ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 68, 22 March 1933, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE.

,» "Cynara," a highly-sophisticated society ,« Jruma, is tho principal feature at. the Uegeut „■ Theatre. Ronald Column is cast as Jim Warf lock, a successful barrister. Returning home „• that night after receiving a friendly lcc- ,* lure from a male acquaiutauce on his ,« well-ordercrl habits, which the latter »» claims are iu danger of making him ,■ smug, \Varlo(!k discovers that his wife. CIo- ." oißiiry, is on the point of leaving for Venice «' iu order to remove her young sister from the »' proximity of a fascinating parachutist. Though •' unwilling to leave him, Clemency Is confident »" that shu cau safely do so without his ceasing tc to remain faithful to her. Warlock becomes •" involved in an affair with a shopgirl, and *- when Clemency returns, the girl is uuC .iblo to break with her lover. Then follows

«, her suicide and an inquest at which 'the ■_ Coroner expresses regret tiiut Warlock cannot V be held criminally responsible. Even to his % wife Warlock does not make fully clear the V circumstances of the caso until he is on the V point of going into exile iu Africa, and then % tho intervention of a friendly counsellor enJo ables a rapprochement to bo brought about. ,£ "Evenings ,For Sale."

'Evenings For Sale," a Paramount picture, icli opens at the Regent Theatre on Friday. a romantic cotneily of post-war Vienna., wllli rbert Marshall, phenomenal star of "Trouble I'arartise," in the role of an impoverished blerjian, and Sari Marltza as the very cliarm- : daughter of a bourgeois merchant. "Eveurs for Sale" tells how Franz and Lela (.Marill and Maritza) meet at a masked ball, and \v Franz, who had looked eagerly forward suicide on the preceding morning, finds it 1)8 wants to live so much that he is even Lllug to accept work as a paid entertainer a cafe run by his former butler. There he :ets Jenny Kent (Mary Boland), au Amerln widow in Vienna for a vacation, and quite locently the simple-hearted Jenny becomes 3 third in a strange triangle. The film is a arming and delightful piece of entertainment, itinguished by its cast and by Its brilliant rection at the liand of Stuart Walker. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. A rollicking story of the wild west. "Wild )rse Jlesa," is shuwing at the Grand Opera >use. Briefly, (lie story tells of Chaue Weycr. a bard-rlding plainsman who endeavours Work a pang of rustlers from capturing by :tremely brutal means the last remnant of hand of wild horses which have taken refuse i Indian land. UeprcscuUng himself as a klud;arted business man, the rustler chief returns i town, where lie secures the backing of a other and her daughter. Together tliey sut it to round up the horses, and the situaous that follow provide the 'audience with 1 the thrills they want. Tho picture is not ithout an element of romance. The girl, who vto financial assistance to the rustler, and lane meet out on the mesa and fall in love, n'l whtn the' latter ■ explains the true posion to the mother there follows a dramatic id breathtaking climax. The second picture n the programme, "He Learned About .'omen," is an amusing comedy dealing with 10 adventures of a young man who had fifty lilliou dollars; but who had never been kissed. "Tho Devil is Driving." "The Devil is Driving," a Paramount, picture hich opens on Friday at the Grand Opera ouse, is a finely constructed melodrama which illy lives up to its unusual title and to the uulity of its cast, headed by Edmund Lowe, ,'yuno Gibson, Lois Wilson, and Allan Dineart. The story is set against the background f a big city garage which is used only inidentally for the storage of cars. Its priniple purpose is to serve as a "blind" for an rganised motor-car theft ring. Stolen cars re driven in, rebuilt so tliat they cannot bo ecbgnised, and then resold. Lowe, In ' the ole of an easy-going mechanic, docs not rare inch about the shady aspects of the situation nlil the gang operating It seriously injures is young nephew and ttien murders the bnv's ather when he sets out for revenge. The evenge that Lowe gets with the assistance of (iss Gibson, as a night-cluh hostess, brings he picture to a dramatic climax. DE LUXE THEATRE. Edmund Lowe, Victor McLaglen. FA Brcndel. nd Lupe Velez 'appear in "Hot' Pepper," juirt and Corporal 'Flags, at tho De Luxe theatre. This timo the two fighting riends ' hare left the Marines and rone Into civil life. and the Btnry ■evolves around the adventures of the pair vhen years after their discharge Quirt meets Flagg, who has become the proprietor of a' string of cabarets and a big "bootlegger." \n--0 the picture comes Lupc Velez, and it is iver this girl, known as "Pepper." that the lewest struggle of the two quarrelsome exnarines takes place. Heralded as one of the outstanding pictures )f the season. "Face In the Sky" will he preientcd on Friday at the He Luxe Theatre. Spencer Tracy, Marian Xixon, and Stuart Envln have the leading roles in this tale of 1 travelling young signboard , artist whose lreams of marrying an heiress fade whc.i he rails in love with