GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

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

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Commencing at the Grand Opera House to-ni-'ht J. C. Williamson Films will present Rod la ltoenuc in his first talking picture, "The-De-lightful Ro"iie," an unusual comedy-drama. Kita la Roy is a charming heroine whose voice records splendidly. The story, revolves around a comic opera pirate', who is feared by everyone. He is supposed to be a woman-hater with the knowledge that lie will be killed if he goes into the waterfront town, but he seeks entertainment there, and ho meets the heroine, halt owner of a cabaret—and its chief attraction. He falls in love with her, but she is in loye with a well-to-do traveller who wants to take her back'with him. He is a cad in that he is brave when there is no.danger. . He informs the troops that the hero is to meet the.heroine on the beach and has him taken to gaol, but the hero's men who had entered the gaol, lead the troops into the river. and take the young' traveller to the hero's ship. Later tiie heroine comes to ask him to free the young man. He makes a seemingly insulting proposal, so the heroine decides to stay in the room with thehero until morning. to test the young man s love for her. The end of the picture is full of exciting incidents and should prove to bo one of the host of its kind yet seen In Wellington. "The Delightful Rogue" is probably the first sea picture ever . made in

sound. Box plans are: now open at the Kris to! and the Berkeley. ■

OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. "Shanghai Lady," starring .Man' Nolan, is the chief attraction to .be shown at. Our Theatre 10-uight. It is a story of the regeneration of two white outcasts in tho most picturesque <ilty in China. The second feature, "Marked Money," starring Junior Coglan, is a story of daring youth. j

EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. Adolphc Menjou's latest production, "His ITivate Life," will, have its premiere release at the Empiro Theatre to-night, Iti the picture Menjou portrays the role of a man about town, who is smitten by bis former sweetheart's friend. Playing opposite Menjou is his own wife, Kathryn Carver, while the supporting' cast includes Margaret Livingstone, Sybil Grove, and Alex Melisli., An excellent supporting programme includes a comedy, two excellent scenics, and the latest newsreel.

DANCING. Rather an interesting feature has been introduced this season by tho Phyllis Bates School of Dancing. Sir. F. It. JCGregor, who recently arrived from London, and who is act-ing-principal at tho school,, has arranged sup•per and 'dancing at ■ tho Adelpbl supper-room after the usual class at the studio, and thus without any further expense provides nil his pupils with what promises to be :i delightful social evenijig.