AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 267, 10 November 1934, Page 20

AMUSEMENTS.

FILM AND ORCHESTRA. Gay and philandering Robert Montgomery is cast as a crook in his latest picture, "Hide-out." which opened at the St. James' Theatre yesterday. As "Lucky" Wilson, he is a member of a racketeering gang who blackmail successful cabaret owners into paying heavy tribute for "protection." With Ihn characteristic thoroughness of Americans in exposing an evil that is peculiar to them, no phase of the activities of these super-criminals is glossed over. In spite of his busy "business" life, "Lucky" AVilson finds plenty of time for women, and he is seen with a bewildering number in the luxury apartments and hotels of Xew York. His impudent insouciance makes him the more attractive in theiieyes. But he is found out at last, as all picture villains must inevitably bt>, and falls into a police trap when leaving with another blonde conquest for a "holiday." He makes a dramatic escape in a fast car amid a fusillade of bullets. After a long drive into the country , , he collapses and is taken to a simple country home, where he is nursed back to health. Here he meets the unsophisticated farmer's daughter, Pauline. He becomes one of the family, and the romanti c scenes are delightfully interspersed by hjumorous action and dialogue, chief of which come from the "towney's" initiation tti milking, harnessing horses, and feeding the fowls. Although "Lucky" is finally arrested by kind-hearted detectives, the ajidience is left to imagine that all will be well when he returns from his "holiday"' in eighteen months. Elizabeth Patterson, gives a fine character study as the fnriucr's wife, and Whitford Kane is splendid as the very guileless hayseed. The Mareo Symphony Orchestra gave some delightful numbers, including a pot-pourri of popular song liite, "Shadow Waltz," "Puddin' Head Jones," "Old Spinning, Wheel," "Good Xight, Lovely Little Luidy," "Little Grass Shack." "Two Littler Girls in Blue." "Little Dutch Mill." and "The Man on the Flying Trapeze.". One of the best portions of the programme consisted of the orchestra's playing in an entr'acte. "Trees," but unfortunate regulation of the. sound projection machine spoilt the attempt at sv/nchrqnisation. The orchestra struck 4i decidedly novel note in a brief programme presented in the foyer before the show proper.

STRA/ND THEATRE. Combined musical comedy and tense drama are combined in the two shows screening this week at the Strand Theatre. The drama is provided by the revival of '"Midnight Club," featuring Clive Brook, Helen Vinson and George Rait; while, the musical comedy is provided per medium of the new film, "Many Happy Returns." Burns and Allen, comedians, who were amusing background figures in. ''Six of a Kind" and "We're Not Dressing," are given the centre of the stage in "Many Happy Returns." They were very acceptable us minor comedians in their earlier pictures, yet one wondered whether a team of farceurs with so small a bag of tricks would be able to sustain the weight of a whole picture. In "Many Happy Returns" they prove decisively that they cau do so. The film is studded with glimpses of a number of other music-hall or radio performers whose names are music in the care of American audiences. There are Guy Lom■baTdo and his Royal Canadians, a jazz band, a pair of dancers named Veloz and Yolanda, a mouth-organ prodigy, and others, but the shrill nonsense of Burns and Allen makes them seem colourless and commonplace. George Barbier, in the role ' of Gracie's father, a man driven to the verge of apoplexy by his daughter's eccentricities, contributes much to the gaiety of the picture. NATIONAL AND PRINCE EDWARD. One of Australia's most popular stage comics, "Mo," not so well known by his correct name, Roy Rene, appears definitely to have made a "hit" in his initial film appearance, "Strike Me Lucky!" This production has been taken for an extended season from the St. James' to the Natiojial and Prince Edward Theatres, jointly, opening yesterday. "Mo," or "Moey," proves in talkies to be the same vastly entertaining character that made him the revue rage a number of years back. In Yvonne Vanyard, who is billed as June East—a later edition of Mae West—Moey is provided with ( a new foil for a series of amazing adventures in gangster, boardinghouse and society life. Another Australian favourite, "Scotty," helps along the action in an incidental dash by tandem bike and aeroplane in a gold rush to the backbloeks, where, after diverting interludes with kangaroos and emus, Moey and his mate are attacked by blacks and pelted to fortune with gold-bearing quartz. A particularly entertaining supporting programme is being screened in conjunction with "Strike Me Lucky."

