Amusements Reviewed

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 220, 17 September 1938, Page 22

Amusements Reviewed

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Then "Midnight Menace," bringing back to tin; screen tin- favourite of many years' standing, ( mines Furrell, co-starred with Margaret \ yner. and having the support hi I' rit/, Kortner, noted character actor, Danny Green and Wallace Evenett. Briclly, the story deals with political excitement anil intrigue in a mythical European kingdom, in which Furrell acts as a cartoonist whose political reporter iriend is killed under suspicious circumstances. STRAND. With the action moving rapidly across lour continents, "Four Men and a Prayer," now showing at the Strand Theatre, proiides enough excitement to glut the most adventure loving theatre-goer. Although melodrama in the main object of the film, it points the moral incidentally that it is tuc munitions manufacturers who make wais. Ihe story is rather far-fetched in places, hut uniformly good acting reiiccinn any faults in this direction, while excellent direction is evidenced, particularly in sonic most effective fight scenes. Kit-hard Greene, the star, is somewhat of a uencomer to the screen, but he gives a convincing performance, and must be considered to have made a most successful debut. Opposite him is Loretta Young, while loading players in the featured cast are George Sanders, David Niven, (J. Aubrey Smith, Alan Hale and J. Edward Bi'cunberg. The story tells of the adventures of lour sons of an old colonel who had been dishonourably dismissed from the army after a distinguished career, and later murdered, when they set out to clear their dead father's name and track down the killer. STAR, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. Action-loving picturegoera will find plenty of entertainment at the Star Theatre, Karangahape Road, this evening. First film on the programme is "Laughing at Life,'' which has a strong cast, including Victor McLaglen, William Boyd, Noah' Beery and Conchita Montenegro. The story of this production is neb in many lands, and the action moves rapidly across several countries. "Bulldog Druinmond Escapes," the associate feature, is another of the famous detective series by "Sapper" concerning the adventures of the fictional detective whose fame equals, if not surpasses, that of the famous Conan Doyle creation, Sherlock Holmes. Ray Milland, Heather Angel, Reginald Denny and E. E. (Jlive have the featured parts. STATE, ONEHU^GA. The late Warner Oland is co-starred with Iveyo Luke in "Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo," .another of the popular Chinese detective series now showing at the State Theatre, Oneliunga. "Paradise for Two," also 011 the programme, has Jack llulbert and Patricia Ellis in the leading parts. EMPRESS, NEWTON. Gary Cooper shares acting honours -with Sigrid Gurio in "The Adventures of Marco Polo," now showing at the Empress Theatre, Newton. Basil Rathbone and lliiiilie Barnes have prominent parts in the supporting cast. '1 he Jones family is featured in on a Budget, on the •ante programme. STRAND, ONEHTJNGA. Oscar lloniolka. Ray . Millond Frances Farmer head a strong cast in "Ebb Tide," technicolour screen version of Robert Louis Stevenson's well-known drama of the South Seas. "The Spy Ring" is the second main feiiturg on the programme. which is completed by a popular '"Popeyo" cartoon. AMBASSADOR, POINT CHEVALIER. "The Road Baek," at the Ambassador Theatre, I'oint Chevalier, is a powerful <1 ril in it of the Great War. from the novel ol the saiiKi name by Remari|iie. John King i|i■ • I Barbara Reid are the leading players, .lames Melton and Patricia Kllis urn the pi ini ipaU in "Melody For Two," which completes the programme. GAIETY, TAKAPUNA. The Chinese actress Anna May Wong is co-starred with powerful Cliarle* Bickford in "Daughter of Shanghai." main attraction at the Gaiety Cinema, Takapuna The renowned Jones Family bead the cast of tlin second picture on tlio programme. "Big Business." REGENT. EPSOM. The personal appearance of Cicsar, the famous dog actor, is the main feature on the progi Illume at the Regent Theatre, i- K|woui. Caesar will also he seen on the screen in "Trailing the Killer," while I lie second Him. "Red Salute." co-stars Barbara Stanwyck and Robert. Taylor. ALEXANDRA, GREEN LANE. Smith Billlew. the singing cowboy, has I lie leading role in the /alie Grey Western lilni "Rawhide," main attraction on the programme at the Alexandra Theatre, Green Lane. "Super Sleuth," the associate feature, co-stars dark Oakio and blonde Anne Southern. PRINCESS, DOMINION ROAD. The II awaiian luusn al "Hawaii t ails." at the Prim-ess Theatre. Dominion Road, stars Bobbv Hi ecu. the boy soprano, with Ned Spark's and livm t obb featured in |he supporting cast. .lack Hillbert and I'.itnci i Kllis arc co-starred in "Paradise for 'I no." also on the programme. PETER PAN CABARET. Lau'ri I'addi will provide music for ■ I.iiicers at. the I'eter I'an Cabaret this i en: uir. There will be popular dancing ami ill ess will be optional.

