ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 103, 28 October 1932, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE.

vT f "reen adaptation ot Sinclair Lewis's -Nobel Prize winner, "Arrowsmith," now commencing its second week at the Regent Theatre proves that in Ronald Colman, the British actor. Hollywood has a sound exponent of histrionic art. Martin Arrowsmith's fight against prejudice in the cause of medical science makes as 3tlrring a story of a lone battle for humanity as has erer been told in book or film form From boyhood Martin has been actuated by an Insatiable ambition to trove bis worth, not in a surgical sense, but as a ft arch scientist seeking culture cures for disease—the prevention rather than the cure. Inspired by his wife, formerly a nurse, he endures a probationary period in a small American town, where he is dentist, midwife, and veterinary surgeon all In one. His discovery of a bacillus as a cure of herd disease makes his name. Tragedy stalks the young and Intrepid ■ Individualist when h goes ti. the Indies to help in a plague outbreak. The • picture ends on a highly dramatic note.

OE LUXE THEATRE.

In P. G. Wodehouse's hilarious story. Brother Alfred," which has been filmed by British International Pictures and which opened to-day at the De Luxe Theatre. Gene Gerrard, the 8.1.P. star of "Let's Love and Laugh," "My Wife's Family," and "Out of the Blue," plays the title role. "Brother Alfred" tells the story of a young man who. having assaulted a well-known personage, poses as his own brother to escape the consequences. But he discovers that the assault was regarded as a rescue, and is then powerless to claim the reward in his true identity. A romance is, of course, blended with his adventures and me lady in the case Is played by Molly Lamont. the 8.1.P. debutante star. The principal setting for this picture is a yacht lying off Monte Carlo, and a considerable portion of the aim was made in the Mediterranean. A famous restaurant in Monte Carlo is depicted in the aim Dining amidst the glories of plush and chandeliers jtve some two hundred players o£ every nationality. French, Italian, Greek, Hungarian, and even Chinese men and women are seen assembled round the little tables, between wmch a cabaret troupe dances gaily. The babel of voices in a diversity of danguages TM?V° , h,, ei? ht£ n the Contln^tal atmosphere ■ ?hi J, fni t0 be,, Gene Gerrard's best picture. There will be excellent supporting aims.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

p»i'h"» R, og€rs> newe3t comedy. "Down to Earth, is now at the Paramount Theatre. While in a sense the picture is a contmuation of Rogers' first talkie, "They Had To See Paris." its theme an< locale are completely different. The story opens with Rogers as "Pike Peters," the Oklahoma millionaire, back home again with his family after their Paris jaunt. Tha stock market is shot to pieces, and Peters is ereatly worried, but his wife has an insatiable" desire for social honours and his son aids her in extravagant spending. The failure of a bank forces Peters to apply for a local loan, and that failing as a result of Mrs. Peters' love of elegance and display, he goes to Chicago, with th<S same result. How he gets his family down to earth again forms the basis of the situation. '

KING'S THEATRE.

[ Pannle Hurst's most absorbing story, "Back Street," with Irene Dunne and John Boles in the leading roles, is now showing at the King's Theatre. This powerful and ■ fascinating love-drama rollows the romance of a Kirl and a man, held together by a sincere love in spite of the fact that the man U a husband and father. For twenty yean the attachment endures, ever Increasing in Intensity, until a tragedy brings the most extraordinary affair of its kind ever plcturised into sharp focus. The supporting cast Includes June Clyde, George Meeker,' ■William Bakewell, Arietta Duncan, Doris Lloyd, Walter Catlett, and other favourites. Box plans at the Bristol and theatre.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

"Daring Danger," ,Tim McCoy's new Western for Columbia, heads the new programme at the Queen's Theatre. Tim, as usual, plays a fast-riding, hard-fighting, two-gun role In a Story about a dangerous gang of cattle rustlers. When Tim McCoy learns that the man he has to settle an account with is a member of the sung that Is rustling the cattle from his sweetheart's ranch, he dares anything and everything to £et theni. There is one daring sit nation after- the other, and eventually he secures the proof he is after.

