CIVIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1031, 23 July 1930, Page 17

CIVIC

"LOVIN' THE LADIES" This evening- sees the final presentation at the Civic Theatre of the programme which has delighted audiences there recently. This includes the full programme of music by the orchestra and organ, headed by the big talking picture, “The Arizona Kid.” starring Mona Maris and Warner Baxter. Lauded as one of the most entertaining and enjoyable films Richard Dlx has ever made, “Lovin’ the Ladies” all-talking comedy romance, comes tomorrow to the Civic Theatre. The picture brings Dix to the screen at the height .of his popularity. Talking pictures have been introduced since his scores of successful silent films, and they have not found Dix wanting. In fact, he is even better suited to dialogue films than to silent pictures—the result of extensive stage training. Curiously enough, “Lovin’ the Ladies” gives Dix the fijst chance he has had in pictures to play a role he originally created on the stage. The film was adapted from the stage play, in which Dix was starred several years a.go on the New York stage. Dix is cast as an electrician, who attempts to break into the smart set. Developments prove to be unusually amusing, giving Dix great opportunity to demonstrate his ability at handling light comedy. A notable cast is to be seen in the film. Lois Wilson, who will be remembered as Dix’s heroine in several silent pictures, is playing with him again. We already have discovered what a beautiful speaking voice Miss Wilson possesses, and she is even more appealing than before. Tomorrow’s new programme will also include new musical items by Ted Henkel’s Civic Concert Orchestra and by Bred Scholl at the organ.