AMUSEMENTS

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 11866, 5 November 1935, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

Town Hall

From the original Drury Lane Theatre with Its straw-covered floor and candles to the large present-day budding with its intricate stage machinery la a far cry In history. PUmgoers will he able to study the amazing contrast when they sco for the first time a completely authentic re. construction of the Charles II theatre in “Nell Gwyn” the British and Dominions super picture which commences to-day at the Town Hall. “Nell Gwyn” includes many scones in this theatre, then known a« the King’s Theatre, or Theatre Royal. Dnipy Lane, and exhaustive researches were made into its history by tho British and Dominions Art Department, directed by L, P. : Williams. A.H.1.H.A., to ensure the authenticity of the sets used.

The Regent

Warner Baxter proves hi* versatility when ho plays tbe role of Cesar, tho gaucho. In Fox Film’s “Under tho Pampas Moon." which was produced by D. G. DoSylva, directed by .Tames Tluling and commences to-night at the Regent Theatre. Baxter sings, dances, plays, tho guitar, throws the bolas and rides a horse in addition to playing a number of romantic scenes. Ketti Galllan Is co-starred with Warner Baxter in “Under the Pampas Moon," ami tbe supporting cast includes kueli well-known personalities as tbe Internationally famous dance team of Velo* and Uolanda, John Miljan, J. Carrol Nait-h. Soledad Jim Inez. .lack LaKue. George Irving, Blanca Vischcr. Rita Canslno and Annida.