AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 170, 20 July 1935, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS.

"NAUGHTY MARIETTA." A boatload of honest French peasant girls are being sent over to Louisiana to make wives for the settlers; among them, but unknown to them, is Marie, Princess of Namur, who has taken this opportunity of escaping a loveless marriage. Her escapades comprise the story of Victor Herbert's operetta "Naughty Marietta," the film version of which opened a season at the St. James' Theatre last evening. This production combines all that is pleasing to the eye and ear of the operetta with all that is spectacular of the film. As the sailing ship with her human freight nears the mouth of the Misiissippi she falls into the hands of pirates, who take the women ashore; but here they are rescued after a sufficiently realistic skirmish by the mercenary scouts. They are then escorted to their destination, I where they are speedily snapped up to be the wives of the settlers. But Marietta's story is different; by a ruse she escapes the necessity of marrying and is working in a marionette show when a special proclamation arrives from France putting a price upon her. Her unsympathetic*uncle and unwelcome suitor follow hot upon the heels of this announcement. For a time the outlook is black but, as always in this type of operetta, the spectator has a comfortable feeling that it will all come right in the end, and in this case one cannot help resting assured that the hero, captain of the scout band and deeply in love with Marietta, must come to the rescue sooner or later. This part is played by Nelson Eddy, who is a comparative newcomer to the screen and the possessor of a baritone voice of great promise. liis rendering of " 'Neath the Southern Moon" and "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!" will not easily be forgotten and his duet with Marietta, "Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life," is one of the highlights of the film. To this capacity for song he adds an attractive personality and considerable acting ability. Jcanette MacDouald needs no introduction to film patrons. She endeared hcrseff to thousands in "The Love Parade" and "Love Me To-night," and in this film she is just as lovable. Her acting, moreover, is of no mean order; she seems to overllow with the joy of living and to transmit it to those who watch her. Her singing can -be clear and bell-like or rich and emotional, and in the film we have many examples of the variety of her range. For official pomposity and helplessness it would lie hard to find a more perfect specimen than the governor of the colony, a part very humorously played by Frank Morgan. The part of his wife, a woman with a shrewd and biting tongue, is taken by Elsa Lauchester, wife of Charles Laughton. The supporting programme is of particular interest to New Zealanders. It includes scenes of Lovelock in America defeating American champions in the mile, the Maori Rugby team in Australia, and views of the incredible havoc wrought by the Quetta earthquake. Films taken in Italy and Abyssinia showing precautionary measures being taken in both countries in the event of war are also of absorbing interest. The programme includes a Fitzpatrick travelogue of Los Angeles which is well up to standard and an unroariously funny comedy by Laurel and Hardy, "Going Bye-bye."'

NATIONAL AND PRINCE EDWARD

Charles Laughton sprang to world fame by a number of exceptionally "heavy" film roles until Alexander Korda made a sensation by presenting him as the buffoon 1 King Henry VIII. Now Laughton has j a new type of comedy role. No longer I the boorish buffoon, he becomes humorous "gentleman's gentleman'' with not a little pathos and emotional by-play in his make-up. It has been said that MacWest as Buffalo Bill could not be so hilarious as Laughton was in "The Private Life" film of a year ago, but there are many more laughs to tlie screen foot 111 "Bungles of Bed Gap," which is now enjoying an extended joint season at the National and Prince Edward Theatres, than there were in "Henry VIII." The picture opens in London when Laughton j passes from his titled master to two American tourists as part of the stakes of a poker game. His first contact with the strange democracy of his new master occurs when he and Buggies start out to view picture galleries and end up in a drunken spree. Taken to the United States, Laughton is introduced to Buggies' friends as a colonel and becomes the lion of Bed Gap society. The consequence of so much democracy finally has its effect on the butler when he begins to pay court to the town's leading widow and decides to start in business for himself as a rcstauranteur. Laughton is ably supported by Roland Young, Charlie Buggies, 1 Mary Boland, Zasu Pitts and Leila I I ly a 111s. I

