ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 167, 11 April 1935, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

“A Lost Lady” Screening at De Luxe Theatre “A Lost Lady,’’ starring Barbara Stanwyck and Frank Morgan, has one more day to run at the 1),. Luxe Theatre. “There Goes Susie.” When “There Goes Susie” commences at tlie De Luxe Theatre to-morrow, pic-ture-goers will see and hear the popular comedian Gene Gerrard (of “My Wife’s Family” fame) for the first time since his very successful engagement on tlie English stage. For patrons who like an entertaining story with some captivating songs and plenty of sparkling comedy, it is said that "There Goes Susie” fills the requirements in an admirable manner, Tlie story concerns the romantic ups and downs of a poor artist, Andre Cochet, and a wealthy man’s daughter, Madeline Sarteaux, and shows how the wealthy manufacturer, through a series of hilarious complications, unknowingly uses his daughter’s beauty to advertise his soap. Supplying the necessary romantic angle is the charming Wendy Barrie, and other well-known members of the cast are Zelma O'Neal, Gibb McLaughlin, and Gus McNaughton. An excellent supporting programme has been selected. “I’ve Got Your Number” at Paramount Theatre “I’ve Got Your Number,” starring Joan Blonde!!, is screening at the-Para-mount Theatre to-night for the last time. “Bordertown.” Paul Muni, one of the greatest actors of the stage or screen, comes to tlie Paramount Theatre to-morrow in the Warner Bros, production ‘'Bordertown.” The picture, suggested by Carroll Gi'aliam's novel, is described as. a stark realistic , picturisatoin of the colourful life in a town on the American border, with its night clubs and gambling resorts frequented by American millionaires and bored society women seeking diversion. In this atmosphere Paul Muni, in the role of a .foreign youth, rises in riches and power as the proprietor of a fashionable night club and gaming hall. Handsome, magnetic, he is loved by two women, one a fiery adventuress who slays her husband to try to win Muni, and, when scorned, charges him with the murder. The plot is crammed with thrilling actoin, intense dramatic situations, tremendous stfspense, and a most unusual triangular romance. “Society Doctor” at St. James Theatre Virginia Bruce, Chester Morris, Billie Burke and some promising new actors distinguish the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film “Society Doctor” as one of the most unusual and speediest screen stories to have reached the Wellington screen for a long time. To-night the film will be seen for the last time at the St. James Theatre. The story is laid in a metropolitan emergency hospital, where two young internes compete for the attentions of a pretty nurse (Miss Bruce). With machine-gun rapidity one event then follows another within the walls of the hospital. A policeman has been seriously shot by a gangster; the gangster is trapped into the hospital and makes a vicious fight for freedom. It is in this excitement, with one of the doctors’ lives hanging in the balance, that the intriguing emotional problems are solved. “Mrs. Wiggs of tlie Cabbage Patch." Commencing at the Si. James Theatre to-morrow is "Mrs. Wiggs of .the Cabbage Patch,” Paramount's picturisatiou of Alice Rich's famous novel—a story which is- cherished by millions. Tlie supports will include “Poor Cinderella,” a Techuicolour novelty.

Last Day of “Jew Suss” at Plaza

Adapted from Lion Feuchtwanger’s powerful novel, “Jew Suss,” which will conclude its fortnight’s run at theiPlaza Theatre to-night, is an intriguing story of that long-persecuted race, the Jews. "Charlie Chan in Paris.” Hailed as the most engrossing and ingenious to date of the famous “Charlie Chan” films, the latest of the .series, “Charlie Chan in Paris.” once more starring Warner Oland, will commence a season at the Plaza Theatre to-morrow. Audiences have already viewed “Charlie Chau is Paris” Doth in Hollywood and New York, and without exception they have recorded their enthusiasm for .this storj' of a phantom killer who terrorised the gayest city in the world. Arriving in Paris, Charlie Chan is plunged into the dangerous shadows of the most baffling mystery he has ever encountered. The French authorities are frustrated. No one but Charlie is able to find the trail. In the course of his investigation a beautiful Apache dancer is knifed to death and another lovely girl, an heiress, is charged with still another murder. But in the end Chan proves her innocence. “The Old Curiosity Shop” at the Regent Theatre Dickens, the immortal, is being given new life through the medium of the screen for a remarkable example of the vitality of his stories and characters is seen in the Associated British Picture Corporation’s film version of “The Old Curiosity Shop,” which will conclude its season at the Regent Theatre to-night. "The Private Life of Don Juan.’’ “The Private Life of Don Juan,” the next feature at the Regent Theatre, was produced in London by. Alexander Korda for London Films, which gave two of the outstanding triumphs of screen history, “The Private Life of Henry VIII” and “Catherine the Great,” and it is said that “Don Juan” is the most pretentious offering of these producers. Lavishly mounted and produced with infinite care, the film is a feast of beauty and colour. Every foot is chock full of entertainment. Don Juan, the matchless lover, loses his name and reputation when a young gallant who has been successfully impersonating him is killed by a jealous husband. Enormously amused at the idea that all feminine Spain has gone into mourning for him, Don Juan enjoys the unique experience of attending his own funeral and then takes advantage of this opportunity to go into retirement incognito'and eat and sleep to his heart’s content with no thought of his looks or his figure. However. 1 when he attempts to use his old wiles on a pretty barmaid, and she demands a pair of earrings, he quickly calls in his masseur and trains down to his old weight. Rut still he cannot succeed with the ladies, who laugh at the very idea of his being Don Juan. Returning to Seville, the scene of his earlier conquests, he approaches I’epilla. a beautiful dancer, whose fame depends on the fact that lie had loved her, but even she fails to recognise him and turns from him to a younger man. Utterly disillusioned, he admits defeat and returns to his wife. Some of England’s most famous screen actresses appear in the film. “College Rhythm” at Majestic Theatre At the Majestic Theatr« is Paramount’s presentation, "College Rhythm,” a snappy slice of college gaiety transported into the world of business will be screened to-night for the last time. “Viennese Nights.” “Viennese Nights,” which will commence screening at Hie Majestic Theatre, where it bad a highly successful season some months ago. is an original screen romance written by those acknowledged masters, Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammcrstein 11, and staged and produced with a lavish hand by Warner Brothers. Nothing just like “Viennese Nights” had ever before been attempted on the screen. It contains an original symphony played by the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra of one hundred pieces,, and the story is one of the most

