ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 9, 5 October 1927, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

PARAMOUNT THEATRE. A photoplay of love, advajture, and intrigue. "The Notorious Lady," with Lewis Stone, Barbara Bedford, and Anu Bork in leading roles, is the current feature at the Paramount Theatre. "The Notorious Lady” is a First National pic ture, directed by King Baggot. and Sam E. Korle, a veteran producer of stage and eoreen, is responsible for the production. The love interest, the intrigue and adventure are sustained; the photoplay does not lag a moment from the opening scene. The scenes of the picture,, which was adapted from Patrick Hastings’ "The River," are mainly - laid in Africa. In support are a gazette and comedy, with delightful incidental music by the orchestra. “UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS.” Commencing at the Paramount Theatre on Friday is a big double feature programme headed by thp New Zealand production "Under the Southern Cross.” The cast consists totally of New Zealanders, and the picture was photographed in this country, and contains many glimpess of the scenic beauties of New Zealand. Messrs. Ashford and Doughty head the male cast, sud their work is said to be very good indeed. The feminine leads are played by Miss Tui Fryer and Miss Jean Leckie, who both give portrayals of New Zealand girlhood. Mr. Barton Ginger should be able to handle the role of villain successfully, and as the old couple Mr. and Mrs. Judd must not be forgotten. The picture is declared to be one for New Zealanders to be proud of, and is of genuinely high standard. The second feature is “Jealousy." said to bo a marvellous production based on the theme of the foolishness of jealousy. Lya de Patti, the star, is knawn as one of the finest actresses on the screen, and her work is said to be unusually good in this. George Alexander and Werner Kraus support the star. A : gazette will also be shown,-.and a special score of incidental music will be played by the orchestra, under Mr. R. R. Caulton. REGENT THEATRE. "Afraid to Love," a Paramount screen version of the'i well-known play, "The Marriage of Kitty, 1b the current feature ut the Regent Theatre... Beautiful Florence Vidor is starred, supported by Clive Brook, .Jocelyn Lee. Norman Trevor, and Arthur Lubin. The story v tells of a baronet, who to win his wife’s fortune enters into a marriage of convenience. The honeymoon in Paris is one of inconvenience, and humorous entanglements. The result of these laughable situations is that the pair find themselves falling in love with each other, and all ends well. A news, comedy, and novelty song and cartoon are in support. Margo Ramage supplies the vaudeville with a elever marionette turn. \ "KNOCK-OUT REILLY." All sportsmen—and women—will find much to interest them in the Richard Dix special Paramount picture. “Knock-out Reilly," coming to the Regent Theatre on Friday next, it is stated. Apart from the exciting plot, with the popular Dix as the champion boxer of the world, there is' in the film a wealtn of athletic display. Jack Renault, famous contender for Gene Tunney’s heavy-weight championship. plays a featured role, and Graham MacNamec, announcer of station WEAF, who broadcast one of the DempseyTunucy fights, is at the ringside microphone. Joo Humphries, whose fog-horn voice has announced all the big chamnionshin fights for the last twenty years, is tho ring announcer fdr wte Dix-Renault bout. Patsy Haley, former bantam-weight, and now a leading New York referee, is the “third man in the ring.” Jimmy DeForrest, who has trained Jack Depipsey and other famous fighters, is one of Dix’s seconds, while Kid McPartland, former light-weight boxer, and now a referee, is the timekeeper. A delightful romance runs through the film. - with Mary Brian as tho hero’s fiancee. A special J. C. Williamson celebrity vaudeville act will be that by Bower and Rutherford, English musical’ comedy stars. DE LUXE THEATRE. Tho question, has twentieth century youth gone too far. is this "new freedom” to be condemned or complimented, and are these thrill-jaded children the forerunners of an even freer generation to come? are dealt with in “Children of Divorce.” the current feature at the De Luxe Theatre. Clara Bow and Esther Ralston aro starred, supported by Gary Cooper, Einar Hanson, and Norman Trevor. Good supports and musio are supplied. Miss Muriel Wilton, solo dancer from Sydney, appears in an Eastern and a Russian dance as an added attraction. "HOOKIES.” One of the most perilous stunts which has ever appeared in a motion picture is seen