ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 13, 17 January 1933, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. The four Marx Brothers are featured on the Regent programme In "Horsefeathers." An American university college has been selected in Horsefeathers" as a background for some delightful fooling, while there are some very funny sequences In a "speak-easy," where one of the brothers, as president of the college, has gone to get two football players who are to help the old college put In Its annual big . Bame . Throughout the picture there runs an undercurrent of pleasant satire, and several well-known American characteristics are burlesqued cleverly by the actora. Any plc™e u ln 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 fl ? ,11 ey excel themselves as musicians. It is ail slapstick comedy, but it is slapstick iof a very high order. The supporting prof n^? 16, ? a P ar"cularly good one. There is a pictorial review of world events, and an AllAustralian gazette which shows scenes of the second cricket Test, the inter-housa girls' sports at Auckland, and other topical items of local interest. A comedy in which there is f° me excellent singing, as well as smart acti™ i a cleTer cartoon in which another hf !^ an CUstom 'a burlesqued go to make up a nißuiy-entertainlng programme. There is also ™5! • short SQowlng- champions in various sports in action. "Movie Crazy." The longest series of big laughs ever assembled n.r,5 i m°t} aD Picture sequence ire credited to Sfrrw £ Ioyd! » a'est Paramount release, thin f Crazy," - with Constance Cummings, tne nrst picture the bespectacled comedian has mage in two years, which comes to the Regent Theatre next Friday. Previous to the S5Frf Clan. s £ oat sequence in "Movie Crazy." wmcli sets the new laugh-making figures, Lloyd ™ ,r n l}' 8 Greatest series of continuous laughter ii C? U«BB Days." In "Movie Crazy" one gag rolls into another, and neither dialogue nor music is i leard iD the entire baUroom S [t ua tion, which runs virtually the length of an entire reel. There are three among the numerous laugh episodes In "Movie Crazy" which stand out in relief, and it will be difficult to find any two persons who will agree as to which Is the funniest. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. nJ'^aily^a J? d Gent" is now screening, at; the Grand Opera House. George Bancroft, one of the most popular screen personalities of today,' Plays tire 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 Roger^, wv°n «-I- ea&. the . V allet at a nightclub Wynne" Gibson being the actress. Puff Rogers has a vitriolic tongue, but a soft fllft 0 «", Her £ cart for Bal'ey- After the fight Bailey and his manager approach Puff Rogers for money, but the manager is turned down, so he robs a safe. A policeman shoots the safe-robber. Bailey receives a telegram addressed to the manager, and goes with Puff Kogers into the country. The telegram was sent by the dead man's son, a boy aged about ten years. Although the pair from the city intend to leave the. country house, they stay on for the sake of the- boy. - ?'lady and Gent" ?n °w din be , Very s"cce3Sful during its screening in Wellington. The supports include gazettes a screen-song, "Down Among the Sugar Cane," and "Hollywood Snapshots." "The Mouthpiece." nf W;»™ cn William will interpret the title role of .The Mouthpiece," a Warner Bros, picture ™?i. ng t0 the Grand Opera House on Friday. W«'iam. wa4 chosen as °. le ldial ty"e for the Play after Warner Bros, had held the play by Prank J. Collins, from which "The Mouthpiece" was adapted, for some time. His unusual versatility induced the producers to cast him In this important picture. BRITANNIA THEATRE. ' "While Paris Sleeps" ia the title of the main picture In the programme at the Britannia Theatre. Victor McLaglen is :aced with death on a tropical prison island, while his wife is dying and his ™*«, *a Penniless in Paris, Helen Mack and William Bakewell are the romantic lovers. Their adventures to-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. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. "Divorce'■'in the Family," Metro-Golawyn-?-M y? rS- Vi V, ld new talkie, is showing at the Mlbirnio Kinema. Those who want to see the a??, ccts» of dlT°rce from the viewpoint of a child affected by it will find Jackie's new picture a revelation. The cast includes Conrad vagel as the stepfather, Lewis Stone as the father, and Lois Wilson as the mother. Other supporting roles are filled by Maurice Murphy, as the older brother, Jean Parker, Lawrence Grant, Richard Wallace, and David Newell. , . OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. "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 York, where she becomes friendly with a young millionaire.' There are excellent supports.