SHORTT'S THEATRE. -

The screen adaptation of. Frederick Lonsdale's immense stage success, "Aren't We All!" and a thrilling romance entitled "The Broken Wing" occupy the new programme at Shortt's nre the principals in "Aren't We AH?", which is a sparkling comedy of modem marriage. Leo Carrillo and Lupe Velez are the stars in the other film, which fells the story of an adventurous young pilot who dares to make love to the sweetheart of a lawless revolutionary leader.

BRITANNIA THEATRE. , 1

The new Leslie Fuller comedy, "To-night's the Night," at the Britannia Theatre, Is a hilarious and hectic burlesaue. Fuller, as Bill, a slate club treasurer, is robbed - of the funds. The theft is witnessed by Bill's pal, but he suffers from loss of memory, following a blow from the real thief, and is unable to testify. His misfortune results In Bill being sentenced to Imprisonment for three scowling wardens, and the "toughest" lot of fellow-convicts ever gathered together In one prison, Bill has a lively time.

GLIDE SKATING RINK.

The usual' children's session will be held at the, Glide Skating Rink In Wakefleld street from 10 a.m. to noon to-morrow. The afternoon session will be from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., while the evening session will commence at 8 o'clock, and will be specially extended to 11 p.m. Patrons are advised that from Mondays to Fridays the rink will be open only for evening sessions commencing at 8 o'clock, | with the exception of Thursday afternoons, when the special college sessions will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. . j

EMPIRE THEATRE. ISLAND BAY.

"The Washington Masquerade," Lionel Barrymore's latest production for Metro-Goldwyn, will be screened at the Empire Theatre this evening. How a woman Is hired by a Rang to tempt a political leader from his duty, how he falls in love with her, and how, finally, realising the way he has been duped, he upsets the tables of the gang, forms the background for. the spectacular production. Supporting J Lionel Barrymore are Karen Morley and 'William Collier, junr. A Hal Roach comedy, "First in War." starring Charlie Chase, a Micky House cartoon, a Metrotone newsreel, and a Fox Australian newsreel complete the proErnmme. On Saturday afternoon the special children's matinee Is headed by "The Fighting Sheriff," starring Buck Jones. j

CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR.

"Letty Lynton.!" screening at the Capitol Theatre ' to-night, features Hollywood's most beautiful actress, Joan Crawford, who is supported by Robert Montgomery. Xlls-Asther, May Robson, and Lewis Stone. The story is a tensely dramatic romance of tb> modern age, the moral escapades of society and its intrigue, and there is an amazing climax: A children's special matinee will be held to-morrow at 2.15 p.m., when Hoot Gibson will be seen in "The Danger Rider." Episode 4 of "Danger Island" will also be shown. . ,

ARTCRAFT THEATRE.

"The Last o£ Mrs. Cheney," a distinctive Metro Goldwyn-Mayer drama. Is now at theArtcraft Theatre. The story Is moulded around a beautiful London society Raffles, and a member of nobility, who lores her, even when she robs his home. This is entertainment that is a lot different In theme; that carries suspense, and thai is both dramatic and funny. The irresistible and beautiful Xorma Shearer, whose • rolce critics have proclaimed as the "perfect screen voice," is the star. A brilliant supporting cast includes Basil Rathbone George Barraud, Herbert Bunston, and Hedda Hopper.

KILBIRNIE KINEMA.

High-strung youth and old-fashioned parents who refuse to understand the newer freedom of the modern generation provide the dramatic conflict of "New Morals for Old," screening for the last time to-night at the Kllbirnie Kinema. "The Man Who Played God" commences at the matinee to-morrow. > The public look for something out of the ordinary in plot and acting in George Arliss's talkies, and are not disappointed In this, the latest of the great actor's masterpieces. .

REGAL THEATRE, KARORI.