"VIVACIOUS LADY." MAY FA IK. I'mneey <■ 111 js«»r lingers J H ine.s Stewart w' » lames lCllisou Mrs. Morgan 8.-uliili 1!,, mil Mr Morgan diaries O.burn "''•ell Frances Meicer I »i reelnr . I'limlru s. Herman (11.K.0.) Iwo nl the most iKiimliir persouulitics (if the mici'ii hi (linger Kogcis ami James Stewart are the en-stars 111 the very bright I "iiiniice, "\ivacioiis Lady.'' the big tealure nl the current programme at the Ma.vfair Theatre.

Mis« lingers is east in the role of a Kmadwav ll lull t eluli entertainer, whom Stewart, a hotaiiv professor t'rom a country college, w-oos and wins m a brief courtship. I lien he takes his bride back to the . oiintry low n, hut shies at breaking the iieH* to his stern college-president lather, ■ mil his silence starts u lug crop of dillie 111 lien and wOl HenInto the st(,rv comes Stewait's mother, a in•! \ v I. i«I \ . « li,, has lieai t trouble whenever .in ai eiilnenl .stalls bet u een 'her liiisbind .ind her son. .motliei mil. who is under I lie impression lli.il Slcw.ut is to be I,el llllllle ll 11-l ~, 11,1 . .tlitl Stew,lll's eollslll. who knows 11,.- seiict ~| the tangle, but doe.s noil, III:- towards st I a I ell iUK ' liini- ; oiil. \ s .in evtia mm ,-ilient in a «elI I ~ 1,,, I. .1 pi,, I. Miss Kneels yets llllpa Il * ' 11, will, I, e r iillsb.ill.r.S pi Ol r.lst imi tiolls. ■ Ml,I so I 11111 us 1111, \i* alone t,, all rill ell it i IIiiil; , Inn.. \ . Miss K..y .'is has one of the best roles of I'CI I'll .II 1.1 leer 111 the part of the little Mlo.nhv.i) singer, who wnluies into mailt iiioih . and her stiiknuf part, is splendidly ollsct I i.v Stewait's Intel |>i etation of the t Unix »mis iiuslni 111!. .limit-* I'lllis<>n is < ant •is t !»*' lu'lplul (.'lim it's ( 'ohiii ii as Ihe stern, uiirelent ing father, ami Beillah Moudi lis the inother. tlf course, there is i liapp) solution to ever) thing, and in the end there is a much belated lionev moon.

