ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 184, 2 May 1933, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. The chief constituents of "Wedding Rehearsal” at the Regent Theatre are love, intrigue, and bright comedy. The picture is far off the beaten track in its tone, dressing, and atmosphere, and the smart dialogue of Arthur Wimperis, spoken by cultured English players, is a rare treat. The show abounds in diverting and witty scenes, and the settings are beautiful. The stars are Roland Young, George Grossmith, Lady Tree, and other noted London actors and actresses. There is a gorgeous scene of the changing of the guard at St. James Palace that is particularly thrilling, while the rehearsal scene gives scope for some exquisite frocking on the part of the beautiful twins and their retinue of bridesmaids. The programme also includes the appearance (in the flesh) of the Roland Sextette, five little maidens and a boy (three violins, two ’cellos, and pianoforte), who play popular waltz melodies charmingly. A "Mickey Mouse” cartoon and several reviews of world events constitute a highly diverting programme, one not to be missed. “No Man of Her Own.” Commencing next Friday at the,Regent Theatre is "No Man of Her Own,” a drama that is both brilliantly acted and perfectly presented. The stars are Paramount’s new combination, Clark Gable, Carol Lombard, and Dorothy Mackaill. The picture has received the most flattering notices wherever it has been screened, and if the enthusiastic reports from other towns can be taken as a criterion, 'Wellington audiences will see something out of the ordinary. MAJESTIC THEATRE. "Fast Life,” the new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comedy romance, is screening at the Majestic Theatre. The picture is based on E. J. Rath's novel, "Let's Go,” dealing with the adventures of two motorboat mechanics who are determined to enter their boat in international competitions. "The Monkey’s Paw.” An innocent evening turns into a night of terror for members of a quiet English household in R.K.0.-Radio Pictures’ "The Monkey’s Paw,” coining to the Majestic Theatre on Friday. The picture takes its title from one of the most thrillingly interesting studies of fear psychology ever brought to the screen. C. Aubrey Smith, Betty Lawford, Bramwell Fletcher, Ivan Simpson, and others are featured in the cast, direeled by Wesley Ruggles. * ST. JAMES THEATRE. Metro-Goldwyn-Maycr’s renowned star, Norma Shearer, in “Smiling Through,” the romance which is charming audiences at. the St. Janies Theatre, Radiant in her portrayal of Moonyeen. the intended bride of Sir John Cartaret, and happy and tragic by turn as his ward, Kathleen Sheridan, Miss Shearer brought to her dual part all the wealth of emotion and the grace of a fine artist. In the story of her love for Kenneth Wayne, son of the murderer of Moonyeen on her wedding day, she is given opportunities for dramatic effects which she has never had before, and of which she takes advantage to the fullest. It. is Miss Shearer's triumph. And sharing the honours with her, are Fredric March, excellent as Kenneth Wayne, Leslie Howard, in the role of Sir Joint, and O. P. Heggie as Dr. Owen. The supporting films are all good, but outstanding among them is that of the worldfamous aerial trapeze artists, the Flying Cadonas, whose feats of skill and daring axe

PARAMOUNT THEATRE. . Such a remarkably fine performance as that, contributed to the screen by Maisie Gay, England's greatest character comedienne, in the part of "Mrs. ’Arris,” in Edgar Wallace's striking puzzle play, “The Old Man,” or “Lady Arranway’s Secret,” atones in a way for the-tem-porary passing of the legitimate stage. Next to seeing her on the stage is the pleasure of being able to see and enjoy her fine work on the screen. All who see her in “The Old Man” will not readily forget the art of Maisie Gay. The last three days are announced. , “Marry Me.” The coming to the Paramount Theatre on Friday npxt of popular Renato Muller, the happiness star, in “Marry Me,” a laughing, scintillating successor io her former triumph, “Sunshine Susie,” will be welcome news to her many admirers, and she is sure of a great reception. In Gainsborough’s latest musical-comedy Miss Muller will sing the tuneful numbers “So Will Somebody Marry Me,” "Early Birds.” “A Little Sunshine,” and “You Are So YVonderful to Me.” Co-starring with Renate Muller are England's own comedian, George Robey, Harry Green, the famous dialect character delineator, Inn Hunter and Billy Caryll. “Marry Me” cotnes fresh from big successes wherever it has been shown. , DE LUXE THEATRE. Pat Hanna’s first independent production, “Diggers in Blighty,” at the De Luxe Theatre has scored a bull’s-eye so far as Wellington is concerned, and his three irrepressible Aus- ■ tralian diggers are amazingly funny in the way in which they relate their experiences during ten days in Blighty. Pat Hanna, Joe Valli, George Moon, and Alfred Frith are the stars of this hilarious show. The supports include two news reels, the swearing-in of President Roosevelt, George Wallace in a comedy sketch, "Oh. What a Night,” Downey and Henderson in a radio singing novelty, and Paul Cullen, in several favourite numbers at the Wurlitzer organ. “Humanity.” “Humanity,” the new Fox drama depicting the romance of a young scientist and the girl who loves him, opens on Friday at the De Luxe Theatre. Ri:*»b Morgan, veteran of the stage and screen ; Alexander Kirkland, whose name has graced a great number of successes; Boots Mallory and Irene 'Ware, two newcomers who are well on their way to stardom. head the cast of the film. The locale of the story involves the contrasting environment of the very poor and the very rich. It moves from the haunts of the wealthy with their attendant glamour, to the places where the poor struggle even to maintain life. Through it all runs a romance that is said to be one of the most unusual ever portrayed on the screen. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. One of the most versatile British mo-tion-picture directors is Jack Raymond, director of B.D.F.’s latest all-talking scream, “Up for the Cup,” which will be seen at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday. An all-star cast of stage and screen celebrities appears in this hilarious story of the adventures and misadventures that beset a Yorkshireman when he visits London to see the celebrated Cup final. Joan Wyndham, another B.R.F. "find,” is extremely appealing, and here again the influence of Raymond is apparent.