Amusements Reviewed

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 142, 18 June 1938, Page 18

Amusements Reviewed

"PARTNERS OF THE PLAINS." MAJESTIC. Hopalong Ca»sidy William Boyd Balily Harvev Clark J-ucky Jenkins RussWl Hayden l»rna Drake (jwen ciaze Aunt Martha Hilda IMowright Konald Harwood .... John Warburton Also: -SCAMIAI. STREET." starring Lew Ayres and Louise Campbell. ariety k the apte*., description tor tin programme at the Majestic Theatre tlii: ■week. To begin with, there is "Scanda ! Street, ' a drama, where an innocent gir! 1 accused of murder is the mot it. Then, b) » way of interlude, there w Arme Hartnian that piince oi piano-accordian players, ir a wide range ot selections, while the high light of the programme is that full-of •etion picture. "Partners of the Plains.' Borne ot us in public- may say that wt fcave grown bey&mt "those cowboy" pictures, but none who saw the Kim last • ight would be honest if lie Raid that In did not really enjoy it and was son} when its last breathless minute came tc an end. To l>egin with, the horses arf nothing short of marvellous, while, wher one can take a breath between the incidents which crowd one on top of th* ®ther. there is a definite atmosphere about the picture which stamps it for one ol <he best. Ones sympathies are immediately for the hero of the piece. William Boyd. who. s foreman of a large ranch finds he has to deal with the owner, a headstrong girl, just as wilful in her way #s he was in his. J?he is Gwen Gaze, oi whom Auckland audiences will want to #ee more. She and Boyd are toil to eac-li other. They, indeed, are the central actors of the picture: and it is left to Boyd as Hopalong Oassidy (Clarence K. Mulford's famous character) to fight his way out of the situations in which she places him. And when one says '"fight his way «it." one is telling the literal tinth. Blazing guns, with a background of a raging forest fire, are part of the incidents which make the background. Lorna Drake, the ranch owner, whose part Owen Gaze fills, is an Englishwoman who hitherto has wound every man she met round her finger. But. in meeting "Hoppy" she has reckoned without her host. . . . That is the film, which is one no one should miss. '"Scandal Street" is just as good in its way. only the setting is as different as chalk from cheese. Here you have a girl caught in the web. whrwe strands are •pun by the evil, small-town gossip. Louise Campbell is here seen with Lew Ayres: and they give the picture its life. Louise Campbell is the girl who is falsely accused of murder: and the film shows how ircumstantial evidence can mean really- serious trouble. Elizabeth Patterson fills a thoroughly unpleasant role: and fact that the audience will leave disliking her is proof of her undoubted ability as an actress. * Finally, there is this wonderful pianoaceordian plaver. whose versatility is just as great as his talent. He plays something light and caps it with something classical. If you can spare the time to watch, as well as listen, it would be an ■education to notice his fingers. -More than this, the entertainer has personality as j well as ability—a factor which only a j. Hesh-and-blood appearance can put to the | proof. ST. JAMES' THEATRE. * All the glamour and coionrfpl backgrounds of Spain in olden days are caps. tared o perfection in the production "The Firefly," which has - started its p> second successful week at St. .lames' Theatre. As a guarantee that the film is g something extraordinary is the fact that ¥■ Jeanette MacDona'd handles a hinging role "that allows her plenty of scope to demonIj (trite not only her great mnpieat powers. not also her acting ability. She has as £ singing partner Allan Jones/ the 'handsome young star of "Showboat" and "A £ Night at the Opera." Also prominent in g" the cast is .Warren William. On the p musical side of the production are feajp. tared several classic melodies by Rudolf f. yriml, taken direct from his well-known y tlta produced about 25 years ago. "When a Maid Comes Knodatlt at Your Heart," "Giannina Mia" and "Yon Need Sympathy" are highlights of "Song. In the film Miss Mac Donald plays the part of a Spanish spy. during the days when i Spain was trying to avoid the tyrannical rule oi the Bonaparte*. 