ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 283, 27 August 1935, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

“Drake of England,” Dramatic Film, at Regent Theatre Roaring adventure on the Spanish Main, intrigue in the Court of Elizabeth of England, the rise of Drake from freebooter to conqueror of the Great Armada, and through it all delightful romance—these are the ingredients that make “Drake of England,” now showing at the Regent Theatre, one of the greatest to have come out of Great Britain. Add character acting that touches high distinction and we have one of the pictures of the year. In “Drake of England” we live for 90 minutes in the 16th century, so effectively have the producers rolled back the scroll of history. Matheson Lang, one of England’s eminent actors, is the Drake to the life as we have imagined him from (school books of history. “Lady Tubbs.”

“Lady Tubbe,” the Universal picturisation of the funniest story ever written by Homer Croy, outstanding American humourist, has been booked for the. Regent Theatre, tq commence on Friday. Alice Brady has the title role, in this rollicking comedy, which tells the story of a cook in a railroad construction camp who falls heir to a fortune and a title and is received in a fashionable Long Island home. How she helps along a romance and unearths some disturbing skeletons in the closets of a couple who direct constant attention to the high-hattedness of their respective families, is screamingly funny. Douglass Montgomery, Anita Louise, June Clayworth, Alan Mowbray and other popular flayers will be seen with Miss Brady.

“Flirtation Walk,” Comedy and

Music at St. James

Bringing with it enchantment and thrilis, “Flirtation Walk” gives good entertainment at the St. James Theatre. Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler, popular screen lovers, and Pat O’Brien head an all star cast, which includes, in addition to a score of Hollywood’s best actors, the entire cadet corps of the United States Military Academy at West Point, a portion of the Pacific fleet, and a detachment of the regular army at Honolulu. Songs include “Mister and Misses is the Name.” “No Horse, No Wife, No Moustache ” and the title song, “Flirtation Walk ” There are varied and interesting supports on the programme. “Sweet Music.”

Rudy Vallee, world famous radio crooner, comes to the St. James Theatre on Friday in the latest and most pretentious of Warner Bros.’ mamoth musicals, “Sweet Music.’’- Valee will be heard in a half dozen catchy songs written especially, for the production. Ann Dvorak also sings and dances in spectacular numbers. Still another songbird who will be heard in the picture 'is Helen Morgan, famous torch singer, who made such a bit in “Show Boat ”

“Sanders of the River” Still at New Opera House

Thrills and perils of a journey through the black heart of Darkest Africa are brought to the screen in Alexander Korda’s London film, “Sanders of the River, ’ based on the late Edgar Wallace’s colourful tales of Central Africa under British rule. The film is having an extended season at the New Opera House. Perfect casting places Paul Robeson in the leading role of Bk>sambo, while Leslie Banks is seen in the title role of the miracle-work-ing British District Commissioner. Nina Mat McKinney, beautiful-, negro actress, plays the lovely slave girl Lilongo. The supporting programme includes the AValt Disney specialties, “Three Little Pigs,” “Bird in Spring,” and "Mickey’s Service Station." “Kid Millions.”

Eddie Cantor's musical extravaganza for Samuel Goldwyn, “Kid Millions,” comes on Friday to the. New Opera House. The banjo-eyed comedian is funnier than ever as a boy of the Brooklyn waterfront who turns out to be the sole heir of Professor Wilson, who left a fortune in buried treasure in Egypt-

“Charlie Chan in Egypt,” New Thriller at State Tn “Charlie Chan in Egypt,” which is the feature film in the programme screened at the State Theatre, Fox Funis has produced a most exciting story, ft carries Charlie Chan to the mysterious land of the Pharaohs. In the Valley of the Kings, amid the splendours and riches of the last resting-places of the mighty monarchs of bygone ages, several mysterious deaths occur, Charlie Chan holds the audience spellbound. A strong supporting cast includes “Pat” Paterson Thomas Beck, Rita Cousins, and Stepin FetcEit. The supporting films are a most entertaining lot. “The Informer.” Reaching supreme heights in characterisation' and in strength of emotional appeal, RKO-Radio’s “’lhe Informer,, which comes to the State Theatre on Friday, ranks as one of the most powerful dramas ever brought to the screen. Sunerbly enacted f n . Irtlliant east, the picture, under the direction genius of John Ford, brings to vivid, unforgettable life the characters and scenes of Liam O’Flaherty’s widely-read and much-dis-cussed novel. In Vie role of ’lhe Informer,.” Victor McLaglen reaches even greater heifflits than those to which he attained with his universally praised performance in “The Lost Patrol.”