STRAND THEATRE. Two exceptionally interesting film productions opened a joint season at the Strand Theatre yesterday. "It Happened One Night," with Clark Gable and L'laudettc Colbert, in a revival of I!)34'h multiple prize-winning picture, and. in passing, is one of the most thoroughly enjoyable comedies of that or any other year. The other film is "Lady By Choice," the best of which comes from the fact that May Kobson is .so experienced an actress that she can create fresh characters. Her l'atsy Patterson has the same ancestry as her Apple Annie in "Lady For a Day," but May develops her so that she is dominant and striking, instead of being pathetic and wistful. Carole Lombard has one of her most entertaining roles for many moons, while the hero, Roger Pryor, fresh from his masterful wooing of the "Belle of the Nineties," is just as handsome and high-minded as he ought to be after such an adventure. Walter Connolly is once more that splendid old comic that a score of films a year have found him to be. There are effective moments, effective contrasts, in fact. One is where May, having been reclaimed from the home for old ladies to aid a publicity trick for the dancer, Alabam Lee, forgets that she is supposed to be the sweetest thing, and starts throwing the furniture and effects at Alabam's odious manager, Arthur Hold. Another is the delicious gambling scene where May Kobson evinces a slyness which cleverly suggests what the life of Patsy must have been.

LIBERTY, PARNELL. The remarkable jungle romance "Tarzan and His Mate" is showing to-night at the Liberty Cinema, Parncll. There are plenty of thrills provided in this picture, which features Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan. "A Day with the Dionne Quintuplets" is an unusually interesting film. KINGSLAND TALKIES. There is plenty to amuse in the programme showing to-night at the Kingsland Talkies. "The County Chairman" shows Will Rogers getting off his droll witticisms at the expense of others. Laurel and Hardy are as funny as ever in "Babes in Toyland," a pleasing film version of one of Victor Herbert's bestknown operettas. BRITANNIA, PONSONBY. "Lady, For a Day," starring May Robson and Warren William, is good comedy screening at the Britannia Theatre, Ponsonby, this evening. "Hell Cat" is an exciting drama with endless tense moments in which the principals are Robert Armstrong and Ann Sothern. TALKS AND PICTURES. At the Strand Theatre on Sunday evening Mr. Norman Douglas will deliver an address on "War and Religion." Following this there will be the clever English picture "The Skin Game." adapted from the late John Galsworthy's play. RIALTO, NEWMARKET. All tastes are catered for in to-night's programme at the Rialto Theatre, Newmarket. A vastly entertaining comedy is "The Good Fairy," in which Margaret Sullavan, Herbert Marshall, Frank Morgan and Alan Hale are responsible for the laughs. Equally humorous is "The Daring Young Man," which whirls along overflowing with action. James Dunn and Mae Clarke are the principals.

NEW' DE LUXE, MOUNT ALBERT. The brilliant English drama of Egypt, "Bella Donna," starring Conrad Vcidt, Sir Cedric Hardwicke and Mary Ellis, ■will be presented to to-night's audience at the New de Luxe Theatre, Mount Albert. The English comedy, "Roadhouse" (Gordon Harker and Violet Loraine) is also on the programme.

J REGENT THEATRE. The first essential for a film of the I description of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" is a personality which both dominates and appeals. When Alexander Korda selected Leslie Howard for the role lie showed a Hash of genius. l (, or Howard, with superb confidence, steps into the character of Sir Percy Blakeney as the Baroness Orczy created liim. He was a phenomenal success in the novel; and it is safe to say that he will be a phenomenal success on the screen. Howard has all the attributes for a ' romantic adventure. His diction approaches perfection, and his voice is modulated to every occasion. As the English popinjay he minces most delightfully; as tie lover of his wife he shows tenderness which at times touches anguish; as the master-mind snatching victims from the guillotine his voice suits any disguise that he cares to adopt. _ "The Scarlet Pimpernel" is a painting in high lights. Never for an instant does the interest (lag. The film, which is now showing at the Regent Theatre, is featured by its wealth of setting and care as to detail. In Paris there is the horror of the guillotine, high against the sky, falling with that terrible crash which brings squeals of satisfaction from the terrible knittir\g women. In London, the Prince of Wales, admirably presented by Nigel Bruce, holds court in eighteenth century grandeur. Romney paints a portrait of the lovely Lady Blakeney, played by Merle Oberon, other ladies rustle in satin, and gentlemen ruffle in brocades and laces which arc even more splendid. Among a company of clever people, Raymond Massey, as the French Ambassador, Chauvelin, ranks next to Leslie Howard. This is a cunning and brilliant portrait, and Anthony Bushell, too, is well worthy of his place. The Regent also offers its patrons Walt Disney's newest " Silly Symphony," entitled "The Goddess of Spring."