a little country girl. Whimsically handled details of farm life, a free-for-all fight between the painter and ills helper against the farmer his son. a kidnapping unawares, the "rescue" of the girl by a vengeful bridegroom, her escape and desperate search for' her lover, and a unique, rcuuion all" punctuate the progress of the story. PARAMOUNT .THEATRE. Incorporating the beautiful melody which has thrilled music-lovers, the captivating story which has been woven round "In a Monastery Garden" is delighting very large audiences' nightly at the Paramount All-British Theatre. The dramatic Mheme is In- itself strong, and it is made stronger still by the admirable acting- of John Stuart and Joan Maude. The ] comedy, "Almost a Divorce." which . precedes the main- feature, and has Sydney Howard as its .star, is au admirable foil to tho main I feature. ■ . ' Jack Huibcrt. In his latest, and. it is said, j his greatest, musical* dancing, and singing whimsicality; "Love on Wheels," made by, tho famous Gainsborough studios, will open at the Paramount Theatre at 2.13 p.m. on Friday. "Love on Wheels" was selected and) showii to the delegates at tho Ottawa Couevcr screened, as its recent extended season | at Auckland indicates.' Tlulbert has supporting him probably the strongest cast he has had' associated' ;with him, for included are such Londc-n favourites as Leonora Corbett, who is described as "the girl who sparkles like champagne." Gordon Harter, who, in his own comedy line is inimitable, and Edmund Ciwenn; to whom all theatricals raise their hats as the best of living character actors. The picture tells a story of the business lives of ordinary people who get a lot of fun as well as a lot of anxiety out of business life. KING'S THEATRE. Sparkling melodies, brilliant dialogue, and a whole scries of delightful performances make up "Love Me Tonight." which is now snowing at the King's Theatre. Starring Maurice Chevalier, and with Jeanette MaeDonald In tho feminine load, this is one of the best romantic comedies that the French singing actor has made. The story is as fantastic as a comic npera should rightly be, but it iswilso a good one, full of both romantic and hilariously amusing situations. The catchy and tuneful soug hits included in the picture servo as amusing parts of the action itself. '.' QUEEN'S THEATRE. . , "Deception," at the Queen's Theatre. Ms an entertaining romanic drama played against a background of professional sports. The principal feature of "Deception" Is its forceful, human story of a lad who, even with the world against him, did not know what it was to cry "ouitst" "Deception" concerns a famous collego athlete who goes In for professional sports upon graduating, only to havo a mercenary miss gum up the works and almost ruin a real romance. •■ . ■ There will.be a double-star programme at the Queen's Theatre on Friday. The hilarious comedy-drama, "The Big Game." starring Ben Lyon, Thclma Todd> and Constance Cummings, will liead the bill. The second attraction will feature Lee. Tracy as a mayor who put the "It" in politics. The picture is "Tho Night Mayor." a Columbia attraction with a large supporting cast that, includes Evalyn Knapp, Eugene PallcUe. Barbara Weeks, Warrcu Hymcr, and Donald Dillaway. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. Tha programme at the Artcraft Theatre is headed by a Gracie Fields feature. "Looking on the Bright Side." Selected as the attraction most worthy or heading the premiere all-British extended season programme under the new policy at the Plaza. Sydney, and also as tho Christmas and New Year holiday attraction at the De Luxe, Melbourne. "Looking on the Bright Side" returned amazing figures at both theatres. SHORTT'S THEATRE. "Merrily Wo Go To " is the titlo or the principal picture of the programme at ShorH's Theatre. Sylvia Sidney and Fredric March play together in a drama of tense realism—a drama depicting reckless modern youth, burning life swiftly, . laughing uproariously. dissipating thoughtlessly. The programme also includes a romantic story, entitled "Lady and Gent." - ' BRITANNIA THEATRE. "The Mask of Fu Manchu," a QlmisatiOD or Sax Rnhmer's famous mystery story, with Boris Karloff In the role of the sinister Asiatic wonder-worker, is the attraction at the Britannia Theatre. 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. PRINCESS THEATRE. Ronald Colman is now appearing at the Princess Theatre in "The Unholy Garden." lie plays ' the part $f a man pursued by the law who seeks reruge In an oasis of bunted men iv tlio Sahara. Exciting incident culminates io a murder of which Coinv.iu is suspected. In the end, another outcast is revealed as the killer. A love interest is furnished in the romance between .the hero of the ftory and the murderer's daughter. , OUR THEATRE. NEWTOWN. The b'lß attraction to be shown at Our Theatre tonight is the British picture "Mr. Bill ' tbß Conqueror," starring Henry Kendall. It affords fHmgocrs a unlnuo opportunity of seeing some of EiiKliuid's most beautiful rural scenery ■ p'repeiillng, as it docs, a story of farm lite* Jixccllcut supports complete the programme. '

MAJESTIC THEATRE.

