ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 34, 3 November 1933, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

regent theatre. “The Lord of the Manor," a Paramount release will be presented at the Regent Theatre to-day. It is the screen version of John Hastings Turners famous play, which ran for a lengthy season at the Apollo Theatre, London and was described as probably the most sparkling comedy dealing with English life ever written. It provides the ideal vehicle for Fred Kerr, whose last film it was. Mr. Kerr's renderings of the deaf and peppery “gentry” type always were appreciated by audiences, and in this film he reached the peak of his actIng powers. Betty. Stockfeld, an Australian girl, who is rapidly climbing the ladder of fame as a result of her performances in a number of English pictures, is again brought before the motion picture public in this production. Miss Stockfeld, who was born in Epping, New South Wales, is co-featured with Mr. Kerr. An added attract'on will be a stage novelty presented by Miss Ruth Hay and Girls—“l934 Figure Moulding’ —a fascinating exposition of modern physical culture.

ST. JAMES THEATRE. How a girl forced her wedding bells to ring and then encounters a problem to keep them ringing is the situation Ann Harding copes with in “Double Harness, coming to the St.-James Theatre to-day. in which she co-stars with William Powell. In this R.K.O. Radio comedyJrama, Miss Harding determines to make her marriage an efficiency proposition, and pursues Powell, who depicts a freedomloving bachelor. Through her artifice and intrigue, the ceremony is eventually performed. Miss Harding is surprised when Powell’s pre-marital love changes to indifference as her husband. For when he fearns that she ensnared him by cleverness. he leaves her, and she finds she has acquired a problem instead of a career. Situations rich in touching drama and brilliant comedy continue to n surprise climax which solves Miss Harding’s difficulties. Supporting Ann Harding and William Powell in “Double Harness” are Henry Stephenson. George Meeker, Reginald Owen, and Lilian Bond. Culbertson Demonstrates Bridge.

The names Bridge and Culbertson, are synonymous to all players of the game that is growing in popularity by leaps and bounds. As a master of Contract, Ely Culbertson has no equal. His book on the subject has run into millions of copies. He writes newspaper articles for syndicates throughout the world. He is, In short, unique in his snhere. The management of St. James Theatre has eecured for presentation n series of featurettes. in wh’ch Mr. Culbertson demonstrates his methods of calling and play. But not only bridge players will find these novel entertainment, for each one is made in the form of a little story which, while not detracting in any way from the demonstration of the game, makes them acceptable to one and all as bright, original entertainment. The first of the series will be shown to-day.

Mayer Production, a “^ o]esome rOmance appeal, simpiici y, j( rang cr’s Return Md P nn £C ho a “ human-like producHnn that will provide the complete change tion that win p nicture-goers so freo£ C \ n i em /J«nd one writer who quently deman , “There is nothing has seen the film. J-hye ’ nretenprised of good quality features will also be screened.

•sSSSBs HSSSSwysa The second week of success begins. day. The wonderful singing of the Polish tenor, Jan Kiepura the « cellence of the anas he ren “Tell previously come from the screen. xei Me To-night” is a musical comedy masterpiece that demonstrate beyond fiuestion the supremacy of British pro c in this field of film action. Ita ae_ lightful entertainment that possesses resistible comedy, glorious ® melodic theme song, and alluring ri> mance. Its scenic beauties are man fold, and the eye is ca Pj ivatccl 1 f i?o the ear. The artists in the production are Sonnie Hale, the English scores a personal triumph, Gwenn, who with Athene Seyler are splendid as the Mayor and Mayoress of Kern Betty Chester, the tenor singers “non-stop” manager, and Audrey “ lat her. Mention should also be made to the men and women of the-jury, who B«PP’y chorus of the vocal numbers of Ferraro when he sings in court to prove hisude tity. An outstanding subject on the supporting programme is ‘Our Fightin o Navy.”

DE LUXE THEATRE. Starring in what is said to be the biggest story of his career to date, the famous popular entertainer, Will Rogers, is now showing at the De cuxe Theatre in the latest Fox sensational comedy, “Doctor Bull, adapted from James Gould Cozzen’s famous etory, ‘The Last Adam.” It is said that in this film Will Rogers surpasses all his previous success, and that it provides hilarious laughter from start to finish. Rogers is a man in a million, with a rich sense of humour —and a mellow fatalism. Tie has seen almost every human foible, is no longer surprised at anything that happens, but is indulgent to all. There is a brilliant cast, including Louise Dresser, Vera Allen. Marion Nixon. Ralph Morgan, Howard Lally. Rochelle Hudson, and Barton Churchill. The supports include the latest Fox news mblb, a “Magic Carpet/’ and ® cartoon.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Having had a successful season at the Recent Theatre during the past fortnight, “The Working Man” has 'been transferred to the Grand Opera House. In this production, George Arliss P la ?- the role of John Reeves, one of the biggest shoe manufacturers in, the United States. Hartland is mother. both loved the same girl, and HarUana won her In business they are friendly cneinies-until Hartland dies. I. robs Reeves of some of the ® eSt ’ ®” a , £ e ßces comes actually perturbed when he sees the Hartland business beginning to The Reeves business flourishes the more nn that account, of cours^^X ld’s son a holiday, happens to meet Hartland s son nod daughter on their own yacht, anu with fine” chivalry he sets about the Hartland business back on the rails.