" LADDIE " AT PLAZA. A simple talc of rural love from the novel of Gene Stratton-Porter has been brought to the screen in "Laddie," the picture which was released at the Plaza Theatre last evening. It lias a delightful blend of humour, pathos and romance, and the character studies are natural and lifelike. All the action is set in the rural environment of Indiana. At the head of the cast is John Bcal, the star of "The Little Minister"; opposite him is Gloria Stuart as Pamela l'ryor, "the princess," and in the part of "little sister" is a juvenile find, Virginia Weidltr, who is the equal of any child of tender years yet seen on the screen. .Some may think her forward, old-fashioned and ahead of her years, but that is half her charm. More will be heard of this kiddie, for she is a born actress. John Beal, who lias come quickly to the front, has youth on liis side and seems to be equal to all demands upon his powers. In "Laddie" there are four dramatic scenes which put him to the test—his clashes with Pamela's domineering father. Each time lie holds his ground with a determination, firmness and courage which are admirable. The meeting by the boundary fence, when lie rebukes the hard-faced old gentleman, is a gem. and Beal repeats his triumph when he defies the squire at the door of the Stanton home. Among the romantic "shots" some of the best arc those at a secret meeting placc in the wood, with "little sister" in the oiling. Nearly all the humour has the child as its inspiration and her habit of appearing in unexpected places and of eavesdropping. upon lovers is diverting. Gloria Stuuitl is splendid: she has a quiet, unaffected dignity and is never haughty, .hi the | supporting programme is a pleasing film. of Ceylon. "The Isle of Spier," a comedy,

"Object Not Matrimony," a cartoon in colour and a budget of news and topical events.

MIDGETS AND WAXWORKS

An excellent method of teaching history is seen in the exhibition of waxworks now being shown in a shop opposite the ( hief Post Office. How easy it would be tor children to remember the personal stories of historical figures whose likenesses arc present for them to see. This exhibition, however, is restricted to New Zealand and Australian murderers who have paid the supreme penalty fix their misdeeds, with Al. Capone, America's remarkable "Public Enemy No. 1," thrown in tor good measure. Two or three notorious Australian figures are there, and some eight or ten of the principal New Zealand criminals of the past r>o years, including death-masks of Levy, Kelly • and Burgess who. with Sullivan, terrorised the Nelson district in the 'SO's. The exhibition 111- • hides a pair of midgets, living examples the almost legendary race of "little people." The husband. Ervost VodkotF, was born in Moscow 32 years ago, but travelled with his parents, at the tender age of twelve months, to Australia. His charming little wife, Fay. is South African born. They were married in Melbourne sonic three years ago. Parents of both were of normal size.

MUNICIPAL BAND. Excellent features at to-morrow evening's recital in the Town Hall by the Auckland Municipal Band will be Tschaikowsky's "1812." Puccini's "La Bohcmc" and Sullivan's eonien of the Guard." Miss Tiene Frost (contralto) will contribute two numbers. Instrumental solos and other popular number.--will be included. There is no charge tor admittance at these recitals. A collection in aid of the Mayor's relief fund is made at the door. The band will play in the Zoological Park in the afternoon.

