ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 31, 5 August 1930, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell are costarrcd in. "High Society Blues," at thu Paramount Theatre, detailing the troubles of a grocer, who sells bis business to a. chain store corporation, and then tries to crash an exclusive social set. Miss Gaynor'is the daughter of tho socially prominent and wealthy family which controls tho cliatn-storo system, while Farrell is tho son of the grocer. The grocer buys an estate right across the road from Janet's family, and his family try to be neighbourly, but Janet's mother snubs the outlandcrs. How the grocer, with his anger aroused by an insult to one of his wife's pies, finally brings

"high hatted" society to Its knees, while meantime an absorbing romance blossoms between Janet and Charles, makes an interesting production.

REGENT THEATRE.

"Anna Christie," at tho,. Regent Theatre', is the story of a barge captain whoso character is bad, but who reforms himself in order to look after his daughter, when sho returns to Hvo with him on the barge. Tho daughter, Anna Christie, splendidly portrayed by Grota Uarbo, is supposed to have boon living safe from harm in tho < country, and so that she may continue in innocence her father sends away the drunken woman ho has had living with him before his child returns. When off the coast of New England a sail oils picked up by the barge, and falls in love with Anna, who confesses that she is not the innocent girl they have thought her. Both men attempt to drown their disgust in drink, but Matt, the sailor, eventually asks Anna s forgiveness, and there is a reconciliation ending to the picture which promises a better future for Anna Christie.

ST. JAMES THEATRE.

The last three nights of "No, No, Nanette,' at .the St. James Theatre are announced. The picture possesses all the ingredients that go to form an ideal entertainment. The incidental vocal numbers are catchy and tuneful, the work of the ballet Is excellent, the technlcolour effects are very beautiful, and above all there Is not a weak spot In the cast of players. Very satisfactory supporting subjects include the charming Idyll "An Artist's Keverie." This short subject deservedly finds great favour with patrons. For Friday next the special attraction will bo the eminent stage and screen actor, . John Barrymorc, in his first talking picture entitled "General Crack." Box plans are at the Bristol.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

"Tho Delightful Itogue," starring Rod la Rocque and Rita la Boy, and "Tho Circus Kid," a thrilling story of the circus, mako up tho programme at the Queen's Theatre. There is plenty of action in "The Delightful Itogue," and a little gay satire as well. La Bocque is seen as Lastro, a Latin pirate who sets out to plunder tropical isles. Panic ensues when he lands, but one, Uydra, a fascinating red-haired dancer, scorns to be impressed, and her calmness so intrigues the pirate that he kidnaps her.

KING'S THEATRE,

In "Hurricane," at the King's Theatre, Hobart Bosworth plays the lead, and there are some stirring scenes aboard a schooner. There are some magnificent "shots" of the ship belaboured by tempestuous seas. Bosworth, as tho skipper, strikes fear into the hearts of his men as with demoniacal laughter he heads his ship into the very teeth of the storm. Another fine storm scene,ls taken in a South Sea Island dance hall where a band of pirates is marooned.

KILBIRNIE KINEMA.

Charles (Buddy) Eogers's versatility as a motion picture actor is proved in his latest picture, "Illusion," which cornea to the Kilbirnie Theatre to-night. Bogers in turn is a vaudeville magician, a circus barker, and a coveted young society bachelor. Nancy Carroll plays opposite Rogers in "Illusion." Her musical comedy training comes in handy in this picture, for she is cast as a showgirl. Excellent short features will also be screened. Reserves are at tho Theatre Confectionery, tcl. 14-202, and Bristol Piano Co.

OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN;

Norma Shearer will be seen to-night at Our Theatre in her latest all-talking picture, "The Last of Mrs. Cheney." It is the story of 51 lady adventurer who manoeuvres her way into titled English society. Her retinue of perfect servants are, in reality, a gang of thieves. Their chance of successful looting depends entirely on the charm, beauty, and ability of their talented leader. Specially selected all-talking supports complete the programme.

SHORTT'S THEATRE.

