ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 9, 10 July 1931, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

I REGENT THEAinE. f Kay fr;im-13, the sleek and vamplsh charmer who teumetl so well with Waller Huston in I "Gentleman of the Press" and "The Virtuous Sin," and will! William I-'uwell In "Street of Chance," will be seen for the llrst time In a full-leugth picture, with George Bancroft, when "Scandal Sheet." a Paramount melodrama of newspaper Hfe, conies to tha Regent Theatre to-day. Jlisa Francis's onlj' other 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 rnthlesn, unethical managing editor of a tabloid daily, whose creed is, "If it's news, it guts j printed, no matter whom It hurls." Dignity, pride, reputations fall before the withering blows delivered by the stories he publishes In his paper. Brutal and belligerent, he defies even the owner of the sheet, iv 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, I high-tempered lives, steeped in the rich pulsating drama of modern life and throbbing 1 with action. CUve Brook, Regis Toomey, Luclen I/lttlefleld, and Gilbert Emery provide support for the star. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Ralph Lynn, although entirely different In method and manners, has become the Charles C'haplia of the British screen, and that, too, without deserting his "daily bread" of the Aldwych Theatre, London. In . "Tons of Money" (by the late Will Evans and Valentine), which will open an extended season, transferred from the Regent to the Grand Opera. House to-day, this charming delineator of side-splitting fools made the laughing success of the year. In the ridiculous story, Aubrey Alllugtqn, upto his eyes In debt. Inherits 150,000 dollars from a dead cousin in Mexico, but on considering the debts, It Is figured out that little of It will be left • after they are paid. As, in the case'of Aubrey's death, the fortune is to go to George . Maltlarid, Aubrey's clever wife, Louise, suggests that he should die and come, to life as Maitland, and so defeat the creditors'. So he blows himself up in his owji explosive factory, and returns home as the supposedly, dead George vMaitland, there to meet with George's real wife, to whom lie has to'shoiv conjugal affection even in the presence of the outraged Louise. ' ■ • "LET US BE GAY." ' ~ .The. English .comedy, company completed a very successful season last evening at the Opera, House with the staging of Rachel Crother's comedy, "Let Us Be Gay.", Miss -Ethel Morrison, as the autocratic, cynical-old lady, Mrs. Boucicault,- presented an excellent character study, and the disillusioned wife was attractively played by Miss Mary MacGregor. Other parts were well portrayed by Mr. J..8. Rowe as "Bob Brown"; Miss Mona Barlee as "Delrdre Leasing";/ Mr. Eoger Barry-as "Townlee" (a professional visitor); Miss Noel Boyd, Mr. Leslie Victor, Mr. John Wood, Miss Eileen Morris, Mr. Reginald Wykeham, and Mf. John Gordon. DE LUXE THEATRE. ", El Brendel and Flfl Dorsay score an outstanding'triumph in "Mr. Lemon of Orange," a Fox Movietone all-talking comedy, which opens to-day 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. Brendel essays a "dual" role in this production and proves that he is able to enact a "straight" character part as well1 as his customary Swedish dialect performance. He 13 first and fore* most 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 the middle of a battle between rival gangsters over a truckload of liquor. And there the fun starts. The Orchestra De Luxe, under the direction of Mr. L. D. Austin, will fender an excellent musical programme. Sir. Paul T. Cullen will preside at the console of the Wurlizer organ. Box plans are available at Bristol and theatre. PARAMOUNT TH.EATRE. The difficulty of being studiously funny never is more pronounced than in comic stunt flying, and' never- has there, been such comic flying as in "Going Wild," the hilarious aviation comedy which " comes to the Paramount Theatre to-day. As "Going Wild," Joe. E. Brown, comedian, plays the' part of a' newspaper man who is mistaken for the author of a famous book on aviation. Events—lncludInc: his falling in love—force him to continue the1 pose and to agree to fly a 'plane in an unlimited speed race.' Thus when he takes off .In!the race he flies crazlly in a way to thrill audiences as well as to make them roar with laughter. ; Lawrence Gray, Ona Munson, Laura Led, and Walter Pldgeon lead a big supporting cast.. Box : plans ,arc, availablo at Bristol and Theatre. ' . KING'S THEATRE, ' Commencing to-day, the British crook drama, "The Man From Chicago," will be the attraction at the 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 be matchless. If only to convince that a British studio can turn, out as1 good a' crime-film as Hollywood, It is urged that "The Man From Chicago" should not be missed. The story tells of a 'notorious gangster