AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 407, 14 April 1937, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

Plaza Theatre. iGLADYS SWARTHOUT IN “CHAMj PAGNE WALTZ.” I ! ‘ i Never before has a star been asked j to perform such a task as sing in live different versions of a picture. But this was the performance of Gladys Swarthou-t, who is co*stJarred with I’T'ed. MacMucray dn ParampuiVs ’Champagne Waltz,” the picture which was personally selected by Mr Adolph Zukor, the founder of Paramount and motion pictures, to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Paramount, and which will show' at the PliJ.zaz Theatre finally tonight. Gladys Swarthout made her debut in Paramount’s “Rose of the Rancho,” a picture which proved her to be among the finest singers ever to grace the screen, and by this success she was chosen to make a picture that would have world wide recognition. In “Champagne Waltz” Gladys S'vdrthout sings in five different languages, English, German. French, Italian, and Spanish, which is some;hing that has never been done before, any by this 1 marvellous performance will certainly make her the biggest name in motion picture singing stars. “Champagne Waltz’’ is set in the city of Vienna, where Gladys Swarthout is a direct descendant of Strauss, and a. singer who renders his songs much to the delight of all Vienna. She is the reigning personality of this city, until Fred MlacMurray, the of an American swing band, visits the Austrian capital and puts her and her grandfather out of business. thus bringing about a climax of romance, drama an*l delightful music. The five outstanding songs heard in “Champagne Wal z” are, “Paradise in Waltz Tim'e,” “Champagne Waltz,” “When Is a Kiss Not a Kiss?” “Could I Be in Love?”, land “Merry-Go-Round.” “Champagne Waltz” has had wonderfully successful seasons in the centres, and record houses are antici. pated during the screening in Stratford. Seats may be reserved at Chark’s, or by telephoning 2246.

King’s Theatre.

“THE AMAZING QUEST OF ERNEST BLISS.” Cary Grant, the popular young English-born Hollywood film star, returned to England recently especially to play the starring role in the Garrett Kleineiit production, "The Amazing Quest o£ Ernest. Bliss.” adapted from E. Phillips. 1 Oppenheim’s world-read romance by John L. Balderston, brilliant scenarist of “The Lives of a Bengal Lancer,” "Berkeley Square,” and "The 1 Bride of Frankinstein.” "The Amazing Quest >f Ernest Bliss” will show finally at the King’s’ Theatre 'this evening, and is a notable morsel of screencraft, polished direction, beautiful staging and brilliant stellar portrayal, combining with an eventful narrative to ensure excellent popular entertainment. Cary Grant is immense in the role of Mr Bliss. Never before seen to such advantage, he is a delightful artist in this airy, lighthearted type of characterisation. The role of Francis is .excellently portrayed by Mary Brian, the beautiCui young Hollywood actress, whose recent works are giving her . a very firm tooting on the road to success. Peter Gawt.horne ;as scornful specialist, who goads his patient into so unusual a bet, is l a delight in himself, while John Turnbull, as -the oven magnate, and Andrea Malandriuos as the cheery cafe waiter also play important parts in -this scintillating production. Tile quest of young millionaire Erit ast Bliss, is quite definitely amazing, Having a. cool two million in the bank, he had been content to live a life of gilded idleness, with the re-' suit that lie is mentally and physically -stale. A Harley- Street specialist tells him Ills salvation lies in good honest labour, adding a. sarcastic suggestion that he' lacks the neces. sary. stamina to take the “cure?' Stung to fury. Bliss wagers the medico he will earn his own living Cor a year, unaided- by money and ’nfluence. A Scorching Sun, A Southern Gale. Onttov. The weather this summer has been very changeable. Beware catching chill in sadden transition from he.it to cold. Always keep Baxters Lung Preserver htmdy to prevent coughs, colds, sore throats and other bronchial ailments. At the first sign of a cough or cold, take “Baxters,” 1/G, 2/6 and 4/6 at any chemist or store. “Baxters” baa tonic properties also.

They used to say in England once upon a time, that the seductive Cigarette would sooner or later supplant the pipe altogether, but “the trade,” in the Old Land, says that pipe smoking there was never more popular than at the present time. Parsons, lawyers, doctors, politicians are all patrons of the pipe, and Mr. Baldwin’s cherrywood has become world-famous. New Zealanders smoke millions of cigarettes every year, but the pipe still holds pride of place with smokers innumerable in Maoriland. As for tobacco, tastes proverbially differ, but it’s no less true that “toastad” is first favourite with smokers throughout the length and breadth of the Dominion. The five genuine toasted brands. Cut Plug No. 10 (Builshead), Cavendish, Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Riverhead Gold, and Desert Gold are in incessant demand, for it’s now generally recognised that while they give the most enjoyable smoke it’s possible to get, they are (thanks to toasting) the purest and least harmful of any tobaccos manufactured. And yon never tire of them! Once you take to toasted you’ll never want to change.