'The Firefly" is 3. a notable addition to the year's musicals. . Technically it is without flaw. -~ STATE, SYMONDS STREET. t Proved by reason of past performances one of the greatest character" actors the if screen possesses, Wallace J|eery has his |. newest role in "The Bad,Maa pi Brimis?- ■ atone," which heads an excellent pror pmme at the State Theatre. Symonds Street. Remembering "Viva "Villa," it is p, . to say that no one else on the screen |i.; could have been chosen to play the role. He is supported by a cast -of a quality jfe. aeldom seen on fhe screen, to say nothing ■a, Western film. Included Virginia "We. Brace Cabot, Dennis O'Keefe p SS*? ,h Calleia > Stoger and Gny %, _ *"™e*. Beery is an interesting character ft as the "Bad Man," who has to deal with £ *° n when the lad comas- back from £"■ the city to clean up the gangsters in his £■- ***** town. It is the best Western gwaased for some years. t | M LUXE, MOUNT ALBERT. I? J 1 " 4 "" Rider Haggard's great book, Solomon s Mines" is the main S T£**? lon 1* t } le J >e Luxe Theatre, Mount |?L* . Paul Robeson is in a leading p. being screened is "High f comedy which features Wheeler gV ma lus bespectacled friend Woolsey. g, REGENT, BPSOH. . 1 Kip,in K' 8 epie tile of Xorth ■ ft* fishing, "Captains Courageous," I'terJ to th J? • creen with Freddie Bartholomew. Spencer Traey. Mickey Hoooey and Melvyn Douglas handling the }- wst important role*, is bow at the H Regent Theatre, Epsom. g- AMBASSADOR, POINT CMEVALIER. Ir * l arce » plenty in "A Dav at Races, which is being . show n to S ' patrons of the Ambassador Theatre, Point iph Chevalier, for the Marx Brothers are in p? leading parts. Also showing is grf "Forty Naughty Girls," comedy drama, g with James Gleason and Zma Pitts. AVONDALE TOWN HALL. |*3i Mystery drama of the air, "Reported I' Kissing." is the featured attraction at the Avondale Town Hall. William Gargan is f". responsible for a fine performance in the s" lead. Associate feature is "The Ladv f- Fights Back," starring Irene Harvey and £ Kent Taylor. GAIETY, TAKAPUNA. That prize idiot, George Forakby. is seen | once more on the screen in the hilarious production, "Keep Fit," which is the feai tiired attraction at the Gaiety Cinema, g. Takapuna. "The Shadow," a stirring drama, with Charles Quigley, is also showg ing. . STRAND, ONEHUHGA. f Laurel and Hardy, the hilarity experts, i: take to the wilds in their latest full-length jt production. "Way Out West," .which is now screening at the Strand Theatre, Onehunga. "The Westland Case" completes the programme. Preston Faster is in the ;; leading role. NEW ROYAL, KIR6SLUOfc<:: "Thunder in the City," the tale of an American publicity agent in England, is S. now screening at Royal Thestre. Kingsland. Edward G. Robinson is in the leading role. Also being..shown, is "Smash and Grab," Buchanan. , . mayfajr, sandkingham. Robert Donat is co-stari-ed with beauti- | ful Marlene Dietrich in "Knight Without ? Armour," which is the main attraction | at the Mayfair Theatre. Sandringham. K. Also being shown at the Mayfair is "The 13th Chair," starring Dame May Whitty PETER PAN CABARET. band Ml provide th< dancing at the Petei Dreas is ogftjfil.