PLAZA THEATRE. One of the features of "Twenty Million Sweethearts," the romantic film which has been enjoying eucli success at the Plaza Theatre as to warrant its screening for an extended season, is an introductory broadcast by the "Three Radio Rogues," the famous imitators of the stars of the air. The three rogues, Jim Hollingwood, Eddie Bartell and Henry Taylor, have so thoroughly perfected the art of imitating the human voice that it is practically imposeible for the listener to tell whether he is hearing an imitation of the star or to the star himself. In "Twenty Million Sweethearts" these three imitate a wide variety of radio talent including the most popular speakers and crooners. Their imitations for the picture include Ben Bernie, the late Russ Columbo, "Singing Sam," Morton Downey, Arthur Tracy ("The Street Singer"), Rudy Vallee, Amos and Andy, Joe Penner, Kate Smith and Bing Crosby. This is but one of the many novel features in the picture, which combines comedy, drama and romance with the catchiest musical "hits" of the year. The picture also introduces a new romantic team in Dick Powell and "Ginger" Rogers, both famous for their singing voices as well as acting ability. Other specialty numbers include songs by the Four Mills Brothers and their guitar, and music by Tod Fio Rito and his band. Pat O'Brien has the leading comedy role, while others in the cast include Allen Jenkins, Grant Mitchell, Joseph Cawthorne, Joan Wheeler, Henry- O'Keill and Johnny Arthur. ALEXANDRA CINEMA. Drama in the hospitals is always welcomed by film-goers, as witnessed by the reception given "Men in White" recently "Registered Nurse," with Bebo Daniels, is another good romantic drama of this style. It is to be shown to-night at the Alexandra Cinema, Green Lane, with "Wonder Bar," a lavish musical revue featuring Dolores Del Rio. TUDOR CINEMA, REMUERA. Although carefully censored, the seduction scene in "Morning Glory" still remains one of the focal points in the film s plot. Katharine Hepburn, Adolphe Menjou and Douglas Fairbanks junior will be seen in this splendid production at the Tudor Cinema, Remuera, this evening. LONDON THEATRE. A thrilling drama of the air, with more than its share of pure romance, is contained in "Air Eagles," which forms the basis of the current film fare at the London Theatre. Shirley Grey and Lloyd Hughes are starred. > KING'S THEATRE, NORTHCOTE. An intriguing situation—that of- a talented actress masquerading as her own mother before a theatrical audience which knew the latter intimately years is worked up into a brilliant romantic story for the film "Evergreen," which stars Jessie Matthews, at the King's Theatre, Northcote, this evening. KINGSLAND TALKIES. Two thoroughly pleasing and most entertaining films are combined for this evening's dual fare at the Kingsland Talkies. The films are the fine romance, "All Men Are Enemies," with Hugh Williams and Helen Twelvetrees starred, and the breezy comedy-romance of Hollywood, "Brightside Up," formerly entitled "Bottoms Up." Little English Pat Paterson is featured in this film, with handsome John Boles as the hero and hilarious Herbert Mundin as chief comic. i