"TIIO Flame of Love," starring Anna May Wong, is at Shortt's Theatre. Haitang loves Lieutenant Baris Borisoff, and attends a banquet for the royal duke, who asks her to dinner with him. Wang Ho, Haitang's brother, during a tete a tete, shoots his sister's host and is sentencod to death. Boris makes - frantic attempts to 'save his life, but it is not until Haitang goes freely to tho grand duke that he signs Wang Ho's reprieve Of her action Boris knows nothing. He calls on Haitang to plan their future, only to find the heart-broken girl die in his arms, poisoned by her own hand.

EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY.

'The Black Watch" will 'be screened at the Empire Theatre to-night. The story concerns King, of "The Black Watch," who at the outbreak of the World War is sent to Khyber Pass on a sreret mission for his Government, The nature of the mission is such that he cannot jeveal it, and tills brings him into disrepute with the officers of his own regiment, who believe that his departure is to escape actual fighting. How ho proves to be the bravest of them all forms tho basis of this highly interesting story of India. An excellent supporting programmo will be screened.

BRITANNIA THEATRE.

In "Tho Coclc-Eyed Wbrld," at the Britannia Theatre, Edmund Lowe and Victor M'Laglen are still fighting Over pretty girls. Their amours continue, and tho charms that most Intrigue "Top Sergeant Flags" and "Lino Sergeant Quirt" are those of tho beautiful Lily Damlta, for whoso affections they wage bitter war. Likewise Leila Karnoily, a beautiful Russian, and Jean Bary, an American beauty, are causes of a series of baitles. All of which makes for much hilarity. There are good supoprts.

CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR.

"Marianne," a brilliant, fast-moving comedy of a French peasant girl and a company of "hard-boiled" soldiers who fought for her love, will be screened at the Capitol tonight. Marion Davies, whose' delightful silent comedies were always popular, now makes her debut as a talkie star In this medley of love and laughter, pathos and comedy. Lawrence Grey, Benny Rubin, and Cliff Edwards support the star, and five song hits and musical interludes keep the pace of this laughable comedy fast and furious.

REGAL THEATRE, KARORI.

Charles (Buddy) Rogers, who has won renown as the screen sweetheart of Nancy Carroil Mary Brian, Clara Bow, and many another world-famous moving picture beauty, will make love lo Jean Arttsir In his new Paramount alt-talliing, starring picture, 'Halfway to Heaven." which will be the attraction at' the lteg.il Theatre to-night.

NEW PRINCESS THEATRE,

"The Case of Lena Smith," starring Esther nalston, is being scrceued at the New Princess Theatre. In support, "The Golden Key unlocks further good things in tho ■ programme. A gazette, a serial, and a comedy are additional features.

ARTCRAFT THEATRE.

"Fugitives," with- Madge Bellamy and Don Terry in the leading roles, is the star picture at the Artcraft Theatre. It is based on a story by Se late Blchard Harding Davis, distinguished American writer, and unfolds the action in the life of a little cabaret singer from the time she is charged with a murder which •she did not commit. Banished to a foreign land there to suffer the pangs of homesickness, humiliation and various other emotions, the 2irl Is finally rescued from her unhnppmess, hut not before she figures In a scries of dramatic events of the most absorbing nature. Ilie supporting picture is "Marriage by Contract, in wl"ch tho idea of companlonate marriage is attacked. Tatsy Ruth Miller Is the star.

