ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 10, 6 October 1927, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

t PARAMOUNT THEATRE. Starring Lewis Stone, supported by Barbara Bedford, Anu Barton, aud Francis McDonald, ‘"The Notorious Lady" is the feature now showing at the ‘ Paramount Theatre. Stone has .the role of soldier aud adventurer, and most of tho action takes place in Africa, where, seeking to forgot ‘‘The Notorious Lady," bis wife, be locates a diamond mine. Intrigue among his partners, discovering that one of them is in love with "’The Notorious Lady," whom he knows under another name, and an attack by savages arc some of tho high lights of the picture. 'There aro good supports.

"UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS." A novel two-feature programme is to bo screened at the Paramount Theatre commencing to-morrow. Tho first, film is tlio long-expected New Zealand picture, "Under tho Southern Gross,” the cast: of which consists solely of New Zealanders. Charles Ashford, Moaata Doughty, Tui Fryer, Jean Leckie. Barton Ginger, aud Mr. and Mrs. Judd aro the featured players, aud their work is said to be extremely good. Mr. Paoli, who produced the play, has got astonishingly good results, it is staled, tho soilings being most beautiful aud the story racy and interesting. The second feature is "Jealousy.” starring day do Putt), tho beautiful Continental actress, who is one of tho foremost actresses ou tho screen, supported bv George Alexander, a well-known English actor.. Tho story deals with a wife, who decides to see if sbo can make her husband jealous, and ono day appears with some beautiful Howers. When asked she refuses to tell who gave them to her. Strained relations follow, and the pair work themselves up into a state of jealousy liorderiug ou insanity. The theme is well worn, but it is treated in a most novel and delicate way, aud the plot is fascinating and engrossing, it is declared. The moral of the story is that the basis of conjugal life must be infinite trust. A gazette will also be screened, and a special score of incidental music will bo played by the orchestra, under Mr. R. R. Caulton. REGENT THEATRE. Starring beautiful Florence Vidor, supported by Clive Brook, Norman Trevor, Jocelyn Lee, and Arthur Lubin, “Afraid to Love” is the current feature at the Regent Theatre. It tells of a marriage of convenience, which resulted in a honeymoon of inconvenience aud ■ entanglements. To inherit a fortune, a baronet marries, intending to divorce his wife for the girl he thinks he loves. His wife, however, proves more than attractive, and the pair fall in love with each other. In support are an interesting news, comedy, and a novelty song and cartoon, "Love’s Old Sweel Song,” with variations. Bower and Rutherford, English comedy stars, make their first appearance tonight. “KNOCKOUT REILLY.” Exceptional interest is being taken in “Knockout Reilly,” the big Paramount picture of the boxing ring, starring popur lar Richard Dix, which will open at the Regent Theatre to-morrow. There is included a dramatic fight between Dix and Jack Renault’, which is considered the most' realistic bout, and the best demonstration of the art ever shown on the screen. The story concerns a handsome young steel puddler, who accidentally knocks out the world’s champion prizefighter, Killer Agerra. The latter seeks vengeance, and thrashes the hero, who later becomes a boxer of the front rank. Just as he is about to contest the championship, however, be falls the victim of Agerra’s conspiracy, and is sent to prison. It is when he comes out, an embittered man, that he again meets the “Killer,” and the great fight takes place. Dix wins the battle, only to be captured by a pair of sparkling eyes belonging to Mary Brian. The supporting cast includes some of the world’s greatest sportsmen. A special supporting programme will include Elsie Bower and Billy Rutherford. of J. C. Williamson Celebrity Vaudeville. The pair are English musical comedy stars. There will also be a Bray cartoon, Regent News, and comedy. A new feature will be introduced in the playing of the overture after the interval, instead of at the