ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 95, 23 April 1931, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. "Follow Through" will be shown finally at She Grand Opera House to-night. "ANYBODY'S WAX." , One of the most Important character rol« at the talkie season' has fallen to the lot of JUlltt, diminutive artist, who, at four-and-a-half, Is one of the real veterans of filmland. Mutt is a dog. He plays the character of Deep Stuff, the favourite pet of Charley Mack of Moran and Slack In Tha Two Black Crows' latest talkie comedy, "Anybody's War," coming to the Grand Opera House to-morrow. Mutt's part iun3 throughout the entire picture, the dog even invading the trenches of both foes In the World War. When Mutt was Born four and a half years ago, he was the disgrace of a beautiful litter of puppies whoso father, is "Clown," many years champion of tho Norfolk Kennels. Mutt started in pictures when nine months' of age. He worked in a number of Educational "Big Boy" comedies, and was with Bebo Daniels in "Stranded in Paris." He has had other screen parts, but none as important as the present characterisation of Deep Stuff. In addition to Mutt, there nre 7S other dogs representing much more than "S brods, in the production. And as comedians par excellence, they produce much more than 78 laughs. REGENT,THEATRE. "Dv Barry, Woman of Passion," u'ill bo Shown finally at the-Regent Theatre to-night. "LET'S GO NATIVE." The New York, musical' stago has contributed four of the featured players In the cast of Paramount's "Let's Go Native," big fun and music frolic to bo seen and heard as ■ the main item on tho programme at tho Begent Theatre from to-morrow. Jeanette • Mac Donald, Jack Oaklo, James Hall, and Skeets Gallagher all established reputations In Broadway musical comedy productions before enterIng moving pictures. Hall was the first to , leave tho stage for tho screen, Oakie and Gallagher were next, arriving in Hollywood shortly before celluloid'went articulate. Hall was Clara Bow's leading man in two pictures, Oakle and Gallagher did big parts in the s 11----cnts, being teamed for work In their first alltalking production, "Close Harmony.' Miss Mac Donald's debut was in "The Love Parade as Maurice Chevalier's leading lady. Her next part was the romantic lead in Dennis MnKB -. "Tho Vagabond King." In addition to this quartet of Broadway graduates, others m tie cast of "Let's Go Native" are Kay Francis. \Vllliam Powell's wife, in "Street of Chance ; Eugene Pallette, the blundering Sergeant Heath of the S. S.Van Dine murder mystery pictures; William Austin, the veteran English character player of "Sweetie and Dr. Fu ' Manchu pictures; and David Newell, the hand- . somo youth who played supporting roles in '•The Kibitzer." "Marriage Playground," and it number . of other talking pictures. DE LUXE THEATRE. "A Lady's Morals",will be shown finally at * InDthe Ltos "Moby° Dick," so dramatically reproduced in Warner Brothers' .™f™apbone nlrture of that name in which John Barn£mMS starred, and which opens tomorrow at the De Luxe Theatre, New Bedford, Mass., was the whaling capital of tho world Some 12,000.000 gallons of whale oil were produced annua ly at that time, most of it used for fuel fn lamps and stoves. To-day, the annuaou - put of whale oif the world- over is approximately 70.000,006 gallons, but only a tiny fraction of that is used for light and heat. -Whata oil ta valuable as a base for cosmetics, soap, and putter substitutes and while much of he danger and romance has gone from the Whaling profession, it is still one of tho moat profitable of all sea trades. Joan Bennett and Lloyd Hughes play leads opposite Mr. Barrymore Lloyd Bacon Erected. Critics consider Mr. Barrymore's characterisation of the mad sea captain, who pursues the white whale on vengeance bent the greatest of his spectacular career. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. "The Tcxa-a"' will be-shown finally at tho Paramount Theatre to-night. The most intimate crook story every filmed Js the treat in store fo» Paramount patrons with the showing of Universal^ outstanding photo-play. "Outside the Law," beginning tomorrow. The story revolvos around tho .robbery of a large metropolitan bank by a crafty cracksman, and the complications resulting in liis refusal to split fifty-fifty with a gang leader The action moves swiftly and builds up to one of the most'dramatic climaxes ever brought to the screen. Universal has selected a superb cast to portray the character in the story. Mary Nolan, ever a splendid emotional actress, gives her most finished performance as the accomplice of the crook, Fingers, played by Owen Moore. Edward 0. Robinson, as the gang leader, "Cobra" Collins, is a distinctive underworld character, a Chineso American. Although the plot deals principally with the professional activities of crooks, the emotional human side of the cracksman, and his accomplice, and a jealous rival, are well brought out in this absorbing drama. Jn addition there will also be the Fox movietone musical farce, "Are You There," with the renowned comedienne Beatrice lillle. Box plans at the Bristol and Theatre. QUEEN'S THEATRE. "Tho TV 1 Plan" will be shown finally at. the Queen's Theatre to-night. All of tho fun, romance, and daring