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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 90, 13 October 1931, Page 4

REGENT THEATRE. "The.. Devil to May," starring Ronald Colman. Is at (lie Kegent Theatre. It Is a tale or ■ a modern young Lothfirio irresponsible, and as carefree as the winds who knows'life1 and onjoys every minute of It, lie takes one on some romantic adventures, causing his father, Lord Leeland, to express himaelf In no uncertain termß; but underneath the father's rather rugged exterior beats a heart of gold, and he has a fond admiration for his Impetuous son. When Willie returns to .England from Africa, having sold up bis .bungalow, which, incidentally, was provided by his father, who threatens."to jolly well kick . JUm°.:4>uti" a wealthy man's daughter, on the .' «vo of. the announcement of her engagement to •ar grand duke, beoomes Infatuated with him. Many complex situations follow, with the spendthrift ■ happy-go-lucky Leeland constantly gettinglnto hot water, but each time getting out rf;{t: with consummate grace. The picture is given ■ .some touches -of local colour, In that .several''times Colman mentions that it Is his iHtiejntitin. of going to New SJealand. Playing. Opposite Ronald Colman as the sweet young Birli.wlMi whom be eventually settles down, Is Lorßttiv Young. The . supports , are excollent. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Betty, Compson,'. a favourite of the silent icreelj,;., Is called upon to interpret: a highly dramatic role in "The Lady Rofuses," which Is . being . screened at tho Grand Opera- ■' House, together with another featur*' film, :.' "The Jiadonna .or the Streets," starring.. Evelyn Brent. Both pictures are pfr the -melodramatic type, and the story In each case has plenty of interest and moves along as a brisk pace. Betty Compson is seeji 'a,t her best wlion, as June Lorlng, she (Wdita-'I Sir Gerald;. Courtney . (Gilbert Emery) to,'rescue- his son, Russel (John Darrow) from the' tolls of an unscrupulous woman and her master,' 'June and Sir Gerald hit upon a plan involving-, a payment of £1000; One night Jijnfl;: ensnares tho susceptible Rusael aa he wejjfls.Ws way.past tier door, takes him in, Eets him "drunk, and puts him to bed. From then on the 'story moves speedily to a dramatic climax. Tho second picture, "The Madonna of the Streets," concerns a girl who sots out to beat a man for a fortune ho is about to Inherit. She finds her love; for him is greater than money, however, and when thoy are married, and she learns that the money is to be lwrsi she tries to forgo her tight to It. " "Brothers," and "Be Yourself." ' Another double-feature programme will commence screening at the Grand Opera Houso on .JMday. The flrat attraction is "Brothers," and..concerns the brothers who are strangers In soul- The other feature, "Bo Yourself," -ta_» Jwlght. comedy., ....;. :| d: V L DE LUXE THEATRE. i, Edwfcrd;.-Everett Horton is starred In "Once a PentleSian"-at the Do Luxe Theatre. The Sim yi-^is an artful blend of a gentleman and a butler, who cannot help "revealing his knowledge-of how servants sh.ouid - conduct themselves. Once fairly inßached.all manner of things happen to him. He is presented with 5000 shares of American tin mines, which give him a profit amounting los small fortune; and he decides to play the. stocJf market with this. Before long he is thlnlclng in terms of luxurious cars, emeralds, And a. house on the Riviera. Personal relafi(WS: complicate"things. Ho' has to handle Jurilar'-Bannister, son of his host, and be finds th^.-hls host craploya a most attractive house- j kaener^'vju'st : ; .how , he ■ surmounds his trials fc'lhe theme of an excellent study of character. Lois Wilson plays with Horton. The Stfpp'ortlfle programme' Is excellent. -'■••. Thrills and romance are said to be cleverly mixed in "Son of India," a picture in which flfiwibir Novarro will appear at the De Luxe (Theatre on. Friday next. The story, which keeps 'jjjo;ylng at a fast pace, opens with an exciting IDfindlt raid in which a rich rajah Is mur- ■ |(lere!({ and robbed. Novarro, his son, is able ito escape by an Ingenious method in which lio is buried alive, but breathes through .a stem. A single valuable jewel which he ba3 retained on his person makes him rich. On an elephant hunt he saves tho life of an attractive 'American girl—which starts off a series of iomaiitlc adventures leading to the Inevitable •conflict of Inter-racial marriage. Novarro ipjays his role with a spontaneous sincerity. 