ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 15, 19 January 1933, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. Tlio four Marx Brothers are featured on the Regent programme In "Horscfeathers." ThrouEhout the picture there runs an undercurrent of pleasant' Entire, and several wall-known American characteristics are burlesqued cleverly by the actors. In their latest effort tho brothers excel themselves- as musicians. It 13 all slapstick comedy but It Is slapstick of a very high order. Tho supporting proBrammo Is a particularly good one. There Is a pictorial review of world events, and an AllAustralian , gazette which shows scenes of tha 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 la burlesqued go to make un a highly-entertaining programme. There Is also %onTmtuon bOWlne ChampI °ns in TarloU3 GRAND OPERA HOUSE. th^dO^^use. 15 DOW. BCreCnlD * « "Tho Mouthpiece" and "Tho Expert." "The Mouthpiece," which comes to tha Grand Opera House to-morrow, deals with the trn°lc cent o Ve e«eVal?:,^ %£% Mm fame as the criminal's nemesis to the defence of those same criminals. It is powerful Jh»T a11. th. 9 Y a? through,-modern and up-to-Tho'rTta eni' I dnt^ me; There is stlrrlng ac"°°inore is a dominant note of romance all through the story, the "Mouthplec™ being a man who loves recklessly and is loved by reck rofe T^h Wa, rrCn \ V"liam3 'akelTho !eaa ng S« j ?i s a strong cast which includes roiTU"llinfMacSon* 0 '«BtaU» t^ *wB ?? ort'l. Matures Charles (Chic) Sale Slnff SfJ e agaln Portrays-an', old man, "Thf C tuSii? thß,Bame ™ake-up utilisefl by The Star Witness." Dickie Moore appears as an orphaned waif befriended by- Sale and fhl iMI ti!, lte? .wlth blm into the Home for ™JW admission to which was gained by a technicality as a result of a bylaw permitting admission to "gentlemen under ninety." DE LUXE THEATRE. "Tho Golden West" is showing at the i? >^*Z,, Theatre. It is a strange tall of. the Old South, the feuds of American families, and the tragedy which 'comef"pon 2 SW°n aM Sler h°ave tM mr/ o'^ T£ ere,ls a l0 «S British picture in sspnort. Also showing are-newsreels of interest and a special fllm of, Sir .Charles ,Klngsiord Smiths arrival at New, Plymouth in the South-' em Lross. - . . : i The litest Fox production, "Tess of the Storm Country," will .commence at tho De Luxe Theatre to-morrow.. It features Janet Gaynor .and Charles Farrell in the leading roles. Statements from Hollywood to the effect that Janet Gaynor has gone In for tense dramatic action as well as romance In her latest, pictures appear to be borne out with the announcement, of. "Tess of tho Storm Country." This Pox film version of .the Grace Miller White story is said to Wa wealth of exciting action' and suspense along with its hectici love .affair.,, The plot revolves around the efforts of a sailor girl and her sea-captain father to start a new life ashore only to encounter many unexpected obstacles. In the role of a sea captain's daughter who comes to live ashore for the first time in her life, and' who finds both her bravery' and her tempestu--ous disposition severely tried by the various' obstacles she ■ meets, Mlas Gaynor1 gives one of the best, performances of her career. Farrell: as the millionaire's son who is disowned by. his irascible father because; of his Interest In the. heroine, likewise comes through with a flawless portrayal.-Alfred Santell's fine direction and the brilliant work of a supporting cast headed by Dudley Dlgges, Claude Gllllngwater, and. June Clyde, add to the realism and entertainment qualities of this Fox Film production. Special features will- be "Guardians of the Sky," showing manoeuvres of-the Koyal Australian .Air Force, and a picture of the Second cricket Test match at Melbourne. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. Their Excellencies the, Governor-General (Lord Blcdisloe) and Lady Bledlsloe, and suite wero amongst the large audience, present last evening at the Paramount all-British Theatre to witness the performance of Gainsborough's outstanding English musical comedy, "Jack's the Boy." The versatile Jack Hulbert found great favour when seen hero as star comedian of "Sunshine Susie." Now he enhances his reputation by even more admirable fooling, singing, and dancing In "Jack's the Boy," in which he shows, that a London policeman's life may be a very Happy 'one, Gilbert 'and Sullivan to the" contrary notwithstanding. His clever wife, Cicely Courtneidge,1 is seen to advantage as the half : Scottish, half-Cockney pro.prletress of'thQ.