ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 139, 15 June 1933, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGE^T THEATRE,

"TuiiiKht. is Ours,1: : featuring Cliitidettc Culbcrt iinrl Frctlriu -Jlarch, will lie si-rcciiud for tlio hist time at, tlm licgcnt Tliciitiu tunlght.

"The End of the Rainbow." Cumins to licuunt Theatre.

liicli.inl Tauber, lieltl to be 'the wurM's -ro.-it-ost ti'imr, plays the lead In "Tlio Em\ uf die linlnbow." tlio attraction whlcli comes tv tin: Itoscnt Theatre tomunuw. Tlio Him tells tlio story r>f a siniitr ivlio startles thu world. Iv the nuvarlau Alps thcro lives un lnn-Ueepcr iiiiinei] Ton! Leclincr. l'onl is perfectly happy aiuoiiK the peasants of a tiny mountain villune. Itc is In love with the pretty Letii, wlu serves boor In neuter pots for him, and liv leads tin' village In their festive songs iinil hymiu ol praise. Into Toni's life fate brings »ti lmyrcssario, who, hearing him sing, quickly vucognlscs the gold that lies in such a voice, nitd arranges to talto him to Berlin to liavo Ills volco trained. Sivlftly we pursue Ills colourful c.irccr through vicissitudes of worldly tvluniiilis, raptures of. love, anil asonles of despair. We are with him In the famous llcrlln Oiiera House as he relives, for the story, that unforgettable hour when the musical minds of Europe placed upon him tlio sacred niuntlo of Caruso . . . and, in the end, we leave him at tlio most supremo moment of triumph, buck ukillh In iho church of his boyhood days, standing sacriflelally at the Knd of the liai'nbow of his heart's desire. The story is simple —It Is an (.-very-day life story, and' in Us simplicity lies much of its charm. A cast of International stars bring forth UII3 stovy of a preat mun's romance, but it is the groat Timber himself who dominates everything with his personality and his golden volco, "the Golden Voioo of Jtomanc*V us 1t h-is been U>-rmed In the world's centres of music. As Tauber Kinss the songs of the story, audiences are carried away by the magic of his voice. His technique is without blemish. The film shows a great artist in a great screen triumph, Tliero will also be ,i specially selected series of short features supporting the maiu feature. DE LUXE THEATRE. "State Fair," which will be shown at tho De Luxe Theatre for the last time tonight, ia a vivid plimpso of real life as it is lived by the family of an American farmer, The "Infernal Machine," the Fox Film production, will ho screened •at the Do Luxe Theatre tomorrow. Chester Morris and Gencvievo Tobln sharo the honours, and others in tho strong supporting cast include Victor .lory, Elizabeth Patterson, James Bell, Edward Van Sloan, Arthur 'Hohl, Josephine Whlttell, : ,T. Carroll Nalah. and Mischa Aucr. Arthur Kober adapted tho screen play from the popular novel by Carl Sloboda. Tho story concerns a lovo affair between Miss Tobin nnd Morris, which starts, after ;i taxi-cab crash iv Paris. 'Morris takes tho girl's jewels to savo them from Apadies. Ho manages to return the girl's jewels, stowing away on a ship to achieve this, and she makes her fiance, enacted by Victor .lory, reward Morris by paying his passage.' -In mid-Atlantic a wireless 13 received that an Infernal machine is planted aboard. In addition there will be also screened the hilarious all-British comedy, "A Taxi to Fiir.xdlse," and Faul T. Cullen will bo heard in further vocal presentations at tho organ. ' PARAMOUNT THEATRE. The clever London stars, Jessie.Matthews and Owen Nares, finish their successful ceason of two weeks-at tho Paramount Theatre tonight.The "Daily Mail" (London) writes;—" When Edgar Wallace got permission to write a drama around the London Police Force's modern mystery'" car patrol It' was rather reluctantly given. To bo truthful, the 'Yard' was rather dubious about a play which revealed tho inner workings of their most. cloaely-guarded