ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 12, 8 October 1927, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. Starred In a last-moving film of a young steelworker, whose skill with bill fists brings him fame in the boxing world and the girl of his dreams, Richard Dix is featured at the Regent Theatre lor lie nreseut week. “Kiioek-out Reilly, the Sig Paramount, draw, in which Dix 1, now screening, is an absorbing and amusing picture, packed with incident and actwith abllltv. "Dundee" Reilly s Saturday nights are devoted to recreation and ‘romance. Although professing an entire disregard for girls He Is immensely nattered and excited when he receives . mpßsnc? nurportiug to be from preitj Vary S Malone, a little entertainer at a cabaret which he frequents stage by this message, and not r>-alibin„ the whole thing is n little jolc y Ms friends he goes to the girl's dressingroom where he finds Killer Agerra, champion pugilist, making advances to Mqrv and without knowing who the fl "liter is, knocks him out. Later Agerra n hhlp of his own back by decoying Reilly to his gymnasium and beating him ■s AFhSn and snoedll, .now. boilt with A m'rra, when he Is seiit to nrison on a false charge of felonious ns sault Mow he keeps tit during se P t ’ ence and how ho clears his name and wins the girl of his heart are the most Interest tn- portion of the picture. The newest tilings in Regent topical budgets, .*-£2™' odv of more than usual excellent, Wboa, Emma!” with Jimmie Adams in‘ h ° le and a Bray Cartoon are added to the bill. The musical fare provided b? l^ e Re—ent operatic orchestra, under Mr. • T. "Dixon, is of the highest quality, Alford’s "Tangled Melodies being the a - tractive Venture. In celebr ty vaudeville there appear Elsie Bower and Billy Ruth -rtJrd two versatile entertainers, who, with song, dance, and story,’ are T [ P e 6 Bible for some uproarious tun. There >s n matinee each day at —lo. xveservta are at the Bristol, and the tbreatre number Is 44—1-1-1.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE. A particularly interesting programme wa A s &rS ;a? the Paramount Theatre inqt nv'ht when ‘Under tne t>ouuiern Cross”'and “Jealousy” were Under the Southern Cross is a * picture, and a ereat many of the scenes were “shot” in central Hawke s Bay. inc story starts with boat scenes wh n H'e hero Brvne. is on his way to the o minion. He mots friends on I whom he later encounters at the Hawke s R;iv winter show, and who are wealthy Sk». to the right-hand man of the old-fashioned farmer 1 who has hired him ns manager. But, wheu at the show, he meets one who knew him in the Old Country, and fn>m then on the story gains inferest. The nrincloal roles are filled by IUI r rjor, lean Leckie, Charles Ashtor_d, Moaata Doughtv and Barton Ginger, and Mr. and M?“° Judd. “Jealousy” is a gripping story with a moral, the leading players be°ng Lya de Putti and «eorge Alexander To test her husband s capacity for iealousy, the wife produces some rnc ie-ilousv the wife , produces some flowftatefrom whom they came The husband most assuredly becomes Jealous, and «o does the wife. Stirring scenes are wit nessed before the affair is wholly cleared up The moral is that the basis of conjugal life is infinite trust. The gazette, with scenes of Loudon and Betty Kuthall plaving tennis,' is good, 5?.- % che’stra is under the leadership of Mr. R. U. Caulton.

"SEVENTH' HEAVEN.” Fox Films have filmed the succcstful stage play, "Seventh Heaven, "hmh is to bo shown at the De Luxe Tlicatie November 25, The picture is the play by Austin Strong, and has been acclaimed by the trade. Press, and the most critical of New York's cr ‘t ics to be one of the most beautiful love stones ever filmed. Audiences sat, mesmerised, spell-bound by the depths of emotion into which they had been plunged by the portrayals of Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell, the leading artists. ® "very remarkable fellow, \ts a Parisian sewer-cleaner, whose soul has soare above his work and causes him am eo ‘ a home seven flights up. and as i' l^ r ,.t° the stars as he can .JOcomes the tragic., dispirited Diane, domin ated bv a drink-maddened sister. He takes The girl to his mean garret, and together they climb from the Jcpths of thceewcrs of Paris to the seven tn heaven of happiness and love This hJq? «»lorificd by courage, faith, and patuos. Frank is the director.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE The last new programme of the I'rones will be staged this afternoon, and if special efforts can make it so. it will also be the best, for a desire to eclipse all former presentations ;is spurring th company on to offer in their last week nt His Majesty s . Theatre, an - extraordinarily bright and entertaining presentation: The programme will consist tnaiiilv of items taken from the va »mns productions throughput the season, whi have proved marked successes with Wellington audiences. Some new >t/'n B also be included. That beautiful and artistic dance, "The Swan, will be portrayed by dainty Phyllis Amery. Nell McGuire, with the boys of the cotupany, will present the favourite number Whistle.” Clem Dawe will be seen in several of his best sketches—the big laughter hits of the season—and will also introduce tome original items. This time the Musical Trio will perform to popular request” only. Alec Began and Violet Lester are down for a duet. When lou and I Were Seventeen,” with special scenic effects, and the former will also be . heard in "Ain’t She Sweet?" Oscar Beck will sing “Up the Hill and Over and Gregory Ivanoff. tho eminently clever violinist, will play ‘Guitarre.” The latter also inndw thn Frolics’ jazz band in tuat famous composition, , "1812” overture, m which Eric Edgley recites the "Soliquy. of Napoleon dnrms the Retreat from Moscow, ill a P.rmoguo to this great masterpiece. The Dick and Dorothy Trio will also be seen ini a ternsichorean item. The Midnight Frolics will give their final performance on Friday night next, tho box plan for which ■« rapidly filling.

