ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 63, 16 March 1933, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. » . Tho polished Acting' of Herbert Marshall, (ha irresistible apiieal of Jliriam Ilopkina, a beautiful brunotte, the, dry humour, of Edward Ererett Horton, and Charles Itugglcs, and contributions from the. remainder of a uniformly talented cast combine to make "Troublo In Paradise," tho principal attraction at the Itcgeut Theatre; an unusually tine piece of entertainment. It finishes, tonight. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Zane Grey's famed action-romance, ''.Wild Horse Mesa,'' made into a Paramount picture with a cast headed by Randolph Scott, Sally Blaiie, Fred Kohler, Lucille La Verne, Charley Orapeivin, and Jim Thorpe, will be presented at the Grand Opera House tomorrow.' The picture, which follows the novel closely^ has as its central character Chane Wcymer, a hardriding plainsman with, his heart set on capturing a great white stallion, the leader of a herd of wild horses. Scott plays the role. Scott's trouble with Kohler, head of a Wind of outlaws, comes to a head when he blocks the lattcr's attempt to capture the wild horse's by extremely brutal means. Kohler goes bad! to town, represents himself as a kind-hearted business man interested only in the horses, gets tho backing of Hiss La Verne, her beautiful daughter. Miss Blanc, and her eccentric brother, Grapeivin. Together they set out to round up tho horses. Meanwhile Scott and Kohler have had other difficulties, following the latter's attempt to pin a robbery he has committed on to Scott's younger brother. Out on the mesa. Miss Blanc and Scott-meet arid' fall In lovo. And when he tells her and her mother what they have got into, there follows a dramatic, breath-taking cfimax. In which Kohler and Scott settle their accounts permanently, and from which Scott emerges with Miss' Blane'a love. DE LUXE THEATRE. Clara Bow appears in "Call Her Savage" at the De Luxe Theatre.- It finishes tonight. Action, comedy, beauty, romance, music, and surprises are deftly blended in the For comedy, "Hot Pepper," depicting tho most. recent adventures of Quirt and Flagg, those roystering Komeos originates by Laurence Stallings and Maxwell Anderson. The new film is to commence at tho De Luxe Theatre tomorrow. Edmund Lowe and Victor McLaglen, who have made Quirt and 3?lagg world famous, appear as the lovable scallawags. They discard their marine uniforms, and, in evening clothes, preside merrily over gay night clubs. Lupo Velez portrays tho leading" feminine role. The supporting programme of has been specially selected, and Paul T. Cullen, the popular vocal organist, will bo heard in.a series of new numbers. . PARAMOUNT .THEATRE. The season of "The Calendar," featuring Herbert Marshall, Edna Best, and Gordon Uarker, finishes tonight. , The British Dominions Films talking picture, "In a Monastery Garden," commencing tomorrow, was inspired by the appealing melody which has thrilled music-lovers the world over. The much-admired melody is one of tho features of this outstanding production. The story is described by the London' "Stage" as "one of the most enthralling brought to the screen." Of the performers of the distinguished jcast: tho same paper writes:—"Joan Maude, the delightful feminine star, presents an altogether new type of screen heroine, and Tier personality ,1s really overwhelming from the first to the last sceno. Her Grecian features and the charm and grace of hor perfect figure would undoubtedly lend tone to any talking film. Supporting her is one of' the English screen's handsomest men, John Stuart, who starred so 'successfully In 'Atlantic.' Humberstono Wright, an old London stage favourite, and the star of ■'High Treason,' also has an. important role." The supporting subjects'wili be'all British. KING'S THEATRE. "Jack's the Boy," featuring Jack Hulbert, will, be shown finally at the King's Theatre tonight. : Commencing tomorrow is "Love Me Tonight," with Maurice Chevalier, who plays the role of a tailor who falls in love with a young woman of aristocratic lineage. The situations that develop from this odd alliance are' as amusing as they are Jeanotto MacDonald plays opposite the star, with Charlie Ruggles, Charles Butterworth, and Myrna Loy in the cast. Several catchy song numbers are heard throughout the production. Theso include "Isn't It Romantic?" "Miml," "Tho Poor Apache," and "Love Me Tonight." Box plans are available at the Bristol . and theatre.. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Tom Mix,. In-his latest-thriller of the wide open spaces, "Hidden Gold," will be presented finally at. the Queen's ■ Theatre ,'this evening. Fame stepped out when-, a dame stepped in. That, in a nutshell', sums up tho theme of "Deception," the picture ~ coming !to the Queen's Theatre tomorrow, '(featuring Leo Carlllo, Dickie Moore, Barbara "..Weeksj Nat Pendleton, and.Thelma Todd,■••'Deception" concerns 'a famous college athlete-who; goes in for professional sports upon gradufixlng,'•• only to have a mercenary miss EUtn'illi tho >wqrks and almost ruin a Teal romance. '.Knt-feendicton, as the college star, also wrote*. ttiaSsfcditf specially for the screen. His is & Tcif role. ARTCR*Ar-J<TrIEATRE. \ "The Mask of ; Fu .jyfan'chn," a filmisatlon of Sax Rohmer's famous 'mystery story, concludes its season- M the/ Afturftft Theatre tonight. With a more grotesque': and terrifying makeup than that which--.startled the world in "Frankenstein," Karloff; the sensational screen character' actor, will :be seen'at tho Artcraft Theatre tomorrow in ';the Old Dark House." This terrifically. tense., drama 'is laid in the sinister '-■...•.getting-.' of an ancient house in the lonely Welsh'mountains where a group of travellers..caught"'in a violent storm seek refuge for the iilglit, only to discover that the inhabitants .are tainted with insanity and ruled over;by-. a igigantic, brutal servant who, becoming'inflamed-, by1 drink, menaces the entire group. The desperate situation is heightened when the ,pvU,brute, going mad himself with lust", and ferocity, decides to looso upon the house the murder-crazed brother kept in his charge in a locked room. PRINCESS THEATRE. j'Down.to Earth," at the Princess Theatre, will "bo withdrawn after tonight's presentation. . Ronald Colman will appear at the Princess Theatre to-morrow, commencing a brief season In "The Unholy Garden," n United Artists production. He plays the part of a man pursued by the law who seeks refuge in an oasis of hunted men In the Sahara. Crooks abound, and there is no,lack of exciting incident, culminating in a murder of which Colman is suspected. In the end, another outcast Is revealed as the killer. 'Hie picture would hardly be a success without a lovo Interest, and this is furnished in the romance between the hero of tho story ami the murderer's daughter. Fay Wray. Kstelle Taylor, and Warren Hymer are capable supports to Colmau. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. Two excellent features are to be shown at Our Theatre tonight. In tho Fox production 'Skyline," Thomas Meighan is starred, and the supporting cast is headed by Hardio Albright and Maureen O'Sulllvan. Meighan enacts the role of an unknown father who Is bitterly hated by his son becauso ho deserted the boy's mother- "We Dine at Seven" a British comedy, is tho second feature. CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. "The Frightened Lady," one of TMgar Wallace s- famous mystery dramas, is screening at the Capitol Theatre tonight for the last time It features Gordon Harker. who as a detectivesergeant supplies the. humour throughout the picture, supported by, Norman. McKinnel Cathleen Nesbit, and others. The story concerns Marks Priory," the ancestral seat of an aristocratic English family over which a sinister curse hangs. Two mysterious deaths occur, and there ensues a series of thrilling incidents. KILBIRNIE KJNEMA. The reunion of. Jack Holt and Ralph Graves whoso bitter rivalry was featured in the spectacular films "Flight," "Dirigible," ana "Sublease" "^"^oSo'nde'n 1, 5 ™ if'TVoM out." which has civil war in modern China as a background for the dare-devil exploits of- the Holt-Graves team. The picture will be slmwn at l.ho Kilbirnie Kiuema tonight. SHORTT'S THEATRE. The mystery story, '-'A Dangerous Affair" concludes tonight at Shortt's Theatre "Merrily We Go To " is the" title or the principal picture of the new programme to be presented tomorrow at Shortt's Theatre Sylvia Sidney and Fredric March Play tol gethcr in a drama 'of tense realism—a drama depicting reckless modern youth—burning rife swiftly, laughing uproariously, dissipating thoughtlessly/ Adrianne Allen, a glamorouS blonde beauty of the English stage, plays a siren role with subtle effectiveness. The programme also includes a romantic story entitled "Lady and Gent." featuring George Bancroft and Wynne Gibson. Bancroft plays a slow-thinking, good-natured boxer, whose '"heart is larger than his head. BRITANNIA; THEATRE. "70,000 Witnesses," now at the Britannia Theatre, will finish,, its run tonight "The Jlaak | of Fu Manchu," a filmisatton of Sax Rohmer s famous mystery story with Boris Karloff in tho role of the sinister Asiatic wonder-worker will be the attraction at the Britannia Theatre tomorrow; Thrills of every sort, from the uncanny laboratory where artificial lightning, and a mysterious "death ray" are created, to grim Oriental torture chambers are. among the bizarre thrills of the plot. An important cast includes Lewis Stone Karen- Morley; Charles Starrett, Myrna Loy' Jean Hersholt, Lawrence Grant, and David Torrence. The plot deals with the quest of a croup of English scientists for the hidden tomb of Ghengis Khan, great Asiatic ruler, who almost conquered Europe. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. Two special productions'will be screened at •the Empire Theatre--this evening Tho main attraction ,1s "Rackety Ras," starring Victor McLaglen: -The- story, -is - a satire on American football. Greta Xissen heads the supportW cast. The second production Is "Sob Sister" starring -James Dunn and Linda Watkins ' .