department. However, when they, saw tho talking picture they were so pleased with tho manner in which Wallaco had dealt with his subject that they felt tho admlrabla story would do good Instead of harm- to their patrol." "The flying Squad," which , will be, shown at. tho Paramount Theatre tomorrow, is indeed a stirring play. Starring at tho head of an allLondon cast are-Harold Huth' and Carol Goodner, who was such a favourlto here as Cora Ann in "The Ringer." with Gordon Ilarker. .V supporting set of British short subjects will precede tlio "Flying Squad." KING'S THEATRE. "Prosperity," with Marie Dressier, will, be shown dually at the Kuig's Theatre tonight. Nonna Shearer in "Smiliu" Through," with Fredric March, Leslie Howard, C, P. Ileggie, and other favourites, is iho feature booked' for screening tomorrow. "Smllln' Through" is based on tho famous play, and Norma Shearer has thp muchcoveted dual rolo of Moonyecu and. Kathleen Sheridan. It is said to be a triumph for Norma Shearer and for tho -motion picture world. Fredrlc March,' who plays opposite Miss Shearer, also hnif a dual role—Jeremy Waynb and Kenneth' Wayne, the former's sou. Another tine characterisation is that of Sir John Cartaret, played by Leslie Howard. Box plans are at The Bristol. ■ QUEEN'S THEATRE. A powerful story .of regeneration is tuld. In "Destination Unknown," ' tho. Universal sea drama opens tomorrow ;it tlio Quccn'a Theatre. Nojt since "The- Miracle Man" has the screen presented such, a stQry in quite so compelling a manner as is evident lii "Destination Unknown." and tho picture is an outstanding contribution to all that is flue iv the motion picture. Tho action takes plnco entirely aboard tho derelict rum-runner "Princo Rupert," .'adrift iv the' Pacific following n storm. Fat O'Brien and Ilalpli -Bellamy head the cast. In addition, there will he screened a dramatic play,- "Afraid to Talk." SEASIDE PICTURES, LYALL BAY. The popular Australian comedian, George Wallace, will make an appearance at the Seaside ricttiros, Lyall Bay, tonight in his amusing comedy production, "Harmony How," George Wallace has a rolo much to his liking, that of a policeman on duty in a far from savoury neighbourhood. His experiences provide any amount of good wholesomo fun. Wallace has the support of au excellent cast. SHORTT'S THEATRE. "The Vice Squad" and "Madison Square Garden" will receive their final screenings at Sliortt's Theatre tonight. ■ The main attraction In the change of programme tomorrow will bo "Men of Stool," In which tlio featured artists aro John SUiavt, Benlta Hume, Heather' Angel, and Franklin Dyall. Tho picture is v powerful romance, set In one of the greatest steel works of the country, and thcro are many dramatio scenes as tho thrilling story is unfolded. \ second feature on the programme will bo a unique sporting feature, in which the pppular wrestler, George Walker, is seen In action against Mamos. Karaslck and Dotton, two other prominent matmem, will also be seen in action. The programme is one that should appeal to all tastes. PRINCESS THEATRE. The thrilling play, "Six Hours to Lire" will bo withdrawn from the Princess Theatre, after tonight's screenings. , Heading the new programme tomorrow will be another English production, "Tho Faithful Heart," featuring Herbert Marshall and Edna Best, who have been. described as Britain's porfect screen lover's. The story concerns the love affair of a sailor and a barmaid. Suddenly the sailor is called back to his ship, and tlio 'girl realises that, her man haa gono for ever. Twenty years later the sailor has become a famous V.C. Ho is about to make what is known as a brilliant match, and then a little nursemaid reveals herself as his daugh ler. He is faced with the problem of giving up the great career he has madu for himself, or of saying good-bye to Ills daughter. There will bo good supports.