who^flnds 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. . ROYAL ROLLER RINK. The enterprise of the management of the Royal Boiler Rink In placing before the public skating facilities under such charming conditions as now exist at the Winter Show Building, has: put the sport on an entirely different plane to anything which haß existed in the.: past; Skill and taste is manifest in the decoration of the ample interior space, resulting in a delightful setting in which comfort and convenience for both skaters and onlookers play a prominent part. The tlnk is attracting many who have not hitherto interested themselves in this form of recreation. An added attraction for Saturday night is aa exhibition of fancy Bkating by Miss Jessie Toller and Mr. Roy Brien. CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAn. Warner Oland, 6. P. Heggie, Nell' Hamilton, and Jean Arthur will be seen to-hlght at the . Capitol" Theatre :In "The Return of -Fu Manchu," a thrilling sequel to "The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manehu." This entertaining sequel features the same,players In the principal roles. A strong supporting programme will be shown. At. the matinee to-morrow. William Boyd will be seen in "The Flying Fool." OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. > ■ The~ Paramount all-talking picture, ."Grumpy," which stars Cyril Maude, the distinguished English actor, is.to be shown at Our Theatre to-night. Grumpy, once a famous criminal lawyer, now retired, lives in.: his English country house with his granddaughter. He is a terror, constantly pretending to have a bad temper, but really Is a lovable, cjever, big-hearted old codger with a'-rare sense of humour. A friend of his is robbed of a very valuable'diamond. The tracking o£ the criminal by Grumpy Is something 'in which everyone will delight. There are excellent talkie supports. j QUEEN'S THEATRE. ""The Rampant Age," now showing at the Queen's, is the story'of a wealthy boy,,who is in love with an old-fashioned, type of girl, but who runs around with a fast set. When the girl finds out that a rival is trying to get her sweetheart, she decides to join their set, and' it takes an aeroplane crash to bring them' both back to their senses. The supports are good. . . ARTCRAFT THEATRE. "Forward March," starring Buster Keatori, is being shown at the Artcraft Theatre. This Is' a: humorous American story of the war, In which love at home and mix-tips In the trenches are indulged in freely, and Keaton performs some amazing feats, such as bringing: in maps of German positions and prisoners In allsorts of curious ways. The picture Is full of- laughs from beginning to end. The ending in New York is a happy one. , . KILBIRNIE KINEMA. "Bough Romance," a vivid drama of the Snowlands, starring George O'Brien and Helen Chandler, Is now, screening at the Kilblruie Theatre. BRITANNIA THEATRE. "The Texan,", starring ' Gary / Cooper and Fay Wray. Is being shown: at tNfe Britannia Theatre. . Gary Cooper portrays a Western desperado, who flees to South America to escape the law, and meets with further adventures and romance there. Fay .Wray plays'Hhe feminine • lead. 'The. supporting cast includes Emma Dunn, Oscar Apfel, James Marcus, and Donald Reed; There are good supports. REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. To-night at the Regal Theatre, Karorl, the programme Is headed by "Love In the Rough," a high-class story, with Robert Montgomery and Dorothy Jordott in ,the leading roles. The story deals with the'adventures of a young man, an ardent golfer, but penniless, who battles his way to fame and to love. A special Australian Fox News will be headed by an "Our Gang" comedy,' "Helping Grandma"; a '■. Frog Cartoon, "Fiddlesticks," and an edition of the Hearst Metrotone New 3. The programme on •Monday and Tuesday will be a. Fox special, called "Lightnlu1," a super comedy, with Will Rodgers. ■ 1 .^EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND; BAY. John Gilbert heads a'large cast in "Gentleman's Fate," which will be screened at the Theatre, to-night. Gilbert Is seen as a society clubman, who is informed that he is" the son of a notorious bootlegger. He leaves . society aria, takes up his. position in the underworld •as a gunman,- and the subsequent events make the story full of excitement. Supporting ■ Gilbert are Leila iHyams, Anita Page, and Louis Wolhelm. A Hal Roach comedy, a Metrotone News Reel, and a special Foi Movietone New 3 Reel will be- screened. GLIDE SKATING RINK. Now that the re-surfacing operations are completed, the floor of the Glide Skating Rink in W'akeflr.ld street makes one of the best skating surfaces of any rink In New Zealand. This1 rink continues in popularity, and Its lunch-hour sessions . are well patronised. Tomorrow forenoon's session Is s^t.aside specially, for children, and the usual afternoon and late evening sessions are held.for adultß.

