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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 91, 14 October 1931, Page 5

REGENT THEATRE. "The Devil to Play," starring Ronald Collrnau, is at tlio Regent Theatre. It In a talo of a modem young Lothario, irresponsible, and as carefree) as the winds, who knows life aud enjoys every minute of it. Ho takes one oil some romantic adventures, causing his father. Lord Lecland, to express himself in no uncertain terms; 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 tip his bungalow, which, Incidentally, was provided by his father, who threatens "to Jolly well kick him out," a wealthy man's daughter, on the i!vu ot the announcement of her engagement to a graud (hike, becomes infatuated with him. Many complex situations follow, with the spendthrift happy-go-lucky Leelaud constantly getting into hot water, but each time getting out of it with consummate grace. I'ho picture Is given some touches of local colour. In that several times Colman mentions that it Is his intention of going to New Zealand. Playing opposite Ronald Colman as the sweet young Birl witli whom ho eventually settles down, is Loretta Young. The supports are excellent. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Hetty Coinpsui, a favourite of the silent screen, Is called upon to interpret a highly dramatic role In "The Lady Refuses," which is being screened at the Grand Opera Umise, together with another feature .film, "The Madonna of the Streets," starring Evelyn Brent. Both pictures are of the melodramatic type, and the story in each case has plenty of interest and moves along as a brisk pace. Betty Conipson is seen at her best when, as June Lorlng, she assists Sir Gerald Courtney (Gilbert Emeryl to rescue his son, Kussel (John Darrow) from the toils of an unscrupulous woman and her master. June and Sir Gerald hit upon a plan involving a payment of £1000 One night June ensnares the susceptible Eussel as he wends his way past her door, takes him In, gets him drunk, and puts him to bed. From then on tho story moves speedily to a dramatic climax. Tho second picture, "The Madonna of the Streets," concerns a girl who sets out to beat a man for a fortune ho Is about to Inherit. She finds her love fbr him Is greater than money, however, and when they are married and she learns that tho money, is to be hers, she tries to forgo her right to it. "Brothers," and "Be Yourself." Another double-feature programme will commence screening at the Grand Opera House on Friday. The first attraction is "Brothers," and concerns the brothers who aro strangers in soul. Tho other feature, "Bo Yourself," is a bright comedy. DE LUXE THEATRE. Edward Ererett Horton is starred in "Once a Gentleman" at the Da Luxe Theatre. The film Is an artful blend of a gentleman and a butler, who cannot help revealing - his knowledge- of how servants should conduct themselves. Once fairly launched ail manner of things happen to him. lie is presented with 5000 shares of American tin mines, which givo him a profit amounting to a small fortune, and he decides to play tho stock market with this. Before lone no Is thinking In terms of luxurious cars, emeralds, and a house on tho Riviera, Personal relations complicate things. He has. to handle Junior Bannister, son of his host, and he finds that his host employs a most attractive housekeeper. Just how ho surmounds hla trials Is tho theme of an excellent study of character. Lois Wilson plays with Horton. The supporting programme Is excellent. < Thrills and romance are said to be cleverly mixed in "Son of India," a picturo In which Ramon Novarro will appear at the Do Luxe Theatro on Friday next. The story, which keeps moving at a fast pace, opens with an exciting bandit raid in which a rich rajah is murdered and robbed. Novarro, his son, Is able to escape by an Ingenious method'in which he is buried alive, but breathes through a stem. A singio valuable Jewel which ho has retained on his person makes him rich. On an elephant hunt ho saves the life of an attractive American girl—which starts off a series of romantic adventures leading to tho Inevitable conflict of inter-racial marriage. Novarro plays his rolo with a spontaneous sincerity. Madge Evans, who has not been seen on the 3creen slnco she played child parts, Is charmlug as tho heroine, and excellent work Is done by Conrad Nagol, Marjorte Uambcau, C. Aubrey Smith, Mitchell Lewis, John Mlljan, and Nigel de Brulicr. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. "Five and Ten" is being shown at tho Paramount Theatre. The picture has its locale In New York, and deals with the futility or piling up wealth, and tho Dght of two modern young women for tho affections of a man. Jennifer (Marion Davles) tho daughter of a. wealthy man, who owns a number of flvo-aud-tcn cent 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 tho world. Thinking Jennifer is trying to buy him, Berry weds a society rival. From then on complications, both tragic and otherwise, set in, but tho story winds on in a dramatic manner to a happy climax. Marion Davles gives a splendid performance. The supports are excellent. "Seed." The triumph of motherhood is tho motive of the Universal screen adaptation of Charles Norrls'3 novel, "Seed," which will bo shown at the Paramount Theatre, commencing on Friday. Its story has an Intense appeal In that it 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 tho > "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," ono sees John Boles In a new role, not as a singer, but as a dramatic actor. Genovleve Tobin's refreshing personality is said to bo admirably suited to the "other woman." But perhaps the most Btriking portrayal is that by Lois Wilson as the mother, in which she is stated to reach great dramatic heights. Box plans aro now available at the Bristol or at tho theatre. 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, tho picture is one long laugh from start to finish. Tho dialogue Is clever aud snappy, and the whole has been brilliantly handled. A Quo cast of British stage and screen celebrities Interpret tho several roles, and Include Clifford Alolllson, Dodo Watts, Lamont Dickson, and Ronald Calthrop. Tho supporting programme is of a high standard. OUEEN'S THEATRE. Crowded with thrills, bristling with action, and interspersed with humour, "Sous 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 tho community, hut to the grown-ups as well. Hand-to-hand combats, and numerous running fights make tho picturo interesting as well a3 intensely exciting Of course, no picture such as this ia complete without tlio 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. "Last of tho Lone Wolf," which will be on view on Friday at the Queen's Theatre, is said to be the peak of the Lone Wolf's exploits in the realm of intense action crook drama. A regal setting and a royal plot—the eternal triangle of a king, a queen, an admirer—and a precious ring—are further calculated to whet the screen appetite. Bert Lytell is starred, and Patsy Ruth Miller, Otto Matieson, and Lucfan I'rival are in the cast. SHORTT'S THEATRE. "Tho Squealer," starring Dorothy Kevier and Matt Moore, -Is the principal picture being shown at Shortt's Theatre It Is 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 depicts the swift justice of the days of California in 1549, and presents a skilful blending of colourful background, strong drama, and breathtaking thrills. , Dorothy R'evier is tho feminine lead. " NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. Critics have unanimously agreed that "Mr. Lemon of Orange," tho Fox comedy co-star-ring 131 Brcndcl and Flfl Dorsay. now showing at tho New Princess Theatre. Is a "veritable laugh riot." It gives both Brcndel and Miss Dorsay the best opportunities they ever have h.id to display their talent for fun-mak-ing. Others In the cast include William Collier, sen., Ruth Warren. Donald Dlllaway. anrl Joan Castlcf i BHITANNIA THEATRE. ! "Virtuous Husband" ts IwiiiS shown at the Britannia Theatre. Tho story, based upon the Dorrance Davis stage play, "Apron Strluss" concerns the amazing and totally unusual antic? of an Idealistic younc husband whose mother's letters of advice cause j highly amusing situation. The young wife objects, to put It mildly, and the ensuing situations easily attaiD tho-heights of coruscated entertainment. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. Gloria Swnnsou heads the cast of "Indiscreet" at tho Kilbirnle Klnema to-night. This dramatic triumph Is an Intimate tale of tangled hearts, and has been produced by United Artists. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. "Morocco," starring Marlene Dietrich, Gary Cooper, and Adolphe Monjou. Is being shown at the Artcraft Theatre. It Is a love-story, emotion-swept, filmed on an epic scale, of a man and a woman: a man ruthless with all women; considering them but passing pleasures, to be tasted and tossed aside: a woman embittered of life, scorning all men. Tho romanco is pictured against the sensuous and colourful life of North Africa, in Morocco, a city of weird masonry, twisted, uneven streets, cf veiled women and swaggering Legionnaires. CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. Constanco Bennett, Kenneth MacKenna, and Basil Rathhono will be seen in "Sin Takes n Holiday." a smart sophisticated comedy, at iho Capitol to-night. Good supports will foe I f«aturccl.