I!..- settings liii\ !■ lifi'ii arranged in keeping Willi die hilarious plot. a New Nin k night « lul» in full pwing is shown in the opening aiul final se<|lienees, there ait- glimpses of Htiitely homes and dignified buildings of a eollege town, and I'Vi'ii a fully-equipped liotanv lalioi atory. 'I'lu* lilm's one hoiik. "\ ou II Mo Kfiiuiiili'il of Me," is snng in one of the night «lul» su'iins liy Miss Koci'ln,

The wtory emphasises the saving that the coin»e of true love never does run smoothly, luit, though a very stormy romance, there is a wealth of comical situations and humorous interludes. which make "V ivacioiiH Lady" an enjoyable and notable production. There it* an excellent supporting programme. "Scrappy" in a quick-change presentut ion, and Pathe I'nrnde brings to the tilni many topical events ot the world, including the United States fleet at sea in the Pacific. ROXY - TIVOLI. Set against the background of the headquarters of a great national broadcasting service, "Danger On the Air," now at the Rosy and Tivoli Theatres, is a murder mystery that provides sufficiently eerie thrills to eend shivers up the spine of the most hardened film fan, while at the name time it is interspersed with sparkling comedy situation to relieve the tense drama on most unexpected occasions. Donald Woods and Nan Grey have the leading roles, with William Lundigan, Frank. Milan anil Skeets Gallagher prominent in the featured cist. The plot, which was taken from a Crime C'lub novel,

"Death Catches Up With .Mr. Klurk," by Xantippe, centres (j}un<l the apparently inexplicable death of a -highly unpopular radio advertising magnate. Mr. Kluck (William Lundigan). Benjamin Butts (Donald Woods), a young sound engineer, aided liy "Steenie" (Nan Grey), a young radio programme w-Titer, set* out to discover the killer, and finally tracks him down after many exciting incidents. The second film on the programme, "Extortion," is also a murder mystery, starring Scott Col ton and Mary Russell. The story w concerned with the killing of an unpopular college proctor at a large American college. STATE, SYMONDS STREET. "Of Human Hearts," main attraction at the State Theatre, Symonds Street, provide* excellent entertainment for those who prefer stories of the everyday life of common people to lurid drama« and overcolourful spectacle that are so common to-day. Featured players in this simple, down-to-earth tale of a minister and his family in Ohio in the middle of the 19th century are Walter Huston, James Stewart, Beulah Bondi and Guy Kibbee, with John Corradine, who makes an all too-brief appearance as President Lincoln, contributing one of the high spots of the film in a scene with Stewart. Robert Young and Florence Rice are co-starred in "Sworn Knemy," on the same programme. Joseph Calleia and Lewis Stone have featured part* in this entertaining drama. PRINCE EDWARD, NEWTON. Although "Mad About Music," now at the Prince Edward Theatre, Newton, is Deunna Durbin's third starring vehicle, the dark-haired little Canudian songstress still retains the same naturalness and youthful charm that was so refreshing in "Three Smart Girls," her first big picture. Added to this, she shows a little more restraint in her acting, and her voico is more mellow than in her other two productions, with the result that this may be classed as her best picture to date. She is ably supported by a really good supporting cast, which includes Herbert Marshall, Gail Patrick, Marcia Mao Jones ami Jackie Moran. George Murphy is the leading player in "London By Night." second film 011 the pro- 1 gramme, which is a mystery-romance set against a background of London fog. TUDOR, REMUERA. One of the most impressive dramas seen here for some time. "Dead End," is now showing at the Tudor Theatre, Reinuera. Joel McCrea and Sylvia Sidney have the Tending roles, but almost as important are the original "dead-end kids," who appeared also in the stage play. BRITANNIA. PONSONBY. Two great stars are brought together in "Marie Walewska" at the Britannia Theatre, Ponsonby Rood. Greta Garbo and Charles Boyer have the leading roles in this story of Napoleon's great love atTair. "Nurse From Brooklyn." the associate feature, co-stars Sally Eilcrs and Paul Kelly. VICTORIA, DEVONPORT. Frank Morgan has one of the best roles of his career in "Beg, Borrow or Steal" at the Victoria Theatre. Devonport. Florence Rice and John Beal are also prominently cast. "The Man Who Lived 'I wice, on the same programme, has Kalph Bellamy and Marion Marsh in the leading roles. PEERLESS, ST. HELIER'S. "Change of Heart." the golfing romance featuring Gloria Stuart and Michael Wh.iteii, heads the programme at the Peerlcon Theatre. St. Helier's. "TTI« Adventures of Tar/an." on the same programme. ha* Hermnti Brix in the role of the famous fictional a.