ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 240, 11 July 1928, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

de luxe theatre. Dolores Doi Rio and Victor McLaglen, who triumphed so signally in the Fox version of Laurence Stalling’s stage play. “What Price Glory," are conspicuous again in “Loves of Carmen,” from the same studios, which is the current feature at the De Luxe Theatre. A remarkable east appears in support of the principals and the director, Raoul Walsh, has excelled his own fine record in producing a picture which is strong with realism and accurate as to the atmosphere of its many scenes. Don -Alvarada plays the role of Jose. In the supporting cast are such well-known players as Nancy Nash, Rafael Valverde, Mathilde Comont, Jack Bastian, Carmen Costello and Fred Kohler. Good supports and the usual excellent music complete the programme. “BRINGING UP FATHER.” For the first time as a scenarist, Miss Marion has had occasion to use uewspaper cartoon characters directly as characters in a screen play, in writing the scenario of "Bringing Up Father,” Cosmopolitan's comedy feature, which will commence screening at the De Luxe Theatre on Friday with Marie Dressier, Polly Moran, J. Farrell MacDonald and a notable cast. In the picture Jiggs, Maggie, Dinty Moore and all the rest of the characters of George McManus' famous comic page cartoons are enacted by living characters on the screen. MacDonald and Miss Moran play Jiggs and Maggie and Jules Cowles is Dinty Moore, with' Miss Dressier as Mrs. Dinty Moore. Gertrude Olmstead plays the daughter of Jiggs. Others in the cast are Grant Withers, Tenen Holtz, Bull Montana, Andres de Segurola, David Mir, and Rose Dione. Jack Conway, director of “Brown of Harvard,” directed the new picture, which was filmed on an elaborate scale at. the Metro-Goldwyn-M’ayer studios. "METROPOLIS." Scientific progress is weighed in the balance and pronounced to be found wanting in “Metropolis,” the picture to be shown for the first time in Wellington at the De Luxe shortly.* “Metropolis” presents a mighty city of a hundred years hence, with millions of inhabitants, who are but cogs, working mechanically tn the complex machinery Of simplified living that is controlled by. Masternian, the master mind and founder of “Metropolis.” There is no mediator between the ruthless Masterman and his men, who live in great buildings connected with networks of aerial’roadways and the sullen workmen who slave 10-hoqr shifts in underground machine rooms and then stagger from lifts at higher levels to homes that are still underground. Masternian is the only man in "Metropolis” with his heart In his work.. When Rotwang. the scientist, proudly Informs Masternian of his greatest invention, he says: "At last. I can manufacture a living copy of mail or ■woman, a copy tliat. will not make mistakes; but it will have no soul.” “Tlnit will be all the . better,” Masterman replies. "Soon we shall be able to do without human beings.” • PARAMOUNT THEATRE. Fear of the unknown, the supernatural, is responsible for the success of many of (he comedy situations in Universal’s mystery feature, "13 Washington Square, which is now screening at the Paramount Theatre, with Jean Hcrsholt and Alice Joyce in the starring roles. It is the fear of ghosts and the unknown that controls tlie various members of the cast of “13 Washington Square" once they are all in the house at this address? which is supposedly vacant but actually quite well occupied. George Lewis. Helen Foster, Znsu Pitts, Hersholt and Miss Joyce are tlie occupants, and most of them ure unknown toithc others. The cast also includes’ Helen Jerome Eddy, JeHry Gamble and Jack McDonald. In supbort are a gazette and comedy with appropriate music by tlie orchestra. "KING OF KINGS.” "King of Kings” will be screened at the Paramount Theatre on July 20. Some idea of the unique magnitude and lavlshiieSs of the scenes in "The King of Kings” is gained from a consideration of the fact That for one .sequence De Mille was obliged to reconstruct the whole crowded citv .quarter of Jerusalem, showing the marts, tlie flanking alleyways, the long side passages, tlift’curlous overhead niches or balconies, and tlie different levels or terraces of the building construction. Another stupendous setting was tlie Temple of Herod, which necessitated un army of carpenters working day and night for one month. This great erection, however, i? completely dwarfed by the giant structure representing the Judgment Hall of Pontius Pilate. Much of the picture is in colour, and this adds a note of vividness to the remarkable ■sequences. A beautiful /music Score will be (ilayed by the orchestra.'

