ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 74, 28 March 1930, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE.

In "Devil May Care," the talking, costume romance of post-Napoleonic days, now at the llcgent Theatre, is the character, De Trcvaille, an ardent Bonapartist of good family. In his enthusiasm for Napoleon's return, ho is caught conspiring to that end, and is one of the many who are condemned to death for so doing. At the place of execution he escapes by a trick, seizes a horse; and when about to He overtaken at Grenoble, he scales a vine and lands in a young girl's room. When the girl learns that her refugee is a Bonauarthst she — a Itoyalist—has no compunction in giving him away, and in tho single cumlmt which ensues in the wardrobe, Armand disarms his man, steals his uniform, and as one of the Itoyalist troop, again gets off. This is only one of the series of thrilling incidents in tho picture. A great unti-clhnax is provided by the last touch—Napoleon standing on the deck of a ship, with the wraith of the Old Guard passing before his eyes, as they sing their old marching song.

THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE. Screen lovers who enjoy ;i ptcturo with thrills, excitement, suspense and romance, will be keen for "The Lone Star Hanger," the alltalklnK version of Zane Grey's novel, with Cieorge O'Brien and Sue Carol in the leading roles, which opens to-day at the Paramount Theatre, with two screenings daily, at 2.30 and S p.m. Neither O'Brien nor Miss Carol have ever ween more happily cast. It is a story of daring and skill, with a background of the exciting exploits of the Texas Rangers. . The supporting cast includes Walter H'Grail, Russell Simpson, Warren Hymer, Lee Shunnvay, Colin Chase, and Elizabeth Patterson. As Buck Duane, outlaw by circumstance, George O'Brien spurns fate and man-made terrors for a woman's smile. Sue Carol portrays the feminine lead, and the combination of O'Brien, Grey, and Miss Carol is a happy one. The story deals with the stirring adventures of the daring Texas Bangers in the days when the West was wild. A delightful love story threads its way through. The title role was made for O'Brien, and he gives one of the best performances of his career, which is saying a great deal when one recalls his various successes. The best of supporting sound feaUirettes reads very well. Box plans are available at Bristol and theatre.

Fashionable London, a cafe glittering with I uniforms and brilliant gowns, the gaiety of Piccadilly, the air-raid warning siren, crowds rushing in terror through the darkness, the wavering pencils of searchlights feeling through the clouds, the. distant crack of shrapnel, and Die oncoming roar of Zeppelin bombs and crashing buildings—such is the beginning of one of the many spectacular scenes said to ue included in 'The Sky Hawk," the all-talking picture, to commence next week at the Paramount Theatre. The noted John Garrick, Helen Chandler, and Gilbert Emery head the cast of stage and screen celebrities, which Includes Joj-ce Compton, Billy Bevan, Lennox Pawle, Lumsden Hare, Daphne Pollard, and Percy Challenger. John G. Blystono, who has given the screen such hits as "Mother Knows Best," "Through Different Eyes," and fourty-four other productions, directed this picture. In "Sky Havyk," London of the early World War period was reproduced, and many of the scenes are laid in a great British airport. The biggest thrill is the clash between the lone defending flyer and a dirigible hovering over the English metropolis, prepared to hurl great bombs down upon the city. Box plans arc now available at the Bristol and the theatre.

THE KING'S THEATRE. An all-dialogue (Urn, "Divorce Made Easy," will open to-day at the King's Theatre. Douglas M'Lean, the star, is said to bring laugh after laugh in quick succession as he gets mixed up in one mirthful tangle after the other as the obliging young man who tries to help a recently-married acquaintance to get a divorce. Johnny Arthur, as the friend, and Marie I'revost, as the bride, plot a 'compromise scene, in which Douglas M'Lean is to pose as the co-re-spondent in order that divorce may. be effected, and so that Johnny's wealthy aunt, Dot Farley, will be pleased and give him her money. The aunt arrives on the scene as the "framed" compromise is being rehearsed, and so do Jack Duffy, the intrusive uncle of Douglas, and Frances Lee, who is Douglas's film sweetheart. The succeeding misunderstandings , and events are readily imagined. Bright music and a tuneful new song are featured prominently in

"Divorce Made Easy." There are somo really outstanding supporting sound, subjects on this programme. Box plans are available at the Bristol.