KING’S THEATRE. Posßessing all the attributes of a splendid kinema entertainment, ‘Senorita, in which the leading role is taken by Bebo Daniels, commenced screening at the King’s Theatre last night. The story is of a young girl who masquerades as a boy, and earns respect for fearlessness and daring, and the unfolding film depicts a whirlwind of comedy, thrills, action, and romance. James Hall and William Powell arc seen in support of Bene Dan iels in this narrative of life on a South American ranch. The second attraction is "The Mysterious Stranger,” a Paramount production featuring Richard Tahnadge. The picture is a running fire of many unusual comedy sequences, which combine to make it an extremely amusing and entertaining film. Mr. Talmadge tokes the part of a young man who has not seen the world or any part of it Rince he was a boy of three or four His father, embittered by what he thinks is tho faithfulness of his beloved wife, withdraws from communication with humanity aud raises the boy in a big home surrounded by huge high walls. Beyond these barriers the youth has never seen. When he finally breaks out of his “prison,” tho complications that arise are both ludicrous and thrilling. There is an excellent supporting cast. The popular series of pictures of American life, “The Collegians,” again presents entertaining sidelights of American college life, thia week’s episodes being known as “Smashing Records.” A high-class programme of orchestral music was provided by tho King’s orchestra, under Mr. i. H. Jerome.'

NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. A fascinating page from history brought to life is the story of "Three Bad Men, a Eox Film production,. which beads the programme now screening at tbn New Princess Theatre. Directed by John Ford of "The Iron Horse” fame, with Olive Borden playing the part of Lee Carlton, the winsome heroine, and George O’Brien' as the youthful pioneer, this is one picture that. more than comes tin to expectations. Each of the principal characters is portrayed by a well known screen favourite, including Lou Tcllcgeii. as the smooth but villainous gambler. Alec B Francis, as the minister, and Otis Harlnu as the mirth-provoking printer. The story deals with the opening of the free land in the Dakotas fnr settlement "Three Had Men" is a splen did entertainment, a good stor.V. well directed and well acted. The cecond feature is "The First Year.” a Fox screen version of John Golden’s stage play with Matt Moore. Kathryn Perry. Frank Currier, and Margaret - Livingston as the featured players. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of ». young married couple before they settle down to happiness. In support are a gazette, serial, and comedy. EMPRESS THEATRE. Drama, pathos, and romance aro plentiful in "The Belle of Broadway,’ the principal attraction on tho programme which commenced screening at the Empress Theatre yesterday. The picture deals with the tragedy of .‘.dele, the toast, of Paris in 1896. Owing to the attentions of the Count de Parma, her husband leaves her, and takes with him their child. Thirty years inter. Adele, earning a meagre living, befriends a young American girl who bears a wonderful resemblance to her. A plan is then set on foot whereby Marie, under the tutelage of Adele, becomes proficient in the role through which Adele became the

idol of Paris, and is P r 5 6C > lt . e £ to . public as the rejuvenated Adele. the / second big feature is Jbe Heait oi Salome,” a Fox production. starring beautiful Alma Rubens, supportedl by Walter Pidgcou, Holmes Herbert, Barry Norton, and Robert Agnew. The picture is a colourful story of an international spy and siren, and her many romantic adventures. There is a great deal of action, humour, and suspense, and a thrilling sword duel. Good supports are shown, and delightful music supplied by the orchestra. DE LUXE THEATRE. Not for quite a long time bus such a good laugh been provided as by “Rookies,” a classic of film comedy from tho Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor studios, which bonded the programme introduced at tho De Ltfxe Theatre last night. It is a rollicking story of the doings at a citizens’ military training camp, aud centres round the adventures of a raw trainee and a very tough sergeant, who tread on