TALKING FILMS.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20919, 28 July 1933, Page 9

TALKING FILMS.

THE CIVIC. "THERE GOES THE BRIDE." Box plans are now open at the Civic for "There Goes the Bride," the f special production to be screened at l ' this theatre Jo-morrow. Gaina--1 borough Studios, who released the i popular music comedy hits, "Sunshine i Susie," "Jack's the Boy," and "Marry , Me." and introduced to New Zealand [ audiences the favourites Renate Mul- ' ler and Jack Hulbert, now take pride ; in presenting Jessie Matthews, star of J the many spectacular George Cochran . musical comedies, and at present the L "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 t one of Britain's greatest screen finds. Assisting her in this merry musical comedy-romance are Owen Nares, wbo is already a favourite with picturegoers, and Jerry Verno, a comedian of note. Two bright and exceedingly ■ catchy numbers are sung by Jessie , Matthews, "I'll Stay With You" and , "Looking for You." It is difficult to say 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 grand, glorious night in "Gay Paree." Bubbling humour, melodious music, and sparkling wit are but some of the ingredients of this joyous entertainment. "THE LODGER." There is only one day left to witness Mrs Belloc Lowndes' famous mystery classic, "The Lodger," at the Civic Theatre. Ivor Novello, in the title role, repeats his excellent convincing characterisation that brought him world-wide fame in the silent version six years ago. Elizabeth Allan provides the romance interest, while A. W. Bascomb, as "Mr Bunting," relieves the tense sequences with plenty of delightful natural humour. The identity of "The Avenger" is well concealed until the last few minutes of this intriguing story, when the unmasking comes as a surprise to the most ardent of crime story enthusiasts. Theatre Royal—"The Crime of the Century," 2.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Plaza Theatre —"The Woman in His House," 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 Out," 12, 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Everybody's Theatre —"The King's ] Vacation," 12, 2.30, and 8 p.m. Liberty Theatre —"Private Jones" : and "Destination Unknown," 2.15 p.m. 1 and 7.45 p.m. ; Majestic Theatre —"Hot Pepper," 12 ] 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Grand Theatre—"Speak Easily," con- ; tinuously from 11 axa. \