AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 183, 4 August 1932, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

MAJESTIC THEATRE

Proof that the appeal of Maurice Chevalier is not transient is afforded by . the revival this week at the Majestic—in a time of financial stress—of -The Love Parade," which will commence a season to-day. This was the first film in which the romantic French comedian was starred with Jeanette Mac Donald, the beautiful Sino-in"- heroine of many other screen productions. Coming after the success gained by Chevalier in "The Innocents of Pans, it iravc Miss Mac Donald the chance of her career of which she was not slow to avail herself. This much is amply seen in the beauty of the various love and adventure scenes throughout the film, including a Hamorous wedding scene. Sue is cast as a kinglesa queen of a Runtaman monarchy in a corner of Old-world Europe, and the man of her choice is only a Count from gay Farce. From that association springs a delightful romance. GEORGE ARLISS' THIRD WEEK. For the first time in two years a picture has been allotted to a stay of three weeks at the Regent Theatre. This is the sensational latest film featuring that .English master of the stage and screen, Mr. George Arliss. Even "The Millionaire and "Alexander Hamilton'' failed to come up to this unusual standard, but 'lie Man Who Flayed God,". by reason of the Public's ability to appreciate good artistry when it is offered, has been literal* demanded for continuance for a turther week. The actor who made such screen andmarks as "Disraeli," "The Green Goddess" and "Old English" ,s supported in "The Man Who Flayed God;, by a distinctive cast of players, including Violet HeS, Don Cook. Bette Davis Oscar Anfel, Ivan Simpson, Andre Luguet and Louise Closser Hale. . The star is cast as a famous concert pianist who suddenly becomes afflicted with deafness-dread of every musician—but learns what life really can hold when he commences to make people happy through his benefactions. The story is a powerful one and fully deserving of the honour of having Arliss for its star. ROXY THEATRE.

Splendid entertainment is embodied m the dual programme which commenced a season at the Roxy Theatre last evening. The main picture is "Aloha," a romance of tho South Seas, whose everlasting glamour is faithfully conveyed to the audience through the medium of the silver screen. Ben Lyon and Raquel lorres have the central roles of white man and native girl, who disobeyed all the laws of Nature by falling in love. Thelma Todd, Marian Douglas and Robert Edeson give fine supporting portrayals. The picture has some gems of photographic art in sea and mountain scenes. The other attraction at the Roxv is "Society Girl," a dramatic tale o£ a wealthy and leisured social "butterfly," who falls hopelessly in love with a small town boxer, who is trying desperately to keep his end up in a hard world. It is a beautiful romance, and Pcggv Shannon and James Dunn give fine performances in the leading roles.

NATIONAL THEATRE. ' To-night marks the final screening at the National Theatre of "Radio Patrol," one of the fastest-moving action dramas ever brought to the talking screen. With Lila Lee and Robert Armstrong in the lead, and Andy Devine and June Clyde in prominent supporting roles, it is a romance of the screeching sirens of the New York "Plying Squads," whose alarms against crime and its habitues are a feature of this largest city in the world. The National will, on Friday, screen a film which, although, shown here before, is sure to fetch quite as considerable a crowd as would a first-release picture. This is "Canaries Sometimes Sing," an excellent Tom Walls force, in which some element of dramatic entertainment is intermingled with, the inevitable humour. Tom Walls showed in "Plunder" and "A Night Like This" that he is gifted with a large share of dramatic ability, as well as humorus, and he shows this trait well in "Canaries Sometimes Sing." STRAND THEATRE. On to-day's new programme at the Strand Theatre are two films well calculated to please audiences. Love, romance, adventure, mystery and peril are all there, coming in their proper places in the two films on the dual programme. "The Missing Rembrandt," the most important of the two, is a typical painstaking British production in W'hich the class of acting is something which is seldom seen in the welter of dramas that come from America. Arthur Wontner, as Sherlock Holmes, has already established his name in "The Sleeping Cardinal," and he lives up to that reputation in this latest Conan Doyle thriller. Dr. Watson is played by lan Fleming. The other film on the Strand' 6 programme is "Working Girls," a modern-day romance of the metropolitan business girl 6een in every town. Paul Lukas, Charles ' ("Buddy") Rogers, Stuart Erwin, Judith Wood and Dorothy Hall comprise the cast. . ._—_

RIALTO THEATRE. ■A product of the genius of the English writer, Frederick Lonsdale, the story of "Lovers Courageous," to be screened at the Rialto Theatre. Newmarket, this evening, offers Robert Montgomery and Madge Evans with fine leading roles. LYRIC THEATRE. Joan Crawford is matched with Clarke Gable, the debonair ladies' favourite, in "Possessed." which will be the big feature on to-night's bill of fare at the Lyric Theatre. Laurel and Hardy will also be seen in "Come Clean." COMMUNITY SINGING. The usual Friday mid-day community sing under the leadership of "Uncle Tom" in the Lewis Eady Hall, will be held to-morrow at 12.30 jp.m. Orchestral accompaniment under Mr. Doug. Armishaw, will be featured. A violinist, Mr. Gar Fowler, will render several solos, while Mrs. Simpson, will make her first appearance in a vocal number. The broadcast of these sings is drawing correspondence from all over the province, letters coming from as far south as New Plymouth. HOSPITAL CONCERT. The weekly concert arranged by Mrs. Raeburn and Mr. A. Hamblin was given in Ward 12 at the Public Hospital last evening. The concert party was organised by Miss Alys Moncur, and an enjoyable programme consisted of songs, elocutionary items, humorous, dancing and other atems. Those taking part were:—Misses G. Munro, J. Watt, E. Smith, D. Atkins, M. Ward, A. Moncur, Messrs. F. Jacomb, L. H. Thomas.and G. Bell. Mme. Steward was aceompaniste. PETER PAN CHARITY DANCE. A dance will be held in the Peter Pan Cabaret next Tuesday, the proceeds for which will be devoted to the Mayor's Metropolitan Unemployed Relief Fund. The dance will be held under the auspices of the staff of the New Zealand Dry Cleaning Company, who are defraying all expenses.