ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 12, 14 July 1931, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. "Scandal Sheet" ia showing at ,-tlio Ilugcnt Theatre. Noel Adams (Clivc Broolc), tlic city's' lending banker, is in love lvltli the wile (Kay Francis) of Marl; Flint, a newspaper editor, und lias made plans to elopo with her. On the day sho is to decide whether or not sho will run- away, Flint learns that Adam's bank is In difficulty. On being approached by Flint, Adams asks him to . withhold publication of tho story, but this Flint refuses to do. Ho suspects that Adams is clearing out of town, and Immediately goes back to iiis otllco and sends v reporter and a photographer out to Adams's home to get a story and pictures of his flight. The men return with a photograph of Flint's wife and Adams in a compromising embrace. Although Flint is staggered by the faithlessness of his wife, ho orders that the story bo -published with the picture. Ho leaves tho offlco to get a statement from his wife and to sco Adams. After returning to the ofllce he dictates a followup story telling of tli6 shooting of, Adams by himself. J>v»'i supporting programme Is of n high stanctitff, and includes a Kcgent Review, a Paramount Gazette, a musical comedy entitled "Top Notes," and an Aesop Fable, "Circus Capers." "CHABIEY'S AUNT." Coming to the Regent on Friday uext is "Charley's Aunt," which, it is asserted, Is "funny enough to make a cat laugh." Funny on tho stage, and hilarious on the silent screen, it is now hailed as greater than ever. "Charlie's Aunt" has an all-star cast of internationallyknown comedians, which is headed by Charles Ituggles, June Collyer, and Doris Lloyd. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. "Tons of Money," the hilarious comedy featuring Ralph Lynn, Mary Brough, and Yvonne Arnaud, is showing at the Grand Opera House. Aubrey AMngion runs into debt, but he Is' left a fortune. The news Is only a passing joy, for the sum is already .owing to his numerous creditors. JLcmise, his wife, evolves a scheme whereby Aubrey is to die and turn up again as his cousin George. This works well up to a point, but before the real George comes home from Mexico, Aubrey effects a successful compromise with an impostor whom he believes to bo George. Two George Maltlands then come on the scene, the real one claiming the entire fortune. This state of affairs is impossible, so Louise has another idea, which results In the reincarnation of Aubrey. He bursts in on the company as his true self. His prior claim to the fortune is acknowledged, with the result that after the deduction of real Mexican death duties Aubrey and liis scheming wife are richer by exactly £1 4s 4!/£d. The supporting programme is good. I "CIMAKKON." "Cimarron," Hadio Pictures' spectacular romance of Oklahoma, will commence at the Grand Opera House at the matinee on Thursday. A company of thirty stars, headed by Itiuhard Dix, in the rolo of "Yancey Cravat," appears. Thirty-five hundred horses, mules, and oxen take part in various scenes. The time covered by the picture. In seven periods, is from 1889 to 193 p. Over 42,000 colourful characters appear In the film, including "an entire Indian tribe. Camera scenes reveal miles of racing human beings in all manner of preautomobile conveyances. . The town of, Osage, Oklahoma, was built in replica five times for as many periods of its history. A year and six months of steady work, with the entire resources of a big studio to draw upon, were devoted to its filming. It Is all packed Into two hours of dynamic, thrilling entertainment. DE LUXE THEATRE. El Brendel plays the part of a gangster in "Mr. Lemon of Orange" at the Do Luxe Theatre. As Silent Dan he has tho part of a tough gangster in his city, but his hnbit of playing tricks almost costs him his life, for he puts himself "on the spot" at the Golden, Slipper, a cabaret •which is the rendezvous of a rival gang. Sub-machine-guns, automatics, and the fate of a "hi-jacked" lorry of liquor play an important part in the ■■ thrilling picture. Flfl Dorsay plays the part of tho sister of a murdered rival of Silent Dan, and she has to entice Brendel to his doom. JThe supporting bill includes a Fox Movietone News full of recent events and a sound travelogue, "Japan in Cherry Blossom Time." Tho De Luxo Orchestra, under the' direction of Mr. L. D. Austin, and with Mr. Paul T. Cullen at tho organ, plays a selection from Verdi and a lively arrangement of melddies from the old favourite "The' Belle of New York." .■ ■ PARAMOUNT THEATRE. 