ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 8, 9 July 1931, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. "Tons of Money" will be shown finally at the Kcgenl Theatre 10-ulght. i "SCANDAL SHEET." Kay i'ram-is. thu sleek and vampish charmer who teamed so well with Walter Huston, in "Gentleman of the Press," and "The Virtuous Sin," and with William Powell in "Street of Chance," will be seen for the first time iv a full-length picture, with George- Bancroft, when "Scandal Sheet." a Paramount melodrama of newspaper 'il'e, comes to the Itegent Theatre to-morrow. Miss Francis's only oilier appearance with the mighty "Wolf of Wall Street," was in "Paramount on Parade," in the Bancroft Impulses skit, with several other players. "Scandal Sheet" presents Bancroft as a ruthless, unethical managing editor of a tabloid daily, whose creed is. "If it's news, it gets printed,' no matter whom it hurts." Dignity, pride, reputations fall before the withering blows delivered by the stories ho publishes in. his paper. Brutal and belligerent, ho defies even the owner of tho sheet, in seeking out and publishing stories about everybody and anybody, in spite of the heartbreaks that may, and often do, result. It is a story of hectic, high-tempered lives, steeped in lite rich pulsating drama of modern life and throbbing with action. Clivc Brook. Regis Toomey, Lucieu Liltlclield, and Gilbert Emery provide support for the star. DE LUXE THEATRE. '"Children of Chance" will be shown finally at the Do Luxe Theatre to-night. El Breudel and Fit! Dorsay score an outstanding triumph in "Mr. Lemon of Oraugc," a Fox Movietone all-talking comedy, which, opens to-morrow at the De Luxe Theatre. Both of these players in the past have contributed much, in the way of comedy to productions In which others had the principal roles. Brcndcl essays a "dual" role in this production and proves that ho is able to enact v "straight" character part as well as his customary Swedish dialect performance. He is first and foremost the inoffensive "Mr. Lemon," a toy* salesman in a big department store. Through no fault of his own he is fired. Stumbling homeward, he walks right into tho middle of a battle between rival gangsters over a truckload of liquor. And there the fun starts. Box plans are available at Bristol and theatre. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. "The Man. Who Came Back" will be screened finally at the Paramount Theatre to-night. The difficulty of being studiously funny never is more pronounced than in comic stunt .fl.ving, and never has there been such comic 'flying as in "Going Wild," the hilarious aviation comedy which ■ comes to the Paramount Theatre to-morrow. In "Going Wild" Joe E. Brown, comedian, plays tho. part of a newspaper man who is mistaken for the author of a famous hook on aviation. Events —includiiiK Iris falling in love—force him to continue the poso and to agree to fly a 'piano in an unlimited speed race. Thus when lie takes oft in tho race ho flies crazlly in a way to thrill audiences as.well'as-to make them roar with laughter. Box plans are available at Bristol and Theatre. KING'S THEATRE. "Viennese Sights" will be screened finally at the King's Theatre to-night. Commencing to-morrow, the British crook drama, "The Man From Chicago," will be the attraction at tho King's Theatre. Dominating the picture is the personality of Bernard Nedell, the sleek, cool, and" admirably tailored Chicago gunman, who has a glossy assurance, which is said to bo matchless. If only to convince that a British studio can turn out as good a crime film as Hollywood, it-is urged that "The Man From Chicago", should not be missed. The story tolls of a notorious gangster who finds himself pitted against Scotland Yard and .the famous Flying Squad, it is full of action, with a gripping climax. Bernard Nedell, as the sinister, cold-blooded- bandit (Dugan), makes an excellent villain, and Is supported by Miss Joyce Kennedy, Dodo Watts, Albert Whelan, Austin Trevor, 0. B. Clarence, and a host of other well-known British stars. QUEEN'S THEATRE. "Ex-Flame" will be shown finally at tho Queen's Theatre to-night. To-morrow night "The Rampant Age will commence at the Queen's Theatre. The picture is modem in theme. It deals with- the wild pace of tho young set. The cast is headed by James Murray and Mema Kennedy. The--sup-ports are excellent. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. Paramount has woven an intensely human story around the wartime aviators iv Franco. "Young Eagles," showing at the Artcraft Theatre is built on tho novel theme of the affection and friendship which springs up between two enemy aces. Charles (Buddy) Rogers and Paul Lukas. Tho story is full of excitement and thrills with dare-devil pilots in dangerous air feats, and there is intorwoven concerning a beautiful spy. " NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. ' "Her Wedding Night," a gay, farcical comedy of a marriage mix-up, is now showing at the New Princess Theatre. Clara Bow, as the unblushing bride who signs what she believes to be a hotel register and then discovers that she has married herself, by proxy, to a man she has never, seen, emerges as tho "It", girl of old. EMPIRE THEATRE.'ISLAND BAY. Cyril Maude,'famous English actor, makes his screen debut in "Grumpy" at the Empire Theatre. Grumpy is an irascible old man, who, in his day, was a successful criminal lawyer. One night a friend of his is attacked and robbed of a very valuable diamond. Grumpy immediately sets out to catch the thief, and his clever, investigations cause -many laughable and thrilling situations. The 'supports are excellent. On Friday and Saturday John Gilbert Will bo seen in "A Gentleman's Fate." . , REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. To-night at the Regal Theatre, Karori, "Grumpy" will be shown. "Grumpy is a mystery romance, filled with human charm and delightful romance. . The supports aro varied. Tho first item is a Movietono News dealing with' happenings in Australia: It Is followed by a song. "Meet the Boy Friend"; a comedy, "Go Ahead and Sing"; a cartoon, "Barnacle Bill the Sailor"; and a special item by Harry Santrey's Band called "Now and Then." "Love In the Bough" will be the week-end attraction at the Kegal. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. Norah Baring and Herbert Marshall are starred in "Enter Sir John," the British International Picture, to be shown at Our Theatre to-night. 'The story deals with the lives and loves of a small theatrical touring company, one of whom is tried and condemned to death, but saved by the persistence of Sir John Menier, a member of the jury, win. traces the real murderer.- Excellent talkie supports complete the programme. ' SHORTT'S THEATRE. "Tho Bad One" is - showing at Shortt's Theatre. It'is a vigorous comedy-drama with locales in the . Marseilles cafes and on an island penal institution. Dolores Del Rio is starred, and, with Edmund Lowe, appears as a dancing _ coquette , whose boy friends run; into-thousands.. The two screen favourites vivify the drama of their thrilling experiences in the cafe, and later in the prison Island, with scintillating wise-cracks and dramatic dialogue. . BRITANNIA THEATRE. Charles Rogers and Nancy Carroll head tho brilliant cast of Paramounfs '.'Follow Thru," all-terhuicolonr . showing at tho Britannia Theatre. There is fun galore in "Follow Thru," what with Zelinii O'Neal, that lively little lady of '"Varsity Drag" fame and her sldo-klck, tho comic Jack Haloy, and fat and jolly Eugene Pallette heading the fun force. And there is excitement, too, in tho big outdoor golf scenes, with woman fighting woman for a man's love. Gary Cooper, the hero of many screen romances, is coming to the Britannia Theatre tomorrow in "The Texan," .with Fay Wray, another star of many successes; It is a tale' of the Texas of 1885, in which the Texan is really the Llano Kid, notorious bandit. There is romance, excitement, impersonation, and a smashing climax in the story of a man's regeneration by love. There are excellent supports to the big picture, which will no doubt bo voted as.Cooper's best to dhtc. CAPITOL THEATRE. MIRAMAR. "The Middle Watch" has its final screening at the Capitol 'to-night. To-morrow night "The Return of Dr. Fu Manehu," a thriller, will be shown at the Capitol. '[ t SEASIDE PICTURES, LYALL BAY. "Holiday,"'starring Ann Harding, Mary.Aslor, Robert Ames, and Edward Everett Horton, will be screened at the Seaside Pictures, Lyall Bay, to-night. Dealing wilh a young man's determination lo leave off moneyigrubblng while still young enough to enjoy life, tho film is a 'triumph tor Ann Harding. A comedy, news, and sportliglit will also bo screened. Scats may be reserved by telephone. i ROYAL ROLLER RINK. The eiilerpriso of the management of the Royal Roller Rink-in pjlaciug before the'public skating facilities under such charming conditions as now exist at tho Winter Show Building, lias put the sport on an entirely different plane to anything which has