|H?-man hero. MAYFAIR, SANDRINGHAM. Fred Astaire. Juan Fontaine anil Burns and Allen are the featured players ill "Damsel in Dist.reni." main attraction at the Ma.vfair Theatre, Sandringham. "Reported Missing." also showing at that theatre, co-etars William Gargan and Jean Rtigers. ADELPHI, RICHMOND AVENUE. Sonj.i Henie and her twinkling skates are the outstanding features of "Happy Landing." now at the Adelphi Theatre. Richmond Avenue. Don Am echo and Cesar Romero are in the other leading roles. Preston Foster is the star of "Double Danger," on the same progra in me. BERKELEY, MISSION BAY. Eddie Cantor's latest musical, "All Baba Goes to Town." heads the programme at the Berkeley Theatre, Mission Bay. The picture ia as lavish as his usual starring vehicles, and Tony Martin. June Lang and Roland Young are in the supporting cast. i

"EVERYBODY SING." l'.nricii Sablni Allan Jonos .hilly He Ila ire Judy tiarluud . ~ j ;h Fanny Krire IMiiiia HrHairf Hurke Jlillary Urlliiirt* .... Ow*'iis Sylvia IScllaire Carvor Dlwtor : Edwin L. Marin (M.G.M.) Combined \vitk a highly attractive supporting pro^r-amine, which in one of the St. James regular feature* on which patrons 1 » the faKt-action musical comedy, Kverybody Bing, ? provides everything that goes to the making of a night's real , entertainment, and gives patrons one of the jolliest shows they have had for some time. It has an especial appeal for those who are musically inclined. A general atmosphere of comedy, in which the eccentric Kauny Hrice leatis the laughter as a madcap maid, in conjunction with •Midy Garland, as a madcap schoolgirl, makes for constant gaiety and a simmering of chuckles, with interludes of alluring melody when the star songsters, Allan ./ones and Judy (varlatid. raise their n oices in ballads and swing >ongs. On the musical side libci ties are taken with classical lavonrites. which look like giving the ( old masters a new lease of life in a new guise. In some respects "Kverybody Sing" lias much ot the musical appeal of "liosaiie, and it lias its loinantie spots to piovide the human interest and charm, without, which ho story is complete. It is here that the old favourites IJillie Burke and Keginald ()wen eotne into the picture with pleasing signiHcam*e to umlerline the stoiv by contiast with tin* young things ;°l 'he show. But if is the tin*' blend «»t iniisic and coinedv and the team work of , Allan Jones, Jud> Gailand and Kanu\ i l»iii«* that k«-«'|»N tin* a« lioii blight and I l»i vvitli \ «*i > ni«*'lv timed .in«l iiu|»i>*s- | *ive loin hes by L>uiie Carver. Heginald .Gardiner ami ||em> Aiinelta. .Imlged on ills I'et e|»t ion at the openiiur s ln»W last, j night, "Kvel \ bod\ Sing" slcul.l have a j long a lid happy season. J I lie beauties ol liudapest have been sung by poets and travellers in every age, j but rarely have they been so strikingly* , and compactly illustrated as in (he .lames | I'ltzpati iek travelogue which lot ins an j oiitMtainling teature ol the supporting proj graninie lu re. With Ins noted Hail foi contrasts, h it/.patrick lias made his Budapest study one with a universal appeal which lives in the mind long after its natnial architectural and historical beauty first bursts upon patrons in a glorious selling and accompanied by gifted description. Among other notable items in the liewsreel of the evening is an excellent I shot ol the recent Sabatino llennebcrry . tight in Sydney. The angle from which the latent "('rime Does Not i'ay" series j is viewed this week is an impressive anil j intimate one, in that it deals with the home as the nursery of crime. Altogether the entertainment is one of the bent from all points of view. REGENT. I As a young man who is just a little too to be true, Errol K1 vnn gives one of his finest exhibitions in "The Perfect Specimen," now in its second week at the Regent Theatre. This is the tall young actor'n first important role apart from "etory-l>ook hero" parts, and he shows himself to be a high-class light comedian as well as an actor who is cleverer than most. Joan