^Loch Lomond .cafe, and' her song is sung in the true Courtneidge manner that has endeared her to Londoners for many years. Tho romantic'lnterest Is well taken care of by popular WinifrW Shotter, and the wholo delightful show moves with a swing from start to finish. The is one that everybody should see. "Jack's tho Boy" starts Its second week. to-day. ••> . ■;'-'- !l >- ■'^■•■'KING'S' THEATRE;: " ;"Bring 'em' Back Aitve/.'rFrank Buck's thrilling and realistic jungle picture, will be shown finally at the King's Theatre to-night. . Commencing, to-morrow is. "His. .Wife's Mother." starring Gus. McNauzhton. This high-spirited comedy is the,'natural successor to "My Wife's' Family." ' A strong supporting cast Includes Molly Laraont; ias ■ the unsuspecting wife; Jimmy Gddden, the father-in-law, whose troublos are' also'- "doubles"—of a different sort; Jack Hobbs, as the other man, Renee Gad, as the other woman, and Hal Gordon. Box plans are. at. the Bristol and theatre. QUEEN'S THEATBE. . "Ghost Valley," Tom Keene's latest EKO Pathe Western feature is now screening at the Queen's Theatre. .. ; I ' What are a man's reactions when ho has to snoot a friend in the course of performing his duty—a friend who had once saved his ..life?; This is the1 situation' with which Buck Jones, playing the part of Jeff Douglas, a Texas ranger, in his latest thrilling "Western,"- "Hello Trouble," is confronted. The picture opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. Buck is so affected by. the incident that he seeks solace on the Silver Circle Ranch in Arizona. Playing opposite Buck as the heroine is Lina Basquette, the beautiful Follies dancer. Others in the cast are Wallace Mac Donald, Alan-Boscoe, Frank Bice, and Russell. Simpson. Lambert. Hillyer, who has direct.cd many of BUI Hart's best pictures, directed, as well as wrote, "Hello Trouble." ARTCRAFT THEATRE. "Red Dust"' is to be shown at the Artcraft Theatre this evening. To-morrow "While Paris Sleeps," with Victor McLaglcn and Helen Mack, will be screened. It marks the first feature role of Helen Mack, popular young debutante star of 1032. Victor McLaglen is featured as her father in th'o picture, which relates the sacrifice of a convict who escapes so that romance may live. William BaUewell is paired with Miss Mack in the romantic element of the story.: . ■ .. . SHORTT'S THEATRE. "Arrowsmitii" will be screened' at Shortt's Theatre to-night. To-morrow "S.ky\ Devils," featuring " Spencer Tracy, William (Stage) Boyd, and Ann Dvorak, is to be screened. Edward Sutherland, tho man-who directed "Sky Devils," is considered to be the most successful of comedy directors. He has directed more humorous aim hits than any other director in Hollywood. He turned .out a succession of outstanding • comedies, / Including the Beery-Hatton features, and more recently the Eddie Cantor pictures, "Whoopee" and "Palmy Days." "Sky Devils" is considered the triumph of his career. It Is.the first comedy spectacle of the air. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. Wynne Gibson has attained prominence In the role of Clare Deane,'in Paramount's picturo drama, "Tho Strange Case of Clara Dean," now being shown at tho Kilblrnio, Klnema. It is a drama of a mother's heroism —a mother's courage to sacrifice her own love for her child's happiness. Supporting Miss Gibson are Pat O'Brien, of "Tho Front Page" fame, Frances Deo, brunette charmer of "An American Tragedy," Dudley Diggcs, George Barbler, Bussell Gleason, and Clara Blandick. SEASIDE PICTURES, LYALU BAY, "Strictly Business" and "Innocents of Chicago" will ho" screened at tho Seaside Pictures, Lyall Bay, to-night. "Strictly Business" was written, and produced by two women, well known to all fllmgoers—Jacqueline Logan, who will be remembered for her charming appearance in "The Middle Watch," .and Mary Field, who was responsible for the enchanting "Secrets of Nature" serlc3. "Innocents of Chicago," which was produced as a film play by 8.1.P., presents a new angle on the' gang warfare of Chicago. While satirising tho traditional gangmen, .It nevertheless Includes some humorous and thrilling situations. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. "West of Broadway," John Gilbert's latest picture, will be shown at Our Theatre to-night. The story concerns a rich young man who returns from- the war, and who marries a Broadway "party girl." To rid himself of her he goes to his Arizona ranch. The girl pursues him, and his regeneration follows. There are excellent supports. EMPIRE THEATHE, ISLAND BAY. . "Destry Hides Again," a Universal special at-, traction, with Tom Mix, heads an excellent programme at tho Empire Theatre. A comedy, a special sports reel, an Oswald sound cartoon, and a Graham McNameo newsreel will also be shown. On Friday and Saturday, Charles "Chic" Sale and Jackie Coogan will be seen in "When a Feller Needs a Friend." REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. To-night at tho Regal, Karorl, another triumph of Australasian aim-making, "His Royal Highness," will bo screened. George Wallace that well-known and ever-popular comedian! Plays the leading role. The supports are many and varied; On Friday and Saturday "Dotenstalrs" will bo screened, and at the Saturday matinee "The Sky Raider.'! - ■ f"lul»^