CRYSTAL PALACE, MOUNT EDEN. Viewed from any angle, the programme I offering at the Crystal Palace 1 hcatre, j Mount Eden, this evening fills the bill. Thrills and laughs are supplied in good measure and the whole entertainment is one to give entire satisfaction. The inimitable Laurel and Hardy provide rollicking comedy in "Them Thar Hills," but more gripping is "Society Doctor," featuring Chester Morris and Billie Burke. As a third contribution there is "Oh, Daddy," in which Leslie Henson, Frances Day and Robertson Hare have principal parts. WEST END, PONSONBY. The popular Shirley Temple is seen at her best in "The Little Colonel," showing at the West End Theat! •. Ponsonby, this evening. In "Mills of the Gods," which stars May Robson and Victor Jory, there are many dramatic moments and the story unfolded is one to hold the attention. ALEXANDRA, GREEN LANE. A bright, racy comedy is "The Good Fairy," screening this evening at the Alexandra Theatre, Green Lane. It is a comedy of errors in which those most involved are Margaret Sullavan and Herbert Marshall. Another good picture showing is "Gigolette," in which the principals are Adrienne Ames ancl Ralph Bellamy.

KING'S, NORTHCOTE. "The Little Minister," Sir ' James Barrie's immortal story, is being screened at the King's Theatre, Northcote, tonight. This is an outstanding picture in which Katharine Hepburn is starred. In addition a special supporting programme will be shown.

AMBASSADOR, POINT CHEVALIER.

Few pictures proved a bigger success than "The Thin Man," which is the attraction at thy Ambassador Theatre. Point Chevalier, to-night. William l'owcll and Myrna Loy are the stars and arc responsible for outstanding action. The supports include a novelty colour picture, "Vital Victuals."

GREY LYNN CINEMA. I Romance and melo-dramatic action com; bine in the splendid film version of I Alexandre Dumas' "Count of Monte C'risto," which is to be presented this evening at the Grey Lynn Cinema. Robert Donat, a young English actor, startled the film •world with his portrayal of Edmond Dantes, the Count, and/Elissa Landi plays Mercedes. The theatre will also screen "The Woman in Red," featuring Barbara Stanwyck and Gene Raymond. On a special supporting programme, pictures of the Royal Jubilee in London last May will be a feature, also a brilliant "Silly Symphony" by Walt Disney, "Lullaby Land." SOUTHERN CROSS, ELLERSLIE. Cecil B. de Mille's most recent spectacular historical drama. "Cleopatra," is listed for presentation this evening at the i Southern Cross Theatre. Ellerslie, in con-! junction with the hilarious farce, "Tillie and Gus" (W. C. Fields, Baby Le Roy] and Alison Skipworth). Claudette Col- j bert and Henry Wileoxon are featured j players as Cleopatra and Mark Antony. I

[ "UNDER THE PAMPAS MOON." The carc-frce life of the Southern Ameri- ■ can jilaiiis where men play lightly with the ' affections of women in comparison with | the esteem for their horses, is woven into | a charming romance in "Under The I'am- ' pas Moon," which iiad its initial screening lat the Civic Theatre yesterday. Warner Baxter, as a roistering, hard-riding yet sentimental fellow, inseparable from his I horse, quick to light and quick to forgive, gives a splendid characterisation of a gauclio. Of many striking features none I arc more impressive than the magnificent I photography depicting the outdoor life. The grouping of the horsemen, whether galloping over the pampas by day or proceeding to the accompaniment of rollicking song in the twilight, reveals real photographic artistry in its combination of light ami shade. The forced landing of an aeroplane 011 the pampas and the rescue of its party by the horsemen result in their uncrowned king losing his heart to one of them, a beautiful blonde played by the French actress Ketti Gallian. His vanity and amusing self-assurance receive their first sctback when he iinds that she does not succumb lightly to his charms as ail the girls of the village have done, but the theft of his beloved steed tcmiiorarily diverts his amours. The quest of the animal leads him to the glittering life ot Buenos Ayres, where he again meets the aeroplane party, and tliere ensues a romantic struggle for the heart of the blonde and possession of his steed which lias been stolen at the behest of the gill's manager. Baxter is forced to live in the unaccustomed atmosphere of the city with its attendant night life, and although lie cuts a comical iigure in the Strang sur-1 roundings, his assurance enables linn to surmount them. Just when success seems assured, lie becomes aware of a conspiracy in which his beloved is unwittingly implicated. Follows a scries of dramatic and spectacular incidents, culminating in the circumvention of a "scoop" 011 the racecourse which the unauthorised owner of the steed has within iiis grasp. One of the thrills of the night life in which a portion of the romance is enacted, is a specialty dun.-e by Veloz and Yolanda, an accomplished pair, who have long been favourites in America. The supporting programme is well varied, popular musical contributions being made by Denis Palmistra 011 the grand organ and by Alt'. Hcaly's band.

