CITY THEATRES

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21907, 7 October 1936, Page 6

CITY THEATRES

TWO FEATURES

“HIGH TENSION” AND “ANOTHER FACE”

FINE PROGRAMME AT CRYSTAL

Heading an excellent programme of well-balanced entertainment at the Crystal Palace Is a thrilling romantic drama, “High Tendon,” and it is well supported by another capital film Of somewhat more sensational character, but none the less Interesting, entitled “Another Face” Both pictures are perfect in point Of pro- . As its title suggests, “High Tension” keeps the audience thrilled with excitement from beginning to end. "The Invisible Ray," starring Boris Karloff and Sella Lugosi, will commence at the Crystal Palace on Friday. The actors* names are sufficient guarantee of the quality of this thriller.,. ■■ ■ ■ '

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“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 the king “The Prisoner of Shark Is.and” will be transferred to the Civic from the State at the,end of the week,

STATE

“THE PRISONER OF SHARK ISLAND”

“The Prisoner of Shark Island.” Which is enjoying a successful season at the State Theatre, 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 Aim is stark drama throughout, but it is well done and makes good entertainment of its type. Boy Singer Coming Bobby Brent, hailed as, cine 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 FLAQS” 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 if; now in progress. Those who have nofyspen the picture are advised to book early to avoid disappointment. The four leading players are Ronald Colman, Claudette Colbert, Victor McLaglen, and Rosalind Russell.

Another Dracula Film Coming

"Draeula’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 present 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, 1 ' which has been transferred from the Regent, is now showing at the Tivoli. Robert Montgomery and Myrna Loy are in the chief roles. There is a good variety of corhedy and romance. AV ON—Beniamino Gigli, considered by many as the greatest tenor the world has heard since Caruso, is the star of “Forget Me Not.” Gigli proves himself a capable actor, and is 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 a man Who built up a fortune and was de MBERIY—George O’Brien gives one of his best performances in “Hard Rock Harrigan,” which is now showing at the Liberty. The other film is “Bright Lights,” in which Joe E. Brown has the leading part. PLAZA—“The Marriage of Corbal,” a spectacular adaptation of a book by 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.