ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 199, 20 May 1936, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

Little Jane Withers Stars in “Gentle Julia” at Plaza Little Jane Withers has the most important rode of her stage cateer in "Gentle Julia,” which has only two more days to run at the I’laza ’.I heatre. I is an hilarious story of a mischievous little vixen who turns her hand to patching up romance, with questionable results. Versatile and lovable, Jane will be remembered for her part in “Ginger, but she is even more likeable in Gentle Julia.” „ , ~ “Private Secretary. First presented on the stage over 35 yeans ago, Sir Charles Hawtrcy’s famous comedy, “The Private Secretary, stU retains its well-deserved title ot the world’s greatest comedy,” for its record season of three and a half years has never been equalled. The film version comes to the Plaza Theatre on hndaj. Hea l ed by Edward Everett Horton, as the Rev.'Robert Spalding, one of the most distinguished easts ever gathered together includes Oscar Asche, Judy Gunn, BaujMackay, Michael Sbepley. 0. B. Uaienee, and Sydney Fairbrother. Detailsof the farce are unnecessary to the oiuci generation, but for the present generation, it might be mentioned that the story deals with the adventures ot a meek clergyman, who is used as a pawn by an extravagant young man to dodge n s creditors. Majestic Stars Marx Brothers in “A Night at the Opera” A happy blend of riotous comedy- with serious excerpts from the opera 'll ' tore” is provided in “A Night at t e Opera,” at the Majestic 1 heatre. He name of the film conjures all manner ot possibilities with the three famous Marx brothers. Groucho. Chico mid Harpo, loose among grand opera. ‘'Three Live Ghdsts,” Seldom has a funnier or more completely entertaining film been produced than '“Three Live Ghosts,” commencing at the Majestic on Friday next. Giving Richard Arlen one of his finest opportunities at the head of a notable cast, the picture moves with lightning speed, in its earlier forms, the story was an international hit, first as a book and then as a play, but the screen gives it a scope and freshness that was impossible in its earlier presentations. "Three Live Ghosts” is the story of three soldiers—an American, a Cockney and a titled Englishman, goofy from shell-shock, w io turn from the war after imprisonment in a German camp, to find themselves officially listed as “dead.” Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times” at Regent Queues long before the opening °f sessions at the Regent lheatre, " her . e "Modern Times” is showing, bear testimony to the apparently undying popularity of Charlie 'Chaplin. Playing opposite the comedian is the Paulette Goddard, who is ideally cast as a gamin of the waterfront. Then there is Chaplin’s old partner, Hank Mann, who played with him in many of the silent films. Even though the comedian does not speak, it in no way seems to detract from the enjoyment of the show. Perhaps it. is just a s well that he does not, for the laughter of the audiences is so loud Hint it is doubtful if any of the dialogue would be heard above the mirth of those in the theatre. Tuneful Comedy, “Colleen,” at De Luxe Theatre Three popular songs, written by Harry Warren and Al Dubin, comprise the musical portion of Warner Bros.’ new comedyromance. “Colleen,” now showing at the De Luxe Theatre. “You Gotta Know How to Dance” is a rhythm dancing number sung by Dick Powell, with the tapping feet of Ruby Keeler and Paul Draper beating out a counter-melody. “I Don t Have to Dream Again.” is a sentimental fox-trot song for the “Modiste Simp’ sequence. Powell sings lliis while Kuby Keeler gives a lyric recitative. Another song is the humorous "I’.oulevardier from The Bronx,” presented in a vocal interchange het ween Jack Oakic and Joan Blondell. "Colleen” is a rollicking, musical comedy with an all-star cast.

Dickens’s “A Tale of Two Cities at St. Janies In the last two days of its long season is “A Tale of Two Cities” at the St. James Theatre. Ronald Colman, as Sydney Carton, is older and more restrained than he used to be, and presents a very convincing portrait of the man who, after a lifetime in which he has won neither love nor respect, reveals himself in an heroic sacrifice. He is supported by a big cast. The picture is remarkable for the flawless performance given by every member of the cast. “So Red the Rose.” "So Red the Rose,” Paramount’s screen version of Stark Young’s romantic novel of the Southern States of America during the eighteen-sixties, comes on Friday to”the St. James Theatre. A cast of wellknown names is featured, including Margaret Sullavan. Randolph Scott, Walter Conolly, Elizabeth Patterson, Janet Beecher, and Harry Ellerbe. "So Red the Rose” tells the story of a Southern family which faced hardships and struggles in those days when a peaceful country was seared by the flame of war. Paramount Screens “Peg of Old Drury” “Peg of Old Drury,” at the Paramount Theatre, is a picture of infinite charm and sentiment, recalling to memory an actress of the eighteenth century who was not only a brilliant player but whose wit and beauty were “the toast of the town” none 'other than pretty Peg Woffington. If. shows how she was lured to London by a handsome young devil who deserts her, and Peg. by her own wit and winsomeness, gains an entrance to Drury Lane Theatre, soon catching the attention and affection of David Garrick, who raises her to stardom. Sir Cedric Hardwicke is seen in the ro'e of Garrick, and Peg is delightfully played by Anna Neagle. whose rich Dublin accent is a treat to hoar. Shirley Temple in “Captain January” at State In “Captain January,” which, in its second week at the State Theatre, shows no sign of a declining popularity, beloved Shirley Temple plays the part of the orphaned daughter of tin opera singer, lost in a wreck off the rocky Maine coast, whore Shirley, who was washed ashore when a baby, is given a home by Guy Kibbee, n lighthouse-keeper As a merry, ' lighthearted child of six she is the old man's sole light and joy in his old a se.