ROXY AND TIVOLI. The first film 011 a particularly entertaining programme now being shown at the Boxy and Tivoli Theatres is a sparkling comcdy, "Ten-Dollar Rise," in which the inimitable comcdian Edward Everett Jrlorton gives what has been acclaimed by enthusiastic audiences as one of the finest characterisations of his career. He is cast as book-keeper in a large office and is lifted out of the rut in which he has been content to remain for some years by his romance with the stenographer, anil the farcical adventures he encounters before he achieves sufficient fortune to bring the story to a satisfactory conclusion offer uproarious entertainment. Others in a distinguished cast are Karen Motley and Alan Dinehart. The second film, "Part Wire," is another comedy, but of a different type, affording a tine study of small town manners and the pernicious practices of gossipers. Victor Jay and Jean Arthur appear 111 the leading roles. There is a charming romantic interest which is very capably handled. The third tilm is the first episode of a thrilling new serial, "The Call of the Savage," which presents some amazing scenes of jungle life m an absorbing story.

TIVOLI SUNDAY CONCERT. A most enjoyable programme is announced for presentation at a charity concert to lie held to-morrow evening in the Tivoli Theatre, Newton. With procecils devoted to the funds of the Auckland Provincial Workers' Association, admission will be by silver coin collection. A clever orchestral combination, known as Dave O'Malley's "Celebrity Boys," will render latest popular song numbers. The "Harmony J)uo'' will provide popular vocal selections. A blind cornetist, Mr. Taylor, will also be heard in a number of items. Many local artists will take part, including Grace Kay, Edna Lorrigan, Dawn Barraelough, Patty Curran, Doreen Jackson. Doreen Donnelly, '/jiid Osborne, Pat. Wallace, Jock Houston, Will Hawkins, Fred Simm, Stan Holthouse. Harry Beece. The accompanist will be Miss Margaret Simm. The organiser is Miss Jcsmonde Hiscott. LONDON, QUEEN STREET. A sparkling comedy with romance is "Girls About Town,'J showing at the London Theatre, Queen Street, this evening. In this bright contribution Kay Francis is responsible for much delightful humour. Another interesting film deals with a day in the lives of the Dionnc quintuplets. Supports make up the programme. TUDOR CINEMA, REMUERA. Tn a good all-round programme showing at the Tudor Cinema, Bemuera, to-night there is much to enjoy. The chief picture is "Evelyn Prentice," a mystery which will hold the aiidicncc throughout. Myrna' hoy and William Powell are the stars. Other pictures showing cover a variety of subjects and all are interesting.

RIALTO SUNDAY PICTURES. Reputed to have been actually the last film 011 which the late Sir Gerald clu Maurier worked before his death a year ago, the mystery-melodrama, "The Scotlaud Yard Mystery," will be the principal entertainment offering to-morrow evening at the Kialto Theatre, Newmarket. COMMUNITY SINGING. The new popular song, "On An Old Paddle Steamer," will be introduced to Aucklanders at the weekly sing organised by the Auckland Community Singing Association, and to be held in His Majesty's Theatre from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. 011 Wednesday. Mr. Vernon T. Drew will again act as song leader, with Miss •Sybil Phillipps as soloist and Mrs. Barrington Snow as pianist. AVONDALE MUNICIPAL THEATRE. A hilarious Australian comedy film will be sere led at the Avondale Municipal Theatre this evening. This is "Grandad Kucld," from the famous Steele Kndd books, and starring Bert Bailey, of "On Our Selection" fame. With "Grandad Pudd" will be a thrilling mystery-drama, "The Man Who Reclaimed His Head."