THE QUEEN'S THEATRE. Hoot Gibson will be seen at Hie Queen's Theatre to-night in "Courtin' Wildcats," ;m alltalking action picture, which is said to be from start to finish laughs and thrills. Hoot Gibson starts.out as a college boy, and engages in some lively studies not on the books. Action i and humour fight for place all through the ] film, which possesses an exceptional cast. An added attraction of considerable interest is the first chapter of XJniversal's first dialogue serial, "The Ace of Scotland Yard," a thrilling criminal story featurini; Crauford Kent. The slory concerns Lady Diana, the beautiful ward of Lord Blauton, wealthy English nobleman and a collector of antiques with which lie lias filled his castle. Biake, retired master-mind of the London detective force, lias outwitted many a crool: intent upon, despoiling Lurd Manton's collection. "The»%Aee of Scotland Yard" deals with Blake's emergence from retirement to protect Lady Diana and Lord Blanton's newest treasure, the mummy of a famed Hindu princess, and a prized "lore ring" which SilC wore. There will be a matinee 10-morrow at

DE LUXE THEATRE. George .Tessel, Brodaway's famous dramatic singing and' acting star, Is said to have scored a triumph in "Love, Live, and Laugh," an outstanding dialogue and singing production, which will open to-day at the De Luxe Theatre, with matinees dally at 2.30. Playing a role of a young Italian Immigrant who loses his American sweetheart when he is enmeshed in the World War and is reported killed, Jessel rises to dramatic heights that stamp him ag one of the greatest character actors on the talking screen. Lila Lee, as Jossel's sweetheart, turns in one of the most effective characterisations in her distinguished career, handling the dramatic scenes with Jessel with restraint. David Rollins, a clever young juvenile, is said to bo perfect in his part as I'asqtiale Gallupi, JesseVs friend. Others in I lie cast who perform capably are Kenneth. MacKennn, in the role of a doctor; Henry Kolker, as the proprietor of an Italian music store; Henry Armetta, and Marcla Manon. Jessel sings two songs during the course of the production, "A Song of Marghiirlta" and

"Two Little Baby Amis." Botli were written by L. Wolfo Gilbert and Abel Baer, especially for this production. Iv support of the priuclpal feature are Fox Movietone News, Paramount, Sound Newsfecl,' and "Darktown Follies," an all-dialogue, singing, and dancing comedy. Paul T. Cullen at Hie Wurlltzcr unit gives tho popular song number "Painting the Clouds with Sunshine." The box plans arc available at Bristol and Altken's.

ABTCRAFT THEATRE. A powerful drama, "Revenge," starring Pol ores del EIo, is now being shoirn at the Artcraft Theatre. It is the story of life amongst the gipsy tribes in the Carpathian Mountains. Tho star takes tiio part of the daughter of a famous bear-tamer, who loves to tamo men as slio tames bears, only to despite them when ."lie has tamed them. After her father has vanquished his hated rival, tho son of the dead man, a daring bandit, swears vengeance, and there are many dramatic sequences before tho big climax which closes tho picture. The second big picture is "Husbands for Kent," a . comedy-drama in which Ilclene Costello, Owen Jtoorc, and Kathryn Perry have the leading roles. There are many hilarious situations. ■ ■

KILBIRNIE KINEMA. ! The (strangeness of (be names of the Marx Brothers might at first seem confusing and queer, but there are only stago names. Chico's real name is Leonard, Harpo is Arthur, Groucho is Julius, and Zeppo is Herbert. Their quaint humour and uproarious comedy is to be seen and heard in the Paramount all-talking and singing picture, "The Cocoanuts." This is really the first musical comedy that has appeared on the screen, and the same as the famous musical show that took New York byj storm: "The Cocoanuts" will be seen at the Kilbirnio Theatre to-night at 8, In conjunction with a full selection of sound featurettes. Seats may be reserved at the Theatre Confectionery, and the Bristol.