"LILY OF LAGUNA." MAY FAIR. Gloria Gr»*y Nora Swinburne Ki'«rr Ficli.iiig Uicliard Ain ley Talbot I I'Kurrell fierald Marshall .... t;. H. .\l ideas! er Jane Marshall Jennv Ijtirtl Aril .1,1 rt..n .... liesmond Roberts Director: Oswald Mitchell. Kutclier Films. j Based on the famous song of Leslie ; Stuart. "Lily of L.iguna." with it<s en- . rli. 1111i<• au<l scenic settings. (-(Mil- | inenced a season at the Mayfair Theatre, I ; yesterday. I his romantic human interest y story ot a divorced stage stai* who falls j , in love with her young daughter's sweet- e heart has considerable narrative interest, | hut its outstanding merit lies in the kiic- J > cession of popular solids, ingeniously | 1 introduced. The title song. which is I ' somewhat "catchy." is staged in a spec-1 '■ tacular manner before backgrounds of ately-dressed heroines. The comedy is ' effective, and the choial singing excellent. 1 Sentiment has not he omitted and effee- 1 tive emotionalism is seen when mother J and daughter are reunited after the former is shot by a jealous rival. The picture opens with Gloria Grey (Nora Swinburuej, the star of the stage ' show, "Lily of Laguna," giving up her taieer to marry Gerald Marshall (G. 11. ' Mulcaster), a dour Scottish scientist. 1 After the birth of a daughter. Gloria is 1 divorced and separated from her child, > and the stage is thus appropriately set s for the main drama. Gloria's daughter, i ■lane i.fenny Laird), conies on the scene, \ grown up and in love with Roger Field- ' ing i Richard Ainley), a radio producer. ■ (Iloria lias meanwhile made a stage come- ( back and also falls in love with Roger, ( but. finding that her daughter is her rival. | uives lii in up and turns to a hot-headed , Argentinian. When Jane is informed by j her father of the identity of her mother she gocw to meet Gloria at the theatre. 1 but ai rives only in time to see her shot' by the jealous South American, but fortunately she recovers. .Jane and Roger are married, and Gloria becomes reconciled to her husband. It is good enter- . t.iinment and keeps the audience inter- < ested throughout. The humorous quips , of Kdgar Driver and the comedy of Talbot i () Kartell keep the audience in merry mood whenever they appear. Nora Swinburne. ' who takes the title role, gives a tine per- L formance. She sings "If You Care For " Me."'"Mighty Lak' a Rose'' and "Char- ' maine." "Lily of Laguna" is filing by j Dudley Rolph, and "The Banshee" by Payne's negro choir. "When Flanagan ' Went to Spain" is a humorous song given by Talbot O'Farrell. Another musical ! item, which is of the comedy variety, is . "Potts the Postman." sung by Edgar Driver. J The supporting programme of news and views and other featurettes has been excellently chosen. EMBASSY THEATRE. By reason of his performance in < "Thoroughbreds Don't Cry.'' the young ] New Zealand actor Ronald Sinclair seems . destined for great screen popularity. The t til in is now in its second successful week at the Kmbassy Theatre. Ronald has his first big chance in "Thoroughbreds Don't Cry." and he certainly makes the most of it. combining well with the American ( youngsters Mickey Rooney and Judy ( Garland. However, it falls to Mickey Rooney to steal the show. As an effer- ' veseent pnd conceited young jockey boy. ] he has been perfectly cast. Little Miss Garland also pleases as the tempestuous little singing fltar. BlnfF old C. Aubrey i Smith and Sophie Tucker, favourite of ; stage and screen for many years now, • have tue most important supporting roles, j In the development of the plot, an Eng- ' lish boy. Roger, comes to the United 1 States with his grandfather, who intends . to race a horse on the American track*. Through