each other's corns at every possible moment in their endeavours to get square with each other. Pretty Marceline Day, who takes the part of a little Bundae ehopkeeper, is largely responsible for the unsoldierly antagonism between the sergeant and tho recruit, and thrills with tho knowledge of the keen rivalry. Karl Dane does excellent work as the sergeant, and George K. Arthur is immense as Grey Lee, the raw recruit. The supporting films were nicely varied, and all - of merit. The musical portion of the entertainment was greatly admired Air. Emanuel itarons was heard on the Wurlitzer organ in "Slow River” (Schwab), and 'Ukulele Dream Girl” (Low). The orchestra provided a rich musical treat with the overture "Slavonic Rhapsody" (Friedman), and another delightful item, was the novelty entr'acte, “Gipsy Rondo (Haydn), which was particularly well played as a trio'by Mr. W. Haydock (violin), Miss E. Henry ('cello), and Mr. J. Haj--dock (piano). There will be a matinee screening at 2.30 this afternoon. QUEEN'S THEATRE. . "The Claw.” the Universal-Jewel, starring Clair Windsor and Norman Kerry, which commenced its season at the Queen’s Theatre last night, is from the story written by Cynthia Stocklcy. and deals with the trials of a hero-worship-ping English girl, who follows a British army officer to the African veldt. How she copes with the conventions of tho narrow-minded social set, transplanted to tho African village from England, is one of the vivid high lights of the story. Besides being a fine love talc, “The Claw” is also a most exciting film. There is one big battle scene in the picture, in which over one hundred negroes take part. Besides Olaire Windsor and Norman Kerry, other popular favourites in the cast are Nelson McDowell. Tom Guise, Helen Sullivau, and J. Gordon Russell. “Breaking Records,” the last series of "The Collegians." is also on the programme, as well as a live comedy, a scenic, and an up-to-date gazetto. “DEAR BRUTUS.” Amongst the many fine playwrights of to-day. Sir J. M. Barrie holds premier place, both for his sympathetic understanding of human nature and tender, whimsical humour, and on Wednesday and. Thursday evenings next. October 12 and 13, Wellington playgoers will have an opportunity of seeing one of his .most charming comedies. “Dear Brutus,’, interpreted by a company of local artists. A great deal of time and thought has been expended on tho production, under the direction of Miss Constance Theel. L.T.C.L., tho well known teacher of elocution. Incidental music will be provided by members of the Charley's Aunt. Olub Orchestra. Mr. Hector Liardet will act as stage manager.. The box plan is now open at the Bristol. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT. The Wellington Orchestral Society will give their ninth concert at the Concert Ohamber next Tuesday night, at 8 o’clock. This company of musicians is noted for a, very high standard in the interpretation of the musters of orchestral music. The programme includes Mozart's Symphony in C (“Jupiter"), two Mendelssohn numbers. Andante from the Violin Concerto, and the overture from “Fingal s Cave." also Schubert’s "Hungarian March.” Mrs. Eric Meier is tho solo violinist, while the vocal part of the programme is entrusted to Signor Cesaroni, whose richly expressive voice will be heard in specially selected items from tho classics. The orchestra will be under tho baton of Mr. 0. W. Kerry. ORGAN RECITAL. Mr. Bernard F. Page (city organist.) will trive his weekly organ recital at the Town Hall to-morrow evening, and the programme lias been arranged as under:— Melody, by Gluck-Page; First Movement from Fifth Symphony in C Minor (Op. 67) bv Beethoven; Andante (from String Quartet), bv Debussy: Minuetto, by Capocci: Meditation (No. 3) iu 0 Sharp Minor, by Ronartz; "Finale” from Symphony No. 6‘in B Minor ("Pathetic”), by Tschaikovsky. BOY’S' SOLO. Following is the result of tho boys solo competition in the Concert Chamber last night:—S. Catherell, Mission Band (“O Lovely Night”), 92 pointe. .1; G. Low. Miramar Band ("Zanobia"), 90 points, 2; J. Boyce, Institute ("In Happy Moments”), 89 points, 3. A concert will bo held in the Town Hall Concert Chamber to-night to raise funds in aid of a pavilion and tennis courts for Scots College. Leading local artists have been engaged.