Blondell gives another high-elass exhibition, fully as meritorious as that in "Stand-In," a« the provocative young lady who so intrigues the noble young Gerald Beresford Wicks (Errol Flynn) when she forces a meeting with him at his home that he sneaks 1 away from the seclusion of his Pennsylvania estate one bright morning to follow her into the outer world. After a period of unsatisfactory roles, this fine comedienne i« at last getting some in which she can show her real talents, and she is eertainly making good use of her opportunities. May Kobson is excellent as the tyrannical grandmother Wicks, whose idea is to so educate Gerald that he will be superior to each and every one of his future 10,000 in everything from fisticuffs to horticulture. Others prominently cast are Dick Koran. Edward Everett Horton, Hugh Herbert and Allen Jenkins. DE LUXE, MOUNT ALBERT. Shirley Temple heads a cast which includes Jack Haley, Randolph Scott. Michael Whalen and Gloria Stuart in "Rebecca of .Sunny brook Farm," main attraction at the l)e Luxe Theatre, Mount Albert. "Dance Charlie Dance." the second feature, co-stars Stuart Erwin and Jean Muir. REGAL, PONSONBY ROAD. "Hawaii Calls," at the Regal Theatre, Ponsonby Road, has the popular boy soprano Bobby Breen in the leading role, supported by Ned Sparks and Irvin Cobb. Leslie Howard and Joan Blondell are costarred in "Stand-In," the associate feature. which is a satire on the film industry in Hollywood. ASTOR, DOMINION ROAD. The premier light opera team of the day. Nelson Eddy and Jeanette McDonald, have the leading roles in the glorious operetta "Maytinie," now showing at the Astor Theatre. Dominion Road. The picture is sepia-tinted throughout, and most of the settings, as well as the music, are really beautiful. ROYAt, KINGSLAND. The petite French actie* who achieved such immediate popularity in her first starling picture, "Wings of the Morning," Annabella, is co-starred with handsome Paul Lukas in "Dinner at the Ritz," at the Royal Theatre, Kingsland. "Smilin' Through," the associate feature, h-as Norma Shearer and Leslie Howard in the main parts. SKATE WAYS. The usual Saturday programme will be observed at the Skateways rink, top of Khyber Pass, this evening, when Alt' Wheatley's band will be in attendance. The floor of the rink has been re-surfaced, and new novelty lighting effects installed. THE GLIDE. The customary gala evening session will be held at The Glide Skating Kink, at the corner of Khyber Pass and Park Koad to-night. The "Glide Khythiu .Masters" will provide tne music. A viceversa carnival is to be held at the rink on Wednesday evening. RIALTO, SUNDAY. Josef Schmidt, the German tenor, has the leading role in "A Star Fell From Heaven," which heads a double-feature picture programme at the Rialto Theatre to-morrow, the proceeds from which are to go to lix-al charities. "Orphans of the Wilderness," with Gwenn Munro and Joe Yalli, is the other film.

"SALLY, IRENE AND MARY." I civic. I Sally Day ... Alice Faye l.min.y Ken olds Tony Martin .Jefferson fwitchcll .. Junmy Durante Ha roll Zorka Gregory Katoff Irene Kee.ie j oail Uavjs IIiYV Mar Jorie Weaver Director: William A. Seiter. Twentieth Century-Fox Something distinctly above the usual nin of miw.cak is "Sally, Irene and J a ■ f'e <-»vic Theatre. Most films of tin., type depend upon the popularity O! tame of two or three members of the cast w,t i a tew catchy tunes for success. i.r . V,' e V HI Mar >." however, is different; Alice 1-aye sings and dances, and 10.i.\ Martin (her hiMb.nn] in private life) f'.'lf "'i 1 '! , C l'i aml . the tWf> "'airy i n the fade-out. but hose two could not be called the stars of the picture, in the true sense of the term. 1 here ar e about half a dozen of the other featured players who are iust as important, and are seen just as often. , Included among these are such fav- ' onrites as Jimmy Durante. Fred Allen. Wiegory Katoff. «|Jjio seems a« much iit home in heavy roles as he does in light comedy parts. Joan Davis, whose "mana" as a comedienne is rising rapidlv. Marjoue V\ caver. leminme lead, in ' Kentiicky Moonshine, J. Edward Bromberg, • id torn,pi- strip-tease <„,ee„" Louise V ' T Scott quintet. .