ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 102, 24 January 1933, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. “Afovie Crazy” at the Regent Theatre is one of the best pictures Harold Lloyd has ever appeared in in his screen career. This comedian is not so funny in himself so much as what he does, and in “Movie Crazy” he never stops doing it. As Harold Hall, the small town lad who fancies he has a hunch for picture acting, Mr. Lloyd is responsible for the heartiest and most continuous laughter heard since “Rookery Nook.” Through an accident Harold is invited to Hollywood to make a test, which shows him to .be the worst actor in the world, but through one idiotic contretemps after another lie intrigues a lady star and “pulls the leg” of the noodle until she falls iu love with him. There are two screaming scenes. One is where he attends.a select party, and by mistake secures the dress coat of a conjuror who is to entertain the guests. As a result the progress of "Trouble” (as the girl calls him) round the ballroom is that of menageries let loose. Then by some magic he obtrudes himself upon a movie scene, at sea in the making, when the villain has captured the heroine, and the ship has struck a rock. Hearing the girl call for help, he emerges. from a crate and Ims a ding-dong fight with the villain in tlie flooded vessel. “The Night of June 13.” and Lila Lee in the leading roles, “The Night of June 13” will be the attraction which will open at lite Regent Theatre on Friday. It combines robbery, slander, and love, the result being a sensational drama. MAJESTIC THEATRE. “The Most Dangerous Game,” at the Majestic Theatre strikes a new note. This R.K.O. picture is based on the grisly theme of Richard Connell’s famous short story. The “most dangerous guine” is human, but the description is that of a diabolical Tartar who has established himself on an island where, shipwrecks supply the “game.” GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Maintaining the interest of the audience from the first lines of tile title until the finish. “The Mouthpiece” is now at the Grand -Opera House. The leading figure is that of an American attorney, .Vincent Day (Warren William). Playing opposite him is Sidney Fox as the young typist who taught the successful lawyer the one lesson that nobody t.'lse could. The other feature on the programme is a first-class comedy, “The Expert,” in which the famed Chick Sale and Dickie Moore have the leading roles.

DE LUXE THEATRE.

A splendid adaptation of Grace Al filer White's moving story, “Tess of the Storm Country.” formed the feature subject in the new programme at the De Luxe Theatre. This fine picture from the Fox., studios is a picture full of 'romance, thrills, and .excitement. Beautiful Janet Gaynor gives an outstanding performance as the fiery-tempered fisher girl, who is always shouldering other people’s troubles. The star was ably supported by Charles Farrell as the son of the vindictive millionaire. Tess scampers about the figging as nimbly as her pet monkey. The scene in which Tess rescues the millionaire’s daughter from drowning is most realistic, as also is that in which the ginne warden is shot. “Guardians of the Skies” gave a glimpse of the efficiency of the Royal Austarlijjn Air Force, and “Georges of the Giants.” took the audience into the forbidden land of Thibet. .A special feature is the screening of the second cricket Test match. Aliss Iris Alason arousing enthusiasm with her playing at the Wurlitzer organ. ST. JAMES THEATRE. The curse of bad Hood, of the dreadful, uncertain stream that flows sunken from generation to generation and comes to the surface in this person or that as inherited insanity, lias never been more powerfully or more movingly shown on the screen than in tlie admirable film “A Rill of Divorcement,” which is at the St. James Theatre. John Barrymore, as Hilary, and Katherine Hepburn as his daughter. Sidney, do superlative work ■which will long be remembered. “Little Orphan Annie.” “Little Orphan Annie,’ 'an R,K.O. release, featuring that popular comedienne, Alay Robson. Alitzi Green, and Buster Phelps, will be screened next Friday. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. Britain’s big three of the musical comedy screen, Jack Hulbert. Cieiley Courtneidge and Winifred Shutter, continue to attract. good audiences in that most entertaining Gainsborough whimsicality, “Jack’s tlie Boy,” a travestical extravaganza which deals with the life of it London policeman in most diverting fashion. Hulbert's work as “Jack” is oven better than he gave in "Sunshine Susip,”. for it affords greater scope for the display of his .astonishing versatility which begins at authorship and embraces artistic ability as a singer, rhythmic dancer, actor and droll comedian. Tlie splendid assistance he receives from Cieiley Courtneidge, funniest of comediennes, and from winsome Winifred Shotter ami. a strong English cast enables the star to show to rare advantage in a sparkling entertainment. The successful season of “Jack's the Boy” will close on Thursday evening.