TALKING FILMS

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20956, 9 September 1933, Page 6

TALKING FILMS

f»— ' THE CIVIC THEATRE "THE MIDSHIPMAID" Concerning "The Midshipmaid." which was screened under Vice-Regal , patronage at Wellington recently, the "Evening Post" writes: "The pretty and vivacious Jessie Matthews, who scored such a success in 'There Goes the Bride' is even more delightful in Gainsborough's adaptation of lan Hay's whimsical musical comedy •The Midshipmaid.' which is delighting capacity houses at the Paramount Theatre. Jessie Matthews displays all the personality which has made her famous on the legitimate stage. In this picture she captivates her audiences just as she captures the hearts of the officers of the man-o-war she visits with her father, 'Lord Percy, who plavs the part of an economy expert bent upon curtailing naval expenditure. As an economy move the officers stage a ship's concert instead cf the customary ball, and this performance is responsible for a great amount of fun and humour. It can safely be said that Jessie Matthews &nd her chief confreres, Basil Sydney, Fred. Kerr, and A. W. Bascomb, put over a performance that should not be missed." This entertaining production will be seen at the reopening of the Civic Theatre to-day at 2.15 p.m. Box plans are open at the theatre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regent Theatre—"Cavalcade," 2.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Plaza Theatre—"A Lady's Profession," 11 a.m., 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Crvstal Palace Theatre—"Called Eack" and "Excess Baggage," 12, 2.30 p.in., and 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—"Hello, Everybody," 2.30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Everybody's Theatre—"Fra Diavolo, 12, 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Liberty Theatre— "Whistling In the Dark" and "Scarlet River," 2.15 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. Majestic Theatre—"Out All Night," 12, 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Grand Theatre—"The Spoilers," continuously from 11 a.m.