existed In the past. Skill and taste is manifest in the decora Don of the ample interior space, resulting in a delightful setting, in which comfort and convenience for botli skaters and onlookers play a prominent part. The rink Is attracting many who have not hitherto interested themselves in this form, of recreation. An added attraction for to-night is a Monte Carlo competition, for which good prizes are being jlTcrerl. '. GLIDE SKATING RINK. Now that the ro-surfaeing operations are completed, the floor of the Glide Skating Kink In Wakefield street makes one of the best skating surfaces of any rlnlt in New Zealand. Tho management of tho rink leaves nothing to be desired In the , way of catering for the comfort and well-being of patrons The commodious bitumen floor, clean and smooth as glass, excellent skates, and attentive attendants all combine to mako this rink most popular among tho devotees of stating as well as those who aro learning the art. Special sessions for learners are bold every forenoon (except Saturday) from 10 to 11,30, and daily from 0 to 7 p.m.. when expert tutors are in attendance to advise- and assist novices, i

MAJESTIC THEATRE. "li's a Wise Child" will 1)0 shown finally at the .Majestic Theatre to-night. The llritlMi production, "Toll England," whiirli In talking picture form reproduces the story of ErneHt Raymond's book, will commence its first season in Wellington at the Majestic Thcalrc to-morrow morniriß. "Tell England" comes with the reputation of being England's best achievement in cinematography. Concerning it "The Daily Mail." of Sth March, .1931, writes: "There is everything In 'he picture from the romance which is youth to the reality which is war. In spectacle It Is magnificent. In sentiment it searches the secret places of the heart. The coming of war Is presented with an emotional power which is overwhelming in its imaginative reservations. The scene in which Fay Compton, whose performance is sheer perfection, hears again the departure of the iroop train is one of the most brilliant things conceived since the film found its voice. The reconstructions of the landings of tiie Anzacs and the 'Tommies' on (iallipoli are majestic in their panorama and completely convincing in their' detail. The all-British cast play their parts with absolute sincerity." It Is advisable to reserve seats at the Bristol. ST.' JAMES THEATRE. "Sil Tight" will be shown finally at the St. .lames Theatre 10-night. ljustcr Kcaion, who has registered many screen successes, is said to totally eclipse everything he-has ever done in "Parlour,. Bedroom, and Bath," a screen farce. The honours of the piece have to he shared by Keaton with Charlotte Greenwood, the original "So Long Lctty," whose acling as the lady who Instructs Keaton in "Ovid's Art of T.ove," is said to be as "clever as it is excruciatingly funny." A bevy of beauties who are also prominent in the play are Dorothy Christie, the attractive blonde from Chevalier's 'Tlayboy of Paris," Joan Peers of "ToPablc David" fame, Sally . Eilers from "Doughboys," and Natalie Moorhead, in addition to other actors of repute. Willi such a east the play is said to go "with a wonderful swing from start to- finish with laughter like Tennyson's 'Brook' going on for ever." An exceptional first-part will precede the main feature. Box plans at. the Bristol are filling rapidly. DAWSON-HAMBOURG TO-NIGHT. To-night, at the Town Hall, Mr. Peter Dawson and Mr. Mark Hambourg will give the third concert of their season. An excellent programme has been arranged and many favourite numbers will he given as encores. Mr. Dawson will sing "I Ilage, I Melt, I Burn" and the air, "0, Kuddler Than the Cherry" (Handel) ; "Vision Fugitive" (Massenett), "Blindc Kuh" (Brahms), "0 liebichc Wangeti" (Brahms), "Lights Out" (Gurney), "The Fairy Lough" (Stanford), "The Donkey" (Besley), "Kangaroo and Dingo" (Edward German). Mr. Mark Haniboure's numbprs will include "Sonata in G Sharp .Minor," Op. 2", No. 2 (The Moonlight) (Beethoven) ; "Six Preludes," "Nocturne in E Major," "Mazurka in B Minor," "Waltz in A Flat" (Chopin), "Widmung" (Schuman-Liszt), "Lullaby" (Cyril Scott), "The Handkerchief Dance" (Percy Grainger), and "Variations on Theme" (Paga-nlnl-Brahms). Box plans for tho final concert on Saturday night next are on view at the Bristol. '...-'. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. "Hough Romance," a vivid drama or the Snowlands, starring George-O'Brien and Helen Chandler,- is now screening at the Kilbirnie Theatre. -