commencement, of the programme. This week's .selection for the Operatic Orchestra is "Tangled Melodies” (Alford). •DE LUXE THEATRE. Drama and romance of tlio kind found in tbo lives of children whoso parents are separated abound in "Children of Divorce," the Paramount production now screening at tho De Luxe Theatre .The story concerns itself with three children, all of-divorced parents. Clara Bow aud Esther Ralston are starred, supported by Gary Coper, Einar Hanson. and Norman Trevor. Two dances aro supplied by’ Miss Muriel "Wilton, of Sydney, and an absorbing programme of films aud music is presented. “ROOKIES.” “Rookies,” Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s latest farce-comedy, is the feature which will commence screening at tho De Luxe Theatre with next change. The story, a farce by'Byron Morgan, is laid against the background of a citizens military training camp, and the picture was (limed with the co-operation of the American Government, and a number of regular army officers assigned to train- ' ing camp duty. There are drills of avery branch of tho army service, ns well as athletics and sham battles, civ? ing an idea of what may be expected by those desiring attending one of . Uncle Sam's, training camps for his citizens. The cast is an exceptionally good one. nnd Karl Dane and George K. Arthur make their debut as a film comedv team Marceline Day has tho rolo of tlm girl in question, and Louise Lorraine is the “vamp.” Both men fall in love with Marceline, but Dane, in his capacity as a sergeant, has the upper hand over Arthur. >'io is only u private, and a green ona at that. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Pi-ogrammo No. 9, now* being presented at His Majesty’s Theatre by Clem Dawe and bis Midnight Frolics Company, is one of the brightest the company has so far staged. Clem Dawe, in the merriment of moods, is particularly good in the many excellent sketches, some of the best of which are lhe Snrgerv,” "Midnight,” “Blunders,’ aud "Selling a Car.” The Musical Trio give “Thinking” and "Evangeline” in tlm manner that has made their turn one oi the bi” hits of each performance Dainty Phyllis Amery is exceptionally fine in her doll dance, and also sings "lor My Sweetheart” sweetly. Les. White and Louis Cottam do an eccentric dance, and the former sings a humorous composition about “Dogs.” Violet Lester sings “Tho Market." Oscar Beck s fine voieo is heard in “The Little Irish Girl, white Greworv Ivanoff plays violin solos, besides leading the popular jazz band. KING’S THEIATBE. Starring Marion Davies, supported by Matt Moore, George K. Arthur. Beit Roach, and George Paw-celt. Tillie the Toiler" is the current ’eature at tne King’s Thc.ttre. Charming as is buss Westover’s stenographer heroine in his cartoons, it must be admitted that Miss Davies, in her interpretation of the role of Tillie, is even more delightful lue motion picture version of the cartoon is •cezy comedv drama, with many touches of delightful farce, and tender pathos No. 9 of the entertaining Col, ’cffiuns.” 3- gazette, aud New Zealand scenic are in support, with music by tn* orchestra. QUEEN’S THEATRE. The spice r-ud tang of Western sagebrush. thrills, suspense, and hilarity are corralled in Hoot Cibson’s latest Univer-sal-Jewel release. “A Hero on Horseback.” now at the Queen’s Theatre Much of the comedy in this picture is supnlied by Dan Mason Edward Hearn nlays the personable heavy, and Etblyne Clair is seen in the leading feminine role opposite the rollicking cowboy star picture is ba c ed on Peter B Kvnes «iinrt story entitled “Bread Upon the Waters.” ’ No 9 of the popular Collegians series, a gazette scenic and comedy are also screened. ST. ANNE’S JUBILEE CARNIVAL. A highly successful season was brought to a close last night at St. A.nnc’a Hall. Green Street. A very large attendance "’as present. all the stalls and sideshows being kent very busy A.n eyjoy able disnlay of dancine was presented *'v nunils of Miss Cressell Vaneban the OJlowinc* taki"e part Operatic and clog Miss M«iva Davies-, skipping and top dances. Mipy Winnie Ice Dnldi dsnee Master . Frrnll Wood skipping dance. Inez Mitchell; Gretchen. Miss Marjorie Hee.