TALKING FILMS

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20989, 18 October 1933, Page 6

TALKING FILMS

THE CIVIC THEATRE j "YES, MR BROWN" The bright, clever, and entertaining British Dominions film, "Yes, MiBrown," has already delighted more than 3000 picturegoers at the Civic Theatre, and on his long-awaited return the versatile star. Jack Buchanan, proves that he is just as debonair and charming as ever. In "Yes. Mr Brown" there is wide scope for him to demonstrate his many capabilities, and while in many cl r.is previous offerings he did not show his excellence as a dancer, there is no cause tor complaint in his latest. Particularly in one cabaret scene is this accomplishment shown to advantage—a burlesque tango which he performs with the well-known actress, Vera Pearce. It is undoubtedly the cleverest and funniest piece of footwork yet introduced in pictures, and at all sessions has caused uproarious laughter from audience* The lilting song numbers, "Leave o Little for Mc," "Yes, MiBrown," and "Learn to Live," are bewitching tunes that linger and become part of one's thoughts. The story centres around business complications that lead to domestic disharmonies when Jack Buchanan is forced into the awkward position of introducing his secretary as his wife to Mr Brown the owner of a chain of toy-shops of which Jack is the Viennese manager The real trouble commences when his wife arrives and in turn has to be introduced as the secretary. From then on complications arise and it is only after several reels of hilarity that the usual happy ending is reached. Jack Buchanan lias a happy band of associates with him, including Margot Grahame, Elsie Randolph (his colleague in many stage successes), and Vera Pearce. As entertainment, "Yes. Mr Brown" could scarcely be improved on, and as Christcburch picturegoers are realising this, the management suggests early reservation at the theatre to avoid disappointment.

''THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL" The final performance by the Canterbury Repertory Theatre Society of St. John Hankin'.s "The Return of the Prodigal,'' was given before a large audience in the Radiant Hall last night. The play—a society comedy which was first produced in 1904 centres on a single character, Eustace Jackson, who, on his own admission, ia one of those unfortunates whose every effort comes to nought.

Regent Theatre—"Another Language." "."0 and 8 p.m. "Plaza Theatre—-Kiss Me Again," 11 a.m.. 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Crystal Palace Theatre—"Many Waters," 12. 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—"The Rebel," 2.30 p.m., 8 p.m. Everybody's Theatre— ".New Moon," 11!. 1!.30~ p.m., i> p.m. Libertv Theatre—"To-morrow at Seven" and "The Parachute Jumper," 2.15 p.m. and 7.4;"> p.m. Majestic Theatre—-"Midnight. Mary," 12. 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Grand Theatre-"Stepping Sisters," continuously from 11 am.

AEOLIAN CLL'I'J One oi the best programmes yet presented by the .-'Eohan Club will be heard in the Radiant Hall on Wednesday. October 25. The items, both vocal and instrumental, are well contrasted, and range from the works of Bach and Handel to those of writers of the pre■ont dav. The chief pianoforte work will bo the Rimsky-Korsakov Concerto, played by Mr Terence Vuughan. This'is the composer's only work in this form, and with its many beautiful themes will be considered one of the finest of modern concertos. Mr Gordon Anderson will present one of the most interesting numbers on the programme in playing a group of four modern descriptive pieces, including "The Fresh-water Seller" (Jacques Ibert), "The Windmill" 'York Boweni, "Windmills" (Moeran). and "The Juggler" i Ernst. Foch>. Other pianoforte works will i..elude Handel's Suite in A major, played by Miss Isla Barter; Prelude, Choral, and Fugue of Cesar Franck, played by Miss Phyllis Kinniburgh; and the Rakoczy March of Liszt, to be played by Mr Allen Wellbrock. The vocalist, of the evening will be Mr G. M. Faucelt, who will sing two Bach arias—"l Know that my Redeemer Lives" 'from the cantata of the same title) and "Lift Up Your Heads on High"' 'from the cantata, "Watch, Pray"i, and "The Tryst" Mean Sibelius'. The programme will also include Brahms's instrumental trio in E Slat major, played by Miss Dora Deal, Miss Marjorie Chapman, and Miss Bessie Pollard.