horsemanship that is to be found in the U.S. Cavalry ■will be seen in "Troopers Three," a Tiffany alltalking picture to he released by Cinema Art -Films at the Queen's Theatre to-morrow. RexLease, Roscoe Karns, Slim Summervlllo, and •Dorothy Gulliver head the cast, which is an ,", ■ original story by Arthur Guy Empey. ICING'S THEATRE. "Els»ree Calling" will'be shown finally at tho King's Theatre to-night. The polish of an English gentleman and the heart of a Chicago gunman is the nature of the rolo that George Arliss portrays in the exciting melodrama, "The Green Goddess,' new Warner Bros.' all-talking Vltaphone production which is coming to the King's Theatre tomorrow. Arliss is past master of the polished and heartless roles, and always succeeds in both delighting and shoqking an audience. Following his success in the stage role, Mr. Arliss made a silent screen version which became an outstanding success. The new Vitaphone production promises •to exceed its predecessors In popularity. SHORTT'S THEATRE. "Whoopee," the Samuel Goldwyn-Florenz Ziegfeld ' musical riot, starring Eddie Cantor, is' showing at Shortt's Theatre. This famous pair of producers have exhausted every angle of their art to make "Whoopee" memorable. Hilarious comedy from such experts as Eddie Cantor, and Etnel Shutta, tuneful songs of every variety, beautiful girls galore as only Zlogfeld can pick them, an affecting love story, and a general air of satisfying lavlshness make at a picture In a million; There are good supports. NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. "Up the Elver" Is now showing at the New Princess Theatre. Few funnier efforts have ever reached the speaking screen . than this riotous Fox Movietone travesty of life In gaoL Spencer Tracy and Warren Hymer cause roars and howls whenever they appear, and the charming Claire Luce and Humphrey Bogart In the romantic leads contrast admirably with the hilarious antics of the other players. William Collier, sen., and Joan ("Cherle") Lawea are the other featured players. Excellent bupports and another chapter of the "Spell of the Circus" serial are further attractions. BRITANNIA THEATRE. "The Benson Murder Case" will be shown, Anally at the Britannia, Theatre to-night. "The Cohens and Kellys in Africa," & hilarious comedy of two piano manufacturers with their wives, on an Ivory hunting expedition In Africa, will commence at the Britannia Theatre to-morrow. Charlie Murray and George Sidney have the leading roles, supported fjy Tera Gordon and Kate Price. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. One pf the greatest combinations of comedy talent ever seen In a motion picture will be viewed on the Artcraft Theatre screen to-night when "Sally" will be shown. "Sally" is adapted from Miss' Marilyn Miller'B greatest stage success, and is a First National and Vltaphone picture entirely .In . colour. It is also Miss Miller's first -picture.' ■ Joe E.- Brown, famous on stage and screen, has the principal comedy role. In addition there are scores of players to contribute to the fun, and the handsome Alexander Gray is cast in the romantic role opposite tho star. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. There are many reasons why "Dixiaha," now at the Kllblrnie Theatre, should be called a great melody drama. Behe Daniels, browneyed Badio Pictures star, and Everott Marshall, Metropolitan Opera baritone, are tho two chief reasons. Here is a singing team that never has been equalled, either from the standpoint of vocal musicianship or romantic appeal. Sound supports will also be presented. CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. "The Cat Creeps" commences at the Capitol Theatre to-night and will also be screened on Friday and Monday. No pictures will be shown on 'Saturday, Anzac Day, and to enable children to see the next episode of the thrilling jungle serial, "Tarzun the Tiger," a special matinee-has been arranged for to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. "Prep and Pep," a good silent feature, will also be screened. REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. "The Cat Creeps" is now playing at the Regal Theatre, Karori. The cast includes wellknown snd capable players. A special comedy has been selected to bo screened with tills feature, and Is titled "In Old Mazuma," and together with an Oswald cartoon, called "Cold Feet" and a Universal news reel, makes an interesting programme. To-morrow at 3.30 p.m. thero will be a matinee, when "The Woman Backet," starring Tom Moore, will be shown, aIBO an Our Gang comedy, "Moan and Groan," a newsreel, and a sketch. "Jimmy Huzzy." This programme will be repeated at night. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. Univcrsal's Western drama, "Soaring Kanch," starring Hoot Gibson, will be shown at Our Theatre to-night. The plot deals with the efforts of two men, one a rancher, tho other a geologist, to win the hand of a pretty school teacher. Excellent supports complete the programme. I