11l "Going Wild" at the Paramount Theatre, Joe E. Brown appears in the rolo of Itollo' Smith, a newspaper man who has just been sacked. He and his pal Jack Lane (Lawrence Gray) run into an aviator who: funks the aviation race staged for him. Pretty girls and fame await Joe 4 Brown as an aviator, and banquets and glory are his till the day of tho race. The story thereafter becomes hilariously funny and thrilling. The first part of the programme is. devoted to a story of father and son. The/ son is a success at, college, but Ills career Is wrecked through his father being imprisoned becauso lie killed a man who deserved it. Getting a fresh start, the boy gets on well in a bank, until snspioion falls on him. His father is released, but when the old man tries to take tho.blame for a suspicion resting on the son, and tho boy tries to get into gaol instead of his father, the real interest of tho story commences. Grant Mitchell 'is the father, and the boy is Phillips Holmes. i. KING'S THEATRE. The British crook drama, "Tho Man From Chicago," is tho 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. The story tells 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 Nedoll, as the sinister, cold-blooded bandit (Dugan), makes an excellent villain, and is, supported by Miss Joyce Kennedy, Dodo Watts, Albert Whelan, Austin Trevor, O. B. Clarence, and a host of other well-known British stars. QUEEN'S THEATRE. '' In "The Itampant Age," now showing at the Qiieen's Theatre, James Murray, Eddie Borden, and Merna Kennedy arc featured. The slave auction and the football match are sensational scenes, and the final thrill when James Murray changes aeroplanes in mid-air and crashes is equalled by Eddlo Borden in his motor crash, and their awakening'in'the hospital. The supports are very good. BRITANNIA THEATRE. "The Texan," starring Gary Cooper and Fay Wray, is being shown at tho 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 the feminine lead. The supporting cast includes Emma Dunn, Oscar Apfel, James Marcus, and Donald Reed. There are good supports. SHORTT'S THEATRE. "Condemned I" starring Itonald Colmari, is being shown at Shortt's Theatre. Colman's role is ' that of a dashing French thief sent to servo a term in tho hideous 'prison which the French call "Tho Island of Living Death." Opposite him in the cast' is Ann Harding, noted Broadway stage star. There are unique scenes of tho interiors of prisonships and squalid gaols, thrilling escapes through the tropical jungles, and all the atmosphere of a group of desperate criminals. NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. Maria Dressier and Polly Moran, those inimitiiblo comediennes, are back again in "Reducing." which is the current attraction at tho 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, "FingeT Pilnta," will also he screened. Information or reserrea may be had by telephoning the theatre, 42-580. OUB THEATBE, NEWTOWN. ■ Marion Davies's newest all-talking picture for Mctro-Goldwyn-Mayer, "The Gay 'Nineties," n story of'romance in the '30's, will bo shown at Our Theatro to-night. Tho plot concerns the love of a chorus girl for a young well-to-do man, famous for his racing stables. Songs heard In the picture include many good old favourites. There are excellent talkie supports. ■ EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. At the Empire Theatre the main attraction is "Under Suspicion," starring J. Harold Murray. Tho story concerns a famous British war aviator who sacrificed his title and hides liis identity In the North M'est Mounted Police in order to save his younger brother from disgrace. J. Harold Murray's wonderful voice is heard to advantage in thrco special songs. The supporting programme includes a comedy, a travelogue, and two excellent newsrcols. SEASIDE PICTURES, LYALL BAY. "Blind Wives," starring Geneviovo Tobin, Conrad Nagel, Zazu Pitts, and Slim Suirimcrviilo, tp be screened at the Seaside Pictures, Lyall Bay, to-night, Is a story of a young couple who drift perilously close to the Divorce Court through the wife's lack of consideration for her husband. Just what a husband who is in love with-a jvife of this type should do is demonstrated In the picture. A Sidney Murray cilmedy, a cartoon, and a Universal News will also be screened. Seats may be reserved by telephone. GLIDE SKATING RINK. The floor of tho Glide, Skating Wnk In Waketleld street makes one of tho best skating surfaces of any rink in New Zealand, . and (lie management of the rink leaves nothing to bo desired In the way of catering for the comfort and'well-being of patrons. The commodious bitumen door, clean nnd smooth as glass, excellent skates, and attentivo attendants all combino to make this rink most popular among the devotees of skating as well as those wlu aro learning tho art. Special sessions for learners are hold every forenoon (except Saturday) from 10 to 11.30, and daily from 6 to 7 p.m., when expert tutors are in attendance to advise and assist novices. COMMUNITY SING. Another of the popular Community Sings will be held to-morrow at tho Town nail. The song lenders will be Mr. and Mrs. Albert. Russell, .Mr. O. M. Prltchard,' and Slgnoc Cesatoni.

