AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 149, 27 June 1933, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

MAJESTIC THEATRE,

An announcement wclcome to many of the mid-week picture enthusiasts is made by the Majestic Theatre management today, to the effect that the next release will commence its season a day earlier than is usual, reverting for the occasion to the old custom of the Majestic. .Thursday night will, therefore, see George Wallace in his second screen effort, Harmony Row." which is reported to be one of the funniest films yet released. Mr. Wallace, whom we saw recently on the vaudeville stage for a prolonged .season of live months, is a native-born Australian, who lias never been further afield than rsew Zealand. He has received several tempting offers to take his comedy abroad, but lie has so far refused to leave Australia. Marshall Crosby, who was cast as Alfam in "His Royal Highness," and John Dobbie, also in that production, are seen in the supporting cast of "Harmony Row, together with Phyllis Baker (heroine), Willie Kerr, W. 1 nncs and Norman chephenl.

ROXY AND TIVOL!. A strong cast was engaged to support James Cagney for his return bow to the screen, after an abscnce of several months, in the new picture, Hard lo Handle," opening at the Rosy and livoii Theatres to-morrow. Mary Brian, .the famous "Wendy" of "Peter Pan, has the leading feminine role as Jimmy s sweetheart who "throws lr-n over" when he gets tangled up with a vamp, later to become reconciled when she thinks her Jimmy is beaded for gaol. She appears as a blonde for the first time in her career. Ruth Donnelly is said to have a comic role as the dictatorial mother who is scheming to marry her daughter to the wealthiest suitor she can snare. Others in the cast, all well-known players with experience on both stage and screen, include Allen Jenkins, Claire Dodd. Gavin Gordon, Emma Dunn, Robert McWade, John Sheehan and Matt McHugli. The picture, a rare type of comedy, is a hilarious take-oft on highpowered press-agents, written by Houston Branch, who formerly was one himself. The laughable situations have been enhanced by the quaint humour and sparkling dialogue of Wilson Mizner and Robert Lord, the adapters. Mervyn Leßoy directed it. Also showing at both theatres will lie "Grand Slam," a hilarious film dealing with the world's craze—bridge. Loretta Young and Paul Lulias have the chief roles as "America's bridge sweethearts," and cause many amusing interludes. Others in the cast include Frank McHugli, Glen da Farrell, Helen Vinson, Koscoe Karns and Walter Bvron. William Dieterle directed the production. COMMUNITY SINGING. The loaders at to-morrow's early afternoon community singing gathering in the Auckland Town Hall will once more be Mr. and Mrs. Albert Russell, together with Mr. T. T. Garland. Mr. Reg. Morgan will render vocal contributions. MUSICAL RECITAL. Assisted by the violin of Mr. Vincent Aspey, Misses May Mitchell and Phyllis Graham will give a musical recital in the Lewis Eady Hall thi.s evening. Miss Mitchell (soprano) will present several enjoyable solos, with piano accompaniment by Miss Graham. HOSPITAL CONCERT. A successful entertainment was given by members of Neville Carlson's Revue Company at the Public Hospital last night. The programme of song, dance and humour was contributed to by the following: Misses Phyllis Purchase, Rene Doming, Debbie Kingston, June Breere, Joyce Trainer, Clarice Palmer, and Betty Lelean; Misses Lai Porter. Will Callum, Ernest Parkinson, Syd. Johnston, George and Neville Carlsen. Miss Purchase was accompanist. CHARITY REVUE.

Public interest in the charity revue effort planned by Neville Carlsen's Revue Company at the Scots Hall to-morrow night appears to be marked. Over 60 performers will participate, and many "hits" of previous shows will be submitted in a presentation entitled "The Review of Revues." Proceeds are for the "Down-and-Out" Mission.