ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 293, 6 September 1932, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. A film cast would be poor indeed if it could not earn applause with Frederick Lonsdale’s farce, “Aren’t We All?” bat when this rich wit is presented by the finest talent it makes an impression that sinks in. This Paramount British film of Lonsdale’s great stage triumph is now at the Regent Theatre. It is the kind of picture which provides a crushing retort to the people who complain about “canned entertainment.” Brilliant dialogue, very lavish setting, and delightful acting combine to lift this picture far out of the rut. Gertrude Lawrence plays as the young wife of Owen Nares. Both are caught in mild intrigues, and it is the imagined gravity cf the transgressions which fills the picture with fun. “The Man Who Played God.” George Arliss, whose portrayals of statesmen and laymen were nationally acclaimed, appears in a new guise in “The Man Who Played God,” his latest starring vehicle for Warner Bros. Pictures, which comes to the Regent Theatre on Friday next. Mr. Arliss turns his genius to the portrayal of genius in “The Man Who Played God.” In this picture lie plays the role af an inttirmitionally famous musician whose wizardry with melody places the world at his feet. ■ He is adored by women, admired by men, numbered even kings among the thousands subject to the wonder of his music. Those intimate with him, however, respect him even' more for his human qualities and kindliness than for his musicianship. “The Man Who Played God” is the inspired work of a great star whose personal ambition is to make each production better than the last. In this Mr. Arliss has succeeded. Here is his greatest triumph. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. A programme of exceptional merit is provided at the Paramount Theatre. The feature film, Universal’s “Fast Companions,” comes as a pleasant surprise. A story of racing people with its chief setting on the famous Agua Caliente track, it contains a thrilling climax. Torn Brown, James Gleason, and Maureen O’Sullivan are the featured players. “Week Ends Only.” . A modern romance, unique settings, new gowns, and the work of a fine cast, all feature “Week Ends Only,” Joan Bennett’s latest Fox Films offering, which opens on Friday at the Paramount Theatre. Embellishing the theme of a triangular love affair in what is said to be a novel and absorbing manner, the picture adds lustre to its charming heroine’s reputation as a film celebrity. FIELDEN TAYLOR’S FAIR. Once every twelve months the general public is given the opportunity of assisting Fielden Taylor in his admirable work among the needy folk in the city, and again the S.O.S. is being signalled. Fielden Taylor is appealing for help for thoes thousands of men, women and children who are “up against it.” The Wellington City Mission is doing a wonderful work among the needy—but it all takes money. At this his thirteenth annual fair Fielden Taylor is striving for £2OOO. His exact words are “I’m relying on you to help me through.” The ■Silver Lining Fair will be held at the Town Hall, afternoons and evenings, all next week.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. In “The Broken Wing,”, now at the Grand Opera House, highly tense moments alternate with sparkling comedy and glamorous romance. Lupe Velez, one of the most vivid personalities ever to appear on the screen, has the leading feminine role, Lupe most recently .appeared as Lawrence Tibbett’s tempestuous sweetheart in “The Cuban Love Song.” With her flair for comedy, and the touching quality of pathos beneath her fiery personality, Lupe gives an effective, entertaining portrayal of the romantic little senorita of “The Broken Wing.” From dramatically unique situations is built the stirring climax of “The Broken Wing,” the story of an adventurous young pilot who dares to make love to the sweetheart of a lawless revolutionary leader. ST. JAMES THEATRE. The last three days are anounced of “Beauty and the Boss.” screening at the St. James Theatre. This is one of the most brilliant, sparkling, and bright comedies that has been seen or heard for some considerable time, and all in search of real entertainment will find it in this hilarious story of an unattractive but effiicent secretary who suddenly transforms to a beautiful woman, to the astonishment of the bank president, her employer, and her other associates. “The Rich Are Always With Us.” Ruth Chatterton, known as the “first lady of the screen,” will be seen and heard on Friday next at St. James Theatre in “The Rich Are Always With Us.” This is her first production for the firm of Warner Bros., First National, and London critics say that she has at last been given a story rich with opportunities of recapturing the Ruth Chatterton of “Madame X” and “Sarah and Son.” “The, Rich Are Always With Us” is a sparkling, smart and superb story. DE LUXE THEATRE. The greatest drama of political intrigue yet brought to the screen is to be found in “Washington Masquerade,” Metro-Goldwyn’s lavish and glamorous masterpiece, which is now showing at the De Luxe Theatre. Leading roles are taken by Lionel Barrymore, Karen Morley and Nils Asther. “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Fann.” A thrilling climax played in a whirling New England blizzard tops the plot of “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm,” special version of the great romance fresh from the Fox studio coming on Friday to the De Luxe Theatre. Marian Nixon as the lovable Rebecca and Ralph Bellamy as romantic Dr. Ladd portray the leading roles in a cast that also includes Mae Marsh, Louise Glosser Hale, Claire McDowell. Alan Hale and scores of others. Alfred Santell directed. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. “The Wet Parade,” Upton Sinclair’s great novel of life iu the raw, will be shown at the Kilbirnie Kinema this evening. MAJESTIC THEATRE. “The Crowd Roars,” now at the Majestic Theatre, is described as a mile-a-minute drama, with automobiles plunging and thundering down the stretch, crashing through fences and. over embankments, bursting into flame, while the great crowd of spectators roars. Many concede it as being perhaps the most spectacular picture shown in Wellington. A further episode of the “Air Mail Mystery” will be shown at the day sessions.