TALKING FILMS

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20955, 8 September 1933, Page 2

TALKING FILMS

the civic theatre "THE MIDSHIP-MAID" Concerning "The Midshipmaid," which was screened under Vice-Regal patronage at Wellington recently, the "Evening Post" writes: "The pretty and vivacious Jessie Matthews, who scored such a success in 'There Goes the Bride' is even more delightful in Gainsborough's adaptation of lan Hav's whimsical musical comecij 'The Midshipmaid.' which is delighting capacity houses at the Paramount Theatre. Jessie Matthews displays all the personality which has made her famous on the legitimate stage. Ir. this picture she captivates her audiences just as she captures the hearts of the ofiicers of the man-o-war she visits with her father, 'Lord Peicy, who plays the part of an economy expert bent upon curtailing naval expenditure. As an economy move the officers stage a ship's concert, instead cf the customary ball, and this performance is responsible for a great amount of fun and humour. It can safely be said that Jessie Matthews and her chief confreres, Basil Sydney, Fred. Kerr, and A. W. Bascomb, put over a performance that should not be missed." This entertaining production will be seen at the reopening of the Civic Theatre to-morrow at 2.15 p.m. Box plans are open at the theatre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regent Theatre—"Cavalcade," 2.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Plaza Theatre—"A Farewell to Arms," 11 a.m., 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Crystal Palace Theatre—"Called Eack" and "Excess Baggage," 12, 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—"Sweepings," 2.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Everybody's Theatre—"Fra Diavolo," 12, 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Liberty Theatre—"Hold Me Tight" and "Clear All Wires," 2.15 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. Majestic Theatre—"Out Ail Night" 12, 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Grand Theatre—"Viennese Nights," continuously from 11 a.m.