TALKING FILMS

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 21050, 29 December 1933, Page 6

TALKING FILMS

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CIVIC THEATRE

RALPH LYNN AND TOM WALLS j IN "THARK" | Full houses continue at the Civic Theatre, where the world's greatest comedy team, Tom Walls, Ralph Lynn, and the Aldwych Theatre cast, including Mary Brough and Robertson Hare, are making a welcome reappearance to the screen, after an absence of more than 12 months. No better story has ever been written for these meiry mirth-makers than "Thark," which undoubtedly overshadows any previous efforts of the world's most humorous author, Ben Travers, who, in the past, contributed the outstanding successes, "Rookery Nook," "Plunder," and "Tons of Money." Tom Walls, in the role of Sir Hector Benbow, a middle-aged sportsman with an eye for a pretty girl and a 'bark that is worse than his bite," _ gives the finest comedy characterisation of his screen career. The same applies to Ralph Lynn, who is as joyously Lynnish as ever. Comical situations are anticipated when this combination of fun-makers, make their appearance, but never before has the screen produced such spontaneous laughter as arises when Tom Walls and Ralph Lynn appear in the haunted room. The story creating one long laugh concerns "Thark" manor, which has the reputation of being haunted. Having sold the property, the owner and his nephew agree to spend a night in the haunted room to disprove the story. A thunderstorm lends realism to some of the weird happenings of the night, in which some very mirth-provoking situations arise. Another picture on the programme, "With Cobham to Kivu," is an admirable subject, never failing to receive applause. Box plans are now open at. the theatre, where patrons may reserve at no extra charge.

Regent Theatre—"Paddy the Next Best Thing," 2.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Plaza Theatre—"Radio Parade," 11, 2.30, and 8 p.m. Crystal Palace—"Falling for You," 12, 2.30, and 8 p.m. Majestic Theatre —"Last Trail," 12, 2.30, and 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—"Whoopee." 2.30 and 8 p.m. Liberty Theatre —"The Wrecker" and "Rustlers' Round Up," 2.15 and 7.45 p.m. Grand Theatre —"Skippy" (matinees only) and "Wild Horse Mesa," continuously from 11 a.m. St. James'—Special Children's Programme, 2.30 p.m.