SHORTT'S THEATRE. Billy Dovo has the chief role in the Eleanor Gl.vnu picture, "The Man of the Moment," which is now being screened at Shortt's j Thoatrc. Kod la Kocquo is in the, leading masculine part. Miss Dove is charming as tho heroine, and her portrayal of a girl who Is thrown Into tho maelstrom of wild living and careless habits on the part of her associates, is very well clone. Kod la Koctjue plays tho man with his usual dignify and efficiency. The other attraction on the programme- is "The Kiish Hour," featuring Mario Provost, Harrisou Ford, and Seena Owen. Miss l'revost appears as a. young girl whoso ambitions to go abroad leads her to stow away on a steamer sailing for tho Continent. Uer adventures in franco with two crooks arc both exciting and amusing. Thcro Is a good supporting programme.

j QUALITY THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. The screen version of Anne Nichols's "Abie's Irish Rose," which has been equipped with sound, comes to the Quality to-night. The lovable characters are portrayed by a distinguished cast including such favourite stars as Jean Herscholt, Charles "Buddy" Hogers, and Nancy Carroll. They omphasise the humanity of the original story, show the conflict of father against father, the triumphant force of love, and the humour of intolerance. Plcturcsquu backgrounds, extending from New York to California delight the eyo. I

CAPITOL THEATRE. MIRAMAB. TJio wonder-dog of the screen, Kiu Tin Tin, is seen ami hoard in "The Million-dollar Collar " wjilch will bo the main feature at the Capitol Theatre to-night. Somo remarkable feats of canine Intelligence are shown by

"Klnty," and the climax is reached when the doc single-handed and with no man's aid to guide him, rounds up a gang of thlercs. Good supports will also be featured.

MAJESTIC THEATRE. "Flight," the all-talking aviation picture now nt'the Majestic Theatre, contains some of the most sensational aerial feats yet photographed. A capable cast, including Jack Holt and Ralph Graves one of tho screen's favourite teams, Lila Lee, narold Goodwin, Jimmy dc la Crzc. aid Alan Roscoe hand c their roles with skill and artistry. A beautitul love story is told against the background ot breath-t.ikit, manoeuvres among the clouds. The story co - cerns two men who fall In love wuh t.ie same ■rji-i Battle scenes between the Isiuuaguan fiisiirKCiits and the American marines are completely realistic and thrilling. 'J-h° <»« story is skilfully interwoven, and the most thrilling part is where Lila Lee persuades to ni<uiii>f'PH<sfiil suitor to go In search, ot ma ' l' ' He (inds him in'a gully in "»«»»»; the end. ...

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The last swccnlng of "The $*$...^fc. which lias been running at His Majestj i» I trc for a fortnight, will tale V iico f '^'f^ When Thomas Meighan, in his role of maste !«£ oflr Bt "oc^an^o/ a SrtaKaru , eW y oom The delicate dictaphones ami thus modern scientific methods eventuanj bring about the solution of tlic mystery A[ Jolson, one of the world's greatest entetaineis comes to His Majesty's Theatre m "Hay It With Songs,- Warner Brother.; Me>t all-talking, all-singing production, ™'!11"™c; iiiß at the matinee to-morrow. As Joe Lane, a radio songster. Jolson has any number of opportunities to sing, and his audiences wll be grateful for the whirlwind singing opennt of "Say It With Songs" and tor t Jio flood of melody that sweeps it to its climax. Jolson is a master of pathos as well as comedy, and the whole range of emotions is included in his new picture. In plot "Say It \\ith Son^s" is totally different from his previous pictures. Little Davey Leo is chief of Jolson s supporting cast, and other artists include Marion Nixon, Holmes Herbert, Kenneth Thompson, and Fred Kohler. The box plans are now at The Bristol.