Wonderrul scenery, hard ridiuK. and a novel rustler story make "liobbers' Koosi," at the Majestic Thratro well worth while. George O'Brien and Maureen O'Sullivan present the love interest. OUSricu does some bronchobusting, jumps a tremendous chasm, and successfully gfts through a piece of hairraising rock climbing, besides such trifles as making a 70-foot jump from his horse iuto a deep pool by way of a short cut to save iv Kirl from stampeded steers. Uurc\; has such a lot of dangerous expert work been crammed iuto ouo Ulm. Kim Is well Interspersed will] the lighting. Humour is supplied by 'Itlaudie Eburn as a very deaf aunt, aud by the Underfoot troubles of Helen.

ST. JAMES THEATRE,

"Air Hall" at tho St. James Theatre, treats of the dangers of peace-time flying in the mail service. Most of the scenes are laid at the Uescrt Airport, where the arrival and departure of mail machines In ail kinds of weather Rive a graphic idea of tho splendid service which Is- being carried on in the United Slates. The pilots and the airport aro iu constant communication by means of radio, and a most realistic atmosphere, is created. "Air Mall" has a well-defined plot, and an element of numour is given by the presence of Slim Summcrvilie. The star is Ralph Bellamy. » Constanco Bennett has the most dramatic role of her distinguished career iu "Itockabye, I which will be shown at St. James Theatre Best Friday. Ono or the must lavishly produced talking plays of the je3r, "Itockabye" affords congenial roles for Paul Lukas and Joel McCrea. As Judy Carroll, Constance Bennett is cast as an actress with a strong personality, and her first appearance iu the film Is in Court, wiiere 6he gives evidence in the witness-box during the trial of Commissioner Howard for embezzlement. The district attorney, who wishes to discredit her evidence, accuses her of being tho central figure in a scandal concerning a child whom she wishes to adopt. The accusation has sensational repercussions. Members of the supporting cast include Walter Fidgeon, Jobyna Howland. Virginia Hammond, and Walter Catlett. 'Kockabye" has just concluded a most successful season in Auckland.

KILBIRNIE KINEMA.

\n exceptional treat 13 offered patrons of the Kilbirnle Kincma in the big British musical play "Love on the-Spot," which will be shown anally tonight. The picture is an^adaptation of the story, "Three of a Kind. oy "Supper." aud has Richard Dolman and Rosemary Ames as the featured players. The supports include two uewsrcels, a scenic, and a sparkling comedy.

EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND DAY.

"Sherlock Holmes," starring Clive Brook, is the main attraction at .the Empire Theatre this evening. . The largo supporting cast Includes Miriam Jordan. Krnest Torrence. Herbert Jlundin, and Hoy WArcy. In his role of the super man-hunter, Brook presents a series of ne« '.ctirities yet preserves the character of Sherlock Homes as created by the late Sir Arthur Conan Doyle He solves baffling problems and matches wits with Jloriarty and a gang ot American and European racketeers., .vho ln•ni"urato a reign of terror in London. On Friday and Saturday "On Our Selection" will be screened.

CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR.

"Jack's the Boy," a hilarious British picture, starring that priceless comedian Jock Hulbert, with Cecily Courtneldgo and Winifred Shotter, is showing at tho Capitol Theatre tonit'ht. Jack Hulbert takes the l>art .or a London policeman, and his elTorts produce positive roatß of lauqhter. One scene in particular, which was taken in Madame Tussaud's waxworks galleries, must rank os an epic .n fun. Very clevor danelnc and tuueful singing also help lu making this picture one that will loni bo remembered.'. *

SEASIDE PICTURES.

Conan Doyle's mystery drama "The Missina nembnndt" is to be screened tonight at the Seuside Pictures; The story relates to the ■heft of a painting which is brought into England in a chest of tea. The paintlnK is spirited away as Scotland Yard raids a Chinese den in the Llmehouse. quarters of London. ?sr. n.* <Es s r ,!,°e •ai^s'ssss /Holmes is also hot on the track, using his famed unorthodox methods. of detection, and as usual, the Yard officials are • foils for Holmes's Superior powers of detection and deviation.

REGAL THEATRE, KARORI,

thJ°ReMl "Theatre, BKarorlL Ul ™s/p'icture Is Victor MeLaglan's latest, snappiest, and most hoppv feature, and Is one of Ilis most cnKrosalng efforts. In support will be a feature. "WecU-ciiiis Only," aud Fox Movietone newsreels.

FANCY DRESS PARTY

A plain and fancy dress party for children will be held by the committee of the Collinswood Sea Seouts nest . Saturday _ afternoon. With the help of Miss Hazel Martin's -pupils, an enjoyable afternoon will be spent by those itte'ndin™ There will be prizes for best fnnj y dresses.- Also a dainty -afternoon tea will be served.

VOCAL RECITAL

An invitation vocal recital by pupii* o Thomas C. Wood. L.A.8., of Wellington, will be held in the' Town Hall Concert Chamber ne-sf Tuesday. Two stirring men s choruses will be sung. "Jonathan Jones" aud "Danny Ueever;- with Harry Matthew as baritone soloist In the latter number. Charming ballads duets, solos, and violin solos by Stuart l.pet'ersen, the brilliant New Zealand *toU who has just returned from abroad, make up programme. .The box plan ,s at Mic Bristol, where invitations .ire also