, . "’NEATH ARCTIC SKIES. ' ■: A million brooks bountifully stocked with trout and salmon. Was the fisherman's paraidise Arthur Young and Captain Jack' Rob-.' ■ertson found ■on their journeys through Alaska, all of which ate tlirillingly pidtur,ed iii "’Neath Arctic Skies,” which is to, be screened at the ; Paramount. Theatre on Friday. The spring of the year found them on the island of Kodiak. It was the time when the salmon'in swirling millions seek the sources of- the many streams to spawn and die. Bears after their long winter sleep are. hungry, and tlie struggling . fish fall an easy prey to these .marauders. This is but one of tlie. many interesting ! things which may be seen in this vivid picture. Their journey from Southern Alaska over the mountains,down the Au-. ‘ ko'n, along tlie bleak, shores of . Siberia, and then back down tlie coast, was filmed with a fine sense of the dramatic and with a careful attention to. detail, it. is reported. " 'N'eatli Arctic Skies” is a true picture of tliat country Robert Service so aptly described as a “land where the mountains are nameless and the rivers run—God knows where.” It is a tale of the Northland where Nature's moods are sternest and where change is ushered in with cataclysmic ferocity. The' second feature on the programme, "The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary," is the screen version of a successful stage play interpreted by a notable cast of players.‘and described as being full of laughs.. Tlie box plan is now open at the Bristol and the Utility Stationery Shop (next to the theatre).. REGENT THEATRE. "“Wife Savers,” Wallace Berry and Raymond Hatton’s latest comedy, is the feature now screening at the Regent Theatre. Horae in New York Beery is a head waiter in a restaurant, and Hatton is one of his awed assistants. The war puts their positions in. reverse, and Hatton is a cocky lieutenant, while Beery is a lowly kitchen mechanic.’ Hatton, being quite a man with the ladles, annexes a village belle named Colette, while the best that Beery can secure is the town husband-seeker. HattOu is Called away to another, town and lie leaves iiis Colette with Beery, and in order to safeguard her properly he (Beery) marries her. Complications arise, and then the fun begins. Good supports ars also shown, and delightful music is supplied by the orchestra, under Mr. Ivan Fosello. An added attraction is the appearance of Miss Florrie L'e Vere, the vivacious song and dance creator, assisted by Mr. Lou Handman, well-known American pianist and composer of popular songs. ' “SPORTING GOODS.” Richard Dix returns to comedy in his qew Paramount starring picture, "Sporting Goods,” which will open on Friday next at the Regent Theatre. Dix, one of the best of the screen’s actors in the field of comedy-drama and farce, has of late been seen in straight drama or melodrama, but in tills new vehicle he is back again in tlie kind of roles that have proved his greatest successes. "Sporting Goods” is farce. Dix plays the role of a golfsuit salesman, who finds himself mistaken for a multi-millionaire, and is forced to sell a record, order of golf suits to make good the deception which he has continued, to win a girl. How he does it is said to provide two hours of laughing entertainment. FloTrie Le Vere, tlie bright star of vaudeville, and Lou Handman, known the world over as the composer of many of to-day’s song successes, will appear in conjunction with “Sporting Goods." They will present their second edition of "Celebrities,” introducing a buij-. get of nqw songs and dance creations. STRAND THEATRE. A story of love and hate, of treachery and self-sacrifice, is "The Dove,” Norma Talmadge’s first starring vehicle for United Artists, which is now in its second week at the Strand Theatre. Based on the play by Willard Mack, it deals with the conflict of three picturesque persons against the romantie background of Costa Roja, the “red coast.” Dolore. the "Dove.” a virtuous dance-hall girl, Johnny Powell, a courageous young American employed in a gambling saloon, and Don Jose Marie y Sandoval, a Caballero of Costa ROja. are the three picturesque figures of this triangle. Powell and Dolores lov6 each other, but the sinister, yet laughable figure of Don Jose interposes itself. Good supports are also shown and appropriate music is supplied by the orchestra. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Mike Connors and Queenie Paul’s League of Notions Revue Company are now in their eighth week at His Majesty's The-/ ntre, where their popularity is unabatcß. Tliere are many good sketches, in all of which Svd. Beck scores heavily. “Keep to the Right” is a sketch in four scenes. "Happv Hearts in Ireland” is an artistic scena, into which are woven popular Iris’ll songs and dances.- while other elever sketches are “What! Another Bedroom!" “The Birthday Party.” “Co-operative Stores,” "Poor Brown’s Funeral,” and “A Roman Travesty.” Queenie Paul and Mike Connor give "Here I am Broken-hearted” and the ever-popuiar "Breeze” is this week's duet. The Linn Smith Jazz Bgnd are ns popular as ever. Les Pearce sings "Girl of Mv Dreams" and "The Glnehey Rond.” nnd'Rougnl and Rayne provide another of their clever dancing turns.

