ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 23, 27 July 1933, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE,

Maurice Chevalier, In his latest, picture, "A Bedtime Story," at the Regent Theatre, may no seen tpr the last time this evening. : "The Kino's Vacation." Ceorgo Arllss, who returns to the screen at tlio . Itet'eut Theatre tomorrow in his latest jiicturo for Warner Bros., "Tho King's Vacation," appears in a role said to. be perfectly titled to his unusual talents, and a stoiT believed to be tho finest of nil his screen productions. The screen play Is a rare combination of humour, dramatic sequences, and spectacular scenes, tinged with a delightful romance. One of the finest casts ever appearing in an Arllss picture has been assembled for the production. They include Dick I'oiveU and I'atrlcia Ellis in the juvenile and Ingenue roles, two players who have shown marked promise, Powell having made a tremendous hit as the crooner in "Blessed.Event, In "1211(1 Street," and in the Will llogcrs lilcturo "Too Busy to Work," while 'Jliss Ellis, already well known on the Broadway stage, although but" sixteen years old, was groomed for the part in "Central- Park" and "Three on a Match." Dudley Diggcs, 0: P. Hcggie, Marjorio Gateson, Florence Arliss, tho star s wife, Yernon Steele, James Bell, and Muu'lo Leslie, other important players, are well known both on stage and screen.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE,

A drama of tiie underworld right out of the ordinary is "Under-Coyer Man," at the Grand Opera House. "Rain." Tho Joan Crawford starring production "Ham," which comes to the Grand. Opera House tomorrow, is the first of a series of feature films made by Lewis Milestone, direc-tor-producer, under his newly-formed affiliation with- Joseph M. Scheuck and the Art Cinema Corporation. The story Is a new adaptation by Maxwell Anderson of the famed stage play, which in turn was adapted by John Colton and C. Randolph from the short story by W. Somerset Maugham. The story concerns a girl who, with several other passengers on a South Sea schooner, Is marooned oh tho small island of Pago Pago when cholera breaks out among the crew. Tho en-, tire action of the story occurs while tlie quarantine Is in effect. The central characters aro a reformer and the lady with - a sergeant of marines who finally wins happiness for her. /

DE LUXE THEATRE.

"Diggers," at the De Luxe Theatre, will be presented finally tonight. "The Warrior's Husband," which commences at tho De Luxo Theatre tomorrow, is one of the most skilful comedies .evej- mounted for the motion picture screen. Concerning as it does that mythical period when women were the conquering heroes and men the clinging vines, it lias ample opportunity for hilarious comedy. There is genuine humour in 'the situations, but behind it all one can see, if one has a mind to, an incisive refutation of the modern trend among women towards masculinity. Elissa Landi is convincing as an Amazon who finally sees the error of her robust ways. Marjorio Kambeau puts her talents of comedy to ,the very best uses. As the soft, gentle husband of the queen, Ernest Truex proves that the screen did itself a good turn by snatching him" from the legitimate stage. David Manners, as the handsomo Greek who succeeds in making Miss Landi: see the light, fills his role with skill. Helene Madison, the Olympic swimming champion, is cast as the sergeant of the guards.

Coming to the De Luxe Theatre soon is "Strange Interlude," witli Norma Shearer and Clark Gable as the stars.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

"Tho King's Cup," with Dorothy Bouchler and Harry Milton in the leading roles, and featuring the splendid race for King GeorgeJs coveted prize, will close its season at the Paramount Theatre this evening.

"Her First Affair," one of the latest films to arrive from England, via Australia, and which achieved outstanding success at the Mayfair Theatre, Sydney, will be shown for tho first time in Wellington at the Paramount Theatre tomorrow afternoon. The "Sydney Morning Herald" writes: —"Her First Affair" is excellent, popular, entertainment. It is bright, gay, and colourful, and has an appeal to all classes of plcturegoers. It introduces for the first time to New Zealanders two of the most beautiful screen stars In England—lda Lupino and Diana Napier. Miss Lupino is a member of the famous Lupino family, and was selected by Alan Dwan, the director, on account of her blond loveliness, and Diana Napier for her brunette fascination. Tho production is upon a most elaborate scale, a - ballroom scene with a fancy ball in full swing being criticised as "the best thing of Us kind contributed to the screen." Harry Tate, the well-known London comedian, and Muriel Aked supply a choice brand of comedy.

ST. JAMES THEATRE.

Tho hlghly-cxcitlng drama, based on imaginary submarine operations in the Adriatic, "Hell Below," at the James Theatre, will continue through next week, so successful has been its run.. Tho war scenes are among the most re,markab!e ever mined. There are some amazing shots of an attack on ..a submarine by a squadron of aeroplanes, which causo the submarine to submerge, leaving some of the crew in a dinghy. Later the submarine finds somo mine-layers and a destroyer together,- and a thrilling chaso follows as the destroyer drops depth charges and forces tho submarine lower and lower. Tense scenes follow when an escape of chlorine gas occurs while the submarine is resting on the ocean bed. Robert Montgomery and Walter Huston aro the principals, while Jimmy Durante supplies the comedy touches,

KING'S THEATRE.