"Huddle" Is the principal week-end' attraction at the Regal Theatre this evening. Kamon Novarro has the stellar role, and sup-' porting him are Jladge Evans, TJna Merkel, Ralph Graves, John Arlldge, and Frank Albertson. From the minute he has his terrific flght with a labourer In the steel mill until he wins a bis 'varsity came for his college, Xovarro Is in action constantly. There is an excellent supporting programme.

ROYAL 'ROLLER RINK.

A special session is billed at the Royal Boiler Kink, Vivian street, to-night, when the Free Ambulance benefit is to be held. The management has arranged novelties, including the appearance of Daisy Bell and her bicycle. The "Strollers," under the direction of Jimmy Blackwood, will supply suitable skating numbers, and patrons are assured of an enjoyable, mences at 7.30 and will be extended to midnight. Community singing, gliding couples, D'Alberts, etc., will also be featured, and it is hoped that the Wellington public will take this opportunity of helping a worthy cause.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS CONCERT.

A concert by secondary school pupils, under the auspices of the Toe H movement, will be given In the Town Hall Concert Chamber to-morrow evening. The main Items on the programme will be two plays, one by Wellesley College' pupils (producer. Mi. Clement May), and the other by pupils of Wellington College (producer, Mr. J. Griffin). Much work has been put into the preparation of the plays, and they should be well worth seeing. In addition the boys of Scots College will give n drill display, and the Hongotai College orchestr* will play. There will be other items.

MAJESTIC THEATRE.

.A merry melange of comedy is now being P f rei e in-n d c ai th^. Majestic Theatre In-the form of RKO-Radio Pictures' all-star comedy "Girl Crazy." This aim presents a fine all-star comedy cast in a screen rendition of the famous Broadway extravaganza of the same name. Heading the cast are the Inimitable Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey, who start out as city, slickers and wind up as rough and ready westerners. Eddie Quijlan carries the romantic lead of a girl crazy youth who transforms a respectable cattle ranch into a whoopee" dude resort. Hitzi Green plays a pestiferous little sister and the romance and beauty brigade Is headed by Dorothy Lee, Arllne Judge, Kitty Kelly, and Llta Chevret. The music Is supplied by the Gershwin Brothers, who give catchy sone bits.

ST. JAMES THEATRE.

Made Dressier, the convincing and appealing actress of "Mln and BUI," "Reducing," "Politics," and "Let Us Be Gay,"'acts even more naturally, in her latest production, "Emma," at St. James Theatre. Marie Dressier has the faculty of being able to vary her acting to suit whatever style may be required, and in the innumerable characters she has represented it is always Marie Dressier who Is subordinated with facile skill, and any particular aspect of a character brought before the eyes and minds of the auriienrp with consummate ease. Many Wellington theatregoers remember the happy nights of Uproarious entertainment provided for. them a year or two ago by "the king of, comedians," George Wallace. On the Fuller circuit he established records that were never equalled, and now he is to return to all his old friends through the medium of his first full-length musical comedy picture, "His Royal Highness," which will open at the St. James Theatre next Friday. »

OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN.

I "The New Adventures of Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford" will be shown at Our Theatre tonight. William Haines is starred, and Leila Hymas, Jimmy Durante head a big supporting cast. Haines appears as a young adventurer whose object is to get rich quick by promoting shady business deals/ There are excellent supports. •

