TALKING FILMS.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20918, 27 July 1933, Page 7

TALKING FILMS.

CIVIC THEATRE. ™_• ' r " THE LODGER." ~ There arc only two days lett to witness Mrs Bclloc Lowndes' famous jnygtery classic, "The Lodger," at the Civic Theatre. Ivor Xovcllo, in the title role, repeats liis excellent convincing characterisation that brought him world-wide fame in the silent version six years ago. Elisabeth Allan provides the romance interest, while Vf. Bascomb, as "Mr Bun Ling," relieves the tense sequences with plenty of delightful natural humour. The identity of "The Avenger" is well concealed until the last few minutes ol! this intriguing story, when the unmasking comes as a surprise to the most ardent of crime story enthusiasts. "THERE GOES THE BRIDE.'' Box plans are now open at the Civic for "There Goes the Bride," the special production to be screened at this theatre on Saturday next. Gainsborough Studios, who released the popular music comedy hits, "Sunshine Susie," "Jack's the Boy," and "Marry jle," and introduced to New Zealand Audiences the favourites lienate Muller and Jack Hulbert, now take pride in presenting Jessie Matthews, star of the many spectacular George Cochran musical comedies, and at present the "rage of London." A gifted dancer, blessed with a vivacious personality, a' bewitching smile, and charming singing voice, Jessie Matthews, who dominates the picture, is heralded as one-of Britain's greatest screen finds. Assisting her in this merry musical comedy-romance are Owen Nares, who is already a favourite with picturegoers, and Jerry Verno, a comedian of note. Two bright and exceedingly eatchy numbers are sung by Jessie Matthews, "I'll Stay With You" and "Looking for You." It is difficult to jay which is likely to be the more popular. "There Goes the Bride" concerns the escapades of a young bride-to-be who changed her mind at the last minute and decided to have one jrand, glorious night in "Gay Paree." Bubbling humour, melodious music, and sparkling wit are but some of the ingredients of this joyous entertainment.

Theatre Royal—"The Crime of the Century," 2.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Plaza Theatre—"The Woman in His Bouse," 11 a.m., 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Regent Theatre—"Made on Broadway," 2.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Crystal Palace Theatre—"Their Night Put," 12, 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Everybody's Theatre—"The Kin g'3 .Vacation," 12. 2.30, and 8 p.m. Liberty Theatre —"Private Jones" ■nd "Destination Unknown," 2.15 p.m. and 7.45 p.m.

Majestic Theatre—"Hot Pepper," 12 G. 30 and 8 p.m. Grand Theatre—"Speak Easily," continuously from 11 a.m.