ROXY AND TIVOLI. Film studios frequently show an unhappy taste in selection of titles, and "Tliis Man Is Mine," one of the two films now- screening jointly at the Roxy ancl TLvoli Theatres, is a striking illustration of a witty comedy with a witless title. 'People of affluence, cheerful people, with little or nothing to do, appear in "This Man Js Mine.'' it is exceedingly well 'done, but might have 'been still more stinvulating had Irene Dunne had a more dash/ing husband than Ralph Bellamy. But, after all, husbands arc .seldom dashiiiKf, and even the prosaic kind, like Bc/.lamy, do get into trouble. Irene's bgtatity and charm and talent are all here. Stfie is a shade serious, but thin seriousness goes perfectly with Kay Johnson's frank and humorous role. Kay is the 'sister-in-law of the lovely little vamp, Constance Cummings, and she is driven into frenzies. Irene Dunne, Bellamy, Kay Johnson and Charles Starrett are the centre of a happy little community. Into their pleasant, if slightly smug, lives, comes the divorcee, Constance. Irene, knowing that Constance and Bellamy were once in love, decides to throw thorn together. But she reckons without the clinging Constance. Bellamy succumbs almost at once, and Irene i« left with the task of winning back her husband. The play is a most acceptable one, and the dialogue is far above that of some of the best talkies. It is crisp and amusing, and Kay Johnson particularly is a delightful surprise in the downright manner in which she drives homo her lines. The other production screening with this film is a bright and breezy knockabout romance of the old San Francisco "Barbary Coast," entitled "Wharf Angel," and starring Victor McLaglcn, Preston S. Foster and the latelamented Dorothy Dell (in one of her final films). STATE THEATRE. William Powell, as Sherwood Nash, dress designer de luxe and showman par excellence, is at his flamboyant best in the central character role of the lavish spectacle film, "The Fashions of ]()34,'' ■which is just now sharing the screen of the State-Theatre. Upper Symonds Street, with a revival of '"Let's Be .<itzy." Tin , latter production incidentally is a vehicle for young Lew Ayres, who will ever bo remembered for his portrait of Paul in "All Quiet" film, ami more recently for a Janet Gaynor lead and several newspaper reporter roles. Youthful Patricia Ellis is also prominent in "Let's Be Ritzy." "The Fashions of 1934," however, is the main film on the fare. It opens in Xew York and continues jn the great Parisian salons, the story featuring the adventures of a designer who accidentally corners the ostrich-feather market and then discovers the "rage" of the moment to be none other than ostrich feathers. Many spectacular mannequin parades arc incorporated in this bright story. Bette Davis has the feminine lead opposite Powell. AVONDALE MUNICIPAL THEATRE. Screening to-night and again on Monday, one of tic year's most novel musical revues, "Flying Down to Rio," featuring Dolores Del Rio, Fred Astaire and Gene Raymond, is providing the film entertainment for patrons of the Avondalc Municipal Theatre. On the same programme is the drama, "Once to Every Woman." AMBASSADOR THEATRE. A bright and happy musical film, "Let's Fall in Love," starring Edmund Lowe, will introduce to-night's patrons of the Ambassador Theatre to the new film actress, Ann Sothern. "Midnight," with Sidney Fox, O. P. Hcggie and Henry Hull. is also on the programme. CAPITOL THEATRE. In addition to the inevitable laughter of Tom Walls and Ralph Lynn (in "Turkey Time"), patrons of the Capitol Theatre to-night will enjoy the second film starring Dorothea Wieck. German screen discovery. This is "Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen," and Baby Leßoy is featured as the lost infant. CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY. The fourth concert of the current season will be given by the Auckland Chamber Music Society in the Lewis Eady Hall this evening. Players will include Messrs. Vincent Aspey and Henry Engel and Misses Helen Gray and Jean* Clarkson. STRAND THEATRE, ONEHUNGA.

The second full-length Tarzan film. "Tarzan and His Mate," with Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivaii starred, will be screened this evening ut the Strand Theatre, Onohunga. An unusual human drama, "Whom the Gods Destroy," featuring Walter Byron, will also be shown. BRITANNIA THEATRE. One of the silent screen's most popular personalities, Lillian Gish, is seen in her second talkie, the comedy "His Double Life," with Roland Young, at the Britannia Theatre this evening. • On the same programme is showing Joan Crawford's distinctly torrid romance, "Sadie McKee." VICTORIA. THEATRE, DEVONPORT. With its novel treatment and polished finish, "The Thin Man" sets a new standard for mystery-romance films. William Powell and Myrna Loy head a brilliant cast in this" thoroughly enjoyable film, which is to screen to-night at the Victoria Theatre, Devonport. MAYFAIR CINEMA. Sinclair Lewis' acknowledged greatest novel work, "Martin Arrowsmith," filmed as "Arrowsmith," will be seen and enjoyed by this evening's audience in the Mayfair Cinema. Ronald Colman is starred. GREY LYNN CINEMA. The hilarity of Gracie Allen and George Burns pervades "Six of a Kind," which is to be screened in addition to Lionel Barrymore's fine drama of to-day, "Looking Forward," at the Grey Lynn Cinema this evening. GAIETY THEATRE, TAKAPUNA. The Podrecca Piccoli Marionette Players are seen in their first and only Hollywood film, "I Am Suzanne!" which features Lilian Harvey and Gene Raymond. It is to be screened at the Gaiety Theatre, Takapuna, to-night.