RADIO PROGRAMMES

FRIDAY, ?Bth OCTOBER. . 2YA, WELLINGTON (720 KILOCYCLES). (Daily from 10 a.m.) 5.0: Children, by Uncle Jim. 6.0: Dinner music. Overture, National Symphony Orchestra, "Stradella" (Plotow) ; Grand Symphony Orchestra, "Polonaise No. 1 in A" (Chopin); GH Dech Ensemble, "Valse Parisienne" (Roberts). . 6.13: Philadelphia1 Symphony Orchestra, "Casse Noisette" ("Nutcracker Suite") ("Waltz of the Flowers") (Tschaikowsky); Frank Westaeld's Orchestra, "Neapolitan Nights" (KerrZamecntk); selection, Marek AVeber and His Orchestra, "Cavallerla Rusticana" (Mascagnl). 6.30: One-step, Debroy Somers Band, "Hungarian Medley"; organ, Leslie James, "Medley of Old Songs"; National Military Band, "Ballet Egyptien" (Luigini). -'. - 6.46: Russian ballet. String Orchestra, "From the Sunflower Album" (Brown); organ, Terence Casey, "I'm Lonely" (Coates); the Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards, "La* Paloma" (Yradier); De Groot and His Orchestra, "When the Great Bed Dawn is Shining". (Sharpe). 7.0: News. 7.40:. Lecturette, J. W. Mawson, F.R.LB.A., M.T.P.1., "Town Planning." B.Q: .Overture, the Orchestra, "Marltana" (Wallace). S.S: Twenty minutes of selected records. 8.28: Suite, the Orchestra, "Jeux D'Enfant" (Bizet)—(l) "Marche"; (2) "Berceuse"; (3) "La Touple"; (4) "Petit Mari, Petite Femme"; (5) "Galop." i•■..■"■ 8.40: Twenty minutes of selected records. 9.0: Weather report and notices. 9.2: Lecturette, Mary Seaton, "Tea Ceremony In Japan." . 9.17: The Orchestra, "La -iot S'Amuse" (Delibes) ; raise, "Mon Reve" (Waldteufel). 9.30: Dance programme. 3YA, Christctiurch (980 kilocycles), i (Daily from 10 a.m.) —5.0: Children, by "Friday." 6.0: Dinner music. Sydney Baynes and His Orchestra, "Old England" Selection; Marek ■ft'eber and His Orchestra, "Along the Banks of the Volga" (Borchert); 8.8.C. Wireless Symphony Orchestra, "lolanthe" Selection (Sullivan). 6.18: London Palladium Orchestra, "The Hose Selection of English Melodies"; International Novelty Quartet, "Dwarf's Patrol" (Rothke); Classlca Symphony Orchestra, "Carmen Selection" (Bizet). 6.38: Salon Orchestra, "Reminiscences .of Vienna" (Strauss); Sydney Baynes and His Orchestra, "Kentucky Home" Selection; the Salon Orchestra. "Where the Rainbow. Ends" Selection (Qullter). 7.0: News. 7.30: W.E.A. session, J. J. S. Comes, 8.A., B.Sc, "The Film in the Life of the Nation." 8.0: Studio Orchestra, "Glenwood March" (Hall); "Semiramis" Overture (Rossini). 8.14: Soprano with piano and orchestra, Madame Annette Chapman, "In Questa Tomba" (Beethoven) ; "By the Window" (Brahms); "Veybliches Standchen"; "Wildrose" (Welngartner); "Twilight Fancies" (Delius). 8.30: Selected records. 9.0: Weather forecast and notices. 0.2: Keserved. 0.17: Record (male choral), Russian Ensemble, remarks by M. Belaleftr Chauve Sourls, "Songs of the Black Hussars." 9.20: Studio Orchesi tra, "Wanganui Moon'" (Mackenzie) ; "Cat and Mouse" (Engleman). 9.25: Tenor, Ernest Kocers, "Good-nluht, Beloved"; "The Sailors Grave " 9.36: Record (violin, harp, and flute), Llvschakoff, Saal, Harzer, "Berceuse de Jocelyn" (Godard). 9.39: Foxtrot, Studio Orchestra, "Here We Are" (Romberg). 9.42: Tenor/Ernest Rogers, "Fortunio's Song." 9.45: i Record, chorus and orchestra of Scala Theatre, Milan, "Soldiers' Chorus" ("Faust") (Gounod)i 9 48: Record ('cello), Pablo Casals,. "Spanish i Dance" (Granados). 9.51: Becord (comedienne), Gracie Fields, "Stop and Shop at the I Co-op Shop." 9.54: Studio Orchestra, musical comedy, "To-night's the Night" (Rubens).