Joan Blcmdell and Wallace Ford are tho featured players of an unusually strong cast In "Central Park," now showing at the King's.'Theatre.

"Scarlet Dawn," the new Warner Bros.' picture commencing at the King's Theatre tomorrow, with Douglas Fairbanks, junior, in the starring role, and the popular stars, Nancy Carroll and Lilyan Tashman, heading the cast, is a screen story in. which adventure and romance predominate. The story deals with the adventures (if a young Itussian nobleman who is exiled during the revolution. Making his way to an alien land with hispretty young servant girl, the nobleman eventually marries her, an act which leads to further unusual adventures and experiences. Box plans aro at The Bristol, and theatre. -.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

"The Big Cage," the current picture at the Queen's Theatre, will be withdrawn after tonight's screening.

Leslie (rubber'face) Fuller, whose comicalities have in the last year or so proved irresisliblo to fllmgoers all over the world, is coming to the Queen's Theatre tomorrow in a North country comedy entitled "The Last Coupon." As Bill Carter, a collier, whose enthusiasm for filling up footb.aH coupons wins him £20,000, Fuller Is provided with an entirely new role In which he proves himself as versatile and laugliprovoking as ever.' ■ '

ARTCRAFT THEATRE.

"Flesh," at the Artcraft Theatre, concludes its brief season this evening. ■

A sparkling Elstree farce "Sleepless Kiplits,"' a piquant musical comedy-romance, and hilarious knock-about, backed by catchy songs, lilting music, and irressistiblo droppery—opens at the Artcraft Theatro tomorrow night. The principals are Stanley Lupino and Polly Walker, and they are supported by Gerald fciwllnson; Frederick Lloyd, Percy Parsons. Charlotte Parry, David M tiler, and Hal Goodson. "The Daily Sketch" sums up the entertainment value of this British production In tho words "A bright and tuneful show." It will be supported, by the usual varied subjects, and will screen -until next Monday evening.

REGAL THEATRE, KARORI,

"Cynara," Konald Colman's latest production, will be screened at the Itegal Theatre this evening. The story tells of a man who had to solve the problem of. the conflict between his infatuation with. a young girl who loves him tragically and his own love for his wife. The large, talented supporting cast Includes Kay Francis and Phyllis Barry.

BRITANNIA THEATRE.

"Call Her Savage," the much-discussed Clam Bow starring production will be presented finally at tho Britannia Theatre tonight. '

NEW PRINCESS THEATRE.

"Evenings for Sale," now showing at the New Princess Theatro will be shewn this evening for the last time. > ' .

EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY.

A double-feature programme will bo screened at tho Empire Theatre this evening. The main attraction Is "Infernal Machine," starring Chester Morris and Cenevicve Tohln. The second attraction Is "A Taxi to Paradise," starring Garry Marsh. A Fox movietono newsreel completes the programme. On Friday and Saturday Polly Moran and Mario Dressier will bo seen in "Prosperity."

OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN

"Stranger in Town," a comedy of real folks, Is being shown at Our Theatro tonight. "Chic" Sale, Ann Dvorak, David Mannors, and Noah Beery play the leading roles. The story of competition between "Chic's" country store and a chain store which opens In his town affords him an excellent opportunity to deliver tho finest characterisation ho has yet done. There are excellent supports.

KILBIRNIE KINEMA.

In "Up for the Cup." which opens at. the Kllbirnio Klnenm tonight, the comical antics of Sydney Howard as a Yorkshlreman who journeys up to London with his lady-love to view the celebrated Cup Final is extremely funny. Cast in an altogether different role from tbose In which ho is usually seen, this production certainly gives Howard plenty of scope to add more laurels to his crown of fame. .

CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR.

Featured at the Capitol Theatre tonight for tho last time is "Fast Life," which stara an exceptionally fine cast, with Madge Evans, William ilaines, Conrad Nagel. and Cliff Edwards. "Fast Life" is a snappy and colourful romance which has as its theme motor-boat racing. There is fast-moving action, drama, aud a very, generous proportion of comedy.

MAJESTIC THEATRE,

The comedians Wheeler and Woolsey, in "So This Is Africa," at tho Majestic Theatre, will have its final screening tonight.

"Confidence" men, the art of pockct-plcking, jewel tliterlug, and alt the tricks of "crookdom," aro laughingly exposed in the new British feature "Diamond Cut Diamond," which will bo at the Majestic Theatre tomorrow. Adolphe Meujou, in the leading role, displays a comedy talent that he has not ofteu shown before. In the role of Dan Macqueen, a super-crook with a fatalistic opinion of the opposite sex, his comedy Is perfect. Partnered with Claude Allister, another croou. he goes through the whole gamut of.known and unknown crimes. The story follows them from the South Seas, where they rob a native of a valuable pearl, to the the homes of the elite. Here, in hilarious style, they continue their life of crime, but eventually meet their Waterloo when they meet a girl crook. SHOBTT'S THEATRE. "White Zombie," starring Bela Lugosi, is the current picture nt Shortt's Theatre.