DEVONPORT’S NEW THEATRE

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 783, 2 October 1929, Page 16

DEVONPORT’S NEW THEATRE

TO BE OPENED THIS EVENING The Victoria Theatre, Devonport, which has been entirely rebuilt in the past few months, will reopen this evening. The old theatre known as the Victoria was completely demolished, and on the same site a new and up-to-date theatre has arisen. This new Victoria is, in the opinion of the FullerHay ward management, who control nearly 70 theatres in New Zealand, the finest suburban theatre in the Dominion. The new theatre is the latest in modern theatre construction. The auditorium, is spacious, and beautifully decorated, and the seating is luxurious. Most important of all, the theatre has been designed and constructed to ensure the best acoustic properties for the presentation of talkies. This evening’s official opening will be performed by Mr. J. Hislop, DeputyMayor of Devonport. The initial programme- is an alltalkie one, and will be headed by the all-talking comedy-drama of a typical American small town, entitled “The Home Towners.” Diehard Bennett and Gladys Brockwell are the stars. The supporting programme will comprise a number of short talkie features. TIVOLI NEW PICTURES TOMORROW The current programme at the Tivoli Theatre will be shown for the last time this evening. This includes. “It Can Bo Done,” an amusing Glenn Tryon comedy, and “The Doyal Rider, starring Ken Maynard. Tiie special feature “Scandal,” which comes to the Tivoli Theatre tomorrow, is based upon the actual life of a young girl who had virtually all of the experiences which happen to Laura La Plante as the star of the picture. Written by Adela Rogers St. Johns for “Cosmopolitan” Magazine, the action faithfully follows the vicissitudes of a prominent Xew York society leader who lived not only in the joyous whirl of pleasure, but who knew, too, all the problems of the young business woman in the ordinary work-a-day world.

Throughout this living character’s adventures there was woven the unique love story which inspired Miss St. Johns to write the story as fiction. The picture was filmed in Santa Barbara, California, famed throughout the world as the beautiful home of America’s gayest society set. Besides Miss La Plante, the picture brings to the theatre a noteworthy cast including Huntly Gordon, John Boles and Jane Winton. “Loop the Loop,” the second big attraction tomorrow, is a sensational Continental circus picture, presented by a cast of talented players. DIXIELAND CABARET Dancing will be enjoyed at the popular Dixieland Cabaret this evening, when the usual mid-week carnival will be held. The Dixieland Dance Band ■will play some of the latest music, and a happy time is promised. A big 'charity ball in aid of the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary -will be held at Dixieland tomorrow evening, dancing being continued until 1.30 a.m Arrangements are in the hands of the Auckland Jewish "Women’s Benevolent Society, and the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary. Every endeavour is being made to ensure the success of this bail, and special arrangements have been made with Miss Cecil Hall and Mile. Vaieska for ballet and solo items to be given by the pupils of their dancing studios. The Dixieland Dance Band will pro\ide an excellent musical programme. “STREET ANGEL” AT ROYAL Janet Gaynor’s fine film, “Street Angel will be presented at the Theatre Kingsland, again this evening. ■ thls Picture, Miss Gaynor appears in the role of a little Neapolitan waif befriended and loved by a Bohemian Sin S,, role Portrayed by Charles Farreu. The artist joins the circus with the girl, and together they tour the country, completely happy until the girl is imprisoned for a past offence. The reunion of the lovers is one of the m ° st touc hing scenes filmed. Something Always Happens,’* the second feature, is an exciting tale of mysterious happenings in a deserted nouse and stars Esther Ralston and N eil Hamilton.