“Break of Hearts,” Hepburn

Romance, at Plaza

An inspiring story of self-sacrificing devotion gives Katherine Hepburn excellent opportunity for enhanced distinction in “Break of Hear.s,” now showing at the Plaza. She is cast ae an aspiring girl musician who falls in love with an eminent symphony orchestra conductor, played b v Charles Boyer. She goes through all the ecstasy of love at first sight, the serenity of happy marriage the heart-ache of lost love and rapture of love regained. Hers ie a difficult part but she p ays it with complete confidence and real distinction, exploiting to the full the advantages of her complex personality. The supporting programme is good. “Our Little Girl."

“Our Little Girl,” which is said to be Shirley Temple’s greatest picture, comes to the Plaza Theatre on Friday. Our Little Girl” is a poignant story, tenderly conceived, freighted with heart-tugs, yet leaving the audience strangely happy. Hundreds of novels and short stories tn print and typescript were read before this particular story was selected for Shirley. When the list thinned down to 30, the producer discovered that “Our Litt.e Girl” was ready-made for the adorable star. It tells the story of a happy family disunited by suspicious, threatened witn wreckage, and of a little girl who runs away from her home when she finds all the joy and safeguards gone.

“David Copperfield,” Dickens Classic, at De Luxe

It has remained for that swift and supple medium, the sound screen, to bring back the full glories of Charles Dickens, and none of the previous Dickens films in point of artistry, in the fidelity of the acting, and the settings, have approached the Metro-Goldwyu-Mayer production of “David Copperfield,” at the De Luxe Theatre. The cast is a notable one, and with the continuity supervised by Mr. Hugh Walpole, the most ardent Dickensian will find it diffi’ cult to pick holes in the picture. The story begins with the birth of David and continues through the ' extraordinary, changing environment and circumstances of David’s life. The film cannot fail to make the strongest of impressions. Newsreels and organ music by Barrie Brettoner are also included ia the programme.

“G-Men,” Gangster-War Drama, at Majestic Theatre

Insight into the activities of the United States Department of Justice is granted by the thrilling gangster film “G-Men, which is now showing at the Majestic Theatre. This picture is concerned with the efforts of the Federal agents to hunt down a gang of desperate criminals. Brick Davis (James Cagney), a building attorney, is advised by his college friend. Buchanan, to enter the Government service. He declines until Buchanan is shot dead by gangsters, when Brick determines to hunt down the killers. He enlists as a Federal agent—a “G-Man. ’ His training is undertaken by Jeff McCord (Robert Armstrong), a singularly tough “piece of work.” He tracks down and captures Leggatt, public . enemy number 1, and killer ot Buchanan. “McFadden’s Flats. A human, down-to-earth and robustly humorous story of a self-made Irishman and a Scotchman who were the best of enemies, Paramount’s “McFaddens Flats” conies on Friday to the Majestic Theatre, with Walter C. Kelly, "The Virginia Judge” of American vaudeville and radio fame, in the leading role. On the supporting programme is a particularly fine technicolour romance, “Legong. a story of the South Seas which was filmed on the Isle of Bali in thb Dutch East Indies. '

Paramount Theatre Shows Double-Feature Bill

Love tangles and marital mix-ups,torm hilarious situations in Warner Bros.’ pictue, “The Kansas City Princess,” which is now showing at the Paramount Iheatre. The story concerns chiefly the iove episodes and mad adventures of two midwest manicurists, a gangster, a millionaire playboy, his wife and her lover and two small-town aidermen. The additional feature is “No Escape.” starring lan Hunter and Binnie Barnes. It is a gripping adventure romance that races on to a terrific climax.

Coming Attractions.

“Red Hot Tyres,” First National romance of the automobile racing tracks, starring Lyle Talbot and Mary Astor, is scheduled as the feature attraction at the Paramount Theatre beginning on Thursday next. Based on a story by Tristan Tupper, the picture is a dynamic love drama that blossoms during thrilling auto races in which dare-devil speedsters battle for racing honours. The second feature, “The Secret Bride,” features Barbara Stanwyck and Warren William.