ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 19, 22 July 1932, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE.

p^Tht° Si1"1^ 11 LuHaby," which opens at the Regent Theatre to-day, tells of the postwar' events in the life of a former soldier in the war-time army. The principal roles are played by Lionel Barrymoro, Nancy Carroll, and Phillips Holmes. Holmes is keen as the soldier of France, who, In the performance of is duty, kills a young German soldier during his big enemy drive. As soon as the deed Is committed, he begins to suffer a profound remorse. From a letter on the person of his victim'no learns the name of tho dead soldier's German sweetheart, Nancy Carroll, and the namo of the town in which she lives vUth tho dead man's father, Lionel Barrymoro. a stolid Germaa Nationalist. After the war nolmos, driven by a sense of .remorse and contrition, goes to Nancy's homo town to confess to her and the father that he nas the man who killed the youth she.loved. She Intercepts this errand, and persuades him to say nothing about the war to the father. Barrymore meets Holmes, lilies him, and soon forgets bis old animosity Tor the French. Holmes fall 3in love with Nancy, and they plan to get married. But the youth feels that it will be dishonourable to marry Nancy until he has told Barrymoro the truth. Tho remainder of the picture Is concerned with the dramatic events which take place before the lovers smooth out their problems.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE,

'Venturing -Mary Aslor In a leading role, "Behind Office Doors," which heads the doublefeatured programme now showing at the Grand Opera House, doals ■ romantically witn a girl ,whb is Indispensable to her employer, who loves him, and who is almost overlooked in the confusion of business affairs. Directed by Melville Brown, with a cast composed of Robert Ames. Rlcardo Cortez, Edna Murphy, Kitty Kelly,' and Catherine Dale Owen, the film reproduces tho office worker with remarkable adelity. As an advisory staff on the picture, Brown secured three stenographers and private secretaries., The.se girls wero able to introduce into the picture the Intimate character sketches and types which make "Behind Office Doors" a splendid picture of the American working girl. The. second picture Is "Too Many Cooks," a delightful surprise packet of mirth and romance, featuring Bert Wheeler and Dorotby Lee,

"BLUE ROSES."

"Blue Roses," a delightful musical comedy, in which the famous artists, Madge Elliott and Cyril. Ritchard, will make their reappearance, will make its premiere in Wellington on Wednesday evening next. It is said that the music of "Blue Roses" is charming and original, its story Interesting and romantic, its numour quaint and clover, and that it lends Itself to spectacular stage settings. In this direction tlw J. C. Williamson management, it Is said, has excelled luclf. One of the outstanding features of "Blue Boses" is the clever dancing of Madge Elliott and Cyril Ritchard, and the beautiful ballets which are interpreted by a team of gltls, specially trained and drilled by Cyril Ritchard. Mr. Cecil Kellauay Is said to be highly amusing in tho role of Egbert Parkinson, a fatuous detective, whose fluty It is tb guard the blue rose. Mr. Leo. Franklin Is said to be excellent Jn the humorous part of Otis Van Tuyt, an American collector, who steals the blue rose. Others who assisted to make "Blue Roses" one or tho most successful musical' plays staged during recent years in Australia *re: Frank Leighton. Dulde Davenport, Alathea Slddons, Jean Duncan, Winnie Talt, Arthur Cornel). Daring the season, the sparkling musical comedy, "Follow Through," will also bo staged.

DE LUXE THEATRE.

Willie "The Woman In Room 13" is not a mystery picture, it furnishes all the thrills of one while still letting the audlepco in on its secrets. This unusual drama, Ellssa Landt's newest Fox Film vehicle, opens to-day at the De Luxe Theatre, and revolves about a woman's desperate efforts to clear her Innocent husbands name and obtain his release from prison. Tho methods by which sho attains this objective, as woll as the ingenious schemes emploj-od to trap an admission from tho ono man who can save him. keep the interest at a high pitch. An additional feature of the entertainment is an elaborate and gorgeous stage production wltb tha new Ballet de Luxe the artistic keynote, and a brilliant fashion parade the colourful background.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

JJUn Jack Holt In the role of a small town police lieutenant and Ralph Graves cast as 1_"* w York Police reporter, "A Dangerous Affair," a Columbia film, will open at the Paramount Theatre to-day. Sally Blanc, In the role of Marjory Randolph, from whom, as a joke. Graves steals the necklace which starts all the trouble and later is the cause of two murders, ts a very good reason for any young man losing his head. She is appealing and attractive, and shows definite histrionic abllltv Susan Fleming, a newcomer to the screen, is a'so deserving of mention, as are Blaucho Friderlcl, Tyler Brooke, Sidney Bracy, William T. Mong, and Esther Mulr.

