ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 110, 7 February 1928, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

DE LUXE THEATRE. No better vehicle for the initial coetarring appearance of Lew Cody and Aileeu Pringle could have been choseu by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer than “Adam, aud Evil,” a comedy-farce which is now showing at. the De Luxe Theatre. Cody and Miss Pringle make ideal foils lor each other, and the picture abounds with sparkling comedy and thrills from beginning to end. In the dual roles of "Adam”, anti "A 1. bis twin-brother from Brazil, Cody bus ample opportunity for displaying "his rare talents :■-« a whimsical comedian. and Miss Pringle, as "Evelyn,” the wile of “Adam.'' leaves no doubt as to her Haire for sophisticated vomeoy. Under the direction of Robert Z. Leonard. "Adam ami Evil” has been lavishly produced. a cabaret setting in which several hundreds of dancers take part being one of the high-lights of the picture. In support, are a gazette, scenic, and comedy, with the usual excellent musical programme. “LES MISERABLES.” The Universal Film de France production. "Les Miserabics,” will be shown, shortly in Wellington. It is the greatest work of epie and dj'amatic fiction ever created or conceived by the human brain (savs the "Encyclopedia Britannica” of Victor Hugo's “Les Miserables"). it would bo conservative lo •se the same language in describing the colossal motion picture production which will : commence screening at the De Luxe Theatre on Friday night next for one week ■ only. This majestic drama of humanity, ' striving under the yoke of ignorance and unjust power, has had. in book iorra. more readers th.-.n any other work, except the Bible. As a motion picture production it has made new attendance records in every European country, and has been acclaimen by two continents as the greatest Him triumph of the Old World. Gabriel Gabrio. him idol of France, accomplishes a remarkable portrayal in the role of Jean Vai jean, considered by many to be the most lovable character in fiction. Javert, the terrible. Father Mvriel. the saintly, lovely Cosettc and her poet lover—all these are brought to life with the force of truth. One 'writer states that “Les Miserables” is the most artistic and pretentious film production of the year; as a story stands supreme, and as a production is a miracle of art. The original New York < music score will be played by the Orchestra. De Luxe, while Mr. Aarons, at tl.e mighty Wurlitzer organ, will render special items. The box plans are now open, at the Bristol. Aitken's Book Arcade, er ring theatre (telephone 23—980). REGENT THEATRE. Those inimitable comedians. Wallae* Beery and Raymond Hatton, are to be seen" in "Firemen. Save My Child.” their latest comedy at the Regent Theatre this week. The pair, who were in their first comedy, the most dilapidated soldiers ever seen, and in the second equally un- ■ tidy sailors could never be seen, are the weirdest-looking firemen that could .be imagined. The chief of the fire station has a pretty daughter, whose main object in life seems to be to ring the fire-alarm and secure the services of the brigade to get her out of trouble, then when her home is on fire the brigade, which has been ordered to take nd notice or the alarm, docs not turn out. Altogether it is a thoroughly amusing picture, and the antics of the weird-looking pair are ridiculously funny. Included in the supports is a clever Max. Moritz. and Akka, comedy. Tuneful musical items ar® supplied by the orchestra. MAX, MORITZ, AND AKKA. Max. Moritz, na<l Akka, monkey marvels. will open their short- season at the Regent Theatre at the matinee on Friday next, following their sensational run in Auckland. Special attention i§ drawn by the management to the fact that Saturday next will be children’s day, it giving ’ the young folk an opportunity of seeing their favourite comedy “stars.” Tn order that all children will have an opportunity of witnessing the amazing performance of these wonderful animals, two (lav sessions will be hell on Saturday, the first at 11 a.m., preceded by a reifption at which the monkeys will be intro-; iluced personally, and the second at 2.15 in the afternoon. In view of the rapid, manner in which the box plan is filling, patrons are urged to reserve without delin' for both matinee and evening .session*® mid for next Saturday morning’s extra show. Nothing like the act of Max. Moritz, and Akka has ever been presented before. On the stage the monkeys are far funnier than they are on the screen, and those hundreds of picture patrons who saw Akka in his biggest success, “The Missing Link” recently, will realise wh?t a treat