'Madge Evans, who has not been seen on the (screen "since she played child parts, is charmJijg as' the heroine, and excellent work is 'done by Conrad Nagel, Marjorle Rambeau, C. iAkibrey - Smith, Mitchell Lewis, John Miljan, »nd Nigel do Bruller. v! ' PARAMOUNT THEATRE. " "Five and Ton" Is being shown at"" the Paramount Theatre. The picture has Us localo In New York, and deals with the futility of piling up wealth, and the fight of two modern young women for the affections of a man. Jennifer (Marlon Davies) the daughter of a wealthy man, who owns a number of five-and-ten^.cont stores, wishing to- win the love of. Berry (Leslie Howard), a young architect, obtains the contract for him to build for her father the largest skyscraper In - the ' world. Thinking Jennifer Is trying to buy him,. Befry weds..a^ society .rival. From then on .complica-tions',-both tragic and otherwise, Bet In,'but ther story ..winds •on In : a dramatic manner to a happy, climax*!.•Marlon Davies gives a splendid .performance. The supports are excellent. "" "Seed-" " The triumph of motherhood is the motive of the Universal screen adaptation of Charles NorrJs/s novel, "Seed," which will be shown at the Paramount Theatre, commencing on .Friday. Its story has an intense appeal In ■'that.lt deals with a subject paramount in the "home of every man and his wife. Although "Seed" has for Its central characters a wife, her husband, and the "other woman," the charm of its story Is that one's sympathy goes out to the other woman just as much as to the wife. . In ''Seed," one sees John Boles In a new role, not as a singer, but as a dramatic actor. Genevleve Tobin's refreshing personality Is said to bo admirably suited to the "other woman." But perhaps the most striking portrayal Is that by,,Lois Wilson as the mother. In which she is stated to reach great dramatic heights, Box plans are now available at the Bristol or at the theatre. .;:v. REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. "Body and Soul," the main attraction at the Regal Theatre to-night, tells of a dashing youns aviator (Charles Farrell), who falls In love with a beautiful woman (Ellssa Land!), accused of being a spy. Ho becomes Involved in the accusation. There Is .a startling denouement when the girl reveals 'her, Identity. A comedy, "Good-bye ;Legs," and * two* splendid Tox Movietone Newsreels conlplete: the programme. On Wednesday and Thursday, "The Black Pand Gang" and "The Man from Chicago" will be shown. . CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. Constance Bennett, Kenneth MacKenija, and Basil Kathbone will be seen In "Sin Takes a Holiday," a smart sophisticated comedy, at the Capitol to-night. Good supports will be featured. , '

MAJESTIC THEATRE. Large audiences attend the Majestic Theatre to witness tho powerful dramatic romance, "My Past." The story, told in fashionable settings of elegance, in well-written dialogue, most capably spoken by a strong cast, deals . with tho.problem'.o£ a...woman"who'"ls.-iii-love 3 with two men at the same time.' How slio v Is ultimately rellovcd from her embarrassment i by the chivalry of the older man gives a , pretty touch to the play. Bebo Daniels docs t excellently well as the lady In tlie case, and 5 she is admirably seconded by Ben Lyon, and . even more so by that sterling actor, Lewis 3 Stone, as tho elderly aspirant for' hoi- hand i A well-varied set of short featurettes shown , before the main feature finds : favour with , patrons. Box plans are :at the: Bristol and \ also at tho'theatre. The 'specialattraction for t Friday next at tho JXajeslc Theatre will be j the brilliant British stars Adrlanne Allen and ) Owon Nares, so promlnen in "Loose .Ends," In . tho Elstreo masterpiece, "The Woniaii Be- . twoen." . .;'.',- ■■■:-. ' ST. JAMES THEATRE. i Tho wonderfully successful season of "Daddy | Long Lees" .shows;no sign of, abating, "at'the , St. James Theatre, where capacity. attendances , still rule at all evening Sessions.'The charm J of the play lies iv its sincere simplicity, which, makes it a : welcome 'change "from entertainments of the ' over-s6p.hls.tlqat.ed . type. Janet Gaynor Is wistful, winning, and appealing In the role of Judy. Abbott'; Warner Baxter Is , artistically subdued as her1 Daddy Long Legs; and the clever 'little orphnnase'comedians, dubbed by one of their number as "a bunch of Kenle Meenie,'Miny Mo's,",' contribute, a fund of delicious comedy. ' This evening's screonlng will be made in the presence of Their Excellencies the Governor-General-and Lady Bledlsloe, Box plans arc at the Bristol. :' . KING'S THEATRE. A resourcefully directed and a brilliantly played production Is "Almost a Honeymoon," the main attraction at the King's Theatre this week. A sparkling story of an Impecunious roysterer's misadventures In letting his. flat to an engaged couple, the picture is one long laugh from start to finish. The dialogue is clever and snappy, and the whole has been brilliantly handled. A fine cast of British stage'and screen celebrities Interpret the several roles, and Include Clifford Mollison, Dodo Watts, Lamont Dlekron, and Donald Calthrop. The supporting programme Is of a high standard. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Crowded with thrills, bristling with action, and interspersed with humour, "Sons of the Saddle," Ken Maynard's latest picture, now showing at the Queen's Theatre, should make a strong appeal, not only to the youth of the community, but to the grown-ups as well. Hand-to-hand combats, and numerous running fights make the picture Interesting as well as Intensely exciting. Of course, no picture such as this la complete without the villainous element, and there is plenty of this to keep the story moving along at a rapid pace. Throughout tho picture runs an undercurrent of romance. There is an excellent selection of supporting pictures. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. "East Lynne" will be screened at tho Empire Theatre to-night. The large cast is headed by Ann Harding, Cllve Brook, Conrad Nagol and Beryl Mercer. The story concerns the rebellion of a dutiful wife, who is driven away from her baby and forced to carry on an affair with her husband's best friend. A Fitzpatrlck Travelogue snd a Fox Movietone Newsreel will also be screened. On Wednesday and Thursday "Tons of Money" will.bo screened. SHORTT'S THEATRE. "The Squealer^' starring Dorothy Kevier and Matt Moore, Is the principal picture being shown at Shortt's Theatre. It la an exposure of modern bootlegging methods. One stirring situation after another follows with amazing speed, and these lead to a breath-taking climax. The other feature Is; "The Avenger,", starring Buck Jones. It do^ picts the swift justice of the days of California In 1846, and presents a skilful blending of colourful background, strong drama, and breathtaking thrills. Dorothy Eevler Is the feminine lead. NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. Critics have unanimously agreed that "Mr. Lemon of Orange," the Fox comedy co-star-ring El Brendel and Flfi Dorsay, now showIng at the New Princess Theatre, Is a. "veritable laugh riot." It gives both Brendel and Miss Dorsay tho best opportunities they ever have had to display their talent for fun-mak-ing. Others In tha east Include William Collier, sen., Ruth Warren, Donald Dlllaway, and Joan Castle. BRITANNIA THEATRE. "Virtuous Husband" is being shown at the Britannia Theatre. The story, based upon the Dorrance Davis stage play, "Apron Strings," concerns the'amazing and totally unusual antics of an Idealistic young husband whose mother's letters of advice cause a highly amusing situation. The young wife objects, to put It mildly, and .the.ensuing situations easily attain the heights of coruscated entertainmsnU.; ...■.; , j. ... \.s '.-,.. „ ; -OUS—THEATRE, NEWTOWNr--Ramon Na.var.ro not only sings outdances in his new Metf6~Cforawyri-THayer picture, Tair of the Flesh," which will bo screened at Our Theatre to-night. It Is a romance of. Spain, depicting the career of a Spanish opera singer. Dorothy Jordan plays the heroine. Excellent supports complete the programme. SEASIDE PICTURES; LYALL BAY/: . :: "Beau Ideal," starring Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, and Fay Wray, to be screened at the Seaside Pictures, Lyall Bay, to-night, Is adapted from the novel by P. C. Wren, and Is the_ sequel to "Beau Gesto." The beginning of the picture finds John Geste in a Forelgß Legion prison charged with the murder of the sergeant. The sequel carries on from~ that situation In a sseries of thrilling adventures. Excellent sunportjng subjects will ..also ... be screened. On' Saturday and Monday ''Dirigible/ claimed, to be the most thrilling picture of the -yeaiv will be screened. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. Gloria Swanson heads tho cast of "Indiscreet" at the Kllblrnie Kinema to-night. This dramatic triumph Is an Intimate tale of tangled hearts, and has been produced by United Artists,. . ' . i ARTCRAFT THEATRE. starring Marlene Dietrich, Gary Cooper, and Adolphe Menjou, la being shown at. the Artcxaft Theatre. It is a love-story, emotion-swept; Mimed on an epic scale, of a man and a woman; a man ruthloss with-all women; considering them but passing ploasures, to be tasted and .'tossed aside; a woman, embittered of life, scorning all men. The romance Is pictured against the sensuous and colourful life of North Africa, In Morocco, a city of weird masonry, twisted, uneven streets, of veiled women and swaggering Legionnaires.

