ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 133, 2 December 1931, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. In "These Charming People," a Paramount British production, which la coming to the Regent Theatre to-day, Cyril Mauds follows up his success In "Grumpy" with another delightful characterisation. Ho plays the role of an impecunious old colonel, gifted with humour and llnesao, who lives by his wits, having everything that money or credit can obtain. One of tho Colonel's chief sources of luxury and comfort is Ills son-in-law, a mililonalre shipbuilder, played by the famous English star, Godfrey Tearlo. When the Colonel's help Is required in bringing the millionaire's runaway wife (Nora Swinburne) to her senses, tho subject of money Is broached and the Colonel reminded of his enormous debt to his son-in-law. "This is positively unpleasant," say 3 the Colonel. "I've had fifty years* experience of borrowing money. If I'd known you were going to bo as businesslike a3 this over a Uttlo loan I'd have borrowed It from: someone else." And when the Colonel finds that his daughter, Pam (played by Ann Tedd), takes after him In this matter, he has a characteristic rebuke: "You mustn't borrow from peoplo until you can do it with dignity and conviction." GRAND OPERA HOUSE. "Honour Among Lovers" Is showing at the Grand Opera House. As the picture is a triumph for its producer, so also s it for Miss Claudette Colbert and Mr. Frederic March. The former has what Americans expressively term "everything"—beauty, charm, dignity, and a caressing volco. Her acting throughout is superlatively fine, and tho same can be said for Mr. March, whose touch In 8 part whore he could easily become objectionable was always sure. The story itself runs on familiar lines, and one rather doubts the probability of, Miss Colbert's choice of marrying instead-of falling for the decidedly more attractive allurements of her debonair millionaire employer with whom she Is on exceedingly familiar terms. That she does, however, is a mere Incident; It Is not so much the plot but Its' portrayal that carries one away. Betting as it does a new standard, in talkie entertainment, "Honour -Among Lovers Is one of those pictures which should not bo missed, for .future.-films for. a. long time win be Judged by this one. It is preceded on the programme by a film entitled "A Man From Wyoming," starring Gary' Cooper. , "Abraham Wncoln." The thunderous gaUop'..of' charging cavalrymen *nd the roar of cannon and shrieking shells help the audible recreation of Sheridan s ride to victory In the battlodeld scenes of Abraham Lincqln." D. W. Griffith's all-dialogue Bpectaclo, coming to tho Grand Opera House on Friday.. .. . . .. '. . DE LUXE THEATRE. Will Bogers"; the famous comedian. Is at Ills best in "Young as You Feel," at the De Luxe Theatre. Fin Dorsay plays the part of a lively little French singer. Lemuel Moorhouse, as portrayed by Will Rogers, is a man by whom policemen may set their watches. For decades he has slaved hard, at his. business, of, mea,t packIng, but neither.of. his son 3 will tajce .an' Interest In the business. Lemuel meets Fin Dorsay, who, as Fleurette the singer, comas to sing at the house,.\and leaves Lemuel a different man. From that moment he "steps out to some purpose. It Is not father who now has to worry, but the. sons', who ara concerned for their father. 'Troubles* for Lemuel loom thickly, but all through the film maintains Its high spirits and Will Rogers' gives; of his best. Th6rt*ls"a bl& supporttnr -programme. "Transatlantic," a thrilling Fox Movietone romantic 'drama- of the--activities- of International crooks on- a- luxurious ocean liner, with Edmund Lowe and Lois Moran in the leading role?, opens on Friday at the Be Luxe Theatre.- From the moment Edmund Lowe, as a suave and debonair gambler, slips aboard the sj.. Transatlantic,., to escape the. district attorney's ' graft ■ investigation • until . the ocean ereyhound docks at Its European port things begin to happen rapidly, and not only to Lowe but to his fellow-passengers, who include Low Moran as the daughter of a German lens grinder, impersonated by Jean Hersholt, anu sn absconding banker, played by John Hal)iday, -whose nefarious operations have.cost Hersholt his "fife "savings. To add; to the complications Halliday is accompanied _by his w re, Myrnav-Los, *nd aboard ship there is also HaUiday's light o'- love, a role portrayed by Greta Nssen.- 'Lowe gives the best performance of Ws career, while Lois Moran if-^J*? be as sweet and convincing as she was,in any or have been made in eonfunrtlon with Station 2ZW, *«'prww«v« •wtlnn results to be announced., during tha. Srogramme this evening,-at three ...stages, wlthSut intfirrHption of the entertainment^.: ■__ PARAMOUNT THEATRE.'C;.-•. "Lasca of the Rio Grande," a-, romantic story of the Texas border, now being .shown at the Su^^l^clcd^r^otnf^ success S3 the fascinating heroine who sacrifices her^Mfe for the man *c loves. Th<.part of the Texas ranger Is excellently plajed by Tohn Madt«Bf own, as .is ;also. that ■of tno powerfal^Portuguase-M&lcanV-. rancher, . pBo CarUlo"'-»ho:->i9lted Weilington in; "Lombardl,. LS.