the story of their adventures in a strange land runs a delightful adolescent friendship, devoid of any mawkishncss | and refreshing in it* sincerity. The »up- ' porting programme is »x:el'tnt. ROXY-TIYOLI. Heartbreak and happiness behind the shimmer of the Broadway spotlight, seen through the eyes of six young show girls, both have their place in the absorbing production "Walking Down Broadway." which is having a successful season at the Roxy and Tivoli Theatres. These six I characters are portrayed by several of Hollywood's most promising youngsters— i Claire Trevor. Phyllis Brooks. Leah Rav. Dixie Dunbar. Lynn Bari and .Tayne Regan. On the male side of the cast are Michael Whalen. Tom Beck. Douglas Walter Woolf King and .Ted Prouty. The curtain rises on New Year's Day. when a successful Broadway show is closing. The six girls in one dressing room make a pact to meet again when the | 1 voar is out. They sign papers telling of I their ambitions dnring the. coming year. The story reveals in dramatic fashion how that rendezvous is kept. It Is a vital and human story of theatre life packed with ! sincerity and drama. Associate feature is "1000 Dollars a Minute." a hilarious comedy feature which stars popular Roger Pryor. Leil.l Hyams and Edgar Kennedy. ALEXANDRA, GREEN LANE. Samuel Goldwyn's mighty production, "The Hurricane." is the principal attraction at the Alexandra Theatre. Green Lane. Dorothy Lamour is co-starred with hendsome .Ton Hall. "There Goes the Groom." co-starring Ann Sothern and Burgess Meredith, is co-featured. ADELPHI. RICHMOND. Pop-eyed Eddie Cantor has his latest screen role in "Ali Baba Goes to Town," the brilliant farce which is now screening at the Adelphi Theatre. Richmond. Tony Martin is prominent in the cast. "Law of the Underworld," with Chester Morris, is also showing. PRINCESS, DOMINION ROAD. Fred Astaire, king of tap-dancers, is starred in the P. G. Wodehouse story> "A Damsel in Distress," which is now screening at the Princess Theatre, Dominion Road. Burns and Allen are in the cast. .Also screening is "Said O'Reilly to McXab," with Will Fyffe. REGAL, PONSONBY. Based on Edna Ferber's story, "Stage Door," is showing at the Regal Theatre. Ponsouhy. Stars are Ginger Rogers and Katharine Hepburn. Associate feature at the Regal is "The Squeaker." a melodrama based on a story by Edgar Wallace'.- Edmund Lowe is starred. STATE, DEYONPORT. The smart comedy romance "Second Honeymoon," is the principal attraction at the State Theatre, Devonport. Stars of the production are Loretta-Young and Tyrone Power. Also being shown there is "Radio City Revels," starring Jack OlkNT' EMPRESS, NEWTON. The film version of P. G. Wodehouse's tale, Damsel in Distress" which feature* Fred Astaire, Gracie Allen and Gc«rgf Bursa, is now screening at the Empress Theatre, Newton. Also being screened is "Borrowing Trouble," starring t heptanes Jfrmijy. " TAT*, ONBHUNGA. Edmund Lowe, noted screen star for many yAt* now, has an outstanding part film version •of Edgar Wallace's g«wl "The Squeaker." which is the main attraction at the Stftte Theatre. Onehunga. Also showing is "52nd Street," with..lav Hunter and. Pat Pa tenon. • j KING'S, NORTHCOTE. - Starring Joel llcOrea and Barbara Stanwyck in < tale of hospital life; the ■ film "Student Doctors Can't Take Money" is now screening at the King's Theatre, North cote. Associate feature at Northcote is "Good Morning, Boys," with Will 1 Hay starred. THE BERKELEY. Youthful singing star Bobby Breen has one of his bent roles to date in "Make a Wish," which is the principal attraction at the Berkeley,' Misaion Bay. Basil i Ratbbone is also in the cast. Bobby r several tuneful numbers. Good supports ' ) kn also being show a.

"THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER." CIVIC. Tom Sawyer Tommy Kelly Huckleberry Fiuii Jackie Moraii Becky Thatcher Ann tiillis Amu I'.illy May Kobsou Muff I'oiter Waller Brennuii 1 iiJllll Joe Victor Jory l>irector : Norma 11 Taurog. L'niteU Artists. J lie viviil personality of Mark Twain's characters is brought to lite with striking realism in "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which opened a season at the Civic last night before a large audience. The picture, filmed in Technicolour, lollows closely on the lines of the book. Tommy Kelly, in his first appearance. Ik a great success in the part of the venturesome Tom, always in trouble, rebelling against authority, but at the same time one of the most lovable child characters to appear on the screen. Jackie Mor an, who first appeared in "Mad About Music. ' makes a good Hitck Finn, Tom's companion in revolt. As Aunt I'olly. May Kobson gives a wonderful characterisation of the harried but adored guardian of the young rascal. Tom. Varying from the most hilarious comedy to the verge of tragedy, the film doe* not contain one dull moment. I here is the background of home and village lite, the affection of everyone for Tom and his precocious romance with Becky Thatcher. The position of the "good for nothing" Hnck Finn contrasts with that of Tom. especially when they run away "to be pirates." and though Iluek is in his element. Tom's purpose wavers as lie begins to feel a little homesick. The thrilling scenes of the midnight murder in the graveyard, the court scene where 'Tnjun .Toes'' knife just misses Tom's head, and tile adventures of Tom and Becky, lost in the cave, throw into contrast the story of village life, which is the main theme. The colouring gives beauty to the cave scenes anil adds to the realistic effect of the whole story. An interesting supporting programme includes news-reel and '"March of Time" features. CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO. Annaliella. lovely French star of "Wings of the Morning." has a very different type of role in '"Dinner at the Ritr." which is the principal attraction at the Crystal Palace and Rialto Theatres. This time she is co-starred with Paul Lukas anil l>avid Xi ven. The story is interesting: the action nitves fast at times: and the glamour and personality of Annabella is greatly enhanced by lavish production detail. Tn the development of the plot Annabella is seen as the daughter of a bank president who dies under strange circumstances. She sets out to get the men whom she considers murdered her father. Her search takes her across the Continent to Monte Carlo and hack again. The original story of the film was written l>y Roland Pertwee and Romney Brent. Brent is also in the cast. LONDON, CITY. Tale of I nited States in olden days, ''Diamond .Tim." starring Fdward Arnold, m the featured attraction at the London Cinema. City. Rinrtie Barnes and Eric Blore are in tho cast. Also showing is "King of the Castle," with June Clyde starred. TUDOR, REMUERA. One of England's most successful musical comedies of recent years, "Over She (Joes." is now screening at the Tudor Cinema. Remuera. Stanley Lupino. famous stage star, is in the leading role, and others prominent are Judv Kellv and Max Baer. BRITANNIA, PONSONBY. Willi.tm Powell is again co-starred with Luise Rainer. in the espionage drama. "The Emperor's Candlesticks." which is the film now showing at t'he Britannia Theatre. Ponsonh.v. Associate feature is "Bulldog Drummond Comet* Back." with John Barr.vmore and Louise Campl>ell. VICTORIA. DEVONPORT. Stirring saga, of slaving days. "Souls at Sea" is now showing at the Victoria Theatre. Devonport. Co-starred in the leading roles are Gary Cooper and George Raft. It is an outstanding production. "No Time to Marry," with Richard Arlen. is co-feature. GREY LYNN CINEMA. The hest li«ht couiedy of the year is undoubtedly "The Awful Truth," which is now screening at the Grey Lynn j Cinema. Irene Dunne and Cavy Grant are the featured players. Also l>eing shown is "The Sew Adventures of Tarzan," with Herman Brix in the title role. ASTOR, DOMINION ROAD. Stern drama is seen in Samuel G-old-wyn a. "Stella Dallas." which is the main attraction at the Astor Theatre. Dominion Koad. Barbara Stanwyck and Anne Shirley have the more important parts. AU inhowing is "The longest Night." with I Rolwrt Vonng and Florence Rice. STAR, NEWTON. All the components or go»xl entertaini ment are contained in "Hold "Km Xavy," which heads an excellent double-feature programme at the Star Theatre. Karangahape Road. Handling leading roles in fine style are Lew Ay res and beautiful Mary Carlisle, while important members of the cast are John Howard and Benny Baker. Baker provides plenty of brilliant comedy relief. Associate feature is "She Asked for It." a fine comedy attraction. Stars of the film are William Gargan and Orien Ha.rward. Others in the cast are Vivienne Osborne and Richard Carle. WINDSOR, PAPAKURA. Sandy Powell, radio and gramophone favourite, is seen at his funniest in the farce, "Can You Hear Me, Mother?" which is the featured attraction at the Windsor Theatre. Papakura. Also being shown is "The Game That Kills." with Charles Quigley and Rita Hayworth. NAVY LEAGUE CONCERT. A concert party of about SO performers from H.M.S. Leander will give a naval concert at His Majesty's Theatre on Wednesday night next. They will appear by permission of Captain J. W. RivettCarnac. There are some outstanding artists in the party, a feature being the appearance of a full harmonica band. The concert is being sponsored by the Auckland Navy League. Details are advertised.

