TALKING FILMS

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21084, 8 February 1934, Page 3

TALKING FILMS

CIVIC THEATRE SYDNEY HOWARD IN "UP FOR THE DERBY" Patrons of the Civic Theatre are being treated this week to one of the funniest sporting comedies ever screened. "Up for the Derby," the current attraction, presents Sydney Howard, who will be remembered for his mirthmaking antics in "Splinters" and "Up for the Cup." In this comedy classic he is cast as a punter, whose only success on the course is by the aid of a pin. However, after backing a winner, he fiads that the bookmakers have left. Up to this stage the fun is fast, but when he joins a stable as a boy and falls in love with the charming lady of the establishment it becomes'' positively furious. Glimpses of Epsom and Gatwick, Tom Walls' Derby win with April the Fifth, a lively scene in a cabaret, and a catchy sporting song, "I've Got a Horse," accompanied by a ballet of beauteous girls, all combine to make this comedy one out of the ordinary. Plans are open at the theatre for the two remaining nights. "ROOKERY NOOK" Since the advent of talking pictures no production has gained more enthusiastic reports than the Ben Travers farce, "Rookery Nook," and, in response to thousands of requests throughout New Zealand, British Dominions Films have imported from London a new copy of this recordbreaking attraction, and for a limited season it will open at the Civic Theatre on Saturday next. No introduction is required for the cast, as the Aldwych Theatre group, consisting of Tom Walls, Ralph Lynn, Winifred Shotter, Mary Brough, and Robertson Hare, is recognised to-day as the screen's most famous comedy team, and although its has appeared in several excellent pictures lately Rookery. Nook" is still acclaimed the funniest an judgfng by the number Of enquiries already received, the greatest of all comedies is in for an even more successful season than when it was last S °Bookirigs are already heavy. and patrons are advised application for reserves at the theatre. Regent Theatre—"The Way to Love," 2.30 and 8 p.m.. . Plaza Theatre—'Private Life of lung Henry VIII," 2.30 and 8 p.m. _ Crystal Palace—"Soldiers of the King, 12. 2.30, and 8 p.m. Majestic Theatre —"Night Flight, 12, 2.30, and 8 p.m.. „ ™ Theatre Royal—"Loyalties, 2.30 ana Liberty m 'Theatre— "Employees' En- • trance" and "Headline Shooter, 2.15 and 7.45 p.m. Grand Theatre—"Under the Tonto Rim," continuous from 11 a.m. BAND CONCERT The New Brighton Municipal Band gave a concert on the Linwood band rotunda last evening, the programme being as follows:—March, "Floretta" (Richardson); waltz, "Yvonne" (Nicholls); selection, "Other Days" (Gordon McKenzie); fox trot, "Sundown in a Liltle Green Hollow" (Nicholls); Fantasia', "The Deane" (Henry); quick step, "Oh Joanna" (Berry); waltz, "When It's Lamp Lighting Time (Nicholls); march, "El Albanico" (Ja\aioyes).