MAJESTIC THEATRE,

.Slim KiunmiTvillo and Z:isu IMUs will. miiliiliiifii- tiiiiil :i|i|iear:inec tonijiht tit Uiu Jlitjustii: Thi'.itrc in '■Out All Nkjlit."

"The Mutch King," a Warner ..Brothers release, will commence tomorrow-at tho-SlnJcstli; Theatre. Its plot, based on tho story of Ivor Krcguar, rivals in. imagination tlio wildest llotlon, and would scarcely be bclievod were it not that It has a counterpart In real life, thu .n»ry having been suggested ■by newspaper headlines that recently shocked the world. The stury, taken from thu novel of Elnar ThorvaUlson, reveals the tremendous schemes for world domination by a financial genius. The dominant trait of tliis character, as portrayed by Warren William, is ambition and rulhlusanesa. The picture has been painted In vivid and glowing colours for tho screen through the adaptation of Houston Branch and Sidney Sutherland. Lila Damita cu-stars with Warren William. ST. JAMES THEATRE. "Pleasure Cruise." featuring Kol.ind 'Younjr and Gcncvievo Tobin, will bo screened ilnally at St. James Theatre tonight. "The Secret of Madamo Blanche," a Metro-G'oldwu-Miiyer offering, will" open tomorrow at tho St. James Theatre, with Jrcno Dunne iv tlio starring role. Miss Dunne is cast as a chorus girl who marries a tltlod Englishman, only to find tragedy itt the end of her love alValr. A scries of engrossing dramatic clrcumI stances befall the girl before' sho is finally united with the son born of tills marriage. -Miss Dunne's characterisation, which covers a I period of niofo' than "th'iHy years, is said to surpass-even hcrnotable portrayals in "Cimarron" and "Back Street." Tlio well-known stage and screen • character "actor, Lionel Atwill. plays tlio father-in-law, and Phillips Ilultncs appears as a young Englishman. There will be good supports. Coming to the St. James Tlicatro on Friday. Juno 23. will bo "The Kiss Before tlio Mirror," with Nancy Carroll as tho featured player of thu big cast. She will portray tho rolo of Maria Held. ATVTCRAFT THEATRE. Tue final screening of "Golden West" will lake place at the'Artcraft Theatre tonight. One of tha latest British . comedy productions, "His Wife's Mother," will bo tho star attraction In- tho new programme .tomorrow. Gus McNaughton. an English comedian, who has been enjoying a great vogue in recent years, is at the head of au .exceptionally strong cast, which Includes Moliy Lamont, Jimmy Godden. Uenee Gadd, and Jack Hobbs. Tho marital troubles of Henry Hageu form tho basis of the story, and tho fini is fast and furious from beginning to end, as may well be imagined when the personnel of the cast Is (alien Into consideration. Thcro will be an cutcitiuning programme of supporting items. BRITANNIA THEATRE. "They Just Had to Get Married" will, be scrcimcd for tho last tlmo. at tno Britannia Theatre tonight." Tho ma.lv attraction In tlio new programme to bo -submitted tomorrow' will bo "Diggers In Blighty." described as' a tornado of merriment, featuring Pat Hanna, who Is well and favour-ably-known to New Zealand audiences, A very strong cast has been brought togother for this picture, which concerns tho amusing adventures of three Diggers on leave in London. As i 3 usual at tha Britannia Theatre, there will bo an excellent'programme of supporting' films, weil in keeping with the high standard set by the main attraction. , . KILBIHNIE KINEMA. "Face In tho Sky" will bo shown at tho Kilbirnie Kineraa • tonight. ' Spencer Tracy; Marian Xixon. and Stuart Erwln have the leadIng roles.ln this -tale of a .travelling young signboard artist whoso droamS of marrying an heiress fade when he falls: In- lovo with a little country girl. Thero aro many dramatic sequences. Good supports will be shown. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. The principal attraction at the Empire. Theatro is "Kagana,"' starring Melvyn Douglas, Tala Birell, and Ouslow Stevens. An excellent comedy entitled "Boom Mates" and starring Frank 'Albetrtson. au Oswald Sound Cartoon, and two Universal Newsreols. complete the programme. On Friday and Saturday "Wedding Rehearsal," starring Kolaud Young, will be screened. . REGAL THEATRE, KARORI. At the Regal Theatre,'KarOri, a special western drama, "Smoke -,Lightning," ■ featuring George O'Brien, is being screonod. -.- It. is a fast-moving thriller. On Friday and Saturday nest Geno Gcrrard will appear in "Lucky Girl." . ■ , - | CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR. "The Lodger," starrlug Ivor ' Novello. one, of Britain's best-known actors, together with Elizabeth Allen, is showing' at tho Capitol1 Theatre. Tho qualifications of "Tha Lodger" as entertainment of a very high order are its] gripping emotion and its success In baffling the spectator by Its complex mystery. "2YA 1333 FOLLIES." A' programme brimming over, with sparkling specialities is to bo provided by: the "TiX IOS'J Follies" at tho Town Hall pn; Saturday evening next! Tho bill of fare will ' indu'do a screamingly funny burlesquo entitled "When 1 Lost You," an amusing quartet. "Tho I'Hy>on Father's Head," "Sing Us An English Sojig," introducing the Follies In thelc ovvu Interpretation, and a Maori haka; "Lady A and Mr.s. L.," an original sketch described as a riot of : ftin and laughter: a novelty number, }00 per cent, syncopation, introducing an American tap dance, and styled "A» Evening in Carolla"; "The Leader of the Town Brass Band," which will bo produced and brought up to date in an amusing fashion; and Clement Slay in a protean act of Dickens characters. In addition to this array of entertaining specialties, the Petone Maori Quintet will be heard in popular numbers. Ken and Muriel Wilton will bo seen in a dance do luxe. Dray ton Venables- and Gcorga Proctor will bo associated in the singing of stirring duets, Sid. Bernard will present xylophone solos, and Frank. Crowthcr's Novelty Orchestra (augmented for tho occasion) will provide tho accompaniments and a wealth of tuneful selections, while Mr. Owen Pritchard will attend to tho timely introduction of a tonic dash of community singing. Based on such an abundant. bill of faro the entertainment may well bo acclaimed "a groat show for a good cause," the cause being the Mayor's Fund for tho relief of distress. The box plan is now open at the Bristol, where seats at popular prices may be reserved frcs of booking fee, ' ANPRI BEVIN. , Trained under tho best International teachers, Andrl Bevin, a dramatic contralto, Js'cw Zealand born and now on a visit to her home city, will again- -he heard In a varied programme of. song iv the Concert Chamber tomorrow evening. She will bo assisted by Mr. John Bishop. Miss Bevln is at tho height of her career, and provides music lovers with an opportunity, almost rare, of bearing one who has become recognised as a singer of note at tho leading halls of Berlin. Kome, and London. Musical critics in all these, cities have been loud in .their praise of Miss Bevin s voice and the 'manner in which she iuterprcu what she sings. ■ -.. . ;

Last' year's output "of films was the lowest for 20 years. There, was,'however, au increase iv the mrnibei' of British films.