GAIETY, TAKAPUNA. There is plenty of variety in to-niglit's programme at the Gaiety Cinema, Takapuna. A fine programme is showing, headed by the. excellent comedy "The Last Gentleman," in which Ge.irge Arliss is responsible for a fine performance. Frank Albcrtson. returns to the screen as the hero in this film. NEW REGENT, EPSOM. The programme offered at the New Regent Theatre, Epsom, to-night, comprises "Society Doctor," a picture which has an unusual story and of which Chester Morris and Virginia Bruce are the principals, and the spectacular production "Carnival." set in the atmosphere of a circus. Sally Filers and Lee Tracy are the stars. Both are pictures of a high standard. EMPRESS, NEWTON. There is an abundance of comedy supplied in to-night's programme at the Empress Theatre, Newton. "Murder on a Honeymoon" is a clever detective comedy in which Edna May Oliver and James Gleason have the bulk of the acting. The hilarious comedy "Are You a Mason?" will make any audience rock with laughter and the scope it offers Sonnie Hale and I Robertson Hare is iiscd to full advantage. ADELPHI, GREY LYNN. The rollicking comedy "Sing As We Go," in which England's most popular actress, Gracie Fields, leads the way, is showing at the Adelphi Theatre, Grey Lynn, to-niglit. In their ma-ch from London to Blackpool Gracie and her workmates who have lost their jol j are a gay, jolly crowd singing their way to their destination. Also showing is "Red Morning," starring Regis Toomey in a romance of New Guinea. STAR CINEMA, NEWTON. Danyl F. Zanuck's first independent production, "The Bowery," in which Wallace Beery. Jackie Cooper and George Raft are principal players, will be featured to-night at the Star Cinema. Newton, with the modern romance, "Coming-Out Party." The latter production stars Gene Raymond and Frances Dee.

"THE VAGABOND LADY." Excellent entertainment is provided picture-goers with the initial local screening of "The Vagabond Lady" at the Majestic Theatre last evening. It is essentially a comedy and right throughout the film is a riot of laughs which should enjoy, high praise from Auckland audiences. As the story unfolds an abundance of delightful humour is noticed in both dialogue and situation. It is a change from the usual dramatic pictures that have been screened of late and very few films of recent date have provided such rollicking humour. The story concerns the two sons of a millionaire business man who controls an up-to-date firm that has as its slogan "Discipline and Dignity." Tony and John Spear are exact opposites in everything excepting their love for the same gill. The first situation arises when Tony telegraphs his father that he is returning home after having been abroad for over two years. He then meets Josephine Spiggens, whose father has been caretaker of the building ever since its foundation. Tony has always liked Josephine and when again lie has the opportunity of enjoying this attractive young lady's company he makes the most of it by taking her everywhere a lady should not go. John has already asked Josephine to bo his wife, but she has not given her answer, the return of Tony making it harder for her to come to a decision. However, when attending a swimming exhibition Tony has too much liquor and makes a fool of himself by causing o stir with the police and insulting Josephine. The latter thereupon accepts John. But many complications arise before the picture is brought to a satisfactory conclusion. Roland Voung is at his best in the role of the irresponsible but likeable Tony. His devil-may-care attitude in the face of any difficulty is a feature of the film. Reginald Denny is shown in a characterisation distinctly unlike his usual carefree acting, and lie makes a decided success in this new role. Evelyn Venable is the attractive young lady who is the cause of all the trouble and she appeals strongly with her unaffected acting ability. Others lending valuable support are Berton Churchill, Frank Craven and Forrester Harvey. An excellent subsidiary programme is also screened, including "The Calico Dragoon," a coloured cartoon, and a travelogue of Guatemala, while included in the newsreels are descriptions of both the English and Kentucky Derbys.

