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

MAJESTIC THEATRE. Bebe Daniels, elegantly frocked and at her dramatic best us the stage actress with a history, Ben Lyon, as the young lover who woes her, and Lewis Stone, as his elderly rival for the affections of tho lady, are ull seen to particular advantage at the Majestic Theatre in th. engrossing drama "My Past," which is stated to be founded on a hitherto unpublished episode in the life of Sweet Nell Gwynne. The lilay finds real favour with natrons, and so does the excellent set of short subjects that precede it. The re-appearance in Wellington on Friday next at the Majestic Theatre of two English pliyers of distinction such as are Adrianne Allen and Owen Xares, who made a decidedly favourable impression when last seen here in "Louse Ends," should lie very welcome to picture followers. On this occasion they head a very tine cast of British actors in tho British International play, "The Woman Between," which reproduces the successful London stage success, •■CouHict," by the well-known author, Miles Marnier. It is a dramatic romance with a political background and an interesting fact concerning it is, that while it was being filmed interested spectators who watched the making of the scenes wero the Dominion Premiers, then in London for the Imperial Conference, and many members of Parliament, including the Right Hon. J. 11. Thomas, M.1.'., who, as spokesman for the party, spoke of the picture as ii proof of the tremendous headway that was being made in the British film industry. Box plans are at the Bristol and also at the theatre. ST. JAMES THEATRE. Last evening's screening of the immensely popular screen romance ."Daddy Long Legs," took place in tho presence of His Excellency the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe and party. There was the usual large audience which inevitably rewards this most popular picture, and the sincere story was thoroughly enjoyed. As written by the author, "Daddy Long Legs" Is a gem in its way, but, as acted to the point of perfectitude by charming Janet Gaynor, handsome Warner Baxter, and a sterling cast which includes a number of clever clear-speaking children who impersonate the kiddies In tho orphanage scenes it receives a polish that makes it the sparkling entertainment it undoubtedly Is. Box plans are at the Bristol. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. "Tons of Money" will be screened for a return season at tho Empire Theatre to-night. The picture introduces Kalph Lynn as an Inventor whose blasting powder has done nothing more than wasted his fortune. A brother in Mexico, however, does and wills an enormous fortune to his brother, and Ralph finds himself the proud possessor of "Tons of Money." Tlie cast includes Yvonne Arnaud, Mary Brough, and Robertson Hare. " An excellent supporting programme will' be screened. REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. To-night, at the Regal Theatre, Karori, a benefit night will be given in aid of the Karori Cricket Club's funds. An all-British programme will be screened. The leading feature will be "The Man from Chicago," a gripping story dealing with tho underworld and its habits. The second featuro will be "Tho Black Hand Gang," starring Wea Georgie Wood. This is one of the best feature length comedieg to be seen in Wellington. On Friday and Saturday, "Reducing" will be screened. OUR THEATRE. NEWTOWN. Ramon is'avarro not only sings but dances in his new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture, "Call of the Flesh," ■which will be screened at Our Theatro to-night. It is a romance of Spain, depicting the career of a Spanish opera singer. Dorothy Jordan plays the heroine. Excellent supports complete tho programme. "JOY UNLIMITED." Clever 6kctches, spectacular ballets, and attractive music will be features of tho revue, "Joy Unlimited" which Is being produced by Mr. Pat Ward, and will begin to-night, in tlie Concert Chamber, continuing nightly until Saturday evening. Many wellknown Wellington people will take part. The entertainment is in aid of the Cancer Campaign. The ballets are being trained by Mr David Cevitt, and the many varied Items which will follow each other In quick succession will be of a particularly gay and spirited nature. A junior committee has been formed by tho Cancer Campaign to organise the sale of tickets, and It Is hoped that the effort will prove an outstanding success. The revue will be under tlie patronage and in the presence of Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Bledisloe. GLIDE SKATING RINK. Patrons of tho 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 ladies, and good prizes were awarded to the skilful riders who won tho respective races. This week special novelties will be introduced each evening at this popular rink. The commodious bitumen floor of the- Glide Skating Rink—[ho largest skating floor In V'ellington—makes one of the finest and fastest statins surfaces of any rink in New Zealand. The courteous attention of efficient attendants and tutors combine in making the Glido very popular, and the management leaves nothing to bo desired in catering for tlie comfort of patrons. Sessions are held every morning and afternoon, and two sessions held in tho lunch hour (12-1 and 1-2 p.m.) are very popular with city workers. Learners' sessions arc held daily except Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. NEW SKATING RINK. fPatrons at tho St. George Skating Rink (afternoon and evening sessions) are being thrilled by the performances of Mr. Billy Preston and Miss Zena Turner, the famous Australian skaters, who are at present "appearing in a series of spectacular exhibitions of trick and fancy skating. Those desirous of knowing moro of fancy skating will certainly learn many new steps from theso two performers. Mr. Preston has very kindly offered to demonstrate to and aid those who wisli to master tho various evolutions shown in his exhibitions. It is now definitely decided that Mr. Preston shall endeavour to break his own world's official endurance record of 106'/u hours. He will commence the attempt next Tuesday at 1.30 p.m., and invites local skaters, who may have aims at tlie record, to compete with him. There will be a Monte Carlo night to-morrow. ROYAL ROLLER RINK. An announcement is made in to-day's advertisement that prices of admission have been greatly reduced at tho Royal Roller Rink. This reduction will be in force for the remainder of the season. To realise the fullest enjoyment from skating it Is necessary to havo sufficient space to enable . gliding to be indulged In. This Is possible on the Royal Roller Rink, where the skating surface Is at least twice as largo as any other floor in Wellington. A special Twilight A'ovelty is advertised for tonight, and at next Saturday evening's session a big attraction is to be staged, when the "Flying -lordans" will be seen in their thrilling death slide. COLLEGE DRILL DISPLAY. On Saturday next, at the Town Hall, the pupils of Wellington Girls' College will present another of their clever and popular displays of physical culture. Ballets, solo dances, drill, and marching combine to tell tho charming story of the "Fairy Queen'i' Shawl." This concerns a little girl named Joan who, as a reward for her faith in fairies is taken to their home. Here she finds the fairies at a loss to decide what present to give their queen on her birthday. Joan's suggestion of a beautiful shawl is received with acclamation, and the fairies set about their task of making one sufficiently gorgeous. Silkworms are summoned to spin the silk; spiders to weave It finely; and tho colours for the shawl are collected from all the beauteous spots of the world. The bed of the ocean furnishes the lovely tints of shells, of shrimps, of jelly-sh. of sea-grasses, and the unique sea-green that only the mermaids can provide. From this search Joan returns to find that In accordance with a previous request her school friends have bi.cn allowed to come to Fairyland. These entertain the queen with the drill and dances of mortals. After this interlude, tho search for lovely colours continues. The drngonflies and butterflies lend the ethereal beauty of their wings, the flowers their delicate petals, and the rays of the sun provide a gorgeous brilliance. All this loveliness is finally woven into a magnificent gift befitting to a Fairy Queen. The girls havo been well trained for their parts In this gay pageantry, and patrons are assured of a delightful evening's entertainment. It. is expected that the booking will be heavy- '