"BIG BROADCAST OF 1938." REGENT. Bellows W. O. Fields Martha Bellows Martha Kaye Dorothy Wyndhnm .. Dorothy Ijimour C'leo Fielding Shirley Ross Scoop Xlcl'liail I.ynne Overman Buzz Fielding Bob Hope Director: Mitchell T/oisen. Paramount. With the laughs coining at the rate of j one to the minute, and with the thrill of music, ranging from an aria sung by Mme. j Kirsten Flagstnd to a hot number put over 1 in the best Mnrdie Have manner, to till in ! the rest of the time, and., with all the! time, a show of beauty in the liest Holly-j wood manner, the Regent Theatre appears' to have a first-class "winner" this week I in "The Big Broadcast of 1938." To cap j that the audience at the initial presentation last night saw also the first threedinientional three-colour cartoon "Popeye -The Sailor Meets Ali Baba and tiie Forty Thieves." That was certainly an eye-opener for the audience, with its forecast of what to expect from the talkies of the future. It is rarely that a picture audience has hail so many stars of the cinematic firina- j incut to look upon as arc presented with "The liig Broadcast of 1938," and even the lesser luminaries are there with promise in plenty. Among them were two who stood out with an appeal that may yet take them to the heights. They were Shirley Boss and Bob Hope, who present portion of the romantic interest, and in the number "Thanks for the Memory" are outstandingly £ood. The film world should hold quite a few rewards for that combination. Topping the list in this presentation. however, is W. C. Fields, who returns to the screen like a storm-wind from the south to stir the laughs like autumn leaves. On the golf links, at the pool table and in alcoholic moments he pours out drolleries with never-ending flow. Brieflv. the storv revolves round his effort to claim the Blue Riband of the Atlantic with a new liner— but the audience doesn't have to worry much about that. The main purpose of the picture is to present as many famous faces, voices, melodies and dance routines as and it certainly succeeds in doing that. Kirsten Flagstad sings gloriously an aria from "Die Valkyrie" as the high note of the picture, and just down the scale a little is Tito CJuizar. who sinus two songs, one his own "Zuni Zuni." Martha Rave and Dorothy Lamour aid the feminine attraction. Martha Rave having onlv 01 e song "Tin Moon is Here Again." but giving it with such a "different" technique that it "sells' butter without rival. Shop. Fields and his Rippling Rhythm Orchestra provide a novelty number that appeals greatly, and then there is the dance spectacle of "The Wall/ Lives On." Lynne Overman. Ben Blue. Lief F.rickson and Lionel Rape all give competently of their talents when they are required. Taken 011 entertainment vabie. "The Big Broadcast of 19.38 ' should have a good run in the city. It can certainly be recommended an 1 gloom chaser. STRAND THEATRE. Recent films from Hollywood have relied much 011 natural phenomena to provide au exciting climax to their screen play. There was Lloyd's "San Francisco,'' and morel recently Coldwyn's "Hurricane." and now Darryl F. Zaiiuck gives his contribution in the form of a tire —the devastating Chicago j lire for 1867. which he uses as the pivot on which his tihn "In Old Chicago'' revolves. This production is now in its lirst week at the Strand Theatre. And it is a fire! The whole town is devastated: thousands of residents are seen in panicstricken flight to safety; and anyone who lias seen a community reduced to ashes will believe it. But that is not the only attraction. There are such players as Alice I*aye, Tyrone Rower. Don Anieche and Alice Braily to take leading roles, and there is a heart-warming tale of the O'Leary family, pioneers during early Chicago days. From start to finish the production is a vivid picture of pioneer life, the atmosphere of the period lieing captured to perfection. Miss Faye sings several tuneful numbers. RIALTO, SUNDAY. An outstanding bill will be shown at the Kialto Theatre. Xewmarket. to-morrow night. 