EVERYBODY’S

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 524, 29 November 1928, Page 14

EVERYBODY’S

“RIDING FOR FAME” Hoot Gibson, a famed Western star, will be seen in liis latest action drama, ‘•Riding for Fame,” to be shown at the Everybody’s Theatre this evening. He takes the role of a typical cowboy, awkward with the jazz-mad type of youth, but quite at home in the saddle. The second attraction will be “Hot News,” staring Bebe Daniels. A lifetime of thrills crowded into one hectic week well describes this picture. Careening through the air in a breeches buoy, a sinking ship at one end of the line and her deadliest rival on the other, a fight with a jewel thief on his yacht at sea, a mad escapade in a speeding automobile, a clash with a super-sensitive Rajah at a garden party and a love scene on the Statue of Liberty's eyelashes, are just a few of the things that Bebe Daniels went through during the making of ‘‘Hot Mews.” She plays the part of a news-reel camera girl, whose quest for news of the most torrid variety leads her into all sorts of dangers and complications. The cast of the latest Emil Ja.nnings production for Paramount, “Sins of the Fathers,” includes Ruth Chatterton, Barry Norton, Zasu Pitts, Matthew Betz, Jean Arthur and Jack Luden. Recent additions to the cast are Arnold Kent and Arthur Housnian. Ludwig Berger is directing.

“CHICKEN A LA KING” AT EDENDALE

An hilarious comedy romance that is a laughing treat is “Chicken a la King,” now at the Edendale Theatre. Nancy Carroll and Ford Sterling have leading roles. “Chicken a la King” is the story of a typical tired business man who after years of repression breaks loose the bonds of conventionality, becomes a gay patron of chorus girls and has the time of his life until he gets into a dangerous predicament. His rescue by his wife, his humble gratitude to her and his happiness at finding himself again the staid middle-aged business man safely at home, furnishes a lesson told with laughs that is said to be unique in pictures. “The Opening Night,” a drama of a theatrical producer who made his life a wreck, starring Claire Windsor, is the second feature.

A RACE TRACK DRAMA

One of the finest casts ever assembled will be seen in First National’s picturisation of the worldfamous Drury Lane melodrama, “The Whip,” which is to be shown shortly in New Zealand. This fine racing special has been lavishly produced, with all the added .facilities of modern studio equipment .«.nd limitless expenditure. Anna Q. Nilsson and Lowell Sherman appear in support of beautiful Dorothy Mackaill, who has the principal lead.

“STOP THAT MAN” AT BRITANNIA

The troubles that beset a lad who put on his brother’s police uniform are told in “Stop That Man,” to be shown at the Britannia Theatre, this evening. Among other things he meets a burglar and falls in love with a girl. Later he discloses at the police station what he has done. His two brothers drive him from the house, Muriel leaving also. Tommy is despondent and hires “Butch” Barker, a tough character, to kill him for £2. His brothers find him and Muriel returns so Tommy decides he wants to live. He tries to escape from “Batch” Barker and hides in an old street-car barn where he discovers the man he unwittingly aided in robbing the house. He captures him after a battle and is forgiven by everyone. Barker returns the £2 saying that he has reformed. “The Magnificent Flirt,” a beautiful and romantic Florence Vidor production, is the second picture.

In the fourth Emil Jannings picture for Paramount, “The Patriot,” that actor gives the most dramatic performance of his career. Jannings states that he always strives, not to act his parts, but to live them. In “The Patriot” he is the mad Tsar. The part of the War Minister is taken by Lewis Stone. Florence Vidor and Neil Hamilton are also in the cast of this production. “The Patriot” will be released in the near future throughout New Zealand 'by Paramount.

HIS MAJESTY’S NEXT WEEK

“THE MIDNIGHT FROLICS” Sparkling comedy, music, song and dance will lend a cheerful air to His Majesty’s Theatre on Wednesday next, when J. C. Williamson will present for an extended season the “Midnight Frolics,” Clem Dawe, the Frolic’s jazz band of 12, and a brilliant company of singers, dancers, musicians and comedians. One of the chief charms of the Frolic’s programme lies in its pleasing decorations, gorgeous dressing, bright lively music, comedy and dancing. The Frolics have an air of youth and eclat that is characteristically their own and cannot fail to appeal to those in search of relaxation. A rapturuously happy family is the most apt description of an evening with the Frolics. The show has all the sparkle and high quality of that produced by the famous co-optimists in London. The “Midnight Frolics” is largely constructed on the lines followed by those popular people. The show is said to be bright and spectacular, the dances novel and breezy, the musical numbers are all up to date, and the comedians have unlimited and excellent material for funmaking, of which Clem Dawe and Eric Edgley take the fullest advantage. Clem Dawe’s entry on the stage is the signal for outbursts of applause. His versatility is amazing. While on the subject of comedy we must mention Les and Dorothy White, two mirthmakers of talent. Gregory Ivanoff and his violin is always welcome. Lillian Crisp, a new-comer with the show, recently appeared in leading roles with the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company. Oscar Beck and William Perryman are two singers with big concert reputations. The feature dancing is in the hands of Phyllis Amery. A comedienne new to us is Gertie Cremer. The box plans open on Monday at Lewis Eady, Ltd.

TUDOR, REMUERA

“THE VANISHING PIONEER” The last days of the intrepid pioneers, who drove their covered wagons into the unknown West, woven into a romance by the master pen of Zane Grey, make “The Vanishing Pioneer,” which is now at the Tudor Cinema, Remuera, an historical film of unusual interest. Jack Holt, the ideal type of virile manhood for a Zane Grey story, has the leading role of John Ballard, a pioneer settler in Happy Valley. The city of Metropolis needs water. Murdock, a corrupt politician, heads a committee from the city'Vvhich comes to Happy Valley to secure the 'water rights by fair means or foul. John Ballard leads the ranchers’ fight to retain their rights, but a rancher is killed and Ballard is arrested for the murder. “Road House,” dealing with the temptations of modern youth, will also be shown. Paramount has signed Jeanne Eagels, noted star, to appear in Somerset Maugham’s play “The Letter.”