ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 33, 2 November 1927, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

/ REGENT THEATRE. Featuring Lew CoiTy, lienee Adoreo, Dorothy Sebastian, and Hoy D’Arcy, "Ou Ze Boulevard” is tho current feature at the Regent Theatre, Gaston Pasqual is a waiter in a Parisian cafe, and Musette the cashier is his fiancee. His dream of wealth is fulfilled when ho wins a million francs in the Grand Lottery; but his good fortune goes to his bead. The bogus Countess Gaby De Silva succeeds in enmeshing him under the pretext of showing him over fashionable Paris. She is almost his ruination. Good supports arc shown, and excellent music supplied. Tilton and West, the "Joy Boys,” supply a popular vaudeville turn.

“CAPTAIN SALVATION.” Adapted, from tho powerful and popular novel bv Frederick William Wallace, the great 'Motro-Goldwyn-Mayer specie nltracl’ion, “Captain Salvation." will bo shown at the Regent Theatre during tho week commencing on Friday next. An attractive cast includes Lars Hansen, famous Swedish actor, remembered for his brilliant work in “The Scarlet Letter,” Pauline Stark, Marcelino Day, and those two fine character actors. Ernest Torrence and George Fawcett. The story graphically paints tho perils of the sea, doep emotions of men and women under the stress of thrilling adventure, and tho intimate fears and longings of their souls. Tho salt of t.lio sea was in tho blood of Anson Campbell. It called to him wit’ll a mighty voice, but it had boon ordained that the pulpit was fo be his place in life. Then camo a night of storm and terror, of plunging seas, shipwreck and disaster, ami out of the welter of rain and wind there came a woman—a human derelict, a lost soul on whom tho villagers turned their backs careless whether she lived or died. M ith her coming drama cam» into the life of Allson Campbell—drama that took his into the jaws of death, down into (lie depths of degradation and despair, info the hold of a convict ship. Another J. C. Williamson Celebrity vaudeville act from tho same stage as Finks and Ayres, sensational skaters, will be presented by Fred Curran, famous comedian. who comes direct from triumphs in England and Australia, and who is on his way to big engagements in Aniorica. A special supporting bill will include a comery, “Felix the Cat." cartoon. New Zealand Review, and Pathe News. Booking has already commenced, and the management advise patrons to reserve without delay at ?lio theatre, ’phono 41-111, or the ’Bristol. DE LUXE THEATRE. Starring Patsy Ruth Miller and Glen Tryon, supported by George Fawcett, Charles Gerrard, Sidney Briley,. Monte Collins, and Max Archer, "Painting the Town” is tho current feature at the Do Luxe Theatre. “Painting the' Town” is a rollicking farce-comedy of a tnail town man who goes to New York with a score ' ’ trick inventions. In tho role of bucolic wise-cracker, Glenn Tryon is almost the whole show, and establishes himself as one of the most promising comedians in the business. In support are a gazette and conedy, with usual excellent musical programme. “ROLLED STOCKINGS.” College days, college capers, college pranks, -uid college thrills, are the constituents of "Rolled Stockings,” to bo screened at the De Luxe Theatre, commencing noxt Friday with a matinee on Saturday, at 2.30. “The Campus Flirt,” which starred Bebo Daniels, and which had such a successful season in 'Wellington. will bo remembered. "Rolled Stockings” is a picture with a similar story. but it is said to be more exciting, more hilarious,, nnd more thrilling. An all-sfar cast, with such favourites as James Hall. Louise Brooks, Richard Arlen, and Nancy Phillips are featured. El Brendel providing tho comedy relief. Pretty “co-eds” and handsome "undergrads” run riot throughout the. story. The supporting programme will include a comedv. the latest gazette, and fresh numbers on the Wurlitzer organ and by tho orchestra. The box plans are now open at tho Bristol, Aitken’s Book Arcade. or ring tho theatre. 23—080. KING’S THEATRE. “The Wrong Mr. Wright," starring Jean Herschalt. supported by Enid Bennett, Dorothy Devine, and Walter Hiers, heads the current programme at the King’s Theatre. The action begins with Joan Hersholt as the old-maidish vicepresident of a nearly defunct corset manufacturing company, taking his first vacation in twenty years to visit his boyhood sweetheart. What happens when he finds her rolling in avoirdupois and surrounded by several incorrigible children. provides the basis of laugh after laugh. The second feature is "Love’s Greatest Mistake," a powerful and exceptionally well-acted drama, featuring Evelyn Brent, William Powell. Josephine Dunn, and James Hall. The story deals with the experiences of a young girl who goes to New York for excitement, what she finds makes an entertaining picture. A gazette is also shown and delightful music provided. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. A programme more entertaining than last week’s is being presented by the Stud Foley Follies at His Majesty’s Theatre this week. The first half, which is all vaudeville, is exceptionally entertaining, and' Harr i Gould carries off the lion’s share of laughs. William Beresford a.nd Winnie Edgerton come in for loud applause with their duet, "In the Garden of Your Heart.” "Bird’s Eye View” is vivaciously rendered by Lulla Fanning, the company’s charming soubrette, who also makes a great hit with her "Charleston.” “Tho Invisible Dog,” “Room for Two,” and "The Breach of Promise Caso” are excellent sketches. The second half consists of “The King of Dunnowhcreski,” a plot-revue, in which the principals appear to advantage. The pretty ballet of six do much to liven the production. ■ » “AIDA.” Under tho conductorship of Mr. Colin Muston, of Auckland, tho Royal Wellington Choral Union will produce in the 'Town Hall on Saturday night next Verdi’s great Opera, “Aida." Considering the fine cast of soloists that has been engaged and the excellent work of the chorus and orchestra, a very large audience may be expected. Owing to the Town Hall being otherwise engaged, it will not be possible to givo more tb« n one performance. The name part will be undertaken by Miss Kate Campior, late principal soprano of Carl Rosx Opera Company, who has already sung tho same role on 43 occasions. The bass part of Ramoses will be sustained by Mr. Hnrison Cook. Miss Mina Caldow will lake the part of Amneris, Mrs. A A. L oggo that of the Priestess, the other principal soloist? being Messrs. Barry Coney. Hubert Carter, Thomas C. Wood, and Claude Batten. Owing to the length of tho work, it will be necessary to commence the performance at 7.45 p.m. sharp. Tlio box plan can be inspected at the Bristol, g PARAMOUNT THEATRE. 2 Starring “Babe” Ruth, the famous baseball player, “Babe Comes Home” is the current attraction at the Paramount Theatre. Opposite the star is Anna Q. Nilsson at her- very best. The love affair worked out between the blonde Swedish star and Ruth is novel, eomical, and at (fanes touching. Nothing of its kind has been seen before in all the screen's vast variety of romance combinations. Miss Nilsson enacts tho role of a laundry L-.irl who falls in love with tho baseball star of tho picture. ,A» excellent nnd well-varied supporting programme is shown, and delightful music provided bv the orchestra. QUEEN’S THEATRE. Starring Raymond Griffith, supported by Ann Sheridan. Iris Stuart, Hallam Coale.v, and. Vivien Oakland. “Wedding Bills,” an excellent comedy, is the current feature at tho Queen’s Theatre. The story opens with Griffith sound asleep at a freind’s wedding, but. from that point on little sleeping is done, as Griffith labours furiously and uproariously to save his best pal from the machinations of a blonde vamp, and io win a charmer of the same colouring for himself. Another of the popular "Greater Collegians,” a scenic, gazette and comedy are shown, and capital music is supplied. BAND CONCERT. The CTwion Silver Rand will give an open air concert at 8 o'clock to-night at Oriental Bajr.