"LOVE LIES" AND "SO THIS IS LOVE." "Never in tlio history of'the Auckland stage," wrote an ■■Auckland critic, "has been so much enthusiasm displayed over a theatrical attraction as that which happened during the Initial \<>iv Zealand representation of tho London (inietv musical comedy triumph, 'Love Lies, which is to be spaced here by J. C. Williamson's new English niiislml comedy company of over fifl irtlsts Wlii'li include tho eminent and ponulir■ coiiit'di-iir Mr. Clem llawe. at the Grand Opera JJonsi!. Saturday next. "The principal musical numbers had to be repeated again and again and tha comedians kept the audienco in roars'of laughter tho whole time they woro on tho stage. At tho close of the. performance there was a remarkable outburst of enthusiasm which lasted for- the best part of ten minutes. Neat little speeches were given by ErLc Edgley, the producer of the opera, and Clem Dawe, and altogether tho occasion will co down as the most memorable in tho annals of Auckland theatrical history." Mr. Dawes Is, It is said, ably assisted in tile humorous scenes by Mr. Bobby Gordon, one of London's foremost light comedians and by Miss Katherlne Stewart, a clever yo'iuiK Australian artist. Miss Betty Eley, a charming young English singer and dancer achieved an outstanding success in Auckland and so did Marie Eaton,'Paul Flunkett Mona Barlco. Los White, Compton Coutts. Quite a sensation was created by the clever "tap dancing" by a bevy of youns Australian girls, and Miss.Mona Zoppel and Mr. John lio-, bcrtson provide one of the features of tho production in their brilliant acrobatic dance. A largo orchestra is under the baton of Mr. Oregorv IvannlT. Only six performances can bo stitKcil of "hove Lies" and on Saturday week the company will appear in tho present reigning London musical comedy success "So This is Love." Box plans open to-morrow. jnorniDE; at tita Bristol fiaao Company

MAJESTIC THEATRE.

"•J'lic Lost Zeppelin," at tho Majestic Theatre, tells of two explorers who aro In love with one woman. They leave civilisation together In a Kiant airship for the Antarctic regions. A ballroom scene in New York, flashes of which arc Intermingled with the sections showing tho hardships that beset the explorers, furnishes a striking contrast. As the eminent pianist, Ivan Nyierasyhazi plays selections from Liszt and Chopin. The loading lady, Virginia Valli, plnys at her best. Tho hero is played In capital fashion by Conway Tearle, and his companion "in cxilo is ably represented by Kicardo Cortez. Amongst tho acceptable short subjects which compose the first part of the programme, is a Micky the Mouse cartoon entitled "Wild Waves." The last three nights of the season are announced.

Next Friday's attraction will bo a most unusual drama with comedy and mystery intermixed entitled '>In the Next Room," of which Jack Jlulhall, Alice Day,, and Claud Allister arc the stars. Box plans aro at tho Bristol.

DE LUXE THEATRE.

"The Throe Sislers," at tho Do Luxe Theatre, is a tale of Italy. A moment's temper at a wedding, the flash of a knife, and one girl is a fugitive, finding haven In America, and returning to her beloved Italy only after the war. The second becomes a, noted opera singer and finds happiness with her impresario husband, the third, married* to the heir of a duke, meets with tragedy. War sweeps over their native village, and, alone, their mother, whose rolo is held by Louise Dresser and excellently well handled, faces the trials of rofugeo life in company with her daughter's baby son. The money sent her by her children abroad Is intercepted by a rascally banker, the child is taken from her when the duke discovers that he has an heir and that his family will not perish with his son in action, and tho film reaches an affecting climax, ire Paul T. Cullen, at the Wurlltzcr organ, plays an interesting selection of operatic airs.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE,

1 "This Thinf Called Love," at the Grand Opera House, deals with Kobert Collings, who has amassed a huge fortune in Peru. He returns to hia home town after an absence of 15 years, and proposes to Ann Marvin. Sho accepts on condition that she fill the place of his wife at a salary of 25,000 dollars a year. Things go on very well for a while, but both Ann and her husband realise that

"this thing called love" has its rough spots as well as its smooth ones, and they reach the conclusion that real lore is, after all, the best Edmund Lowe is cast as the husband, who accepts tho conditions of the marriage temporarily, secure in the belief that ho will be ! able to convert his wife to tho more old-fashioned idea of matrimony. Supporting Lowe is Constance Bennett, who is charming. Sho ; plays the part of tho trial wife to perfection. The second feature* is "Lord Byron of Broadway," a well-acted comedy drama ot an unusual type. The story tells of the trials and tribulations of a young composer of Jazz music, whose one falling is pretty women.