MAJESTIC THEATRE; The "Old Dark House," which is now screening, at I the Majestic Theatre, should suit ■ the tastes of most people. From Ihe first scene, in which a car is itranded In Welsh country in a terrific storm,, interest is kept at a high pitch. Three lost travellers flnd an eerie old house, and meet i dumb butler (played by Boris Karlott), who s wanted by the police. A second batch Jf lost travellers also seek, shelter in the louse. Thrown together ' within the dark vralla, the travellers spend a night in which most of the secrets of the old house are repealed. It Is not a "horror" picture, but rather one In which the conflict of character the suspense, and the speech, play a greater part than action. There Is a good supporting programme, which includes pictures of the arrival at New Plymouth of the Southern Cross. Based on a story by Richard Connell, "The lost Dangerous Game," coming to the Majestic on Friday, is an unusual tale of a loy and a girl shipwrecked on an Island beongine Jo a crazed nobleman, whose mania s hunting. When big game killing no longer hrllls him, this abnormal sportsman releases us shipwrecked guests and hunts them like animals. ST. JAMES THEATRE. "His Wife's Mother," which Is having an extended season at the St. James Theatre, 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 star is Gus McNauehtoh. There are good supports. The Fox Movietone sound film re:ord of the arrival at New Plymouth of Sir -liarles Kingsford Smith and the Southern -ross Is also being screened. It is in excellent picture showing every detail, from he tumultuous reception accorded by the ehbrnous crowd when the monoplane first appeared 0 the happy reply given by Sir Charles in •esponse to his welcome.' Clemence Dane's renowned drama, "A Bill of Divorcement," will begin a season at the St. James Theatre on Friday. next. It is played by a superb cast. John Barrymore is said to be remarkable as Hilary Fairfleld, and Billie Burke makes a triumphant return as Margaret Fairfleld. The third in the" trio of stars Is Margaret Hepburn, the remarkable newcomer. "Not many times in the history or tue screen has there been such a fine perFormance as she gives in the role of the tragiclily heroic Sydney," said one critic. No play In recent years has caused such a profound sensation from Clemence Dane's frank treatment of a theme based on latent Insanity and its effect on family life . . . and never has the screen; In Its search of material, made such a notable adaptation. CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. "Sunshine Susie," Britain's greatest picture, which has created records wherever shown, Is to be seen at the Capitol' Theatre to-night and at .a special matinee to-morrow at 2.15. ft features the screen's . latest sensational actress, Renate 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 itandard. It includes "Northern tights," a story- of adventure in the Arctic, and "WonJerful Westminster." . SHORTT'S THEATRE. -^" A,^ owsmiil 1'" tae new attraction at jhortts Theatre, features Ronald Colnan and Helen Hayes. It revolves iround the medical profession and its gigantic struggle to help humanity. '%rrownnltn la notable.' In that it gives .olman his first American role. Altnongb be las been one of the screen's most eminent tars for nearly ten years, his previous roles iave always been English or Continental. In his Picture he battles his way through prejuforld difficulties to the top of the scentlflc QUEEN'S THEATRE. h B3t.^ X?, lley'" Tom Keene's latest . 2. p *the Western feature is now screening it the Queen's Theatre. It contains all of he. characteristics which have made the >etter westerns so popular" .and adds to hem the appeal or the mystery films, igainst this, romantic background Director Fred Ulen has used a strong cast to tell a story replete-with suspense and surprise thrills. Hard riding, wild chases, smashing fights, ghostly nusic, phantom horsemen, and secret passages 01 find their logical places in the action. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BA^ "Sky Devils," Howard Hughes's air comedy rfl I be screened at the Empire Theatre this venlne. It is a thrilling tale of three aerial nusketeers, and. Its brilliant comedy is emlellished with spectacular air scenes. A Mickey louse «artoon and two Fatue newsreeis comilete the programme. REGAL THEATRE. KARORI. To-night at the Regal, "Tilly of Bloomsjury." a British all-talking special, will be screened. The leading players are Phyllis Sonstam and Sydney Howard. Supporting the 'eature will be a- cartoon, screen snapshots, a specialty," and a "curiosity." On WednesJay and Thursday "His Koyal Highness" will be screened. . " 7