MAJESTIC THEATRE. A very large audience, which Included ,'J'helr Excellencies the Governor-ficncral iincl Lady Medlsloc, witnessed last evening's screening at Uic Alajcslie Theatre of the very .striking plelitrisiilion of Ernest Jtavmond's book story, "Toll England." which, amongst its many Interesting sections, features the landings of the Anzucs and the Tommies on Galllpoll Peninsula and the actions they took part in. From start to flnisli "Tell England" Is a picture that holds attention. The appearance of Sir lan Hamilton In the Mm is recognised hy a round of applause. Fay Comnton's splendid performance of the character of "Airs. Doe" is generally admired. Tony Brnco and Carl Harboard lire excellent in leading roles and a long cast lends real assistance. A first'part of well varied subjects adequately diversify the programme. Box plans are at the Bristol, and early application for 'reservations is advisable. ST. JAMES THEATRE. It is a long time since such a diverting and laughter provoking farce comedy as "Parlour, Bedroom, and Hath," has been seen. That tho public appreciate it is demonstrated by the very large audiences which daily attend the performances at St. James Theatre, and bestow a most flattering reception upon it. Tho elaborate manner in which tho farce is staged emphasises the big advantage which the screen possesses 'over the circumscribed stage room of. tho legitimate theatre when it comes to a' matter of presentation. Charlotte Greenwood, through her dramatic and acrobatic ability, is tho life and soul of the comedy, and she is most ably supported by Buster Keaton, the clever oomedian, who never laughs himself, but causes his audiences to do so immoderately. Reginald Denny is tho third star player, and the trio get capital isslstance from an unusually competent, cast. A pleasing coterie ot short subjects precede the chief feature. Box plans are at the Bristol aud also at the theatre. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. "Resurrection," starring John Boles and I/iipe Velez, Is showing at the Artcraft Theatre. It is based ou Tolstoy's thrilling story. The joyous, carefree spirit of youth is to be found in the opening episodes, wherein the prince falls in love with the peasant ward of ms aunts. Before the first reel is over, that white lovo has turned to purple passion. Then in rapid-fire succession come despair, abandonment, buoyant ■ humour, and utter Indulgence, life, death, and a spiritual rebirth following degradation, imprisonment, exile, bitterness, and yearning, sacrifice, and "Resurrection" itself. There are good supports. ' CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. Tom Walls, Ralph Lynn, Mary Brough, Winifred Shotter, and Robertson Hare, the popular players of "Rookery Nook," will bo seen tonight at the Capttot Theatre in Ben Traversa hilarious comedy farce, "Plunder." Excellent supporting fcaturettes will be screened. Scats may be reserved by ringing telephono IG-540. There Is no extra booking charge. REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. Will Rogers takes divorce apart to sec what makes it go ili "Lightnin'," his starring feature at the Regal Theatre, Karorl, to-night. He is supported by a cast that includes Louise Dresser, Holen Cohan, Sharon Lynn, and J. 41. Kerrigan. "Lightnln' •" is shown as a lazy drinker with a huge imagination. But he turns out to be no fool, and is the hero before the ond of the picture. The supports are of a hlgli standard, and include "Egypt, Land- or Pyramids," a travelogue,, and special JJox Movietone News. ■•" • ' KILBIRNIE KINEMA. "The Bat Whispers," a thrilling comedydrama, highly mysterious in plot, which is at the .Kllulrnlo Kinema, has a cast including Una Morkel, Gustav yon Seyffertitz, Ben -Bard, Grayco Hampton, Maude Eburne, and William Bakowell. . ROYAL ROLLER RINK. Tho enterprise ot the management of tho Royal Roller Rink in placing before the public skating .facilities under such * charming conditions as. now exist at tho Winter Show Building, has put the sport on an entirely different Plane to anything which has existed in the past. Skill and taste Is manifest in to decoration of the ample .interior space resulting in a delightful setting in which Sort and convenience for both skaters and onlookers play a prominent part. Tho rink is attracting many who have not hitherto Interested themselves in this form of recreation An added attraction for to-night is a luilf-mllo handicap, for which good entries have hcen received. Ample seating accommodation is provided for the general public.