MAYFAIR, SANDRINGHAM. The one and only Mae West in her original starring film, "She Done Him Wrong," -will be the chief entertainer this evening at the Mayfair Cinema, Sandring- ! ham, where the drama, "One Is Guilty" (Ralph Bellamy) is also showing. PRINCESS, DOMINION ROAD. Comedy is the keynote of the entertainment at the Princess Theatre, Domiion Road, this evening. "Oh! Daddy" is a sparkling comedy with Robertson Ilare and Leslie Henson making merry and landing themselves in the most unexpected situations. "Lilies of the Field" is another smart comedy with Winifred Shotter as the central figure. STATE, DEVONPORT. One of the finest roles taken by George Arliss is that of the title in "The Iron Duke." In this picture, which calls for dramatic acting, Arliss is responsible for an outstanding performance and the story is one which holds the audience continuously. Also showing are numerous interesting sunnorts. STATE, ONEHUNGA. A fine entertainment is offered at the State Theatre, Onehunga, this evening. One of the main attractions is "One More Spring," an excellent picture featuring Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter. Another good picture is "White Lies," with Fay Wray and Victor Jory in the leading parts. "Shorts" make up the | entertainment. N.Z. SCENIC FILMS. Scenic films, "Round the West Coast Sounds" and "Over the Milford Track," will be exhibited and described by Captain | G. M. Turner in the Auckland UniverI sity College Hall on Monday night. "Stewart Island as a Bird Sanctuary" will be exhibited and described on Wednesday night. DANCING. Teter Pan, Peerless Band; Monday, Epi Shalloon's farewell. Dixieland, India-New Zealand night. Pirate Shippe, Milford, old-time carnival, cabaret band. Carlton Cabaret, jazz dancing; Edgar Bendell's orchestra. Municipal Hall, Newmarket, old-time s carnival. _ 1 Rialto Ballroom, modern and old-time carnival: Maurice Seel's orchestra. j Scots Hall, Astoria old-time dance; Ted , Croad's Chevalier orchestra. Orange Hall, old-time dancing; Reg. j Oliver's New Savoy Band. Masonic Hall, Newton, old - time dancing; operatic quintet orchestra. Crystal Palace Ballroom, Kowhai Old Pupils' monthly dance. Dixieland Cabaret, Tuesday, Point Chevalier Sailing Club's prize night and dance. Symondsville Studio, Wednesday, Ist Battalion's annual military dance. St. Sepulchre's Hall, Ventura Dance Club.

Labour Hall, old-time dance; Clemm's Melody Boys. Pig and Whistle, Newton Rangers Social Club's dance; Happy Macdougalls. Gaiety and St. Columba Halls, U.S.A. old-time dances and cards. Masonic Hall. Newton, Thursday, Auckland Artillery Band's first weekly dance. Oratia Settlers' Hall, Oratia Football Club's dance. Parnell B.S.A. Hall, old-time dance; Percy Williams' Gaiety Band. Delta Theatre, New Lynn, St. Andrew's Society's open dance.

AMUSEMENT GUIDE.

CENTRAL WHARF — Auckland Winter ExTtohition. PICTURE THEATRES. STRAND —Carole Lombard In "Lady By Choice" and Clark Gable In "It Happened One Night." LONDON—Kay Francis in "Girls About Town" and "The Pionne Quintuplets." ROXY AND TlVOLl—Edward Everett llorton in "to Dollar Raise" and Victor Jory in "Party Wire." ST. JAMES' —Nelson Eddy and .Teanette Mac Donald In "Naughty Marietta." PLAZA—John Beal and Gloria Stuart In Laddie." CIVIC—-Warner Baxter and Ketti Gallian In "Under the Pampas Moon." NATIONAL AND PRINCE EDWARD— Charles Latighton and Charles Buggies in 'yuigglc-s of Bed Gap." REGENT—LesIie Howard and Merle Oberon in "The Scarlet Pimpernel." MAJESTIC —Hal Pioacli and Evelyn Vcnables in "Vagabond Lady." ADELPHI—"Sing As We Go." ALEXANDRA—"The Good Fairy." AMBASSADOR—"The Thin Man." AVONDALE —"Grandad Hudd." BIRKENHEAD—"Kentucky Kernels." BLOCKHOUSE BAY —"College Rhythm." BRITANNIA—"A Lady For a Day." CAPlTOL—"Grandad Rudd."