^*he^:musi^l' numbe^add most fe'SKS, story, A?bruft, Maureen O'Sullivan Myrna^Loy, out «te*rup.tion of the entertainment. "QUEEN'S THEATRE. V •■The Texas Ranger," at tho Queen's Tbeatre, Ln4^t^^rS/%^« programme. SHORES THEATRE. There are good supports. BRITANNIA THEATRE. •TTn for Murder" Is showing at the e^dr-apSm^^ndV?-!! reached when the lad's own confession assures a "verdict of guilty. Circumstances and the love she finds dawning for her chivalrous young lover, induce the lady to take part at the eleventh hour, securing the young man a freedom at the expense of u«-own reputation. CAPITOL THEATRE, . MIRAMAB, "The Chance of a Night-time," now screening at the Capitol Theatre, Mlramar, is an excellent British comedy., farce "tarring the ever-popular stara, Ralpu Lynn and Winifred Shotler" As a lawyer, Ralph Lynn finds himself in the role of dancing partner to a professional entertainer, and makes capital fun out of every situation. NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. Marlon Davies In "Five And Ten," 13 to be seen at the New Princess Theatre. Modern, daring, hilarious, and yet intensely dramatic, the Fannie Hurst novel offers the star something: entirely new by way of characterisation. Miss Davies; as Jennifer, daughter of tho five-ahd-ten-cent-store magnate,.ls & more convincing and repressed person than previously. In support of Miss Davies are Lesllo Howard, Irene Kl'ch, Richard Bennett, Mary Duncan, and Kent Douglaß. . EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. "Enter Sir John," a.-British7 special..production screening at the Empire Theatre. Condemned to death, a member. of a theatrical touring company. Is saved by the persistence of Sir John Menier, a member of the Jury, who traceß the real murderer. The cast Includes Herbert Marshall, Nornh Baring, Edward Chapman, and Miles Marnier. Tho supports are cood. ; On Friday and Saturday "Five and Ten." Sthrrihc Marion - Davies, will lead the programme The election results will be screened at this theatre. _____ '... REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. "The Sin Ship" (Mary Astor and- Louis Wolhelm),-showing;'at -the^Kega Theatre, is a drama of adventure-on-the. high seas, with love flghtor against, hatred- and mutiny. The cast ft""-'' special"ono; .The supports lncludo a comedy, '■Mickey's.Merry Men," a cartoon, "Toby's Halloween," and a special -comedy, "Eventually,-But Not Now." On Friday and Saturday "Parlour, Bedroom, and Bath, with Duster Kcaton, will bo screened. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. "Monte : Carlo" Is Bhowlng at' the Artcraft Theatre-Jeanette MacDoriald is tho runaway Countess Vera. Jack Buchanan, London musical comedy favourite, shares ■ tho honours as the Prince of an unknown kingdom posing as a barber. Others In. the cast are Zasu Pitts, Claud* AlHster, and,' Edgar Norton. Several catphy'songs are introduced/filing byJeane'tte MaeDonald and Jack Buchanan. There are good supports.. „ ' OIIR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. Grace Moore, Metropolitan Opera star, makes her debut lfl "talking "picturca as Jenny Lind In "A Lady's Morals," to bo shown at Our Theatre, to-night. The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer romancer-is, based on the life of the singer. Reginald Denny and Wallace Beery play the principal mala roles. Excellent supports complete the programme -~■■■■■'

r_. MAJESTIC.THEATRE. .:- Tho last two nights of the Interesting entertainment, "The Magnificent Lie," screening at the Majestic Theatre, are announced. Ruth Chattcrton appears in this, her latest triumph. An excellent first part precedes the screening of the main feature. For Friday next the management announce the screening of a society comedy, "The Girl Habit." featuring the droll comedian. Charles Iluggle3, well remembered for his excellent portrayal of the title role In "Charley's Aunt." The production depicts Charlie's struggles to evade the attentions of all the girls to whom he had once been very nice, after he becomes engaged to a society debutante. He has the assistance of a strong supporting cast which includes, Donald Meek, Tamara Gera, Margaret Dumont, and Sue Conroy. Box plans are at the Bristol and also at the theatre. ST. JAMES THEATRE. The merry trio. Gene Gerrard, Jimmy Godden, and Amy Veness, are still raising roars of laughter at the St. James Theatre in that very fine British comedy, "My Wife's Family. It is surprising how funny a mistake can really be. In this case the mistake occurs over a baby grand piano hidden In tho summer h0u.,0 and a real baby also hidden there by a young father who, for various Innocent reasons, does not want it discovered. Unfortunately, the old battle-cruiser" ma-In-law and the lieros wife find the baby and not the piano, and the resultant series of cross purposes is most amusing. Owing to the heavy demand for seats, patrons are advised to book at the Bristol or at the theatre. KING'S THEATRE. "The Phantom of Paris," st«rln ß J°^ of'the magician, and this is the role Played by John Gilbert, in support of Whom Is a gooa cist, including Leila Hyams and Le™3 The incidental .programme Is of B°°? qu™_f e Aubrey Smith, and Conrad Nagel are m tne cast. KILBIRNIEKINEMA. To^dt^W^n; S^JaSSre traction at the Kllblrnte Klnema. GLIDE SKATING RINK. ■• J^ a ffi«^ff«S no!?ee%.7h^^^ thf club night will bo held to-night.