MINING RETURNS. MODEL AEROPLANES. Cinema... Snapshots Claudette Colbert “Mary of Scotland” “A Message to Garcia” “It Had To Happen" “The King Steps Out." “So Red the Rose" FLASHES.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19904, 5 June 1936, Page 2

MINING RETURNS.

MODEL AEROPLANES.

Cinema ... S napshots

Claudette Colbert

“ Mary of Scotland”

“A Message to Garcia”

“It Had To Happen "

“The King Steps Out."

“So Red the Rose"

FLASHES.

MATAKI GOLD DREDGING. Under date, June 2, the drcdgemaster or Matakl Gold Dredging, Ltd., reports as follows:—“For the week ended May 3 1 1 lie dredge worked lor 13". Hours on a face of 495 feet, pulling ahead 34 reel in an average depth or 15 feet; the return of gold being 38 ounces 3 dwts. The ground is showing a slight improvement as included in tills week’s yardage is at least 1000 yards <.r pug. Although wo are tailing right in the current, we cannot rise the water more Mian a few inches. All machinery is running well.”

The results of tlie flying competitions in the model aeroplane section of the Waikato Winter Show are as follows: Any type (hand launched).—A. Lcong, 3in. 44 2-55., 1; C. 11. Taylor, 2m. 21 4-os., 2; J. Aitken, lm. 375., 3. Fuselage Model (rise off ground).— W. 13. Maekley, 2m. 295., i ; A. Leong, lm. 095., 2; .Mrs 11. J. Clarks, lm. 1 3-55., 3. Glider Duration.—W. 13. Maekley, 46 i-os., 1; A. Leong, il'S., 2.

A modern girl with a supercharged

IN « THE BRIDE COMES HOME.”

temper who meets and loves a man who prefers fighting

to eating, are the elements which make up the story of " The Bride Comes Home,” Claudette Colbert's latest picture for Paramount. Miss Colbert is teamed with Fred Mac'Murray, whilst Robert Young also plays a prominent part as a male admirer. It is a thoroughly amusing story, skilfully presented and acclaimed as one of the smartest comedy romances of the current entertainment season. In a day when it is difficult to get away from' the patterned story, this tale of a boy and girl who can't spend five min-

utcs together without fighting, yet who find they can’t stay away from each other, is as refreshing as a spring breeze. *’ The Bride Comes Home” could not have been better cast. Lovely Miss Colbert is superb as the society girl whose father has

lost all his money, and who decides to get work, whilst Fred Mac Murray is grind as the hard-boiled newspaper man, who turns magazine editor and finds Miss Colbert working as his assistant. Robert Young, too, gives a polished performance as a young attractive millionaire and a childhood sweetheart of Claudette’s. “ The Bride Comes Home” Is set for early release throughout the principal centres of the Dominion.

RKO Radio Is sparing no pains and expense to make

SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO.

expense to make “ Mary of Scotland,” based on Maxwell Anderson’s famous play, one

of the most important films in recent years. Many contributing factors point to it as an event worth waiting for. Katharine Hepburn plays the title role, with Frederic March opposite her. A brilliant supporting cast includes Molly Lamont. Moroni Olsen, David Torrence and Frieda Inescourt. The costumes are gorgeous. Special crews of research workers are striving to make scenes, props, etc., authentic in every detail. And the direction is in the Inspired hands of John Ford, who made “ The Informer,’’ and was Awarded the directorial palms for 1035 as a result.

Out of the story of the true adventure

STORY OF AUDACIOUS ADVENTURE.

that changed the destiny of three s nations, 20th Century has created fanciful, colourful

ianeuui, coiouriui entertainment, full of glamorous romance. high adventure and magnificent courage, and presenting three great stars together for the first time, in their greatest roles. The picture is "A Message To Garcia,” inspired by filbert Hubbard’s immortal essay, with Wallace Beery, Barbara Stanwyck and John Boles brought, together in the starring roles. A Fox release.

