ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19885, 14 May 1936, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT PROGRAMMES. OIVIO THIATRI. From the dull life or a small town orphanage to a sunny. palatial mansion in Southampton sums up the quick rise to luxury and happiness enjoyed by Shirley Temple in “Curly Top.“ In this comedy-drama with music, Shir—ley. along with Rochelle Hudson. who portrays the role of her big sister. are adopted by John Boles and taken from an orphanage to his palatial summer home. Shirley and Rochelle enter upon their new life with all the JOY of two youngsters in a dreamland 0f happiness. Shirley's new—found hap—nlsess blossoms forth into laughter. song and dance and soon her charm (and childish pranks form the foundation or a delightful romance between .I‘Ohn Roles and Rochelle Hudson. Shirley‘s talents are given full sway when she sings "Animal Crackers in My Soup" and "When I. Grow Up." John Roles sinn “it's All 50 New To Me" and "firmly 'l‘op." lICINT THIATII. . “Little Lord Fauntleroy,“ the appealing story of a little American boy who becomes a lord and settles in Enzland with a gruff and unsympathetic grandfather. will be screened for the last time to-nlght. "Caddie" is a lovable personality, as played .by Freddie Bartholomew. liow he wins the old Earl's affection and brings about. a complete transformation of a heartless nature makes a. cliarmlns story and one in whlrh humour and pathos are well blended. “ROSE OF THE RANCHO." The story of “Rose of the Rancho" (to [be screened to-mornow).——tha beautiful. 'htgh-spirited Spanish girl who led her people against the repacloul American landvgrabbers in the tint years of California's statehood—has thrilled motion picture and stage audiences alike for more than 20 years. Now this dashing romance of old .\ionterey comes to the screen with a musical score. with Gladys Swnrthv out. star of the Metropolitan Opera. and John Boles in the leading roles. STAT! THIATRI. A double-feature programme is being presented at the State Theatre. ”Afraid to Talk" concerns a political regime faced on the eve of an important election with a public demand for action following a gang murder. With the murderer booked tor trill. the party chiefs are confronted with incriminating evidence no Do!seues which will throw a bombshell into the administration. An innocent bellboy. on the scene at the time of the crime. is “framed" for the murder to solve the embarrassing political problem. The struggle of the forces of decency and the powerful but corrupt political machine give this picture many intensely dramatic moments. Eric Linden and Sidney Fox in the romantic roles give lino performances. ’i‘ully Marshall. Louis Calhern. Robert Warwick. and other idistlngmhad players do splendid work. “Low. Honour and Uh. Baby." is a very amusing comedy. with Zasu Pitts and Slim Sunimerviil keeping the audience in hilarious mood. ROXY THEATRE. “Under the Pampas Moon." a colourful production featuring \\'arner Baxter“ “Grand Exit.“ an exciting story at "the five-fighters. with Edmund Lows in the leading role, and coloured teaturettes are included in the current programme. in the role of Cesar, the gaucho. in “l‘nder the Pampas Moon. Mr Baxter sings. dances, plays the guitar. throws the bolas. and rides a horse, in addition to playing a number of romantic scenes. in “Grand Exit" Edmund Lowe is seen as an alert and ingenious fire insurance investigator who solves a series of incendiary ilres and captures a villainous flrchug. Ann Sothern‘s ‘roie is that 0! an attractive but mysterious young woman who has a strange habit of knowing where the next blaze will occur.

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