KING'B THEATRE.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," starring Frcdrlc March, is now showlny at tho King's Theatre The theme was first a stage hit for twenty >ears; then a great movie with John BarrvtXmnl" ill'"!? r. CI. e' a"d nOW "'S a talk'io triumph with Fredric March performing the master-work'of->his-career. Miriam Hopkins. nose'HobaM.Jand'nolmcs Herbert hcad'a brilslffJil" 6!? 1111 Box plans anS at'the Bristol and the theatre. -

QUEEN'S .THEATRE

•Tha Flghtlne Fool," Tim McCoy's new Western drama, is now being shown at the Queen. Theatre. Tim McCoy Is, seen as a daring young sheriff of a frontier settement in the S'Sf, °' tho West- ««o matches wits Mth a gang of dangerous cattle rustlers. Seeking to avenge the untimely death of his younger brother. Tim's determination takes him, Into many a perilous situation. Marcellne ftnwT,1! 168,. 11! 0 feDllnIll<» int«est. while Robert Ellis, Arthur Bankln, William V. Mong Dorothy Granger. Ethel Wales, and Harry Todd havo other leading roles.

ARTCRAFT'THEATRE.

"The Smiling Lieutenant," featuring Maurice fnrl Trh. r'l. C 1 C? lßcrt' Miriam" Hopkins! and Charlie Ruggles, Is now being shown at lmmnnrCraft The Plctllre nas *<>™™. mi™?£i *nL gaiety presented against tho colourful background of post-war Vienna. In this magic setting, a princess vies with a Elrl Lieutenant." Several songs and duels wero' specially written for the picture.

BRITANNIA .THEATRE.

M,™ i« Squadron," starring Richard D!x Fa£h A v 3tor' <! Do">'hy Jordan, Joel McCrea, and Erich yon Strohelm. is now being shown at 'the Britannia, Theatre. Tho 'film Is *a spectacularly dramatic story of tho perils and dUßeidUe. met with In screening pictures of the air. Tho story of "The T^nnf Squadron," which Incidentally presents Dlx S!L Ofn°°f the most Powerful roles of his active careor. concerns the actions of a director who sends his stunt pilots Into danger In •^'Sn^oftif^u. 1: 13 camerajnay ««£

NEW PRINCESS THEATRE.

"Dellpioiii" i. «"»ynor and Charles.Farrpll, Princess Theatre. Janet Is seen asa Scotch Imml ffil!? \T^ mS}i ia ln a world of dlfflcultTes to anSih.?Hri a^ unde«'ood by his attentions In thp *nrtrtr«n HV. eryt?.ln? Qm*s out haPP»y J?,,.i i "Delicious" Is dramatised to a musical scoro written by George Gershwin

SHORTT'S THEATRE.

■■•Honeymoon - Lane" "Is the' ' ohief nt M, C K tlo?' at Shortt>s -Theatre Tic story* " a young man's success In business and flred from h°- VF 11?*' aS the yOIIUB matl •"" nred from his job in a high-class cambllnc Bee'rvl '!' 3 .b °SS' "10 Wleto? (Noah ivhh L ?««. tOib?ealCT llp DowllnS's romance lvitli tils pretty niece, June Collyer Dowllne and^fh^i"^lllo^1 Operate<l b^ *c W and motherly Mary Carr. and thoro bo K ins to n»Pa*h " . er . brol(ei-down business. "Dude Uanch, starring Jack-Oakie, is the second plc-

KILBIRNIE KINEMA.

st '*n °f Mayfajlr," sparkling comedy-drama, Kliw™?. mk Buc' lAnan. wJU be shown at the lulblrnie Klnems tlils evening. ■■-.•

OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN.