"BULLDOG DRUMMOND STRIKES BACK." Ronald Colman, the stellar player in "Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back," which opened a season to crowded audiences at the Regent Theatre yesterday, gives another of his ingratiating and flawless performances as the redoubtable Captain Hugh Drummond. The hero faces his antagonists with a coolness that is remarkable, and on more than one occasion escapes when his life appeals to be hanging in the balance. This uniqua comedy-drama keeps the audience either tense with excitement or rocking the seats with laughter. The long arm of coincidence is constantly in evidence. several persons disappearing mysteriously from time to time. It is a jolly adventure filled with breezy humour. Even the growling deputy-commissioner of Scotland Yard, Inspector Xielson, played by C. Aubrey Smith, is distinctly funny. He is so exasperated at Drummond a energetic interest in the case that he instructs the Yard to arrest the amateur sleuth if he is found near Prince Achmed's residence —and herein lies a tale. Charles Buttcrworth is cast in a role which gives him plenty of opportunities to show his rare skill as a comedian. He portrays Drummond's pal Algy. who is not over-burdened with brains. Algy married Gwen (Una Merkel) on the morning before the night of the hectic doings, and he spends the night endeavouring to assist Bulldog. Algy is always getting into trouble. After decoding an important radio message, he tells all about it to _ Prince Achmed. who is making frantic efforts to secure the message. Algy learns of his mistake when it is almost too late, but saves the day by swallowing the valuable paper. Then there is the dry villainy of Warner Gland as Prince Achmed, who is willing to go to any extremes to bring ashore from a ship, which has had a case of cholera aboard, furs worth a large fortune. He has already killed one man when the story opens, and several other persons besides Drummond come close to being slain as tlfe story proceeds. There is no little subtlety to the telling of the story, and all those concerned with it.-, activities realise thoroughly what is demanded of them. The first half of the programme has been well chosen, and provides good entertainment of a varied character. Tt includes a Walt Disney cartoon. "Gulliver Mickey," a musical film in technicolour. " 'Tie Spring." with a clever cartoon prologue; an organlogue, "Theme Songs of Yesterday." and interesting news items of world happenings. « CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO. Comedy should be provided in quantities to satisfy the veriest laughter glutton on the dual programme to be presented at the Crystal Palace and Rialto Theatre* to-night. Those two comedians de luxe, Bert Wheeler and Bob Woolsey, are at their hilarious best in the farce. "The Cock-Eyed Cavaliers," in which they go back to the days in history when morals were conveniently unrestricted and ladies realised the fact. The picture, in addition to the two stars, features Dorothy Lee, Thclma Todd, the Australian Bob Greig, and that "ever-lasting" trouper, Noah Beery. This film "die-hard" causes a furore by rendering "The Big, Bad Wolf Is Dead" in a superb basso profiindo. What did grand opera lose when Noah Beery took the Him screen! This amusing picture will be screened together with one of Will Rogers' best to date.

"Handy Andy." A famous story, which has amused millions in book form, comes to the screen in this film with one of the most genuinely clever comedians in America. NEW REGENT, EPSOM. One of the most spectacular of the new vogue of musical films. "Wonder Bar," will l>o screened this evening at the New Regent Theatre, Epsom. Dolores Del Rio and a stellar supporting cast are seen in the film. Also on the programme is "Registered Xursc," featuring the everpopular Bebe Daniels. STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA. One of the most remarkable films of the year, "The Mystery of the Wax Museum," a murder drama of the "horror" type done entirely in technicolour, will bo screened at the State Theatre, Onehiinga, to-night, together with the modern romance, "Gambling Lady," featuring Barbara Stanwyck and Edward Everett llorton.

