ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 12, 16 January 1933, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

BEGENT THEATRE. Those inimitable comedians, the four Marx Brothers, are featured on the Regent programme .this week- In "Horsefeathers." An American university college has been selected In "Horsefeathers" as a background tor some delightful fooling, while there are some very funny sequences in a "speak-easy, college, has gone to get two football players who are to help the old college out In its annual big game. Unfortunately he mistakes a bootlegger and a dog-catcher for football players, and there are some hilarious scenes when he returns to the college explaining that as he found.them In a "speak-easy" they must be football players. Throughout the picture there runs an undercurrent of pleasant satire, and several well-known American characteristics are burlesqued cleverly by the actors. Any picture in ' which these four brothers appear would be Incomplete without the singing of two of them, the playing of the piano by another, and the playing of the harp by the "dumb" member of the team. In their latest effort they excel themselves as musicians. It Is all slapstick comedy, but It is slapstick of a very high order, and anyone wanting a good laugh should not miss it. The supporting programme is a particularly good one. There is a pictorial review of world events, and an AllAustralian gazette which shows scenes of the second cricket Test, the inter-house girls' sports at Auckland, and other topical items of local interest. A comedy in which there is some excellent singing, as well as smart actIng, and a clever cartoon in which another American custom is burlesqued go to make up a highly-entertaining programme. There is also a sports short showing champions in various sports in action, with a running commentary by Grantland Klce, the dean of American sports writers. In this short, of particular interest to athletes. Is a slow motion study of Barney Berllnger pole vaulting. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.' „ "kady and Gent"' is now screening at t Jr rand °Pera House. George Bancroft, one of the most popular screen personalities of today, plays the leading role, and his portrayal of 'Slag" Bailey, the down-and-out boxer, will count as one of his most successful characterisations. Bailey's "girl friend" is Puff Rogers, who leads the ballet at a nightclub, Wynne Glbsou being the actress. Puff Rogers has a vitriolic tongue, but a soft S u.° -r,,, her heart tor Bailey. After the light Bailey and his manager approach Puff Rogers for. money, but the manager is turned down, so he robs a safe. A policeman shoots the dafe-robber. Bailey receives a telegram addressed to the manager, and thinking money s to bo obtained, goes with Puff Rogers into we country: The telegram was sent by the dead mans son,' a boy aged about ten years. Although tne pair from the city intend to'leave the country house, they stay on for the sake of the boy. Bailey gets a job in an iron foundry, and Puff Rogers takes to gardening and ?S U£ ewor£l. T1L <! Juvenile Part taken by a gifted boy. The boy grows up, and wants to forsake his university education to become a professional boxer. Wynne Gibson very ably portrays tha chango from tho night-club hostess to the country woman, but her personality throughout Is tho same. The photography and the technical part of "Lady and '■cut, as In nearly all American pictures, are very good. "Lady and Gent" should bovery successful during its screening in Wellington. The supports include ■■ gazettes, a screen-song, "pown Among the Sugar Cane," aud "Hollywood Snapshots." DE LUXE THEATRE. Zane Grey's colourful story of the days of early America, "The Golden West," is showing of tou L? ,lheatr^ C- 14- ls a stranße tal° t,Ju) old South, the feuds of American \I?S?' an? the , tTaeeiy which comes u P°n a rnn^S^V9? 10 seeJ f? tbe da«6hter of a Capulct. HS?rni ™ an? Janet Chandl« have the Icadnn?i -%v T£ ere, l. s a lonfi Brltlsn P'cture in supForv" Th. c ? asp udeals with a murder mystery, sheets home the crime to a seemingly innocent person; and gives C. M. Hallard. Phyllis goring, and Claude Horton the chance for good acting. Also showing are newsreels of interest, £2ii,l Spe-lal fllm of Slr Charle3 Kingsford Smith's arrival at New Plymouth in the Southce?len C trZs,fa St Sth ri so?gfn° n Pr°VIUCS *™ «" tha^iS'Gayr l^Sn f ° r «"„•£? n nictu Cres Ctinn,. a \ 3 7 e\ ai romanc° in her latest pictures appear to be borne out with thn an. nouueement that tho new Gaynor*Farrell pic HtaV Ti" r-of,t!i c StOrm County." This Fo°x Kaw f 0 on h»of' he GlT£ Miller whlte story is said to have a wealth of exciting action and suspense along with its hectic love affair The plot revolves around the efforts of a sailor Hf?'