“Radio Pirates” at De Luxe Theatre

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 253, 23 July 1935, Page 3

“Radio Pirates” at De Luxe Theatre

One of those rare films that have all the joyous entertainment qualities of a farce, but at the same time have a story that is bound together in entirely logical sequences to give still further increased satisfaction, is the Sound City production “Radio Pirates” at the De Luxe Theatre. There are several important features which make this film outstanding among comedies. High praise must immediately be given to the manner in which the story is carried along through a elose series of exciting, romantic and comical happenings, varied—but not interrupted—by catchy new melodies and clever sketches in this plot of an impecunious trio who set out illegally to catch London by the ears and make a swift fortune witli their “pirate" broadcasting station. “West Point of the Air.”

With the shrill scream of zooming aeroplanes as a l>aels,ground. Wallace Beery conies to the De Luxe screen in the startling aviation spectacle, “West Point of the Air,” which opens on Friday next. Just, as “Hell Divers” was the great air epic of the United States navy, so is the new picture a breathtaking revelation of« “Uncle Sam’s” strength in the Air Corps training centres of the army. Beery in his role of “Big Mike” gives a dramatic portrayal that surpasses even his performance in “The Champ.”

“The Scarlet Pimpernel” at Regent Theatre In “Tlie Scarlet Pimpernel." still very successfully at the Regent, all the desperate thrills of Ihe French Revolution are wrapped up in the romantic and adventurous deeds of that prince of adventures, ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel.” As Sir Percy Blakeney and his unsuspected counterpart, the Scarlet Pimpernel, Leslie Howard gives a masterly portrayal of foppishness, gallantry, charm and elusiveness. Indeed, Mr. Howard is the Pimpernel come to life. In this film he lias achieved the most outstanding performance of his screen career, and as the Pimpernel he will be remembered. Merle Oberon, whose unusual type of beauty could almost be termed exotic, and who also had the feminine lend in the “Folios Bergere.” makes a winsome Lady Blakeney.

“Naughty Marietta” at St. James Theatre I Everything' that was said in preliminary praise of the cinema operetta ‘‘Naughty Marietta.” which is at St. James Theatre, can now be looked upon as modest understatement. The film proves better than the best anticipation. The production has as its stars Jeanette MacDonald, of “The Love Parade" ami “Merry Widow” fame (and even more eharming in her latest, role), and Nelson Eddy, the American operatic baritone, who brings to the screen n voice of such rich and melodious qualities that his songs are n sheer delight. it has been claimed not extravagantly for him that he is “the answer to the film producer's dream,” and he may well be termed the discovery of the hour. “Naughty Marietta.” which was- composed by Victor Herbert, is an operetta, as distinct from musical comedy, and it Ims been brought to the cinema screen by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, with W. S. Van

Dyke as its producer. “The Night is Young” at King’s Theatre Vienna with all its old Imperial glamour is set in an enticing new frame of music and theme in the blend of music, drama, comedy and romance, “The Night is Young.” which is at the King’s Theatre. Evelyn Laye, for her blonde beauty, rich voice and clear-cut acting powers, handsome Ramon Novarro, for his characteristically positive acting and romantic singing. “After O. .co Hours." “After Olfiee Flourt.” co-starring Constance Bennett and Clark Gable, is the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer entertainment which comes to the King's Theatre on Friday.

“The Dictator” at Plaza Theatre

There is a tine sweep of dramatic action in "The Dictator,” the lavishlyproduced and beautifully photographed English film which is at the Plaza Theatre. An enthralling period in bistory has been chosen ns the basis of the story. Clive Brook appears as Struensee, the ambitious and brilliant doctor, who becomes dictator of 18th century Denmark, and gives a powerful portrayal of the man who gains influence over the weak young king, ami introduces a new reign of justice ami humanity in the misgoverned State. Madeleine Carroll is convincing as the young and unhappy queen. “Fighting Stock.” "Fighting Stock,” one of the inimitable Tom Walls. Ralph Lynn, and Robertson -Hare comedies, will be the next attraction at the Plaza Theatre. These three old members of the Aldwych Theatre team are by far the funniest of the comedians of the day. and in “Fighting Stock” they have opportunities galore to be funny, deliciously funny.

“Java Head” to be Screened at the New Opera House To be screened at the New Opera House on Friday is one of the most powerfully written and stirring novels of our generation. “Java Head,” by Joseph ilergesheimer. Now brilliantly translated to the screen by Associated Talking Pictures of Ealing. England, “.lava Head" becomes one of the first screen masterpieces of 1935. Magnificently interpreted by an exceptionally strong east, headed by John Loder. Elizabeth Allan. Edmund Gwotin. ami Anna May Wong, the characters of this enthralling love story stop from the pages of fiction to "live” upon the silver screen.

“The Girl From Missouri” and “Flesh” at Rex Jean Harlow and Wallace Beery each has the lead in an utterly different type of picture in the new double-feature programme at the Rex Theatre. “The Girl from Missouri’’ brings Miss Harlow to the screen as Eadie, who is hunting for a millionaire husband. “Flesh” is played by Wallace Beery, Karen Morlev ami Ricardo Cortez.