EMPRESS THEATRE. That brilliant Oriental detective creation of Warner Oland's, Charlie Chan, is at his popular tricks again in "Charlie Chan's Courage," which will thrill tonight's audience at the Empress Theatre. The unusual drama, "Heat Lightning,' , with Aline MacMahon starred, is also .showing. WEST END THEATRE. Warner Baxter has a most interesting job in "Stand Up and Cheer" —to cure the American degression by making the people cheerful through lavish entertainment, Pat Paterson and the amazing little Shirley Temple arc featured in the cast. The comedy "Convention City" is also screening at the West End Theatre. ADELPHI THEATRE. Richard Dix lias the role of an Australian bandit-lover in "Stingaree," in which Irene Dunne also sings entertainingly. The film is to lie presented this evening to patrons in the Adelphi Theatre, in conjunction with the romantic comedy drama, "Wild Gold." NEW DE LUXE THEATRE. The drama that literally sent John Dillinger, most desperate of all America's criminals, to his death earlier this year —"Manhattan Melodrama" —forms part of to-night's film fare offering at the New de Luxe Theatre. The other production screening with it is Joe E. Brown's "A Very Honourable Guy." MUNICIPAL BAND. To-morrow night in Albert Park the Auckland Municipal Band will give an .attractive programme. Selections suitable to the occasion (Armistice Day) will be included. Programmes will also be given in the Zoological Park in the afternoon, and at Western Park next Wednesday evening.

"WAKE UP AND DREAM." When will Hollywood producers realise that voice is essential in a singing picture? After seeing "Wake Up and Dream" at the Civic Theatre one has an overpowering impression that some 01 tne songs are not sung as they should be; there is not the note of triumph about it all that the story would have one believe. Tliis is a pity, for there is much that is good in the 'picture, and the acting and staging of the varied events is all ably handled. A cast of many types has been gathered together, a story has been developed which is easy to follow, tnougn at times rather fanciful, and the three songs, "Too Beautiful," "Lets Pretend and "When You're in Love, have tne sentiments of romance. All they need is the inspiration and ring of an outstanding voice. The late Russ Columbo was given the chance to make these songs live on tne screen, and he was asked to do too much. If European studios had been responsible for a picture of this kind they would have made a hero of an actor-singer 111 such a leading part. As it is, the music aim melody is often indifferent jazz. A welltried pattern has been used lor the story, showing the struggles of two actors and an actress without money or prospects, ana Roger Pryor as one of the three does good work as a glib-tongued schemer, while the girl, June Knight, acts as accompanist ami bWs with Russ Columbo. Much humour is supplied by gentle satire at the expense of a foreign musician and an attractive fortune-teller. The action takes place partly in a city, in a luxury aeroplane, m a caravan and on the stage of a large theatre. In the supports there is an Australian film giving a pictorial description of the Duke of. Gloucester s arrival and reception in Melbourne: a reel showing Lovelock- (New Zealand) beating Bonthron (USA.) for the worlds mile title; and also a varied topical budget Musical numbers are given by the Civic Orchestra, with accompaniments on the grand organ. "The World Moves On." In the historic film, "The World Moves On," which is due for early release at the Civic Theatre. Madeleine Carroll brings her fine acting and her blonde linglish beauty to her first American-made film with great effect. The picture covers a period of a century, showing the enchanting Madeleine first as Mary Worthington and 100 years later as her descendant. The story opens in New Orleans, moves to the Continent, to London, and to New York, and back again to the snug haven of New Orleans in modern times. The Great War, breaking the sequence of years, brings family disunion as well as financial ruin. Mary and 'Richard, whose ancestors "loved anil lost." experience a strange emotion at meeting Their romantic moments are among the highlights of the picture. There is line work in "The World Moves On" by the other players-heads of German "and English houses — Siegfried Rumann and Lumsden Hare; Dudley as Manning, the faithful, hardheaded Manchester representative; and by Reginald Denny, representing yet another branch of the great whose fortunes, saga-like, form the basis of the powerful romantic drama that is "The World Moves On." RIALTO SUNDAY PICTURES. The usual Sunday evening screening at the Rialto Theatre, Newmarket, will be held again to-morrow, the main film on the programme being the enjoyable English musical romance, "Love's Old Sweet Song," based on the famous song. "AUTUMN FIRE." A brilliant Irieh drama, T. C. Murray's "Autumn Fire," said to be one of the best plays written in Ireland since tha war, will be presented by Miss Ysolinde McVeagh, producer for the Auckland Catholic- Repertory Society, in the Town Hall Concert Chamber next Tuesday and Wednesday. With Sean (pronounced "Shawn") O'Caeey and Lennox Robinson. T. C. Murray is regarded as Ireland's best contemporary dramatist. "Autumn Fire," which reveals the poetry of Irish life, was written and produced in 1924, by the famous Abbey Theatre Players, oi Dublin.