MAJESTIC THEATRE. "They Just Had to Get Married," the Slim htiinmcrvlllc-Zasu Pitts comedy at the Majestic Iheatre, will end its season tonight. Based on one of the many incidents that have coloured Arizona's history, "Robbers' Roost, a Fox Film production, will be the next change at the Majestic .Theatre. George 0 Brlen and Maureen O'Sullivan head tho cast of the picture, taken from Zane Grey's story, and with its picturesquo settings at the original locale of the episode, "Robbers' Roost" is said to bo O'Brien's outstanding screen play. With its swift action, its scenic backgrounds, and Louis King's direction.- "Robbers' Roost" should prove one of the most popular offerings of the season. ST. JAMES THEATRE. Julian Rose, whoso Levinsky records have amused tens of thousands of people, literally comes into his own in "Money Talks." a hilarious comedy at the St. James Theatre.- ---.' , , • "Air Mail." A great tribute to the film, "Air Mail." the remarkable motion picture dedicated to those heroes.of peace-time aviation who risk all in order to get the mail through, is the fact that it was brought across*, the Tasman in the Southern Cross by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. Indeed, Sir Charles goes further than that In his endorsement, for, .wherever possible, he is making personal appearances with the film and at .its premiere at tho St. James Theatre tomorrow, ho will appear on the stage and relate some of tho thrilling experiences ho had during his recent "hop" to New Zealand. "Air Mail" is different from all other aviation pictures. Its cast has been carefully selected, and includes Ralph Bellamy, Gloria Stuart Pat O'Brien, Slim Summerville, Lilian Bond! and Russel nopton. Tho risks in an air-mail service of storms, blizzards, bad visibility, and faulty ground service and organisation must' all bo fought against, and if possible, overcome before any Government will entrust precious mails to tho air. Tho picture illustrates the care which must be taken by flying companies to keep their services accurate. "Air Mail has been acclaimed by many famous flyers in America and Europe. SEASIDE PICTURES. "Rich and Stuange," from the story of Dale Collins, will be offered tonight at tho Seaside Pictures. It Is concerned with the adventures of a simple suburban couple who are suddenly transported into a world of romance and drama, and their experiences in various parts of Europe and Asia provide new and interesting settings for the film. The principal actors are Joan Barry, Henry Kendall, Percy Marmout, Betty- Amann, and Elsie Randolph. JOHN BROWNLEE. For his opening concert in Wellington, which will be given on Saturday night at the Town Hail Concert Chamber, John Brownlee, the eminent British singer, has selected a most interesting and diversified programme. One of his most important operatic numbers will be •"Vision Fugitive," from the "Herodiade" of Massenet. Commenting on Mr. Brownlee's singing of this areia at one of his Sydney concerts tho musical critic of the "Daily Telegraph^' wrote:—"ln 'Vision Fugitfve,' John Brownlco showed the gorgeous tonal quality of his voice, the enormous reserve of strength and power which lie unleashes so carefully and the roundness and richness of it all" The principal operatic duets will be tho "Rigoletto" and "Don Giovanni", excerpts, in which Mr. Brownlee will be associated with Miss Rita Miller. Old English songs, modern English numbers, and German licder will be included among Mr. Brownlee's other offerings. Mr. Raymond Lambert will play the Bach-Tausig 'Toccata and Fugue" and a modern group and Miss Rita Miller will bo heard In "ThS Bell Song" from "Lakme" and an English group of songs: The box plan is at The Bristol, where day sales will also commence tomorrow. • SYMPHONY DANCE RECITAL. The Wellington Symphony Orchestra is to be associated at the Town Hall this evening with two distinguished members of the English stage, Mr. and Mrs. Michael MartinHarvey, in a performance that promises to be unique and memorable. To music by the orchestra, these personalities of the London stage and society will interpret a programme of classical gems. Both aro from tho Isadora Duncan School of Expression and it is certain that never before have Wellington devotees of tho dance and music had an opportunity of seeing the art of the famous teacher nortrayed by such accomplished exponents in collaboration with a Symphony Orchestra. "Living Music" aptly describes the work of Mr. and Mrs. Martin-Harvey, who convey the rhythm, emotions, and episodes of music through the body, interpreting the great works of composers with a perfection of steps, movements, posturing, and grouping that must be : seen to be appreciated. A special feature of the performance Is the mounting ,for both wear draperies that are as necessary to true expression at the terpsichorean side of their art. Chopin, Tschaikowsky, Brahms Mendelssohn, Schubert, and other great composers will be interpreted.- Mr. Martin-Harvey Tit° T™Vf ceml3r in th 6 Darae s*m dike English company, is a son of Sir John Martin-Harvey, one of the most famous of English actors, and his wife comes of a family of artists. Their appearance tonight win make history for Wellington and the orchestra Popular prices are being charged. OLD-TIME AND MODERN DANCING. -\ The So-So Dance Club will inaugurate a series of weekly dances commencing at the Trades Hall, Vivian Street, on Saturday next During the evening a special demonstration of «ovcu; vlo"cfesrrr ldc<l by lads =»»«■»<«■«;