AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 172, 23 July 1930, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS.

AEOLIAN ORCHESTRA,

In the Lewis Eady Hall last night the Aeolian Orchestra. gavo its second concert of the ninth season before a.'good attendance. There was a full gathering of the executants and enjoyable renderings , were given of the instrumental pieces, Holzmann's march "Blaze .of Glory," opened the concert,, and a resolute and telling rendering Was secured of this bright number. Von Suppe's overture, "Jolly ; Robbers," received a bright and rhythmic performance, and Edward German's dances went with a nice swing and were tastefully played. The performance of Sibelius' concert piece, "Spring's Sadness," was notable for firmness of attack, good quality of tone, and tasteful handling. Offenbach's "Baroarollo" and .Thome's "Simple Avcu," with clarinet solo by Mr. A. Reid, were delicately rendered; and excerpt? from Sullivan's, "H.M.s. Pinafore" gave much pleasure. Miss May Mitchell was warmly recalled after her tasteful singing of Logan's "Pale Moon" and Ncodham's lullaby "Willow Tree." Mr. A. Thompson. was heard in effective deliveries of White's "King Charles." and Schumann's "The Two Grenadiers." Mr. G. 3 T. Lee conducted. Mr. F. M. Price led the orchestra, and Miss Hooker accompanied. • CIVIC THEATRE. At the Civic Theatre to-morrow there will be a complete change of programme. Richard Dix will appear as a twentieth century caveman in a picture titled "Lovin' the Ladies.", This, film is announced as "the snappiest talking comedy yet made." It deals with society and the fun is said to bo fast and, furious. Dix was hired to fall in ,love with one girl, but it todk five to finish the task. Dix has always been a popular maker of fun and he should be at his best in this presentation. Ho will be aided by Lois Wilson. Those who appreciate a good laugh should see this picture. There will be a good supporting programme. REGENT THEATRE. "Condemned" at the Regent Theatre has been attracting largo attendances. This picture has a great deal of entertainment value. It is the film version of tlie novel "Condemned to Devil's Island," and in interesting fashion it gives glimpses of prison life in France's island gaol where criminals are condemned to live in exile in tho tropics. A fever swamp is the boundary on one side and a shark-infested ocean on the other. The story concerns Michael, a young thief, who falls in love with the warden's wife during the time he was engaged as house boy. The warden was not kind to his spouse and she falls in love with her servant and ho Avith her. Finally Michael escapes with the of bis mistress, but is captured on joining a steamer leaving the island. The warden is murdered by Jacques, another prisoner, and Michael serves out , his sentence only to marry the warden's widow in the end. The picture is well produced and the comedy side has not been neglected. Ronald Colman is the featured player. He is ably assisted by Ann Harding, Louis Wolheim and Dudley Digges. The supporting fcaturcttes are all excellent. On Friday "Montana Moon" will be presented with Joan Crawford in the leading role. LONDON THEATRE. The London Theatre,'devoted to British pictures, is having a successful season with "Living London," a film that every Britisher should see. It shows London at work and at play and gives some very fine pictures of the great city of to-day and in earlier times. This picture is aptly described as "London in sight and sound." It is one of the best British films to come to the audible screen. Mickey the Mouse in "Wild Waves" is a supporting featurette amongst a number of other interesting items.