FANCY COSTUME PERFORMANCE. A juvenile fancy costume performance will be provided under the direction of Miss Hogan in the St. Mary'a Hall, Ellerslie, on Monday evening, when prizes will be awarded for the best original, fancy, pouter, and humorous costumes. JOHNS' SONG RECITAL. A promising programme has been arrnnged for the elocutionary and song recital to bo presented in the Lewis Eiuly Hall on Monday evening by Madame Ailcen and Mr. Dennis Johns, assisted by the Deepdene Lyric Speech Choir. PIRATE SHIPPE, MILFORD. Miss Sara Stacpoolc (dramatic soprano) will once again provide the chief vocal entertainment in the musical programme to be presented at the Pirate Shippfi Cabaret, Milford, to-morrow afternoon by Martinengo's orchestra. CLASSIC CLUB CONCERT. A vocal and instrumental concert will be siven by members of the Classic Club in the Lewis Eady Hall next Tuesday, when a pleasing programme Tvill be presented. SOUTHERN CROSS. ELLERSLIE. The enjoyable musical comedy-romance "Cinderella's Fella," starring Marion Davics and Bing Crosby, will be screened together with the amusing farce "The Poor Rich," which features Edward Everett Horton and Edna, May Oliver, at the Southern Cross Theatre, Elloifilie, this evening. NEW EMPIRE THEATRE. Two pleasing and popular romantic operatic stars, .Teanette MncDonnld and Ramon Npvarro, are co-featured in "The Cat and the Fiddle," -which will be .screened together with the brilliant comedy. "Should Ladies Behave?" to-night at the 2STew Empire Theatre. VALESKA'S " BOW BELLS." A revised version of "Dick Whittingfcon" will be presented in a pantomime entitled "Bow Bells" in the Scots Hall next Friday and Saturday by Madame Valeeka and Mr. Lcn Wilson.

"THE GIRL FROM MISSOURI." As might be expected'from the author of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Anita Loos provides in "The Girl Irom Mis souri" an amusing and e°Pj>« story, well suited to Jean Harlow 7*o takes the leading role Many in the audience at the Majestic Theatre, where The ■Girl From Missouri opened ]ast niaht, rooosnised the partnership of Jean Harlow mid Patsy Kelly as being closely patterned on that 3 o£ the two young adies of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Both actresses make the most of its amusing possibilities, while excellent opportunities K°e also provided for Lionel Barrymore in the more serious role of T. R. Paige, millionaTrc politician. At first the spoiled and selfish young idler but developing more manly traits when he is put to the test Franchot Tone, as the loin Paige, first alienates and then regains the sympathy of his audience, winning praise throughout for his capable acting. He becomes the "mark" for Jean Harlow, who is a chorus girl in search of a wealthy husband, with Patsy Kelly, whose tastes run more to commissionaires and messengers, as her chaperon. After sundry adventures Jean Harlow attaches herself to T. R. Paige (Lionel Barrymore), who make's a most unwilling victim. At Palm Beach she meets the millionaires eon, whom at first she snubs, but, discovering who he is, she transfers her affections. ■V genuine love springs up between yiem, but their marriage is blocked by the father, -who arranges a particularly callous and devastating "frame-up." A similar "frame-up" arranged by his victim is, however, just as successful, and no one is more in haste to arrange the marriage than the father, to save his own reputation. The supporting programme contains some excellent items, including a Fitzpatrick travelogue of Egypt, and a Hearst newsreel. The amusing "Goofymovie items and a tuneful cartoon, ' Robin Hood. Junior," are in keeping with the comedy note of the main picture.