MAJESTIC THEATRE. "Remote Patrol" will be shown finally ,at tho Majestic Theatre to-night. Popular Kuth Koland of the "silent" days has- returned to the screen in talking pictures, and will appear for the first time in Wellington, in her new sphere, in Reno, an adaptation of the best selling book on tho American market in 1929. Wr ten by Cornelius Vanderbilt, junr., the millionaire author, it fearlessly attacks the divorce laws of we State of Nevada,' of which the City of Reno is the capital, and his book combines the might of a great message with the lilt ot love. Ruth Roland In an interview has said: "It Is a great story. Divorce, onco thought the greatest evil of mankind, has become a standardised 'Custom of civilisation. Please do not misunderstand me, I do not uphold divorce procedure, but as long as it plays such a vital part in our lives let us attack the problem Intelligently and try to minimise Its effect »iid dangers so that a world normally responsible does not completely degenerate itself, and that is just the lesson that the picture teaches." Box plans are at the Bristol and also at the Iheatre. ' ST. JAMES THEATRE. . "Let Us Be Gay" will ■be shown finally at the St. James Theatre to-night. Sir Benjamin and John Fuller stress the importance of to-morrow's attraction at the St. James Theatre, the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer master picture, "The Great Meadow," from the widely-read novel by Elizabeth Madox Roberts. "Variety," America's leading motion picture journal, writes of it as follows: "Tho sweeping story has been converted —one should say 'brought to life'—on tho screen with the most powerful realism and breath-catching artistry. It is much more interesting and convincing than any previous picture of its class, and It compels admiration by its tenseness. its drama, its tempestuous action, and its charming love story from; the first beautiful scene to the pulsating climax. Eleanor Boardmau makes a very charming and sincere Diony, whilst John Hack Brown turns in the best vole of his' career. He acts, it like one inspired. Gavin Gordon, who 'will be remembered as the young minister in Greta1 Garbo's 'Romance,' also has a prominent part. Other well-known players in convincing bits are Russell Simpson, Sarah Paddon, and Helen Jerome Eady. Box plans are at the Bristol and also at the theatre. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. The main attraction on the double-feature programme at the Empire Theatre to-night is "Lawful Larceny." The story tells of a husband who is victimised by a blackmailing woman. The second production is "Conspiracy." The story concerns tho capture of a gang of dope manufacturers. The cast includes Bessie Love, Ned Sparks, and Hugh Trevor. The programme for to-morrow's matinee at 3.30 and for the evening will have as the star item, "In Gay Madrid," with Ramon Navarre in the leading role. There will also be an Our Gang comedy.' NEW QUALITY THEATRE. A double-feature programme will bo screened to-night at the New1 Quality Theaitre, Island Bay. The first is "Why Sailors Leave Home," a feature comedy starring Leslio Fuller, the English comedian. The second feature is a unique story of the sea, "Lady From the Sea," enacted by ■ a picked cast of English players. A special children's matinee will bo held tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. . Tho first concert of the season by the Wellington Symphony Orchestra is announced to be held in the Town Hall on Saturday of next week, 2nd Slay. Under tho baton, of Mr. Leon de Mauny, the orchestra will present a programme of exceptional interest, and the rehearsals indicate that the performance will be outstanding. Included in the programme is the wonderful Third Symphony by Brahmsone of the most beautiful of his compositions, and played for the first time in Wellington. Other outstanding items will be the concerto for violoncello (Saint Saens), in which the solo part will be played by Mr. Claude Tanner, and the Spanish Caprice of Rlmsky-Korsakov. The latter number fs brilliant and is sure to captivate the audience. It has not been performed in New Zealand before. The programme will be varied by the inclusion of two songs by Miss Hilda Chudley, who is always welcome on concert platforms. The box plan will be at The Bristol on Monday next. NATIONAL REPERTORY SOCIETY. As from to-da.v, the box plan for "Trdawny of the Wells" is open for general booking. The National Repertory Society has spared no pains or expense to make this season a memorable one in the annuals of amateur dramatic art in the Dominion, and its effort should be rewarded by solid support from all playgoers.. Elaborately beautiful crinoline costumes have been designed for tho largo cast of ladies, among whom are Misses Helen Gardner, Molenaar, Mavis Halliday, Marjorle Willcocks, Coralie Smythson, Gretta Stark, Ola Nielsen, and Mrs. Baldwin. A long and intensive preparation lias been undergone under the direction of Mr. W. S. xWauchop, and a polished performance is certain. The season commences on Tuesday, 2Sth April, and will run until Saturday,■•2nd May. The box plan is at The'-Bristol, and early booklug is recommended. ;

SEASIDE PICTURES. LYALL BAY. Bamon Novarro will be seen as a Spanish opera star In "The Call of the Flesh," at the Seastdo Pictures, Lyall Bur, to-night. Spectacular settings, the Seville market place, the fiesta, the great opera at Madrid, the various Spanish customs are seen. A Metrotone News and a Charlie Chase comedy will also be screened. Seats may be resarveil by telephone.