“THE STUDENT PRINCE.” The delightful comic opera, “The Student Prince,” staged by'the J. C. Williamson Company, occupied the attention or another crowded audience at -the Grand Opera House last night.. The plot is based on the well-known comedy, “Old Heidelberg,” dealing with the love o£ a prince for a eharming maiden who serves at an inn. The prince comes to Ueidblberg, the seat Of learning; to complete his student days, and then it is/hc meets the bewitching Kathie. They are attracted to each other at first sight, but eventually affairs of State demand the prince’s return to the capital. The prince finds himself torn between love and duty, but Kathie. with fine womanly heroism shows- her lover the correct path to take. An' outstanding feature of the production is the magnificent choral singing- bv the Heidelberg students. The part ’of the prince who subsequently ascends the throne is admirably handled bv Mr. Janies Liddj-, whose brilliant vocal gifts completely captivate his listeners. As the love-compelling Kathlo, Miss Beppie de 'Vries, tho Dutch soprano, is particularly' successful, and iier slngihg evokes frequent recalls. Mr. Arthur Stigant infuses a full measure of comedy into the role of the prince’s valet. Excellent work is also accomplished by Miss Adele Crane, Miss Millie Engler, Miss Vera Spaull, Nr. Frank Webster, and Mr. Herbert Brown. “The Student Prince” will be repeated nightly until next Tuesday. Special matinees are announced for today and next Saturday. The box plan Is at the Bristol, j KING’S THEATRE. In “Chang,” now at the King's Theatre, after a successful’ week at the Regent Theatre, Meriau C. Cooper and Ernest Sclioedsack have given the world a picture that is nothing short of marvellous. The whole drama of the picture is played in the jungle. It is the soul of the Wild. Here is a little family—father.. mother, children, and an almost human gibbon monkey. They carye from the jungle a tiny clearing, and build a house on stilts, io be protected from the wild animals. It •is all gripping melodrama, a human story, set against the pitiless jungle background, with intimate glimpses of wild animals. Well-varied supports and appropriate music complete the programme. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. * Everything is stated to be quite in order for the opening to-night of the new Kllbirnie Kineuia, which event has been on the tips of the residents of this popular suburb for a long time. To-night's bill is headed by two big features, Clara Bow, the "it” girl, in “Hula,” and Glen Tyron in “A Hero For a Night.” The box plan at Tossman's gives, every indication that tliere will be an overflowing house at the opening of what is claimed to be tlie finest suburban theatre in the Dominion. QUEEN’S THEATRE. Peter B. Kyne’s masterful story of tlie California Big Tree country, “The Valley of the Giants.” is now screening at the Queen’s Theatre, with Milton Sills in the starring rqlc. Kyne’s great romance of the redwoods is ideal picture material, and Milton Sills is the ideal artist to portray the role of Bryce Cardigan, the young son of the blind timber baron who bests his father’s bitter enemy and saves his property. “The Valley of the Giants” is a virile, stirring story of the West, where mighty redwoods rear their branches 300 foot in the air, and life is rough and ready. Good supports are also shown and appropriate music is supplied by the orchestra. PLAY IN AID OF RED CROSS. Mr. A. Stanley Warwick will present the well known three-aet comedy, “Jane,” at the Concert Chamber on Saturday and Monday at 8 o'clock in aid Of the funds of the Red Cross Society, which will receive the entire' proceeds. In addition to the splendid comedy further interest is given by the fact that the Orphans’ Club Orchestra, under Mr. H. Godier, will play the entr'acte music. This should be of groat interest to many who are fond of good orchestral music. Tho cast is a good all round one and includes many who hkvo become quite well known locally. Mr. Warwick will play the part of William. .Seats may be reserved at the Bristol and no extra fee is charged for this.