CRYSTAL PALACE—"Them Thar Hills." DELTA (New Lyrji.)—"Footlight Parade." de LUXE—"Bella Donna." EMPIRE—"The Barretts of Wimpole

Street." EMPRESS—"Murder on a Honeymoon." GAIETY (Takapuna)—"The Last Gentle

man." GREY LYNN CINEMA—"The .Count of

Monte Cristo." KING'S (Northcote) —"The Little Minister." KINGSLAND—"County Chairman." LIBERTY (Parnell) —"Tarzan and His

Mate." MAYFAIR—"She Done Him Wrong." PICTUREDROME—"My Song- For You." PRINCESS—"Oh, Daddy." REGENT (Epsom)—" Society Doctor." RIALTO—"The Good Fairy." SOUTHERN CROSS—"Cleopatra." STATE (Devonport)—"The Iron Duke." STATE (Onehunga)—"One More Spring." STATE (Symonds Street) — "Happiness

Ahead." STAR (Newton) —"The Bowery." STRAND (Onehunga)—"The Merry Widow VICTORIA—"Kid Millions." TUDOR—"Evelyn rrentice." WEST END—"The Little Colonel."

VICTORIA, DEVONPORT. Eddie Cantor's last musical extravaganza, "Kid Millions," a highly diverting tale of treasure hunting in Egypt, with plenty o£ scope for spectacular dance settings and hilarious comedy, will be screened this evening at the Victoria | Theatre, Devonport. The "Silly Symphony," "The Tortoise and the Hare," will be a featured support. NEW EMPIRE, DOMINION ROAD. With a colour cartoon, "The Discontented Canary," heading the supporting programme, the brilliant drama, "The Barretts of Wimpole Street," will he shown to-night at the New Empire Theatre, Dominion Road. Norma Shearer, Fredric March, Charles Laugh ton, Maureen O'Sullivan and the incomparable cocker spaniel "Flush" form the principals in the cast. CAPITOL, DOMINION ROAD. Reputedly the story of the late Madame Melba's life, by her quondam secretary, Beverley Nicholls, the film "Evensong" will feature Evelyn Lave as the prima donna at the Capitol Theatre, Dominion Road, this evening. Also showing is the hilarious Australian back blocks farce, "Grandad Rudd" (Bert Bailey). STATE, SYMONDS STREET. A contrasting dual bill forms the entertainment listed for this evening at the State Theatre, Upper Symonds Street, comprising the aerial thriller, "Murder in the Clouds," and the splendid musical comedy-romance "Happiness Ahead," with Dick Powell and Josephine Hutchinson. The former features Lyle Talbot and Ann Dvorak in a stirring drama of the airmail routes of modern America, while "Happiness Ahead" is a gay romance dealing with the adventures of a handsome young window cleaner of good singing ability and a pleasing daughter of a wealthy city magnate. STRAND, ONEHUNGA. Franz Leliar's magnificent operetta, "The Merry Widow," which has entertained music lovers of al! nations for half a century, comes to the screen as a talking picture for the first time with Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette Mac Donald in the roles of Prince Danilo and the Widow. Edward Everett Horton has the amusing role of the Marshovian Ambassador in this film, which is to be screened to-night at the Strand Theatre, Onehunga, together with a first-rate supporting programme. SONG RECITAL. A well-arranged programme has been provided for a recital to be given by Miss Reka Paterson (soprano), on Tuesday evening in the Lewis Eady Hall. Miss Paterson, who has been studying in Melbourne, will be heard in works by Schubert and Liszt, etc., in operatic arias from "La Boherae," also many other classical and modern art songs and ballads. Mr. Robert Simmers (baritone) will assist in solo and duet numbers. Mr. Alan Pow will be pianist. LECTURE ON VOLCANOES. The second of an interesting series of lectures to be delivered by Professor J. A. Bartrum in the Auckland War Museum library to-morrow afternoon, open to the public, will be on the subject "Volcanoes.