CITY THEATRES

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21906, 6 October 1936, Page 6

CITY THEATRES

TWO FEATURES

“HIGH TENSION” AND “ANOTHER PACE”

FINE PROGRAMME AT CRYSTAL

THfrajdtpg an excellent programme of well-balanced entertainment at the Crystal Palace is a thrilling roman* tic drama, “High Tension,” and If fa well supported joy another Capital film of somewhat more sensational character, but none the less interesting, entitled “Another Face.” Both pictures are perfect in point of production. As its title suggests, “High Tension" keeps the audience thrilled with ex* citement from beginning to end. “The Invisible Ray,” starring Boris Karloff and Bella Lugosi, will commence at the Crystal Palace on, Friday. The actors’ names are sufficient guarantee of the quality of this thriller.

CIVIC

“PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER”

"Professional Soldier," now transferred to the Civic Theatre for a second week, has proved itself an entertaining film. It is a story of a mythical kingdom and tells of revolution threatening a boy king, Freddie Bartholomew. Victor McLaglen plays the part of the soldier of fortune, hired to kidnap the king. “The Prisoner of Shark Island” will be transferred to the Civic from the State at the end of the week. •

STATE

“THE PRISONER OP SHARK ISLAND”

“The Prisoner of Shark Island.” which is enjoying a successful season at the State tells a story of the stormy era following the American civil war. After Abraham Lincoln Was assassinated, his murderer fled to Maryland, where he prevailed upon a physician to set his broken leg. That physician was Dr. Samuel Mudd, and “The Prisoner of Shark Island” tells what the American Government did to him for assisting Lincoln’s murderer. The film is stark drama throughout, but it is well done and makes good entertainment of its type.

B6y Singer Coming Bobby Brent, hailed as one of the greatest screen finds of recent years, is a small boy with a very remarkable voice. He will be seen and heard in “Let’s Sing Again” at the State soon.

MAYFAIR

“UNDER TWO FLAGS” IN FOURTH WEEK

Although It was thought that “Under Two Flags" would have to be transferred to another centre after the' end of Its third week at 'he Mayfair Theatre, arrangements Were made for it to run a fourth week, which is now in progress. Those who have not seen the picture are advised to book early to avoid disappointment. The four, leading players are Ronald Colman, Claudette Colbert, Victor McLaglen, and Rosalind Russell. “Dracula’s Daughter” is the title of Friday’s new picture at the Mayfair, This film is said to be even more thrilling than “Frankenstein” or “The Invisible Man.”

OTHER THEATRES

REGENT—The new attraction at the Regent is “The Unguarded Hour with Franchot Tone and Loretta Young in the main roles. Though it is mainly a comedy, there are plenty of thrills. TlVOLl—“Petticoat Fever” which has been transferred from the Regent, has started a season .at the Tivoli. Robert Montgomery and Myrna Loy are in the chief roles. There is a good variety of comedy and romance. AVON—Beniamino Gigli, considered by many as the greatest tenor the wond has heard since Caruso, is the star of “Forget Me Not.” Gigli proves himself a capable actor, and la well supported by Joan Gardner. GRAND—The main attraction at the Grand this week is William Powell in “Lawyer Man,” Powell is associated with Joan Blondell in this film of the crooked dealings of some Americans with political power. MAJESTlC—“Sutter’s ‘ Gold” stars Edward Arnold and Binnie Barnes, Who appeared together in “Diamond Jim.” The film tells of the adventures of 6 man who built up a fortune and was despoiled of It. LIBERTY—George O’Brien gives one of his best performances in “Hard Rock Harrigah,” which is now showing at the Liberty. The other film was “Bright Lights." in which JoeE. Brown has the leading part. PLAZA—“'Die Marriage of Corbal," 0 spectacular adaptation of a book fay Rafael Sabatini. stars Hazel Terry, a grand niece of Dame Ellen Terry. The love story has a background of the French Revolution.

The J. C. Williamson Picture Corporation. Ltd., announces that the Theatre Royal will resume the showing of pictures on Friday next, when their old Policy of good pictures will be continued.