t n JS .S? <?? t. featuf«3 are. to be presented to Our Theatre natfons to-night. Genrgo O'Brien, ts starred in Zane Grey's "The Hain?Z,- Tr fa"-" B tells the story of the adven"Jurwfof a lone cowboy In his attempt .to rescue threei people from a secret and hidden valo»i "t » , <3el'£ htful Brltlsll c°nledy. "Peace and Quiet," Is the second feature. ■ . . '

CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR.

i ,™?? rtb. reall> screening finally at the Capitol Theatre to r nlght, brings together for the .5 iih S° of tho screen's' favpurlto personalities. Charles Farrell and Madge Evans who are strongly supported by Paul Cavanagh! Hai-dla Albright, and John Arledge. In this P, icl«c Wt> »■» Vienna during the war and a hrllling aerial, conflict over the Alps form the background to a pleasing story of love ahd romance. "Hell Divers" is being screened at the matinee to-morrow (Saturday) at 215 wlTh Buffalo" BHl?"*° OOnd ePlSOti° •'*•»•««»«

REGAL THEATRE, KARORI,

The Middle Watch," starring Owon Nares and Dodo Watts, heads tho week-end programma at tho Regal Theatre. This comedy which deals with two girls, accidentally marooned on. a warship after a dance,, and their encounter with an ndmiral, Is most amusing Jacqueline Logan, Jack Ralne, Henry Wenman, and Phyllis Lorlng are the principal supporting players. A Patho Gazette, a nowsreel and two short subjects complete the programme' On Monday and Tuesday, "Surrender" and "Rodney Steps In" will he screened.

EMPIRE THEATRE. ISLAND BAY.

"Aro You Listening" WIU bo screened at the Empire Theatre this eveping. William Haines plays the leading role.- The story la an exceptionally thrilling one, showidg the \taportant part radio plays in the war against crime. The supporting cast Includes Jladge Evans. John Mtljan, Anita Page, and Joan Marsh. A Hal Roach comedy, a Flip the Frog Carto6n, and newareels will also be Shown. On Monday and Tuesday "Bidets of the' Purple Sage" will be screened.

MAJESTIC THEATRE.

Romance, mystery, blackmail, and a remarkably realistic murder trial, all combine to provide excellent entertainment in "Attorney for the Defence," the Columbia release which will open to-day at tho Majestic Theatre. "Attorne- for the Defence" tells of a district attorney who, ashamed at having been the means of many men being convicted for various offences, suddenly decides to resign from his position and take up the calling of attorney for the defence. Then comes troublo into' hU life, and he finds himself the central figure in a murder case. What follows is thrilling and exciting, and holds the audienco In suspense until tho final scene. Edmund Lowe has the leading rolo. He Is ably assisted bj beautiful Evelyn Brent and Constance Cummlngs,' both of whom give splendidperformances. The supporting bill has been specially selected. . .

ST. JAMES THEATRE.

British races, a London playhouse, and tho gathering places of the high society In Britain's capital, are woven into lilting romance and comedy in "—But the Flesh is Weak," starring Robert Montgomery, which commences Its Wellington season to-day at St. James Theatre. Based on Ivor Novello's famous London and New' York stage success, "The Truth Game," the picture shows Montgomery as a debonair and aristocratic London fortune-hunter, who tries to marry for money until another girl comes/along, with whom he falls In-love. Comical trials and tribulations run high, and Montgomery romps through a maze of whimsical .adventures in ; which, there Is also a charming romance. The cast Is notable In that it brings back to the screen Nils Asthcr, a famous silent screen hero, with Edward Everett Horton, talented film and stage player. In an Important role, Nora Gregor, famous Viennese stage star, and London's own Heather Thatcher, while C. Aubrey Smith and Frederick Kerr present furtlier cameo character, sketches.

WELLINGTON NAVY LEAGUE.

Blembers and friends of the Navy league are reminded that the annual meeting will be held in Kirkcaldlete; Lounge on Monday evening next, at 8 o'clock. After the business has been transacted, a musics] programme will be presented. The contributor* wlll.be Mrs. Ashford, Miss Malfroy, and Miss Elspeth. Barton (•cellist)." A light supper will: conclude the evening, and all Intending to be present willplease let the secretary know; The Mayor (Mr. T. C. A. Hislop) will preside. '