MAJESTIC THEATRE. I'lio "Old Dark House" is now screening at ttie Majestic Theatre. Wanderers in tho earth's forgotten places Mcrian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack have pooled their knowledge of Jungle stratogenis to bring to the screen "The Most Dangerous Game," which commences screening at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow. Cooper and Sclioedsack, makers of tho screen classics "Grass," "Chang," and "Four Feathers," have Injected Into this, their first studio-made Him, tho same daring and primitive realism that has made their names synonymous with colourful adventure. In an eerie setting—a Jungle island of the Caribbean—the film-makers picture the startling thema of Richard Conhisll's prize-winning short story, "The Most Dangerous Game." A barbarian, who ■ for days has entertained a girl and her sweetheart in the courtliest fashion, drives the pair Into the Juuglo. About this situation revolves one of the strangest man-and-woman themes that has even been screened. It Is said. Leslie Banks, of the London stage, portrays Count Zaroff, whose weird trophy room holds tho scalps of his many victims. Robert Armstrong enacts one of the roles—a victim of Zaroff's deadly Tartar war bow. Joel McCrea and Fay Wray portray the romantic pair. ST. JAMES THEATRE. "His Wife's Mother" is screening at tho St. James Theatre. A film that everyone should enjoy Is "A BUI of Divorcement," thOvBKO Eadlo picture, starring John Barrymore, "■■ which will commence a season at the St: James Theatre tomorrow. Primarily superb entertainment with brilliant performances by Barrymore, Billio Burke, and Katharine Hepburn, this Sim also is one which raises questions one carries out of the theatre to think and talk about at home. A shell-shocked English veteran returns to his home after a long stay in the hospital to find that there Is little place for him in the world that had sent him away with flags dying. Making her return to the screen, Miss Burke reveals the glamour and charm which made her a toast of the public. Commenting on the picture the New York "Herald-Tribune" said: "'A Bill of Divorcement' Is now on display in a sensitive and effective motion picture version.. Faithfully adapted by the film-makers, produced with taste and Intelligence, and admirably acted by John Barrymore, Eatherlne Hepburn, and Blllle Burke, it provides a poignant photograph of a wellwritten, Intelligent, and 6anely tragic- stage play. Mr. Barrymore, showing surprising restraint, when you remember that he is a Barrymore playing a madman, is splendid as the escaped father, providing one of his finest cinema characterisations." RETURN OF VAUDEVILLE. Miss Ella Shields, Mr. George Wallace,' and the members of Frank Neil's Vaudeville Revue Company -will arrive from Auckland after an extended record season on Saturday, 28tn January, ana, will present, under the direction of J. C. Williamson, Ltd." the sparkling musical revue, "Pleasure Bound," which has just terminated a record tour of tho principal States of Australia. There is likely to be a large demand for seats when the plans are opened for the .first six days and. ni'ghts'of the season. Ella Shlelds's name became a household word in England, America, Australia, and New Zealand, through her brilliant Interpretation of the character and song, "Burlington ,Bertte," but since the days when she first sang this number she has appeared successfully in a number of musical plays and revues, and It Is said 'that.'ln''her- latest songs,-which she introduces in '"Pleasure Bound," she has achieved Her most'" noted triumphs. New Zealanders have pleasant memories: of George Wallace. It is said that he is at: his very best in "Pleasure • Bound." Mr: Frank Nell has procured for the. support's an excellent combination of singers, dancers, specialists,-acrobatic performers, and comedians, and a feature will be Maurice Diamond's ballet and show girls. Two performances daily will be screened. The season will begin -with a matinee performance on Sat.urday week. . • . .- - BRITANNIA THEATRE. , "While Paris Sleeps" Is being shown at the Britannia Theatre. Buck Jones is featured in vjicKenna, of the Mounted," a the new picture to be screened to-morr-oLv Set against the scenic tapestry of green forests and mountains, "McKenna of the Mounted" Is crammed with, emotions, riding, fighting, Intrigue, and other elements dear to movie audiences. Buck Jones plays the role of Sergeant Tom McKenna, the 3 stalwart Mpuntie, who always "gets his man." There has been a series of robberies which has baffled the picturesque custodians of law and order In the Northland, and Jones decides on a plan to trap the gang of malefactors and Its leader. There is an excellent cast, Including Walter McGrail, Ralph Lewis, James Flavin, Claude King, and such a talented leading woman as Greta Grandstedt. NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. "Back Street" is being shown at the New Princess Theatre. The new attraction to be screened to-morrow is entitled "Women Who Play." and features Mary Newcomb, Bonlta Hume, Joan Barry, and George Barraud. In "Women Who Play" Goorge Barraud plays the patt of a. famous, author who is in danger off-having ' his home wrecked ;by' nis wife's worthless friends. His daring and original method of "spring cleaning" his house forms one of the most fascinating plots yet invented. The part is not a new one to George Barraud, who made a great success in the play of that name in Australia on the stage. His leading lady was Pauline Frederick. He has played opposite Pauline Frederick in many other plays, but It Is'• generally acknowledged by critics that - his performance in "Spring Cleaning" has never. been, surpassed. In the Paramount British fllm of the play, George Barraud Is supported by an all-star cast of stage and screen stars. 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 for the last time. .It features the screen's latest sensational actress, Benate 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 supporting programme is British throughout, and of a high standard. -