DANCING. Dixieland, dancing. Peter Pan, cabaret band. Municipal Hall, Newmarket, old-time carnival. Ye Pig and Whistle, opening dance next Saturday. Cnrlton Ca'baret, old-time dance. My-T-Fine Hall, My-T-Fine Dance Club. Masonic Hall, Xewton, old-time dance. Labour Hall, Clemm's Melody Bo}-e. Crystal Palace Ballroom, Kowhai Old Pupils' Association dance. Druids' Hall, Rio Grande Dance Club. St. Columba Hall, Grey Lynn, R.S.A. dance. R.S.A. Hall, Royal Oak, dancing. Scots Hall, old-time dance carnival. Dominion Hall, Kia Ora old-time dance. Gaiety Hall, Surrey Crescent, Connon's orchestra. Point Chevalier Sailing Clubhouse, Savona dance band. Paniell Social Hall, R.S.A. old-time dance. Beach Haven Cabaret, Parker's dance band. All Saints' Hall, Poneonby, Olivette Dance Club. Royal Oak Hall, San Toy Studio dance. Dominion Hall, Kia Ola old-time dance. Pnpatoetoe Town Hall, Venetian Ballroom Club. AMUSEMENT GUIDE. HIS MAJESTY'S —"The Gaieties or 1034." PICTURE THEATRES. MAJESTIC—Jean Ilarlow and Franchot Tone In "The Oir] From Missouri." REGENT — Ronald Colman and Loretta Voiinp In "intlldog , Drummond Strikes nnck." LONDON—Sliirlry Grey ana Lloyd Hughes In "Air Eagles." STRAND—George liurns In "Many Happy Returns" and Clive Brook in "Midnight Club." ST. JAMES'—Robert Montgomery and Maureen O'Sullivan In "The Hide-out." ClVlC—lluss Cohinibo and .Tune- Knight In "Wake Up and Dream." ROXY AND TlVOLl—Victor McLagrlen in "Wharf Angel" and Irene Dunne in "This Man Is Mine." PLAZA—Dick Powell and Ginger Rogers In "Twenty Million Sweethearts." NATIONAL AND PRINCE EDWARD— Roy Rene and Yvonne Danyaid In "Strike Me Lucky." ADELPHl —"Stlngaree." AMBASSADOR —"Let's Fall In Love." ALEXANDRA —"Wonder Bar." AVONDALE —"FIying Down to Rio." BIRKENHEAD-— "Summer Lightning." BRITANNIA —"Sadie McKce." CAPITOL —"Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen." CRYSTAL PALACE —"Cockeyed Cavaliers." DELTA—"Paddy the Ne.vt Best Thing." * DE LUXE —"A Very Honourable Guy." EMPIRE— "The Cat and the Fiddle." empress— "Charlie Chan's Courage." GAIETY (Takapuna) — "l Am Suzanne." GREY LYNN ClNEMA —"Looking Forward." KING'S (Northcote) —"Evergreen." KINGSLAND—"Bright Side Up." MAYFAIR — "Arrowsmlth." PICTUREDROME —"Every Woman's Man." REGENT (Epsom) —" Wonder Bar." RIALTO —"Cockeyed Cavaliers." SOUTHERN CROSS— "Cinderella's Fella." STATE (Onehunga) —"The Mystery or the Wax Museum." STATE (Symonds Street) — "Fashion Gaieties ol" 103-1." STRAND (Onehunga)—"Tarzan and Ills Mate." TUDOR —"Morning Glory." VICTORIA —"The Thin Man." WEST END—"Stand Up and Cheer."