is in store for them when this marvel and his companions actually appear on the stage. The box pjn is at tlie theatre ('phone 4-1—144) and at the Bristol. KWONG SING WAS. Immediately after the season of Max, Moritz, and Akka at the Regent Theatre, tho Kwong Sing Wah troupe of Chinese will make their first appearance. Billed as “A. .T. C. Williamson £5OO a week vaudeville attraction,” this famous troupe has just completed a most triumphant season in Australia. Their entertainment is a whirlwind performance of tumbling, aerobatic, juggling, and magic. To see a man dive tliroiieli a small opening between the sharp points of many knives, to see little mites of children performing aerobatic feats worthy of grown men; to see mysteries evolved in front of one’s own eyes, that simply stagger one’s imagination and belief, is only part of the thirty minutes’ brilliant entertainment presented by this troupe. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. Starring Jetta Goudal, supported by George Bancroft and Kenneth Thompson. "White Gold” is the big feature now at the Paramount Theatre. Filled with dramatic action, it is a most unusual picture. The scenes arc laid on a sheep ranch in Arizona. Dolores Carson, a dancer, lomjins for home life, weds Aleo Carson, the son of a sheep farmer. The latter disapproves of the marriage, and makes life miserable for his daughter-in-law. A drought of long-si an dine is killoff the sheen, and the young wife, who sincerely loves her husband, finds herself neglected. Sam Randall, a herder, seeks to win her from her husband who, engrossed in his dying sheep, pays’ her little attention A topical budget and comedy are also fihpwn. A. comedv interlude, “Satire on Life (before and after marriage), is presented by way of a prelude to the picture by Colin Crane and Miss E. Kimbeli, while the orchestra, under Mr. L. D. Austin, supplies delightful music. "THE PATENT LEATHER KID.” duly once in a while is a Picture of the calibre of Richard Barthclmesss super-special "The Patent Leather Kid to be seen. This fine study, opening at the Paramount on Friday next, deals with the love aud regeneration of. a voung East Side pugilist and a little dancing girl. Richard Barthelmess has never been seen in * l that is so clever and individual, and his interpretation is something IJjat will lon*- he remembered. His boxing bouts, “.framed” by the manager, add to a charming romance, while the second part of the production features some remark - able high-lights. The adventures of the hero in the Tank Corps are recounted ixitli a truth that is wonderfully convincing, and the intense power ol Tho Lids personality pervades even the power of ?he war scenes. Molly O’Day is a complete surprise as "Th ? Guide i pancer, so sincere and so earnest is she., , ' s ’*.’s to superb heights of emotion Hie comedy is very tine, while the titles aie extremely laugh-provoking. Nothing bi»g<.r than tho scenes showing the Links in action have ever bee i filmed, and the thrilling sequences provide more than one <i»rnrising denouement. One mustnot forget the remarkably bn lian: porting characterisations. particularly th-it of "Puffv” an.l “Colonel Breen. "The Patent Leather Kid” will be preceded by an elaborate and unique stago presentation produced by Colin Giane, While Mr. L?D. Austin has. arranged a special musical score for his. Orchestra Paramount. The box plan is at tho theatre daily from 10 a.m. “HOSE MARIE.” The performers in “Rose Marie we . r ° ;\ven another enthusiastic reception by the large audience at the Grand Opera House last night. There is no doubt that “Rose Marie” has taken Wellington bv storm, for last night, although tho musical comedy has been running over a week, the audience was an enthusiastic first-night one in every way. The sceneiy is magnificent, and the lighting effects wonderful, while the dressings are nothing short of gorgeous. Certainly no phiv ever at the Grand Opera House was so "well mounted as in this fascinating love tale of the Canadian Rockies. As Rose Marie. Miss Harriet Bennet is excellent. She sings many haurtmg refrains such as “hose Mane iVeIL n . the beautiful "Indian Love Call. poo> comedv work is done by I'ledeuik Bent lev who as Hard-Boiled Hermiin. is a xei-’v fun'ny individual indeed . rhe most wonderful thing in Rose Marie r tin ■ t -n^’rs eX\lv’ n al l io'undF’are l, »il "delightJullY Si^ Si kenvmn S, Jame^Rugbes 9 (Sergeani Miss Stephanie Destc G\anda, ihe Indian squaw'. Lou \crnon (Lmille. i„-.,tb<-i- of Hose Marie'. Noel Allan thdw red ilawlev' anl Gcwge Bryant (Black Fncle). ire only a few of the clever cast. “Ro«c Marie” will be plaved a sain tu«P> even inc; and every evening until further notice.