ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 220, 13 June 1933, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

KEGENT THEATRE. Adapted from the Noel Cowjird play, “The Queen Was in Her Parlour,” “Tonight is Ours,” the’successful Paramount offering at the Regent Theatre, is one of the most entertaining stories ever presented on the screen. “To-night is Ours” is a typical Noel Coward show. It is bright, witty, .cleverly told and. above all, very sophisticated. Added to that, Paramount have spared no pains,.and expense in mounting the show elaborately, and in keeping the general production right up to the standard demanded by the noted author. The cast, of course, leaves nothing to be desired. Beautiful Claudette Colbert is seen in the role of a royal princess who has known unhappiness when married to one of her own station, and who finds it with a commoner, only to have it snatched from her when everything seemed so rosy. Finally, by a set of unforseen circumstances, she attains her heart’s desire. The role of her lover is in the capable hands of the handsome Fredric March. Other important parts are taken by Paul Cavanagh, ns a prince who also finds himself obliged to marry into royalty when his affections lie elsewhere; Alison Skipworth, and Arthur Byron. There is a good supporting programme. “The End of the Rainbow.” Richard Tauber, the world's greatest Jiving tenor, on whom has fallen the mantle of Enrico Caruso, is coming to the Regent Theatre on Friday, in his first feature screen production, “End of the Rainbow.” This rarest of rare glittering gems of entertainment, adapted from Tauber’s own romantic life, is a .story of beauty and strength—a story written for all mankind so that the nations of. the world might know this golden-voiced genius better. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. Full of vivacity, with a speaking and a singing voice that are good to listen to, Jessie Matthews is an artist who is worth going some distance to see. especially in conjunction with a smartly-plotted., entertaining musical comedy like “There Goes the. Bride,” the.furiously funny story of the adventures of a runaway bride. With Owen Nares playing at. his best, and with excellent support from a strong cast, Miss Matthews makes of “There Goes the Bride”-a bright entertainment indeed. Preceding the main• feature, is “The Murder at Covent Garden.” with Dennis Terry and Anne Grey in the leading parts. “The Flying Squad. Harold Huth and Carol Goodncr are the star players in Edgar Wallace's most exhilarating picture, “The Flying Squad, which enthuses patrons wherever it has been shown. This fine tribute to. the men of famed Scotland Yard and their up-to-date methods is the Paramount Theatre’s' big British attraction for Friday next. MAJESTIC THEATRE. Slim Summerville is an asset to any show. So is the well-known Zasu Pitts. One can.readily imagine, then, the result of these two acting in the same show, especially when they .are co-starred. 1 he Majestic Theatre is screening “Out All Night,” a feature-length comedy in which the two stars eclipse their success in “Thev Just Had to Get Married,” which was such a hit in Wellington a few months ago. "Out All Night.” is a riot of laughter and piquant situations from start to finish, and tells of a honeymoon couple who find themselves accompanied by mamma-in-law. What happens after. that forms the basis of one of the most hilarious stories that have been screened for many a day. The two comedians arc at their best and there is a really brilliant performance given by the mother-in-law. In addition, there is a first-rate supporting bill containing exceptionally entertaining films. “Tlje Match King.” Coming to inc Majestic Theatre on Friday next is "The Match King, M arncr Bros.’s sensational story of the downfall of Paul Krcuger. the miracle man of fraud. Wnrcn Williams heads the cast.

DE LUXE THEATRE. "State Fair,” ( the delightful Fox production, is as popular in its second week at the De Luxe Theatre as it was last week, when crowded houses attended each performance. "State Fair” is one of those shows that, has an appeal for young and old. i It is genuine, clean entertainment, and is probably the most human story of the year. "State Fair” tells of the adventures of a handful of people. at a big fair in an American State, aiid- could quite easily have its locale-in any of New Zealand’s big shows. . The main characters are a family of four, a variety artist, a Press reporter, and a prize-winning hog. Will Rogers is at bis best as the farmer who does not care what happens to himself or anybody else so long as “Blue Boy” is adjudged champion hog of the fair. Louise Dresser is the very proud wife whose pickles and mince-meat (the latter prepared with-.much brandy) take first prize in the. home sections. Janet Gaynor is more adorable than ever in the role of the daughter who falls in love with the reporter, Lew Ayres. The scenes at the fair are .most realistic. There is a most entertaining supporting bill. •‘lnfernal Machine.” Delightful comedy, ivith a liberal allowance of drama, makes the “Infernal Machine,” the liew Fox Film production, which commences on Friday next at the De Luxe Theatre, One of the most enjoyable talking pictures, offered: to local audiences in some months. Chester Morris and Genevieve Tobin head the cast, and both turn in exeeptional performances. Miss Tobin, first revealed to the world as an excellent light comedienne in "One Hour With You,” has a much stronger role in this picture, and acquits herself with honours. Morris is always dependable, and he is especially good in his comedy scenes. Victor .Tory’s work is one of the current season’s triumphs. The picture centres around a situation aboard a luxurious ocean liner when a wireless message is received about an infernal machine which is concealed on the ship, and the passengers are doomed never to reach port. Wheii the panic is at its height. Morris, who has stowed away aboard the vessel to follow Miss Tobin, confesses that ho is the “plotter.” The "Infernal Machine” is a picture you must not miss. ST. JAMES THEATRE. There is an exceptionally entertaining bill nt the St. Janies Theatre this week, when “Pleasure Cruise” ami “Yes, Madam,” the latter a riot of laughter, arc screening. The star item on the programme is “Pleasure Cruise,” a sparkling Fox romance. Everything about the picture lias a piquant flavour, and some •if the situations are really a trifle more than daring. However, they are al] carefully straightened out within a few moments, and all is well. The story deals with the adventures, on board a pleasure cruise ship, of a wife who very conveniently manages to forget her husband's existence until the gentleman in question confronts her with his cigarette case, allegedly left in her cabin the previous night by . an, admirer. What happens then leads up to a most unexpected, but fortunately satisfactory, climax, at least it is for the fascinating wife. Genevieve Tobin is east as the wife, and Roland Young is the henpecked and jealous busband. “The Secrets of Madame Blanche.” With Rene Dunn, a beautiful new star, and Lionel Atwill, a famous English actor, playing the lending roles, M.ctro-Gold-win-Mayer's dramatic success, “The Secrets of Madame Blanche” is coming to the St. James Theatre on Friday next. Others prominent in the cast are Phillip Holmesi and Una Merkel. The story concerns a mother mid her son, and a man who brought ruin and unhappiness to all of them by his blind sense of justice.