ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 200, 21 May 1936, Page 13

ENTERTAINMENTS

Tuneful Comedy, “Colleen,” at De Luxe Theatre "Colleen,” Warner Bros.’ latest musical romance, which concludes this evening at the De Luxe Theatre, has an all-star cast, including Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Jack Oakie, Joan Blondeli, Hugh Herbert, and Louise Fazenda. Diek Powell is the serious-minded young manager of an estate for a rich and flirtatious unde, who had purchased a modiste shop for a “girl friend.” Dick falls in love with the efficient secretary of the shop, and manages to win her heart after a series of entanglements filled with hilarious comedy. , Two-feature Programme. Comedy, music, and romance are coupled witii adventurous action in two attractions presented as one big entertainment, “I Live for Love” and “Man Hunt,” which will commence screening at the De Luxe Theatre to-morrow. I Live for Love” stars Dolores Del Rio and Everett Marshall, with Guy Kibbee. Allen Jenkins, and Hobart Cavanagh in supporting roles. The story centres about Miss Del Rio, a temperamental Latin beauty and prima donna, whose stormy outbursts drive her Broadway producer frantic. The associate attraction, “Mail Hunt,” concerns the pursuit of an escaped bank robber by Federal agents and the part taken in it by a small-town reporter and his sweetheart, a school teacher; the big city newspapermen and a doddering, romancing ex-sheriff. There is a large and talented cast, which is headed bv Ricardo Cortez, Marguerite Churchill.' William Gargan, and Charles (Chic) Sale. Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times” at Regent Queues long before the opening of sessions at the Regent Theatre, where “Modern Times” is showing, bear testimony to tiie apparently undying popularity of Charlie Chaplin. Playing opposite the comedian is the . elfish 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 as well that be does not, for the laughter of the audiences is so loud that it is doubtful if any of the dialogue would be heard above the mirth of those in the theatre. Dickens’s “A Tale of Two Cities’’ at St. James With this evening's session at the St. Janies Theatre, “A Tale of Two Cities” will conclude its long Wellington season. Ronald Colman, as Sydney Carton, presents a very convincing portrait of the man who, after a lifetime in which lie has won neither love nor respect, reveals himself in an heroic sacrifice. The picture is remarkable for the flawless performance given by every member of the cast. “So Red ihe 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 to-morrow 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. It also tells the story of a young girl’s love that is tried and tested when the man to whom she is pledged refuses to heed the call of patriotism even though he sees the plight and desperation of his own people. Margaret Sullavan plays the girl, Valletta, a product of the proud South. Randolph Scott plays her sweetheart who refuses to boar arms when the call to war resounds throughout the country. Little Jane Withers Stars in “Gentle Julia” at Plaza zt hilarious story of a mischievous little vixen who turns her hand to patching up romance, witii questionable results. “Gentle Julia.” which concludes this evening at the Plaza Theatre, presents Jane Withers in the most important role of her film career. Jane will be remembered for her part, in "Ginger, but she is even more likeable in "Gentle Julia.” “The Private Secretary. For more than 49 years Sir Charles Hawtrey’s comedy, "The Private Secretary,” has stood the test of public approval, and those who see the film version which commences to-morrow at the Plaza Theatre, will readily understand the reason. "The Private Secretary, with its witty dialogue and hilarious situations, is comedy of the best type, anti can he reeommended as delightful entertainment for both young and old. The story tells of Douglas Cattermole, a young man whose expectations are centred on H rich uncle in India, leading a gay life in London. Pressed by creditors he is in despair aS to what he should do. as bis uncle is expected to return at any moment. He has a young friend of the same calibre as himself, whoso uncle, living in the country, is about to engage a private secretary, the Rev. Robert Spalding. The secretary, n fussy clergyman, arrives at the young men's rooms, and the two immediately form the plan of leaving him there and going to ihe country themselves, where Cattermole should masquerade ns the secretary. It would be impossible to detail the many comic situations that occur, but from beginning to end the production will keep any audience amused. Headed by Edward Everett Horton, the east ineludes such well-known players as Oscar Asche, Judy Gunn. Sydney Fail-brother, Barry Mackay and Michael Sliepley. 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 an opera singer, lost in a wreck off the rocky Maine coast, where Shirley, who was washed ashore when a baby, is given a home by Guy Kibbee. a lighthouse-keeper As a merry, lighthearted child of six she is the old man's sole light and joy in his old ago. Paramount Screens “Peg of Old Drury” "Peg of Ohl Drury," at Hie 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 winsome ncss, gains an entrance to Drury Lane Theatre, soon catching the attention afid affection of David Garrick, who raises her to stardom. Sir Cedric Hardwicke is seen in Hie ro'c of Garrick, and Peg is delight fully played by Anna Neagle. whose rich Dublin accent is a treat to hear. “Metropolitan” Coming to King’s Theatre Operatic favourites. ol a type never brought Io the screen before, are an important part of the glamour anil enchantment of "Metropolitan,” starring Lawrence Tibbett, which comes to tiie King's Theatre to-morrow. First there is the prison scene finale of "Faust,” with its ecstasy and despair: then Ihe vigorous and amusing "Largo al Factotum” from "The Barber of Seville," followed by Hie tragic "Prologue" from “i’.-lglincci”—and finally —the stirring, jubilant, mid romantic

“Toreador Song” from “Carmen.” In addition to operatic selections, Tibbett sings “The Road to Mandalay” and “De Glory Road.” "Metropolitan” includes in the supporting cast Virginia Bruce. Cesar Romero, Alice Brady. Luis Alherni and George Marion, sen. The picture is a sparkling story of the drama, near tragedy and thrills in the life of a grand opera star. On the same programme will be a hilarious comedy, “Every Saturday Night.” starring June Lang, Thomas Beck and Jed Prouty. Majestic Stars Marx Brothers in “A Night at the Opera” A. happy blend of riotous comedy with serious excerpts from the opera “11 Trovatore” is provided in “A Night at. the O]M?ra,” in its last day at the Majestic Theatre. With the three famous Marx brothers, Groucho, Chien, and Ilarpo. loose among grand opera, all manner of unseemly disturbances take place. “Three Live Ghosts.” What happens when three soldiers return from a German prison camp to find themselves ollicitillv “dead" will be amusingly told on the screen of the Majestic Theatre to-morrow, when “Three Live Ghosts,” sparkling new Metro-Gdldwyn-Mayer comedy-drama, will open its season. It is adapted from the novel and play which made literary and theatrical history. The cast is headed by Richard Arlen,' and includes Beryl Mercer, Claude Xllister, Charles McNaughton. Cecilia Parker/Ny di a Westman. Dudley Digges, Jonathan Hale, Lillian Cooper and Robert Greig.