ENTERTAINMENTS

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

ENTERTAINMENTS

TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAMMES.

i REGENT THEATRE. For its restrained. accurate and careful treatment on the screen of the -spirlt of a classic novel "A Tale of i'l‘wo Cities” is one of the most note—worthy picLures to come to New Zealand. With his wealth of characters and his art of catching the atmosphere of the time Dickens appears to give a producer every facility fOZ‘ transferring his novels in spirit to the screen. Thus it is in 'ali its original power that “A Tale of Two Cities" can be seen. As Sydney Carton, Ronald Colman distinguishes himself by fine acting. As Lucie Manette, Elizabeth Allan is also splendidly cast. The part of Charles Darnay, the young French nobleman who marries her be—fore he is caught up in the toils oi' the Revolution, is played well by Donald Vk'oods. “SO RED THE ROSE." Notable for the fine acting of Margaret Suliavan in the principal role. “50 Red the Rose“ will be screened to—morrow. Miss Sullavan has the support of two talented artists in Walter Connolly and Randolph Scott. ._.—._— THEATRE ROYAL. “Bar 20 Rides Again" 19 a stirring story about Hopalong Cassidy's subJugation or the notorious outlaw. Nevada. The outlaw and his band of rustlers have been preying on Jim Arnold at the SV ranch. and Jim appeals to Hopalong for help. That quick-on-the—trigger cowpuncher succeeds in locating Nevada‘s place in the hills, where he pretends to be in viatim for the outlaw‘s card games. Then into the scene ride the rest of tho ”Bar 20" gang to lend llopalong Cassidy a hand in riddlng the countryside of the gang. . “The Charm School." which has Jack Oakle, Joe Penner. Ned Sparks. Lynne Overman and Frances Langrord in the cast. is an entertaining musical film, filled with original comedy situations. sparkling gags, plenty of music and legions of beautiful girls. On the stage Texas Stewart will give an exhibition of trick rope manipulation. . __ 7, STATE THEATRE. Wheeler and VVoolsey have gone through some hair-raising experiences in making their many screen comedies, hut their newest offering. "Silly Billies,” affords the clowns some of the biggest thrills of their careers. Striking a new note in comedy, the use of the covered waggon era as a Set—ting, the picture presents a \vaggon—train during the gold rush and an In—dian attack on the caravan as its prin—cipai climaxes, although with stage coach hold-ups and other exciting moments as backgrounds for the antics ot the mirth-making pair. And while the antics are hilarious, the backgrounds themselves are as aiuthentic as it is possible to make them. Mystery lovers who like to test their wits in identifying the criminal in a. picture before the detective-hero unmasks him, will find their ingenuity heavily taxed in “Sinister liouse," Preston Foster's and Margaret Callahan's new starring vehicle. clVlc THEATRE. The increasing following which Shirley Temple commands is mani—fested by the large audiences which crowd to sce every picture in which she appears. “Captain January" will‘ be screened to-day, and promises to be even more successful than herl other films. Much of the story is set within the narrow walls of a light—house, with the old lighthouse—keeper, the little girl, and an elderly man as the central characters. The heroine is rescued by her friend the keeper. after undergoing the perils of shipwreck, and she settles down happily to life in the lighthouse. There are some sorrowful moments when relatives attempt to persuade her to live with them‘, but eventually she re—turns to her friends in the lighthouse. Apart rrom an excellent and versatile performance by the principal, Guy Kihbee, Slim Summervilie and Buddy Ebsen appear in attractive roles. Some entertaining songs and dances are introduced, and prove very popular, especially those given by Winsome little Shirley. ROXY THEATRE. “It You Could Only Cook" is a very amusing comedy. Herbert Marshall is seen as a millionaire, disgusted be—cause he is about to marry a girl he doesn‘t love and who doesn't love him. And_ further, because his board of directors has been annoying him. instead of getting drunk, he goes and sits in the park. Here he meets Miss Arthtur, who is scanning the want. advertisements for a job. the mistakes him for another unemployed member of society and invites him to go with her to answer an advertisement for a married couple, a butler and a maid. Marshall, on the spur of the moment, accepts, and off so the millionaire and the young lady and get [ll(‘ job, From this point on the tale is filled with complications that provido much merrlmcnt. “Mark of the Vampire" is a \\elrd production, with a thrilling plot set in the midst of a country infested with a fantastic vampire cult. Elizabeth Allen. Bela Lugosi and Lionel Attwtil have the principal roles. ——-———————_——