MAJESTIC THEATRE. British International Pictures , will submit to-day at the Jlajestlc Theatre yet another .ill-British Master picture In "Tell England," an epic of Gallipoll. which In superb talking form presents the stirring story of Ernest Raymond's fine hook. The "London Daily Telegraph" asserts that " 'Tell England' is by Tar the best, national epic that, this country has produced," while tho London "Era" writes :■— "Here is poetry, grim realism, human courage, nnd fear given iv a series of pictures which stir Ihe emotions and touch tho heart. It Is an Iliad In celluloid." The interpretation of tho characters is iv the hands of an all-Brit-ish cast., which liiludes the celebrated actress. Fay Compton, Carl Jlarhord, Tony Bruce, Dennis Hocy. C. M. Ilallard, Frederick Lloyd, Oerald liawlluson, Lionel Hedges, Sam Wilkinson, Wally Tatch, and Hubert Narben, all of whom are recognised London players. Outstanding anil Inspiring sections of the big 01m are the landings of iho Anzacs and the "Tommies" on Gailipoli. Featurettes to be shown precedent to the screening of the chief attraction are "Two Fresh Eggs" (comedy), "The Pied Tlpor" (cartoon), and the Pathe News. The lale shoppers' session will begin to-day at 5 o'clock and finish at 7 p.m. Box plans are at the Bristol, and also at the theatre. ST. JAMES THEATRE. For "Parlour, Bedroom, and Bath," which begins its Wellington season to-day at St. James Theatre, Is claimed the distinction of being "the greatest farce-comedy success since the talkies camo into their own." It is running still on the legitimate stages of London and New York, where it is said to be "shattering all . records." The stc.ra of the screen version are' Buster Keaton and Charlotte Greenwood, the famous original 'So Long Letty," and they are backed up in their fun producing work by Reginald Denny, Cliff Edwards, Sid Bracy, and 'a bunch of screen beauties which includes Dorothy Christy, Joan Peers, Sally Eilers, and Natalie Moorhead. "Parlour, Bedroom, and Bath" Is a comedy of errors in which too many sweethearts, jealous . husbands with guns, and fat policemen of bulky figures are mixed up with hilariously funny results. Keaton Is the gay Lothario of the piece, and the lady who coaches htm in the art of lovemaking Is Charlotte Greenwood, the celebrated comedienne, who adds no end of jollity1 to those scenes In which she goes through all sorts of gymnastic stunts with the long legs that made her world famous. Featurettes on the first part will be the comedy, "One of the Smiths'," starring Charles Chase; "LaughIng Gas," a Flip the Frog Cartoon; and the latest-Jletrotone News. Box plans are at the Bristol, and early application .for seats is advisable. ' . '■'.■■ SHORTT'S THEATRE. "Condemned!" starring Ronald Colman, is being shown at Shortt's Theatre. Set in the famous Trench penal colony of Devil's Island, in South America, with a brilliant cast. of stage and screen favourites, "Condemned 1" is said to be Colman's greatest picture. Colman's role is that of a dashing Trench thief sent to serve a term in the hideous prison which the French call, "The Island of living Death." Opposite him in the ' cast is Ami Harding, noted Broadway stage star. ' TJiere are unique scenes of the interiors of prisonships and squalid, gaols, thrilling escapes through. the tropical jungles,, and ' all the atmosphere of ■ S group of desperate criminalsAs from to-day, there will be a ' substantial reduction in prices of admission to Ihorttls. , ;. .. ...;...;, NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. Marie Dressier and Polly Moran, those inimitable comediennes, are back again in "Keduclng," which is the current attraction, at the New Princess Theatre. It Is a case of hysterics in a beauty parlour. Excellent sound supporting subjects are an ..additional feature of this brilliant laugh-provoking programme. A further episode of the thrilling all-talking serial, "Finger Prints," will also be screened. Information or reserves may bo had by telephoning thn theatre. 42-580. ■-