hauntingly beautiful ever transferred to the talking screen. Walter Pidgeon, Jeau Hersholt, Vivienne Segal, Alexander Gray, Alice Day, Louise Fazenda, Bert Roach and June Pursell head the cast of gifted players. The entire picture is photographed In technicolour against authentic period backgrounds that for size and detail have never been equalled by Warner Brothers lot. The making of '‘Viennese Nights” interested Hollywood as few productions had ever done. Shirley Temple in “Bright Eyes” at State Theatre Shirley Temple continues to enchant Wellingon picturegoers it. the Fox production. "Bright Eyes,’’ which is approaching .tlie end of its second week at the State Theatre. Her little chuckle, shining little face and her amazing talents make it easy to realise that the picture has been given place of honour in the ten best productions of the year. Myriads of theatregoers cannot be wrong, and those who have shown' little partiality toward screen juveniles need have no thoughts of an objeetional precociousness in this baby actress of captivating charm. The locale of the story is original, and a large east ably supports the won dcrful little star, who sings a cheerful little song about Christmas feasting and likely woes. Charles Sellon is again at his best with his tempestuous outbursts. The supporting programme is varied and full of interest. Harry Thurston at New Opera House Harry Thurston is appearing in several character studies of London life at the New Opera House. "Mister Cinders” is the feature picture. “Blossom Time.” Schubert, one of the greatest composers of all time, specialised in the writing of songs, a big percentage of them songs of love. The gentle, big-hearted Schubert lives again in the person of Richard Tauber —lor "Blossom Time,” coming to the New Opera House on Saturday, is the story of Schubert's life—the tenderness of his love, the bitterness of losing the one girl for whom he longed, the girl who inspired his delightful music, music that reaches its greatest beauty in the glorious voice of Timber. Tauber sings five of the most beautiful and popular of Schubert’s melodies. Two Features at Rex Theatre “One Way Passage” and “Central Airport” will be finally shown to-day at the Rex Theatre, Cuba Street. Two Comedy Features To-morrow. Commencing to-morrow, the Rex Theatre will offer two amusing comedies, together with an admirable selection of short subjects. A comedy production starring the inimitable Gene Gerrard is the principal attraction. “Let Me Explain, Dear,” provides Gene with an opportunity to sufpass his own successes and his endeavours to explain away a valuable necklace and a beautiful blonde to an irate wife are expected to keep filmgoers convulsed. “For the Love of Mike,” the supporting feature, is reported to be one of the most joyous things in celluloid that have been seen for many years past, being well acted, well produced and very fast-moving. Bobby Howes is the mainspring of the piece. “The First World War” at Roxy Theatre In its second week and still playing to capacity, houses, “The First World War” is still screening at the Roxy Theatre, There is also a fine supporting comedy. “.Britannia of Billingsgate,” featuring Gordon Harker. Two Features To-morrow. Commencing to-morrow, a double feature programme of promise will be shown at the Roxy Theatre.' The two films are “Lottery Lover” and “She Was a Lady.” The former is a comedy played by a notable cast, including • Pat Paterson and Lew Ayres, and the latter, a drama by Elizabeth Cobb, is said to give Helen Twelvetrees the outstanding role of her career. ‘The Barretts of Wimpole Street’ at King’s Theatre Norma Shearer, Fredrie March and Charles Laughton conclude their season to-night at the King's Theatre in “The Barretts of Wimpole Street.” “Scarlet Empress” To-morrow Afternoon. Marlene Dietrich’s latest picture, directed by Josef vori Sternberg, is “The Scarlet Empress.” which will commence a season at the King’s Theatre to-morrow afternoon. It is an amazing, glittering drama of the regime of old Russia, with its grotesque atmosphere, its bizarre living and its pageantry. It is a drama that brings a girl from a secluded life to be an outstanding figure in the politics of the world, virtually reaching a powerful throne on the shoulders of her lovers. Marlene Dietrich is seen as that girl. She gives a brilliant cliaraeterisation. appreciated by everyone. The supporting cast includes John Lodge, Sam Jaffe and Louise Dresser,