"JOY UNLIMITED." Clever sketches, spectacular ballets, and attractive music will be features of the revue, "Joy Unlimited," which Is being produced by Mr. Pat Ward, and will begin to-morrow. In tlie Concert Chamber, clntinulng nightly un--111 Saturday evening. Many wellknown Wellington people will tal;e part. Tho ' entertainment Is in aid of (lie Cancer Campaign.: The ballets are being trained, .by Mr. David Devitt. and the many varied Items which will follow each other in (Illicit succession will be of a particularly gay and spirited nature. A \ junior committee has been formed by the Cancer Campaign to organise the sale of tickets, and It is hoped thai the effort will prove an outstanding success. The revuo will be under tho patronage and in tho. presence of Their Excellencies Lord and Lady' Blcdislpo. ■'•',-, :•/■ .; ■ . ■ ROYAL ROLLER RINK. An "announcement is made in'to-day's advertisement: .that .prices of admission hare been greatly reduced at the Royal. Roller Kink. This reduction-: will >be in force, for the "remainder of the 'season. -T6 realise"- the' fullest enjoyment from skating ft .is": necessary: to have sufficient space to enable ' gilding to be indulged In. This is possible "on" the Royal Roller Rink, where the skating 'surface is at least twice as large as any other floor' in Wellington. Club members arc asked to note that the weekly club night will take.'-place this evening Instead of Wednesday. ■ A special Twilight Novelty is advertised foti'to-nlght, and at next Saturday evening's session . a big attraction is to be staged. wheti::t}ifei."FlyirigJordans" will be seeu In their thflllteg. death., slide. \ GLIDE SKATING RINK. Patrons of the Glide " Skating Rink were' again entertained 'last evening with the introduction of novelties, Including races on skates —a novelty which produced much laughter and thrills. A special race was competed by ladles, and good . prizes were awarded to the skilful riders.who won the respective races. This week special novelties will be Introduced each evening at this popular rink. The commodious bitumen floor of the Glide Skating Rink—the., largest skating floor in Wellington—wakes one of the finest and 'fastest"skatins surfaces of any rink in New Zealand. The courteous attention of efficient attendants and tutors cbrabine In making tho Glide very popular, and the management leaves nothing to be desired in catering for the comfort of patrons. Sessions are hold every morning and afternoon, and two sessions held In the lunch hour (12-1 and 1-2 p.m.) are very popular with city workers. Learners' sessions are held dally except Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. NEW BKATIN6 RINK. Patrons at the St. George Skating Rink (afternoon and arenine sessions) yesterday were thrilled by the performances of Mr. Bills Preston and Miss Zena Turner, the famousAustralian skaters, who are at present appearing In a series of spectacular exhibitions of trick and fancy skating. Those desirous of knowlne more of fancy skating will certainly learn many new steps from these two performers. Mr. Preston has. very kindly offered to demonstrate to and aid those who wish to master the Tarious ovolutlons shown in his exhibitions. It Is now definitely decided that Sir. Preston shall endeavour to break bis own world's official endurance record of 106>/£ hours. He will commence the attempt next Tuesday, and Invites local skaters, who may have aims at the record, to , compete with him. Skating Club members are asked to attend the first club night to-night.