TALKING FILMS

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20998, 28 October 1933, Page 19

TALKING FILMS

J CIVIC THEATRE ; \ "NO FUNNY BUSINESS" Following the success of the English popular male comedian, Jack Buchanan, British Dominions Films will present to-day at the Civic Theatre, the celebrated London revue artist, Gertrude Lawrence, who is as popular on the New York and Continental stages as she is in her own country. This will be the first time that picturegoers have had the privilege of seeing Miss Lawrence in a comedy role, which she suits to perfection. In her previous screen appearances she had a romantic role in "Aren't We All," and a dramatic one in "Lord Camber's Ladies." In her latest production, "No Funny Business," the ideal Gertrude Lawrence is said to be found. She appears as the discontented wife of a loving but. somewhat bored and slow husband, whom she persuades to provide the necessary evidence for divorce, which she considers would make her fashionable. A melange of mirth ensues, particularly when the professional co-respond-ents choose the wrong victims. Ecmund Breon, last seen in "The Flag Lieutenant," is credited with causing audiences to have hysterics by another of his inimitable "silly ass" roles. As Gertrude Lawrence's hen-pecked husband, who philosophically talks his grievances over with his wife's pet Pekingese, he is delightfully funny. More humour is supplied by Gibb McLaughlin, the comedian, who never smiles, who this time has the role of an excitable Frenchman. The ro- ; inantic interest is well taken care of | by Lawrence Ollivier and Jill Esmond j (in private life Mrs Lawrence Ollivier). The former bears a striking likeness to Ronald Colman. Two tuneful refrains, "No Funny Business," and "What's a Little Kiss Among Friends," are sung by Gertrude Lawrence. Box plans are at the theatre for | this merry comedy, and patrons arc advised to book early to avoid disappointment. I Regent Theatre —"Tugboat Annie," ; 2.30 and 8 p.m. 1 Plaza Theatre—"The Working !\la";' i 11 a.m., 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Crystal Palace Theatre--"The Man ; Outside," 12, 2.30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—""She Done ilitn I Wrong," 2.30 and 3 p.m. i Everybody's Theatre—"Trouble in '■ Paradise," 12, 2.30 p.m.. and 15 p.m. i Liberty Theatrc--"Don't Bet oil" Love" and "The Death Kiss," 2.15 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. Majestic Theatre —"The Devil's ui Love," 12, 2.30 p.m., and p.m. Grand Theatre —"Those Three French Girls," continuously from 11 a.m.