ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 50, 22 November 1932, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE, “Street of Women,” now at the Regent Theatre, deals with the theme that there is a woman behind every achievement. In the picture the achievement is the world’s tallest building and the inspiration Natalie, a beautiful dress designer who supplies the man who builds the skyscraper with the love and understanding that his wife lacks. Their love is a beautiful thing, but it lends to unfortunate and almost'tragic complications. There is, however, a silver lining, and all ends happily. The role of Natalie Js excellently portrayed, by that popular brunette Miss Kay Francis, who is seen at her best. She wears many wonderfully designed frocks during the production. Her lover is played by Alan Dinehart. Roland Young, as the understanding friend, shares the honours with Miss Francis for brilliant acting. . This is one of his best pictures. Marjorie Gateson is cold .and very haughty as the wife whose one idea is social success. Gloria Stuart and Allan Vincent are also prominently cast as youthful lovers who very nearly suffer through the other love affair. “Lily Christine.” A tale of hospitality that ended in scandal, “Lily Christine” is) the attraction which has been billed for the Regent Theatre’s change on Friday next. This Paramount British production represents the screen version of Michael Arlen's famous story of London’s upper class. Corinne Griffith is the star, . and Margaret Bannenn<an and Colin Clive are featured in support. DE LUXE THEATRE. One of the finest groups of screen players ever assembled in support of a star is the cast in "The Tenderfoot,” Joe E. Brown’s latest First National picture, which is now playing at the De Luxe Theatre. The prominent roles are played by such favourites as GingerRodgers, Lew Cody, Vivian Oakland, Robert Greig, Ralph Ince, Spencer Charters, and Marion Byron. “The Dark Horse.” Warren William, First National player, appearing in “The Dark Horse, on Friday at the De Luxe Theatre, wnth Bette Davis. Guy Kibbee, Vivienne Osborne. and Frank McHugh in the supporting cast, has proved one of the most successful stage actors ever to have been brought from the New York stage. MAJESTIC THEATRE. Love at first sight amid the hectic revels of a New Year’s Eve and the complications of the “morning after” are the main ingredients of ‘‘The Indiscretions of Eve,” now at the Majestic Theatre. The hero and heroine vainly endeavour to locate each other but without effect, until the former discovers a wax model of “The Marriage Bond.” . . Commencing on Friday at the Majestic Theatre will be “The Marriage Bond. Mary Newcombe, Guy Newall, and btewart Rome are the stars. “ARABIAN NIGHTS.” That delightful pantomime “Arabian Nights,” the fascination of which has never palled since it was first presented in gorgeous settings as a Christmas bill at historic Drury Lane some time in the last century, again drew a large crowd to the Grand Opera House last evening. There is a remarkably fine cast of New Zealand artists. Mr. H. J. Melville appears in the role of the comical Widow Twankey, mother of 'Aladdin the bold, who snatches a fortune from the cunning Abanazar by menus of a magic lamp, which has the power of bestowing every imaginable gift on its fortunate owner. Outstanding among the principals is Miss Evelyn Wright, whose gallant figure, graceful deportment, and extraordinarily good speaking voice make her a great favourite with the audience. Miss Merle Spurdie exhibits a pleasing light sopranb. voice in the role of the Princess Bndroulbadour. mid Mr. Leon Victor is properly dramatic as the magician Abanazar, who sells new lamps for old in order to secure the magic one. A galaxy of specialties, interspersed between the scenes is presented on a scale of unexpected brilliance. “Arabian Nights” will be presented again this evening, and is strongly recommended ns a most satisfying entertainment of its kind. j SYMONS-JENNER RECITAL. The distinctive artistry and musicianship of Miss Ava Symons and Mr. Ernest Jenner, who are to gave a .sonata recital at the Bristol Salon to-night, will ensure a musical treat for patrons.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE. “War Correspondent,” now at the Paramount Theatre, presents a vivid story the background of which is the Chinese Nationalist Government’s struggle with Fang, a predatory War Lord. In any other setting the theme would be wildly sensational, but recent events permit of no criticism on that, score. “SUNSHINE SUSIE.” All.Britlsh at “Paramount." “Sunshine Susie,” the amazingly popular picture from the Gainsborough British studios at Shephard's Bush, London, which will mark the change-over of the Paramount Theatre to an all-Britisli house has been described by the critics as a “revelation in picture direction, for it is a film apart that bears no resemblance whatever to anything of thq kind that has gone before. It stands' on a plane of its own.” It will begin Its Wellington season at 11 a.m. on Friday next, and second matinee will be given at 2.15, mid at 8 o’clock on Friday evening a gala screening -will take place, at which his Excellency the Governor-General, Lord Bledlsloe, the Lady Bledisloe. and suite, together -with many leading citizens, will be present. The advent of an all-British theatre in Wellington is a red-letter day in the history of Empire picture building ■ —an event of real significance, for it emphasises the fact that British producers have come into their own in the space of four short years. A countr.v that can turn out such a film as “Sunshine Susie" is capable of holding its own with all rivals. Concerning “Sunshine Susie” at Melbourne. “The Argus” wrote: _ “The Gainsborough film, "Sunshine Susie,” is unquestionably the best musical talking picture that has come from the British studios: and in its class may rank with the very best from any other country.. It is indeed mi achievement foi a British studio to outdo the American producer in a field in which he has been unrivalled. In no other film musical comedy have action and music been so admirably synchronised. A remarkabiy effective use Is made of musical rhythm, and the typewriter ballet is an excellent piece of work. The photography too is of a uniformly high standard. But first praise must go :o Renate Muller, an actress of rare charm and ability. It is perhaps her freshness and simplicity which are so appealing after a long succession of discoveries inthe Garbo tradition. “Sunsihine Susie.” may be recommended as a delightful • us:cal comedy admirably produced, and splendidly acted.. It is certain that pic-ture-goers will wish to see more of Renate Muller. The season of "Sunshine Susie” at the Palace Theatre, Wan-anui, which was originally set for six nights, had to be extended for an additional three days. A season of nine nights is someSusde” at the Palace Theatre. Wanganui, mid the happening is another record for this remarkable talking picture. ST. JAMES THEATRE. “Mr. Bill—the Conqueror.” a British International Pictures' release, now screening at St. James Theatre, has captured that indefinable something which will appeal to every British subject. The theme of the picture is old, but the story is refreshingly natural, and the acting unaffected. “Rebound.” "Rebound,” which comes to the St. Janies Theatre on Friday next, is a story for that delightful comedienne, Ina Claire. It has all the comedy touches Miss Claire can do so cleverly, the kind she cun carry off with perfection. The star has now abandoned the stage for the screen. “ALL IN FUN” NIGHT. Wednesday night is Movieland’s big night for their great effort to raise funds for the Mayor’s Happiness Week. Tim entire managerial world of the theatre and film exchanges have combined to make the “AU in Fun” night at the Majestic Theatre and lounge the happiest night of the Happiness Week.