in “Rookies,” Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’e farde comedy, which will commence screening at the De Luxe Theatre on Friday. George K. Arthur, in the role of a trainee at a citizens’ military training camp, actually climbed hand-over-hand from tho basket of a balloon to the top of the big army gas bagi The ascent was made via the cord netting enveloping the balloon. Karl Dane, Marceline Day, Tom O’Brien, Frank Currier and Louise Lorraine are among the many favourites appearing in “Rookies.” It was directed by Sam Wood. George K. Arthur and Karl Dane, the principal players, should prove an excellent comedy pair as both are types totally different and should sot each other off to advantage. . Altogether it is a. picture whiclj promises (o be one of the best of coinedies. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. ’Nearing\the end of the Wellington season, Clem Dawe and his popular Midnight Frolics company continue to put on amazingly entertaining presentations at His Majesty’s Tl eafcre, and this week’s programme is as bright and breezy as any that have preceeded it. Clem Dawe is in his merriest mood and his antics although absurd, nro ridiculously funny. “The Surgery,” “Midnight,” “Blunders,” and “Selling a Car” are some of the best of tho sketches. The Musical Trio give “Thinking” and "Evangeline” in the fashion which has made them so popular. Alee Regan trills forth "Whistle A ray Your Blues,” with tho entire company, and "There’s Life in the Old Dog Yet.” Dainty Phyllis Amery again delights her audience, her “Doll Dance” being excentionally clever and tho remainder of the company do their bits. ' : ’ KI?iG’S THEATRE. "Tillie the Toiler,” starring Marion Davies, is the current feature at the King’s Theatre. In "Tillie the Toiler" Miss Davies has gone a bit further than comedy—she is in caricature. As the frovolous, but lovable heroine of Russ Westover's cartoon, she wears the kind of clothes that only an empty-headed girl would wear in an office. Matt Moore appears iu the leading male role as “Mac.’ and the supporting cast includes George K. Arthur, Bert Roach. Gertrude Short, Harry Crocker, and George Fawcett. There are strong supports. “Senorita," which will commence at the King’s Theatre on Friday next, is a story in which Bebe Daniels masquerades as a boy, and gets into all kinds of thrilling situations, out of which she extricates herself through sheer nerve and quick tliinking. Bebe, heir to a Spanish-Amer-ican family, is fondly thought of by her grandfather as a boy. her real sex being jealously kept from him by her father When she visits his ranch she finds out that he exnects a boy and dons the right clothes. The femininity of the heir does not make a favourable impression, but "his" deeds soon change the opinion of those around. QUEEN’S THEATRE:. A skilful blending of Western drama and hilarious comedy is achieved in "A Hero on Horseback.” the Universal-Jewel Western, starring Hoot Gibson, which is now showing at tho Queen's Theatre. The popular cowboy star is seen in a new role, Gibson playing tho part of a cowpuncher with gambling proclivities, from which ho is weaned by love. The girl in the case is beautiful Ethlyne Clair, who supplies a charming foil for the inimitable Gibson. No. 9 of tlie* popular "Collegians” series, a gazette, scenic, and comedy, with capital inusic, complete the programme SCOUTS’ CONCERT. Tho concert to be held at tho large Town Hall to-morrow night, at which His Excellency the Governor-General will bo present, promises to be a great success. In addition to an attractive programme of items by the leading talent of Wellington, there will be Scout items, and the presentation of tho Cornwall decoration to Troop leader Meachen ’This will be the one opportunity that the public and parents and friends will have of assisting tho greatest bov life movement in the world. Over two thousand Scouts and cubs are enrolled in Wellington. and the movement is making rapid progress. ST. ANNE’S JUBILEE CARNIVAL. With the approach of the close of St. Anne's jubilee carnival, interest is centring on the various raffles which will be drawn this evening. AU the stalls and side-shows reported good business last night, when another largo attend ance was present. An attractive item was provided by pupils of Miss Kathleen O’Brien, the following taking part: Thelma Bartholomew, Joane Raine. Esme Ander son. Dorothy Daniels, Marjory Penman Mavis Boon, Audrey Daniels. Eunice Scott, Ada Mottram, Jimmy Lockwood, Joyce Banks and Lorraine Melton. Tonight’s display will he provided by pupils eg Hit* Cresset! Vaaah.ES.