Film Reviews from the A.B.C.

Radio Record, Volume X, Issue 3, 24 July 1936, Page 9

Film Reviews from the A.B.C.

Dr. Keith Barry and Denzil Batchelor to be Heard in Weekly Criticisms : -Is it Wise to Interfere When Children Choose to F ight?-A N Note _ About English Soprano Bound for N.Z. |

FOLLOWING the ‘example of the B.B.C., the Australian Broadcasting Commission has decided to do a weekly review of current film ‘y releases. This feature is outstandfing in its popularity in other parts of the world,,and the Commission feels confident that a similar reception will greet its appearance here. The film review session is to take place each Monday evening from 2BL as near to 10 p.m. as can be arranged, and the two reviewers will, be’ Mr. Denzil Batchelor and Dr. Keith Barry The latter is well known to "Radio Record" readers for his competent judgment in radio and film matters. The first review was given on July 20, Mr. Batchelor will be more concerned with the American films, and Dr, Barry will deal more especially with British films. "PARENTS often ask me whether it is wise to interfere when’ children fight,’ says Richard Want, M.A., in a talk from 2GB on Thursday, July 23. There are times when interference is necessary, such aS when One of the children is in danger of being hurt, otherwise it is better for children to settle their own disputes in theiy own manner. When children reach the age of three or four, they seek the companionship of other children, and the child discovers that in order to have this companionship he must share his toys, and often give in to the other’s wishes. Children ‘don’t learn this lesson very easily, but gradually companionship teaches the child to give and take in play, and shows ye how to get along happily with is friends. , Coming to N.Z. SSISTED by Thea Philips, soprano, who is due in New Zealand next week, Lionello Cecil, tenor, was heard. in famous operatic love duets _with orchestral accompaniment from 8LO and 2FC on Monday, July 20. Perey Code, the popular Australian conductor, registered a triumph with hig able conducting of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at the Celebrity Concert held in conjunction with the A.B.C, in the Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday, June 27. Any performance conducted by him is sure to appeal to listeners. The national programme from 8LO on Monday, July 20, included famous operatic love duets with orchestral accompaniment, in which Thea’ Philips and Lionello Ce-

cil, whose artistic performances with the season of grand opera earned them a deservedly fine reputation With listeners, were heard. Mr, Code is equally at home conducting opera music as he is symphonies, and altogether a great entertainment is promised on this occasion, oe The Original "Tt." LARENCE BADGER, who arrived in Sydney on Sunday,: June :28: gave an: interesting talk from 2UH the same evening. .In the :course of his talk, he mentioned that he was probably known best by the’ fact that it was he who discovered Clara Bow, the "It" girl, and directed her in her pictures. He was also associated with _ Will Rogers in many of his pictures: He is of the opinion that "Rangle River," the picture ,which he is ‘producing. for’ Columbia Pictures at the National Studios at Pagewood, should reach a .standard which .will enable it to be shown throughout the world. Versatile. WHEN Eugene Pingatore entertains he can be, depended upon to give extra good entertainment. .Any man who can play the guitar, ‘clarinet, violin, saxophone, Hawaiian guitar and

banjo with his facility.and skill is bound to have a big audience. This American hag been living ih Australia for some time now, and. on previous occasions has always delighted listeners With -his programmes. ‘"Versatility in Blue," heard’ from 3LO on July 21, was something new to listeners. For this programme Eugene included Gershwin’s famous and ‘ever-popular "Phapsody in. Blue," of which. he -play--ed the introduction and: theme on the clarinet. On the ‘guitar he. ‘strummed. the "St, Louis Blues" (Handy). With the violin he fiddled the waltz, "So Blue" (Henderson). Flappers sigh in ecstasy when he plays "My Blue Heaven" (Donaldson). You.are reminded of soft nights at St. Kilda or Bondi when he picks up the Hawaiian. guitar to play Bing Crosby’s‘ "When .'the Blue of the Night." Pingatore is oe of the few. people who can play a Hawaiian guitar like a native. You all know what we would like to do with some people who endeavour to play this sweet instrument.