A new star team of irresistible lovers

NEW ROMANCE TEAM.

tops the film horizon as George Raft and Rosalind Russell

step out arm-in-arm together In the grand new 20th Century romance, “It Had To Happen” shortly to be released by Fox Filins throughout New Zealand/ With Raft playing the part of an irresistible lover, and Miss Russell a lady who thought she did not need romance, ”It Had To Happen” is a pulse-pounding romance of two people who found the world well-lost for love, l nder the personal supervision of Darryl F. Zanuck, Roy Del Ruth directed the production of the story which was adapted from the story by Rupert Hughes. Prominent in the supporting cast of this romantic comedy are Leo Carrillo, \rline Judge, Andrew Tombes and Arthur Kohl.

Grace Moore, Columbia Pictures’ famous star, who has completed the stellar role In “ The King Steps Out,” her third production for the company. Is at present in New York for a vacation and to fill a number of singing engagements. Franchot Tone plays opposite Miss Moore in “The King Steps Out.” which was directed by Josef von Sternberg. Other members of the east include Walter Connolly. Raymond Walhurn, Frieda Inescourt, Victor Jory, Nana Bryant, Elisabeth Risdon. Thurston Hall, Herman Bing. E. E. Clive, Johnny Arthur, Barnett Parker. George Hassel, Montague Shaw an.l William Clifford. Josef Pa stern ick acted as musical director.

Cinema .♦ ♦ Snapshots

ROMANTIC SPECTACLE.

“So Red the Rose ** Is a stirring adaptation of Stark Young'* nnvpl of the same

novel of the same name. Margaret Sullavan is the star and the supporting cast includes such well-known names as Walter Connolly, Randolph Scott. Janet Beecher. Elisabeth Patterson, Harry Ellerbe, and the child actor, Dickie Moore. “So Red the Rose” is a romantic and poignant account of those turbu-

lent ua»» oi u»v war between tlie States t>f Amerca. More than that, it. reveals the deals and hopes and bravery of a gentle Southern family when the clarion call of strife made men and women array themselves on the side of duty, sure of the righteousness of their cause. It Is the story of

a young girl’s love for a man, a man who hesitates to mswer the fighting call of his people, and who, in his efforts to do what he believes is right, Is even willing to sacrifice love on the altar of his beliefs. Margaret Sullavan Is the girl, Vallette. a pretty, vivacious belle of the ?outh. It is a role delicately in tune ivith Miss Sullavan's subtle gifts as an actress and she brings to her portrayal the artistry that has distinguished her work on stage and screen.

Gladys Swarthout—Jan Kiepura

Four popular-type songs and a comnlptft new ODeratio

IN “ GIVE US THIS NIGHT.”

plete new operatic soore are introduced in 44 Give Ua This Niirht.” Para-

This Night, Paramount’s Jan Kiepura—Gladys Swarthout musical romance. The songs are “ Music in the Night,” ” I Mean to Say I Love You,” “ My Love and I ” and “ Sweet Melody of Night.” They were written by Erich Wolfgang Korngold in collaboration with Oscar Ilainmerstein 11. Korngold also wrote the opera, an original score designed for screen presentation. Kiepura, who plays the leading male role, is wellknown to movie audiences the world over. A favourite of the Continental screen, concert and opera stages, he has been seen in several well-remem-bered pictures. Miss Swarthout, comely Metropolitan Opera star, made her screen debut in “ Rose of the Rancho,” in which she appeared with John Roles. The story of ** Give Us This .Night” deals with a young Italian fisherman who is possessed of a remarkable singing voice. Jan Kiepura is the youne: fisherman and Miss Swarthout is the star who helps him to achieve success. Paramount has made a perfect combination in teaming Miss Swarthout and Jan Kiepura for ” c»ho Us This Night."

pHETTY winner or a recent M.G.M. talent finest. Ann Lorlne plays her first part in “Robin Hood of Eldorado,’* starring Warner Baxter. Critics tip a big future for her. REMEMBER the del | *'Fra Diavolo” | does some steady drinking' it a wine, tell ir, and he and O • ; i , | stop laughing? in tit «a stances, similar ms i - , ~| ; (l their latest riot. “The B YIfARNER BROTHERS to spend over a million doiia , , M i ‘‘The Charge o which will go into pn immediately i M order to profit :»v Hie p resen I popularity or costume' pictures. QRJTERIOX FILMS operatic musical called "l Dreai \ f Lovt -st try of 11 ■ linger Iforlense Schneider and the •ompoaer Offenbach. The score will include works by Offenbach, Meyerbeer, Wagner and Bizet. Xo cast baa >ct been announced,