, ‘The Mighty.” .The most sensational and thrilling picture in a long, long time is George Bancroft, Paramount’s deep-chested star, in “The Mighty.” This Paramount hit is a study in men. Bancroft starts off as the gunman who has much contempt for the law, so much contempt in fact that it takes four M.P.’s to put him in the army when he disregards a draft notice. He goes overseas a private, his valour secures many decorations and promotions for him and he emerges a full fledged major and a national hero. On his way back to his old haunts he steps off to see the family of one of his mates and is offered the position of chief of police, which he accepts. Esther Ralston is the sister of his old pal, and knows his past, but he does not know this. They are in love. A big police picnic is given in honour of Bancroft, and his successful clean-up campaign. The gang prepares to strike. In the middle of the celebration he learns of their plans. The gang sends an old sweetheart of Bancroft’s to tell his new love about his past, if ho interferes, thinking this will stop him. He decides to cast his lot with his new “gang,” and leading over two score of mounted officers he speeds to stoo the wholesale robbery. Machine guns crackle, the officers attack with hand grenades and all the modern implements of peace time war and Bancroft comes face to face with Oland. The rest of this thrilling story you can see for yourself in “The Mighty” at the Majestic for two more nights and the King’s Birthday matinee. In this case are also Raymond Hatton, Dorothy Revier, O. P. Heggie and Morgan Farley. The reckless deeds and burning love of an American officer for the daughter of a Spanish Don to thrill your eyes! A tale of old California under Spanish rule against the tinkling background of Spanish songs and guitars to delight your ears! Hear it and see it! That is “Senor Americano,” featuring Ken Maynard, also on this programme. A Spanish-Western talking-singing, 100 per cent, action picture. California before it was admitted to the Union! Bands of lawless, two-gun wolves terrorizing the sunlit regions of ranches, exquisite senoritas and hard riding Caballeros! Hearing as well as seeing makes it a perfect picture!