ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 104, 26 January 1933, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. "Movie 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. "The Night of June 13.” The drama that sometimes goes on back of the quiet facades of commonplace suburban homes provides the basis for the action of “The Night of June -3,” Paramount’s new film which will open at the Regent Theatre to-morrow. It deals with four families whose lives and fates have become rather intricately Dangled, and it tells a story that is as exciting in its nearness to everyday existence as in its melodrama. In one house live John aiul Elna Curry (Clive Brook and Adrianne Allen). An automobile accident of recent date has deprived Elna of a promising career as a pianist and has left her ill and neurotic. Particularly, she has become obsessed with the fact that John is in love with Trudie Morrow (Lila Lee), who lives next door. The Morrows are the most affluent of the four families, and Mrs. Morrow (Helen Ware) is doing her best to break up a love affair between her son Herbert (Gene Raymond) and Ginger Blake (Frances Dee) who lives in an adjoining house with her spinster sister (Helen Jerome Eddy). The fourth family, thp Strawns, is composed of Mazie (Mary Boland), whose chief indoor sport is to keep her ears glued to the separating wall of the two-family house in which the Strawns and the Currys live; Junior (Billy Butts), who will do anything to get a greatly desired sweater; Grandpap (Charles Grapewin), who will do anything to get a drink, and Philo (Charlie Ruggles), who tries to pour oil on the troubled waters. . The undercurrents of trouble that are seething among the four families finally burst on the night of June 13. John fails to take the usual commuter’s train back to the suburb because he has stayed in the city to say goodbye to Trudie, who is going away until Elna gets over her obsession. And in the hour between trains, something happens in each of the four houses. Elna commits suicide. Because he has touched the gun, John is arrested on a murder charge. As the trial goes on, his whole case depends on whether he took the earlier or the later train. But due to events transpiring in the three other houses, each of the commuters has reason not to tell the truth about his movements on the night of June 13. DE LUXE THEATRE. “Tess of the Storm Country” is the feature at the De Luxe Theatre. This fine picture is full of romance, thrills, and excitement. Beautiful Janet Gaynor gives an outstanding performance as the fiery-tempered fisher girl, who is alwavS shouldering other people’s troubles. The star was ably supported by Charles Farrell as tlie son of the vindictive millionaire. Tess scampers about the rigging as nimbly as her pct monkey. The scene in which Tess rescues the millionaire’s daughter from drowning is most realistic, as also is that in which the game warden is shot. REGENT, WANGANUI. Maurice Chevalier’s latest starring Paramount picture, “Love Me To-night,” directed by Rouben Mamoulian and featuring Jeanette MacDonald, Charlie Ruggles, Charles Butterworth and Myrna Loy. comes to the Regent Theatre. Wanganui, next Saturday. Like previous pictures starring Chevalier, “Love Me Tonight” is done in a humorous and whimsical vein, and is set to music._ Most of the musical numbers, all written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, noted song-writing combination, are sung by the French star and Miss MacDonald, but other members of the cast join in at one time or another.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE. "Jack's the Boy” will finish its successful extended season at the Paramount Theatre this evening. “Tlie Ringer.” To-morrow afternoon will witness the first screening in 'Wellington at the Paramount Theatre of the world famous book and play, "The Ringer.” The busy brain of the late Edgar Wallace would probably be voted to have turned out its best production in "The Ringer,” for in this story the indefatigable master of mystery, thrill and comedy is revealed in his best form—ingenious, intriguing, fresh and arresting. The story of “The Ringer,” a man of many disguises who can change his appearance at will and invade even the precincts of Scotland Yard, is known to countless thousands all over the world, but so deftly are the situations contrived that the tale never ceases to exercise its fascination ; and its remarkable power is increased in the film version which moves swiftly from scene to scene, and heightens the mystery and the effect as it goes. “The Ringer” is a Gainsborough picture. Its characters and atmosphere are thoroughly British —the Thames-side scenes are especially telling—and the whole production is said to be a remarkable example of the tremendous advance recently made in the British studios. Gordon Harker, . the inimitable Cockney character comedian; Patrick Curwen, and Franklyn Dyall are the principal members of the strong cast. “The Ringer” will be preceded by a strong array of AU-British short subjects. MAJESTIC THEATRE. "The Most Dangerous Game,” at the Majestic Theatre, strikes a new note, for the "most dangerous game” is human. A diabolical Tartar has established himself on an island where shipwrecks supply the “game.” "The Night Club Lady.” "The Night Club Lady,” a Columbia picture that brings Adolphe Menjou in the suave role of Thatcher Colt,- police commissioner de luxe, to the Majestic Theatre to-morrow, moves from the highest pinnacle of a New York roof top to the glittering depths of the city’s night life. Almost all the' mysterious action in this dramatic picture, taken from the extremely popular crime novel by Anthony. Abbot, takes place in a luxurious , apartment and in one of the most fascinating and elaj/irate night clubs in the city. Menjou is' supported by Mayo Methot. radiant stage actress, who appeared with Chester Morris in “Corsair,” and Sheets Gallagher. ST. JAMES THEATRE. Tlie curse of bad blood has never been more powerfully shown on the screen than in “A Bill of Divorcement,’’’which is at the St. James Theatre. “Little Orphan Annie.” Adapted from the character of one of the most famous newspaper cartoon strips in the world, “Little Orphan Annie” will come to life at the St. James Theatre tomorrow. Mitzi Green, 'that amazing child whose impersonations are so brilliant, has the title role, while May Robson, who made such a remarkable success in “Mother's Millions,” heads the cast. Buster Phelps, a youngster who will surprise everyone, and Matt Moore are among the other players. The story makes simple, wholesome, clean entertainment for young and old. It concerns the adventures of two orphans, one of whom is adopted by a wealthy old woman who had no idea what a time she was letting herself in for when she took her protege into her magnificent home. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. “The Mouthpiece” is now at the Grand Opera House. Tlie leading figure is Vincent Day (Warren William). Playing opposite him is Sidney Fox ns the young typist who taught the successful lawver a lesson. 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.