\II j_ ]\ e- linitornilv good exhibitions and all contribute equally to make the film the success it is. I III" , V y'' iti ' , |' !e "f talent is well I'-iI l,y the director and the plavers musical nuniliers and coniedv j-.'t, lies against spectacular and effective li.icKi/rounds. Amonir the catchy tunes are Uo ~eu <...rd..n a nil Revel hits, "Hot Mv Mind on M„si<-- and "Sweet as a Song." »^,de S ot) „. r compositions by well-known popular s.mg w i iters. Aim- I' aye. Joan Davis and Maijorie Weaver, a. Kail,. Irc.e and Ma,-v. cabaret ••titerfame.s. are forced to take positions as man.,-urKt., a lai-e hotel, when the 111 which l iev are appearing comes, I" an abrupt, conclusion. They are dis- ! • •liaiifed from the hotel when thev give a I i"-i forma,ice ||„. |„ llll>ri , aI1(1 tWn lobs as < ira,ette vendors at a cabaret. I ihere SaHv f :l || K , f(Ve with Tommv henohls (lony Martini. a handsome voung crooner, l'.ventuallv. after tinnier- ! oiis amusing incidents. Irene suddenly discovers that she has inherited an old paddle boat. This their manager decides, to transiorm into a "showboat" night club. I lie idea proves a L'reat success and ! imp fm.'U sreiip is a brilliant spectacle at th" opening of the cabaret. Items by Penn Hughes at the Wurlitzer organ are the outstanding features of the supporting programme, which also includes some interesting newsreels. | EMBASSY. 1 When the "nutty" mother of a wealthy \ but eccentric family endeavours to indtiWe her fancy for taking in arid attempting to rehabilitate stray tramps, and that mother is none other than fiillie Burke trouble ot the more hilarious type may be expected in abundance. That assumption is proved to be correct in "Merrily We Live," now in its fifth week at the I Embassy Theatre. Mies Burke is cast as ' Airs. Kilbourne, whose family is only a' little JesH crazy than she is herself, but nevertheless protests at having odd tramps spending a short sojourn in the servants' quarters and then decamping with such articles of value that may be lying handy. ' Constance Bennett has the part of the elder daughter, and is just as gay and amusing as ever; Tom Brown is the only son, and little Bonita Granville gives a fine performance as the baby of the I family. The plot deals with the complications- that almost cause a domestic upheaval -which follow Mrs. Kilboiirnes mistaking Brian Aherne. as a disreputable- | looking novelist on holiday, for a tramp, j anil giving him a job as chauffeur. He i falls in love with the elder Miss Kil- I bourne, but the course of their true ' love is not by any means smooth, and I leads to many hilarious incidents. WINDSOR, PAPAKURA. j The diminutive operatic soprano. Lily Pons, is featured with Jack Oakie anil Edward Everett Horton in "Hitting a Xew High," at the Windsor Theatre, Papakura. Blonde Miriam Hopkins and good-looking Rav Milland are the principals of "Wise Girl, ' on the same programme. i KING'S, NORTHCOTE. ! Alice Faye. Jack Haley, Ben Bernic and W T alter Winchell are the featured players in one of the snappiest musicals of the year, "Wake Up and Live,"' now at the King's Theatre, Xortlicote. The second attraction, "On Again—Off Again," stare the popular comedians, Wheeler and Woolsey. I DANCING. I Peter Pan Cabaret, popular dancing; Lauri Paddi and his band. Pirate Shippe Cabaret, old time dancing; Pirate Shippe Orchestra. ■St. Sepulchre's Hall, modern dancing: I-en Meredith's band; Technical Old Boys" Football Club. Ambassadors Hall, old-time dancing; Parker's Orchestra; Columbia Social Club. Arts Hall. Kitchener Street, old-time dancing; Norm Crowder's Silvertone Band. Orange Coronation Ballroom, Syinonds Street, popular dancing; Ted Croat] and his Chevalier Band; Embassy Dance Club. Cabaret Metropole, popular dancing; Atwater's Basketball Team; Monday. 2*l. Crystal Palace Ballroom, modern dancing; Epi Shalfoon's Band; Waitemata Swimming Club. Appollo Hall. Queen Street, old-time dancing; Appollo Old-Time Band. t>t. Columba Hall, old-time dancing; Casino Royal Orchestra; Grey Lynn R.S.A. Social Club. j Parnell R.S.A. Club, old-time dancing: J. ('lough's band. St. Mary's Hall. Great South Road, popular dancing; Connon's band. 'I aniaki \aeht Club. Bastion Point, popular dancing; Aristocrats Orchestra. Rialto Ballroom, Newmarket, popular dancing; M.v-T-Fine Dance Club. Masonic Hall. Newton, old-time dancing: Operatic Quintette Orchestra. Masonic Hall, annual Scottish carnival; Monday, September 2(>. Foresters' Theatre, Onehunga, popular dancing; Mannkau Rovers Football Club. Croat ion Cultural and Benefit Society, popular dancing. Zealandia Hall, Balmoral, popular dancing; Zealandia Dance Club Band.

[ CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO. I For good honest comedy, with clowning of a class seldom seen on the 6creen these days, '"Kentucky Moonshine," main attraction ou the programme at the Crystal Palace and Riatto Theatres, must be considered one of the heist comedies of its type for a long time. The Ritz brothers, who have the leading parts, are outstanding, and add further laurels to their already high collective reputation an fun-makers. There is a fair amount of sheer tomfoolery in the film, but so well is it done that there can be no complaints on this score. Tony Martin and Marjorie Weaver, who provide the romantic interest, are also to the fore with some tuneful melodies, while additional comedy is provided by Slim Suininerville and John Carradine. Peter Lor re and Ke.ve Luke have the main parts in "Mr. Moto's Gamble,'' second picture on the programme. | STRAND, SUNDAY "Rationalist Poets'' is the subject to be dealt with in a lecture by All. H. W. Ingram under the auspices of the nationalist Association in the Strand Theatre tomorrow evening. The picture programme is headed by "Thoroughbred," featuring Helen Twelvetrees and Frank Leighton. DELTA, NEW LYNN. "Life Begins at College,'' featuring the popular Ritz Brother), heads tlie current programme at the Delta Theatre, New Lynn. -An excellent musical, "Artists and Models."' with Jack Benny, Ida Lupino, Richard Arlen and several of the bestknown models in America, makes up the balance of the programme. SOUTHERN CROSS, ELLERSLIE. The beautiful Metropolitan Opera House soprano, (Iraee M oore, has Melvyn Douglas fur her leading man in "I'll Take Koiiiauce," at the Southern t'ross Theatre. Fllerslie. A light-hearted musical, "Alerry-Go-Hound of l'J.'iti," completes the lii ogramme. j GREY LYNN CINEMA. j Something outstanding 111 the way of western films. "Bad Man From Brimstone." heads the programme at the Grey ' Lynn Cinema. Wallace Betsry, Joseph Calleia and Lewis Stone have the leading I roles. Madeleine Carroll. Mischa Auer and Francis Lederer ale the principals in "It's All Yours," on the same bill. I AVONDALE THEATRE. Tough little Kdward G. Robinson shares the top of the bill with Bette Davis and | a good-looking newcomer. Wayne Morris, in the boxing drama. "Kid Galahad," at ihti Avondale Theatre. "Prescription For Romance," the second attraction, co-stars | Kent Taylor and Wendy Barrie. | LONDON, CITY. i Henry Hunter has the starring role, in "Yellowstone," the adventure drama filmed against the background of the magnificent scenery of the famous park, at the London Theatre, City. "The Tenth Man." the second attraction, has John Lodge and Antoinette Collier in the main parts. | STATE, DEVONPORT. Tommy Kelly has the title role in "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," film version of Mark Twain's classic of the same name, which is now showing at the State Theatre, Devonport. May Robson. Marcia Mae Jones and Jackie Mora 11 are also ' prominently cast. CAPITOL, BALMORAL. James Ellison and Jean Parker have the leading roles in "The Barrier," film version of Rex Beach's famous romance, at the Capitol Theatre. Balmoral. The second attraction. "Wife. Doctor. Nurse." I features Warner Baxter, Loretta Young j and Virginia Bruce. r*