«w r Bf a- ( ca Ptaln father to start a new life ashore, only to encounter many unexpected ?o Sn aCIT t - h nnfS' fS? d S£? tell directed ythepr Poduc. tion. with Dudley Digges and Claude Gillineer .i.a? . th? i wo fathers, and a supporting SS nc£Z June Clyde-Edward PawloyPARAMOUNT THEATRE. reigned to an unusual extent at the Paramount all-British Theatre on Saturday evening, when a packed house laughed at Uie Bnv°? ghiVate St"""yoking hit. --Jack" the Boy,' with popular Jack Hulberl in the title role. stands in the front rank of the worlds comedians. His subtle sense of clowning, his- fascinating rhythmic dancing, his jolly method of putting over a musical number, and his -freedom from vulgarity are artistic achievements essentially his own When he is partnered, as in the present instance, by Cicely Courtnoidge (his wife), there are no limits to their exquisite foolery. Hulbert.is at, his best in "Jack's the Boy," and Cicely Courtneidge Is great as the proprietress of a pseudo-Scottish cafe with her delicious Cockney cum-Scottish accent. Winifred Shotter and Jack Hulbert are heard in a fascinating duet "I Want to Cling to Ivy, if Ivy Will Cling to Me," and .display something refreshingly new in the way of ballroom dancing on the steps of a wine cellar. - "Jack's the Boy" is a-n entertainment that should he seen and enjoyed by everyone. -It is advisable to reserve seats in advance. . KING'S THEATRE. . "Bring 'em Back AHve," by Frank Buck, the intrepid author and adventurer, is now showing at the King's Theatre. Every foot of this picture was actually mado in tho Malayan jungle country. It Is thrilling to/ see tho beasts cf the jungle fighting their 'ancient enemies. There are excellent supporting subjects on the programme. Box plans are available at the Bristol and theatre (telephone 52-212).. . QUEEN'S THEATRE. Combining whirlwind action with mystery thrills, "Ghost Valley,'.' Tom . Keene's latest RKO Pathe Western feature is now screening at the Queen's • Theatre. It contains all of the characteristics which ■ have made the better westerns, so •popular " and adds to them the appeal of the mystery films.' The highly appropriate settings of a western ghost town have been chosen for the happy combination. Against this romantic background: Director Fred Allen has used a strong cast to tell a story replete with suspense and surprise thrills. Hard riding, wild chases, smashing fights, ghostly music, phantom horsemen, and secret passages- all find their logical place in |te action. CAPITOL THEATRE, IHIRAMAR. "Sunshine Susie," Britain's greatest picture, which has created records wherever shown, is to be seen, at the Capitol Theatre to-night. It features the screen's latest sensational actress, Senate Muller, together with Jack Hulbert, England's foremost comedian. "Sunshine Susie" is a musical comedy which has a simple gaiety about it that is exceedingly refreshing, and the catchy, tuneful music is something to remember. The song, "To-day I Feel So Happy," which runs through the picture, is specially pleasing. The supporting programme is British throughout, and of a high standard. It Includes "Northern Lights," a story of adventure in the Arctic, and "Wonderful Westminster." NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. "Brick Street," now being shown at the New Princess Theatre, Is adapted from the widely-read novel by Fannie Hurst, with Irene Dunne and John Boles In the featured roles. It tells tneJ story of a woman who considered no sacrifice too great to make in the name of love, and a man who gave freely of his love but at the same time retained his social position as a husband and father. The story covers a span of twenty years, and is said to give an especially affecting picture of the trials of two people. BRITANNIA THEATRE. "While Paris Sleeps" Is'the title of the main picture in the programme at the Britannia Theatre. ■ Victor McLaglen is faced with death on a tropical prison island, while his wife is dying and his daughter is penniless In Paris. Helen Mack and William Bakewell are the romantic lovers. Their adventures in combating an apache gang who seek to. take advantage of the helpless girl compose an unforgettable story of love and sacrifice, told with great detail and absolute realism in its Parisian backgrounds. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. •nSIl y Devlls-" Howard Hughes's air comedy, will be screened at the Empire Theatre this evening. It is n thrilling tale of three aerial musketeers, and its brilliant comedy Is embellished with spectacular air scenes. A Mickey Mpuse cartoon and two Patho newsreels complete the programme. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. "Bachelor's Affairs" will be shown for the la?t time at the Artcraft Theatre to-night. Red Dust," featuring Clark Gable and Jean Harlow, will. be the main attraction in the change of programme to-morrow night. In addition, there will be the usual supports. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOV/N. "Possessed," Joan Crawford's latest picture, will be shown at Our Theatre to-night. Miss Crawford is seen as a factory worker who makes the most of her charm by going to New lork, where she becomes friendly with a young millionaire. There are excellent supports. REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. To-night at the Regal, "Tilly of Bloomsbury, a British all-talking special, will l:e screened. The leading players are Phyllis Konstam and Sydney Howard. Supporting the feature will be a cartoon, screen snapshots, a specialty," and a "curiosity." On Wednesday and Thursday "His Royal Highness" will oa screened,

MAJESTIC THEATRE. Replete with thrills, and sufficiently different from the usual run of mystery pictures to De of strong interest, "The Old Dark House," IV 1/1 n°w scr«ning at the Majestic Theatre, Prnm nSUU« tIUS taSteS °f most "eoPleft ~ ~ flrst seer >c, in which a car is stranded in Welsh country in a terrific storm, interest is kept at a high pitch. Three lost travellers and an eerie old house, and meet a dumb butler (played by Boris Karloff), who is wanted by the police. A second batch of lost travellers also seek shelter in the house. Thrown together within the dark walls, with deep shadows and strange companions, the travellers spend a night in which most of the secrets of the old house arc revealed. It is not a "horror" picture, but rattier one in which the conflict of character, the suspense, and the speech, play a greater Part than action. The personalities of the original occupants of the house dominate the •picture, and the character portrayals are excellent. There is a good supporting programme which includes pictures of the arrival at iv ew Plymouth of the Southern Cross. ST. JAMES THEATRE. The successful picture, "His Wife's Mother," is having an extended season at St. James Theatre. This picture is by no means a mere feeble echo of "My Wife's Family. . "His Wife's Mother" has a story of Its own—a quite ingenious plot of impersonation and bluff, which gives scope for a clever star and an equally clever team. The stir is Gus McNaughton. Jimmy Godden commands countless laughs as a bibulous father-in-law; Molly Lamont Is the good girl, and Renee Gadd is the naughty one. Marlon Dawson has found a quite new tyjio of mother-in-law. There are good supports. The Fox Movietone sound film record of the arrival at New Plymouth of Sir Charles Klngsford Smith and the Southern Cross is also being screened. It is an excellent picture showing every detail, from the tumultuous reception accorded by the enormous crowd when the monoplane first appeared to the happy reply given by Sir Charles in response to his welcome. SEASIDE PICTURES, LYALL BAY. "Husband's Holiday," with Clive BrookCharlie Buggies, Vivienne Osborne, Juliette ComptoD, and Harry Bannister, is to be shown at the Seaside Pictures, Lyall Bay, to-night Clive Brook plays the leading role in the proluction, that of George Boyd, the straying husband. Charlie.Ruggles is seen at Clyde Saunders, a "near relation" who lives in perpetual fear of his nagging wife—a part which Buggies carries off with his customary laugh-provoca-tion. Vivienne Osborne is cast as Brook's wife—an unromantic little woman of the middle class, who has never learned the secret of keeping a husband at home, but who finds out how before the story ends. There are good supports. SHORTT'S THEATRE. ''A™owsmlth," the new attraction at Shortt's jTheatre, features Ronald Col- * ?? d ? elen Hayes- Tt revolves around the medical profession and Its eigantlc YE}" ,t0 hel P humanity. "Arrowsmith is notable in that it gives Colman his flrst American role. Although he nas been one of the screen's most eminent stars for nearly ten years, his previous roles have always been English or Continental. In this Picture he battles his way through prejudice and difficulties to the top of the scentinc