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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 3, 3 July 1931, Page 3

REGENT THEATRE. If there floes, by a remote chance, happeu Id exist a man who is capable of hiimiiiiiK humorous situations on the stage and screen as well us thill ik-liKhlhil■"silly ass" of illiookury Nook" fame, nalpli Lynn, tlio talkie producers of Until England ami America arc not duing their lobs properly. From the first meiimr■ible moment. In the "Nook" when Lynn checkctl n lon-milii eljrn-pnst with his watch, the world has resanlod lliat bcniounded gentleman as the most, absolutely Irresponsible delielonsly insane funster on tho screen. It is claimed that Kaljili Lynn has outclassed his performance lv •■liookory Nook" in British Dominions' "Tons of .Money," a screaming farce couiInp In the Repent Theatre on Friday. As improbable us it. may sound to those of (lie vast movie-jjoiug public who still cherish "Kookury Nook" as "tho" comedy of all time, tho latest rirurt of the British Him Industry must lucWlahly knock the earlier picture tiff its pedestal. The .situations in "Tons of Money" are gems of comedy construction. Hie dialogue, is of that inimitable bright, absolutely insane type, and Ihc star—suffice it to say that ho runs right alongside Tom Walls as a comedy genius. Yvonne Arnaud, leading lady of Tom Walls' "On Approval" and "Canaries Sometimes Sine" scores a distinct hit as the wife of Lynn, who Is constantly getting ideas—much to the discomfiture of Ralph. Mary Brough is also excellent In a characteristic role. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. As a "modern" old-time comedy, "The First Mrs. Fraser." now being presented by the J. ,0. Williamson Comedy Company at the Grand Opera House, can safely be regarded as affording an evening's most enjoyable entertainment. Sparkling with wit and presenting many humorous and tense situation?, it holds the attention from beginning to end, and/ is one of those plays which will always bo remembered. It will be presented for the last time to-night. Opening its Wellington season at the Grand Opera House with a matinee to-morrow, "Hay Fever" is hailed as one of the brightest, plays that .T. C. Williamson have brought to New Zealand for some time. The brilliant New Zealand actress, Ethel Morrison, and her English Comedy Company, form the cast of this work by Noel Coward, Hie clever and provocative London actor anil dramatist, which is a delicious satirn on the introduction of art and Bohemi.inlsm Into family life. Deftly produced by Mr. ("icorpc P. r.irker, it, sot the audience inlo convulsions of laughter at its Auckland season. Each member of the Bliss family, father, mother, soli, and daughter, invite a friend to spend the week-end, and then, the fifn begins. DE LUXE THEATRE. Another exceptional entertainment. is scheduled for to-day at the Be, Luxe Theatre, when two outstanding features, "Old Soldiers Never Die" and "Children of Cttnnce" will bo screened. The two-feature programme forthcoming was produced by the same company, British International Pictures. Leslie Fuller, "Britain's Monarch of Mirth," is the outstanding figure in "Old Soldiers. Never Die," which is a wildly hilarious wartime extravaganza. The second feature. "Children, of. Chance," is a brilliant story of modern London which stars that, dynamic artiste Elissa Landi, who will be recalled 'by her spectacular debut in the Fox Movietone production, "Body and. Soul." It is an intriguing, sophisticated story brilliantly enacted and exceptionally well acted. Tho orchestra De Luxe, directed by. Mr. L. D. Austin, and the Wurlitzer organ, with Paul T. Cullen at the console, will present another brilliant musical programme, which includes "Pique Dame" (Supnc) and "Tho Arcadians" (Moncton). PARAMOUNT THEATRE. "The Man' Who Came Back" is the Bt3r feature at the Paramount Theatre. It features Janet Caynor and Charles Farrell. Fan-ell is seen as the young gallant whose conduct causes him to be cast out by his father from the palatial New York home. With a 1 cheque in bis pocket and a ticket to San Francisco, tho lad starts a new life, only to disgrace the family name still further. He falls in love with a young cabaret dancer, who Is destined to be his salvation. But before tho final regeneration, tho black sheep of the family gets sent to Shanghai. The scenes laid there and those in Hawaii are superb. Under . what conditions a return was made home by the family scapegoat provides as good a, climax as anyone could desire. Tho supporting.programme is good. KING'S THEATRE. "Viennese Nights." Warner Bros.' anrl Vitaphoue all-Technicolour musical romance, will be. presented at, the King's Theatro to-day. This is an outstanding production. Vlvienne Segal and Lawrence Gray head a. large cast. The music and the singing arc beautiful.. Intending patrons .Wo urged to secure early bookings. OAWSON—HAHBOURG. Mark Hanibourg, tho worW-rcnowned Russian pianist, will appear at the Town Hall next. Saturday in conjunction with Peter VJawiion, one of the world's most popular singprs. Mark Hambourpr, who is regarded as the greatest, player of Beethoven to-day, has also it strong facial likeness to the muster composer, and for. this, reason ho has been oliosen to play the.role of Beethoven in a talking drama of the great, composer's life. Peter Dawson occupies'the unique position of being almost tho first artist to estahHsh a reputation by the indirect method of the eraroophono. His wonderfully fine voice and admirable method of using It are familiar to many New Zealimders, a number of whom also heard him on the platform in pre-war days. Mr. Muco Larse.ii announces that tho Wellington season, will be limited to three concerts. Tho Vs 6d and r>s reserves are rapidly filling, and :3s day sales arc now available at the Bristol. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. The all-British nautical comedy, "The Middle Watch," is being shown at Our Theaire tonight. All the action takes place aboard a I British battleship in port and at sea. Heading | the cast is Owen Nares, who capably fills the [part of Captain Moitland, R.N:, while Mary! Carlton plays opposite him. The story centres around two young ladles who get. left on board tho battleship after the last available boat has gone ashore. REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. To-night, at. the Regal Theatre, Karori, tho Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Call of tho- Fleet" will be screened. The cast includes Ramon Novarro. Ho is supported by Dorothy Jordan and Ernest' Torrencc.- The story deals with the adventures of a golden-voiced young artist whose love triumphs over the peace- and i seclusion of convent walls and brings the girl of his love, to the world and its gaiety. The supports are good. On Monday and Tuesday "Tho Princess and the Plumber" will be shown. CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. Mornn and Hack, the ■ Two , Black Crows, will be seen in "Anybody's War," commencing at the Capitol Theatre to-night. A Paramount, News, a Cartoon, a comedy, and-a Vagabond Advcniuro will also bo shown. "Tho Middle Watch" commences on Tuesday. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. |'• Charlie, Chaplin, the .favourite comedian of nearly two decades, is seen in iiis biggest success, "City Lights." which is being screened nightly at tho Kilbirnie Kinem.i. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. "The Bachelor Father,",, a Metro-G'oldwyn comedy starring Marlon Davles, is showing at tho Empire Theatre. Miss Davies takes her place as a baronet's long-lost daughter. She is revealed as au lmposter and she stows (away on a. trans-Atlantic aeroplane to escape. A crash at the take-oft* forms an exciting climax. Italph Forbes and David Torrence head an excellent, supporting cast. The supports aro excellent. | . "THE PELICAN." Crowded houses continue to greet tho National Repertory Theatre Society's production of "The Pelican." Miss Mary Plimmer, in the, role of Waoda. the divorced wife, gives a. fin? performance. The season concludes tomorrow night. The very fine production is under the capable direction of Mr. \Y. S. Wiuichop. Tho box: plan- is open at the Bristol. GLIDE SKATING RINK. Now' (hut the re-surfacing operations are completed, the floor of the Glide Skating Rink in Wakefteld. street makes ono of tho best skating surfaces of any rink in New Zealand. This rink continues in popularity, and its lunch-hour sessions are well patronised. Tomorrow forenoon's session is set aside specially for children, and the. usual afternoon and late evening sessions aro held for" adults. QUEEN'S THEATRE. "Ex-Vlnt." at, the Queen's Theatre has all the lira." interest and all the dramatic moments of thu old play. "East Lyiinc." It is also modern. There is seen tho lire of a. heartbroken young mother who throws herself into the gay life of Paris to forgot, her sorrow and Hie climax when she returns to her old home to kidnap her son. Neil Hamilton, Marion Nixon, iind Norman Kerry head the,, cast. Included in the programme are a. news, comedy, and scenic, and tho llnal round of the "Leather Pushers. BRITANNIA THEATRE. Charles Rogers and Nancy Carroll head the brilliant cast, of Paramouut's "Follow Thru, all-technicolour showing at the Britannia Theatre. There, is run gnlore in "Follow Thru" what, with Zelma. O'Neal, that lively little In fly of "'VnrsHy Di-.m" fame aud her xlde-kick, the comic Jack Haley, and tat and jolly Eugene Callettc heading the, fun force. And there Is excitement, 100. in the big outdoor Koir sceiies. with woman Oghting woman for a man's love. ROYAL ROLLER RINK. Attendances at. all sessions, morning, afternoon, and evening, at tho Koy3l Roller Kink, in tho Winter Show Buildings, continue to be very satisfactory to the management, but so spacious is tho floor (hat tho rink ia never 100 crowded for thoroughly enjoyublo skating. In addition to the main floor there aro two special learners' floors, ouo for mixed skating aud the other for ladies. The scheme of decoration carded out. has transformed the bmM-

ins: completely, and a special system ot imwspoakers supplies suitable skating music, bach evening there arc special musical numbers for couple!', trios, ami lady skaters. In order to meet the steadily increasing patronage the management lias ou the water a large consignment of new skates. •■