CITY THEATRES

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21941, 16 November 1936, Page 6

CITY THEATRES

GLAMOUR OF CIRCUS LIFE

“THE THREE MAXIMS” FINE BRITISH PRODUCTION AT AVON The excitement -and glamour of circus life are well reproduced m Ihe Three Maxims,” the film which has commenced a season _ at tne Avon Theatre. It is a British production of a theme that is seldom handled, but the difficulties that faced the producer have been so neatly disposed of as to make a well-connected and entertaining story, full or A 6l1 ®® moments and rich in humour. The. e is jealousy, hatred, and romance m the story, and it has all been brought out by the acting of three very fine artists—Tullio Carminati, Leslie Banks, and Anna Neagle. The three vie for the honours m acting, and ii is hard to say with assurance which of the trio is best. The supporting programme includes a gazette showing Lovelock winning the 1500 metres at the Olympic Games, and another showing Wotan s victory in the Melbourne Cup. Next Friday's picture will be bmiw Clipper.” CIVIC RONALD COLMAN IN FINE ROMANTIC COMEDY

“The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo,” a romantic comedy of the first order, is now showing at the Civic Theatre. With Ronald Colman at his best in the leading role, the film makes fine entertainment, and was well received by a large audience. Ronald Column's debonair personality lends itself particularly well to his part, and a strong supporting cast maintains the performance at a high level. Joan Bennett plays a convincing role opposite Colman. The supporting programme is a good one, containing some interesting newsreels.

MAYFAIR

“I*ooll LITTLE RICH GIRL” IN SECOND WEEK ; Charming personality undoubtedly , won the hearts of film followers the ; world over when first little Shirley I Temple came to the screen, but it is | this attractive asset along with her I brilliant talent to entertain every class i of audience that has carried the child !to the top rank of popularity she i holds to-day. “Poor Little Rich Girl, ’ which has broken all records at the ; Mayfair, is a picture of many songs. ! giving the diminutive actress ample 1 opportunity to amuse in her cleverest style. ' Claude Gillingwater, as a grouchy enemy of her father, and Henry Armetta as the street entertainer, are the principal players supporting Alice Faye. Gloria Stuart, and Jack Haley. STATE “MARY OE SCOTLAND” j This week's film at the Slate, “Mary ; cf Scotland,” a spectacular photoplay j dramatising Mary Stuart, whose glami orous and tragic career is one of the j richest chapters in the turbulent sixi teenth century, is the product of an unusual array of talent. ! Katharine Hepburn and Fredric ! March co-star as the hapless Scottish i beauty and her lover, the Earl of Eothwell—roles that give full scope ! to the brilliance 'which won for them j academy awards in respectively “Morni ing Glory” and “Dr. Jekyll and Mr I Hyde.” I Supporting the principals are Florj cnee Eldridge, Douglas Walton. Lan j Keith, John Carradine, and Alan MowI bray. The story is presented against settings which were the product of months of research and in costumes designed by the outstanding authority on period clothes. Walter Plunkett. CRYSTAL PALACE ; “STAR EUR A NIGHT” AND “THE FIRST BABY” The main tihvi of an excellent doublefeature programme at the Crystal Palace is “Star for a Night.” The play is an absorbing mixture of comedy and drama, clearly defined. Jane Darwell plays her matron’s part with understanding. Claire Trevor acts pleasingly, but perhaps the best of all is little Arline Judge, who adds a good measure of brightness and vitality to the picture. The other film, “The First Baby,” introduces two young actors —Johnny Downs end Shirley Deane. The story deals with the humour and drama in the first one or two years of married life of a typical young couple. j | OTHER THEATRES i The new programme at the Plaza Theatre is headed by “Ourselves Alone.” a film of the troubled times in Ireland. The title is a translation of the words “Sinn Feinn.” I A Charlie Ruggles comedy entitled “Early to Bed” is the principal feature of this week's programme at the Theatre Royal. “Honours Easy.” with Greta Nissen. is the second film. “Show-boat” is now in its third week at the Regent Theatre. Irene Dunne is cast as the singer Magnolia on a river show boat. Opposite her plays Allen Jones and in the cast of this musical romance are Paul Robeson and Helen Morgan.

“Cardinal Richelieu,” an historical drama, is now showing at the Tivoli Theatre. George Arliss has the leading role, and Maureen O’Sullivan and Cesar Romero sustain the romantic interest. “Earthworm Tractors,” a comedy starring Joe E. Brown, is now showing at the Majestic Theatre. The supporting players are Carol Hughes and June Travis in the feminine roles. “Freckles,” with Virginia Woidlcr and Tom Brown, and “Chasing Yesterdays.” with Anne Shirley and O. P. Heggic, are the twn full-length features on the new programme at the Liberty. This week’s programme at the Grand Theatre includes two full-length features, “Gambling Ship,” with Cary Grant, and “You're Telling Me,” a comedy starring W. C. Fields. A new serial, "The Roaring West,” with Buck Jones is also screened.