DE LUXE THEATRE. "The Golden West" is showing at the De Luxe Theatre. It is a strange • tale of tht Old South, the feuds of American families, and the tragedy which comes upon a Montague who seeks the daughter of a Capulet.! George O'Brien and Janet Chandler hare the lead- ' ing roles. There is a long British picture in sup-1 port. "The Rasp" deals with a murder mys-I tery, sheets home the crlmo to a seemingly innocent person^ and gives C. M. Hallard, Phyllis , Loring, and Claude Horton the chance for good' acting. Also showing aro newsreels of interest,' and a special film of Sir Charles Ktngsford I smith's arrival at New Plymouth in the South--em Cross. Miss Iris Mason provides some ex- I cellent music at the organ. With the coming of "Tess of the Storm Country" to the De Luxe Theatre, the many Gaynor-Farrell admirers will see their favourites in what is said to be the most exciting and dramatic picture they have yet made it is a picture different from their usual type The story deals with the adventures of a sea captain's daughter who comes to live ashore for the first time in her life. With its opening scenes aboard the captain's schooner and the picturesque settings of the shore scenes, there is a scenic realism to the swift-moving story. Miss Gaynor's work as the fiery and independent flsher-irlrl. and Farrell's performance as the care-free youngster who encounters love for the first time, are reported to be excellent. Dudley Diazes, Miss Gaynnr's uncle in "The First Tear," takes the role of her nautical father in "Tess." Claude Gillingwater. June Clyde, and Edward Pawley hale the other principal parts, with George Meeker. Matty Kemp, and de Witt Jennings I also prominent in the cast. Alfred- Santell, who directed "Daddy Long Legs,'? also directed' Tess of the Storm Country." ' ■ PARAMOUNT THEATRE. The popularity of Jack Hulbert and his colleagues in fun production. Cicely CourtneidEe and Winifred Shotter, seems to be unbounded ihe trio form one of the strongest teams of merrymakers in pictures, and they have splendid, up-to-date and novel material to work upon in Gainsborough's latest musical comedy success, "Jack's the Boy." Jack Hulbert eclipses anything he has previously done in other pictures, and reveals himself'as possibly the most versatile and most genuine jester of the talking screen. Cicely Courtneidge as the keeper of the Loch Lomond cafe, is heard in (with a delightful Scottish accent) a most amusing song scena in the true Courtneidije manner. . Dainty Winifred Shotter supplies the romance of the story, and Is heard to special advantage with Jack Hulbert in a very tuneful duet "I Will Cling to Ivy if ivyClinS to Me "Jack's the Boy".Is an enetertainment that will give pleasure to young and old. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. t "Re = featuring Clark : Gable and Jean Harlow, is to be shown at the Irteraft Theatre to-night. Gable takes ihe part of a young overseer of a rubber plantation in Cochin China, where he has beaten the loneliness, fever, deadly heat, and blinding dust storms that have broken so many men. Women are not welcome in this place, but a capable young engineer Gary Willis, who is sent to assist _Carson. brings along his young and attractive wife, Barbara, against all advice. He falls 111 with fever and' Is in a continual delirium, which causes Carson to despise him for his weakness. Events then move swiftly and there is plenty of excitement. There is the usual supporting programme. KING'S THEATRE. i t'^'JS 8 >em Back AllTe-" «W Jrank Buck, the Intrepid author and adventurer, is now showinz at the King's Theatre. Every foot of this picture was actually made In the Malayan jungle country It is thrilling to see the 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). 1 NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. "Back 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 tha featured roles- It tells the 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.

SEASIDE PICTUftES, LYALL BAY. ,tl'^ ng"s, '.I H ve" is the tltle of the w"*ta attraction at the Seaside Pictures, Lyall'Bay.--I to-night. It features Frederick March and | Kay Francis.. Based, on. William J.. Locke's iJSrt, n°T]?" 'T Ue Mllorn Laltib." this Paramount .picture Is primarily the.story or.a black sheep who returns from his extensive wanderings just n tune to step Into the shoes or an Sft|wardly respectable relative who has, however.been up to all sorts of mischief. To regain -his ,own property, misappropriated by the respectable Arthur, Buddy, the black sheep, must bo successful in a masquerade made possible by ,an extraordinary resemblance but rendered | perilous by many complications. As the secretary. Dlan.i Merrow. Kay Francis is mere lovely S, "S"31; George Barbler. Earle Foxe,' and Sidney Toler are others who made "Stranger* In Love" a picture certain to please.