1* irst is (ii'ne (Jerrard's hilarious film. "Joy Ride." The programme is completed b.v "Heart's Desire," which stars the famous tenor, Richnrd Tauber. STRAND, SUNDAY. Mr. R. F. Way will speak 011 "If Christ Came to Auckland" at the Strand Theatre to-morrow night under the auspices of the Nationalist Association. The picture to be shown in conjunction is headed by **( lif I of the Limberlost,''' starring Marian Marsh. CIVIC THEATRETTE. Mystery and melodrama at their best are to be seen in the two films now screening at the C'.vic, Then t ret te. The first, an exciting gangster film, is entitled "Blackmailer." Associate feature in a mystery drama, "The Final Hour." CAPITOL, BALMORAL. The comedy talents of Robert Montgomery and .Marion Davies have full rein in "Kver Since Kve." the comedy which is now at the Capitol Theatre. Balmoral. They are at their funniest. Also showing is "Kathleen Mavourneen," with Sally O'Xeil and Tom Burke. SKATEWAYS. There will be the usual entertaining session at Skateways rink, top of Kh.vber I'asn Road, this evening. A special match between Whangarci and Auckland sides will be a feature. GLIDE RINK. Misa .Tean Hahn, Xew Zealand's champion laily skater, will give an exhibition at the f-J 1 itle rink, corner of Park Road and Khyber Pass Road, to-night. There will be an excellent programme. ORGAN RECITAL. Mile. Renee Nizan.noted Parisian concert organist, will give a recital on the grand organ in the Town Hall to-night. She has just completed a successful Australian tour. Assisting artists will be the Lyric Quartet (Messrs. Ripley, Campbell. McKlwain and Thomas). MUNICIPAL BAND. The Auckland Municipal Band will give its usual Sunday night recital in the Town Hall to-morrow evening under the direction of Mr. T. J. O'Connor. Vocalist will be Mr. Thomas Maguire.

PRINCE EDWARD, NEWTON. Alice Faye, singing star of "Wake Up and Live" and "You Can't Have Everything,"' is cast in an ideal role in the musical production, "You're a Sweetheart," which heads an excellent doublefeature programme at the Prince Edward Theatre, Newton. One of the highlights of the show is its dancing. GeorgeMurphy's nimble feet are seen in several •spectacular dance routines. Several Ci Miss Faye's mi in bets have become very popular in Auckland since the film was first shown. Screening as associate feature at the Prince Edward is one of the finest films yet to lie released from Australia, "Lovers and Luggers." an exciting storv of the lives of the pearlers. Lloyd Hollywood star, has the leading role, and his leading lady is Shirley Ann Richards. DANCING. Peter Pan Cabaret, popular dancing; Lauri Padili's band. Pirate Sliippe. Milford, old-time carnival: Pirate Sliippe band. Masonic Hall. Xewton, old-time dancing; Operatic Quintet orchestra. Orange Coronation Hall, popular dancing: Ted (.'road's band. Rial to 'Ball room. Xewmarket, popular dancing: My-T-Finc Dance Club. | St. Sepulchre's Hall, modern dancing; Ventura Dance Club. Crystal Palace Ballroom; modern dancing; Epi Shalfoon's band. Manchester Unity Hall, St. Patrick's dance. Ambassador's TTall, old-time dance; Parker's orchestra. I Municipal Hall, Xewmarket. old-time programme; Bob Adams' band. Zealandia TT.ill. Balmoral. popular dancing; Zealamlia Dance Band. Parnell R.S.A. Hall, popular dancing: dough's hand. St. Mary's Hall. popular dancing: Connon's band. Gaiety Hall. Surrey Crescent, old-time dancing. Foresters' Hall, Onehunga. Merrymakers' dance. Avondale Oddfellows' Hall. Roseland Dance Club.