ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 83, 5 October 1933, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. Impersonation of pne man by 'another, »s tho basis, of a story or play, has never been so skilfully handled'as In "The Masqucrader, the talkie version of which •is now being Shown at the : Regent Theatre. With Ronald Colman and EHssa Landl In the leading parts, the. picture promises to eclipse In, popularity tho famous dramatisation of Kathorlno Cecil Thurston'snovel upon which It Is based. Hionern scenes of political.turmoil, riot, and Parliamentary crises, impossible in the play, t aap materially to the success of' the modern version. The. picture Is another triumph Tor the deservedly popular Ronald Colman, who handles With consummate case and by his histrionic ability alono the conflicting double part or John Chllcote, the member of Parliament, reduced by drugs to a physical and mental wreck, and John Loder, his cousin, who saves the family Honour in a crisis by stepping, into Chilcote's shoes, but shamefully neglects thucote's unofficial wife in favour of the hitherto disregarded real wife, whom, or course, no eventually wins, after Chilcote's death. Colmail's acting in both parts is perfect, and no Is admirably supported by the dainty i-ussa Landi, as Eve Chilcote. DELUXE THEATRE. The film version of Noel Coward's famous stago spectacle > "Cavalcade" at the De Luxe Theatre concludes this evening. "King of Jazz," which is to open its season at the De Luxe Theatre tomorrow, consists of seven big spectacular revue numbers, in au ditlon to several comedy sketches, black-outs, nnd individual song, dance, and novelty specialties. The music for the entire picture is supplied by Paul Whlteman and his famous orchestra, and they have a prominent part in all of the musical numbers. Tho production is filmed entirely in tcchnicolour, and all the dance ensembles are interpreted by the Russell Markert Dancers. Among tho big revues are the following:—"lt Happened in ■ Monterey, featuring John Boles with Jeanette Loff and chorus in » colourful, romantic episode of ulu Mexico; "The Rhapsody in Blue," a lavish pictorial: and musical Interpretation of the amazing jazz symphony by George Gershwin, played as only Paul Whlteman's orchestra can play l It, with a setting of a huge forty-foot ptntio, on .which the entire orchestra is seated, with a colour motif of Wuo in varying shades; "The Song of the Dawn," with Boles and a male chorus rendering this beautiful song in an atmospheric setting of dawn breaking; "Bagarnuffln Borneo," ,an eccentric novelty, and "Happy Feet," another swift-paced, melodic episode. , PARAMOUNT THEATRE. The popular Jessie Matthews will be seen for the last time tonight at „ the Paramount Theatre in tho comedy "The Man from Toronto." English critics are said to be unanimous In stating that Ralph Lynn and Tom Walls, the English comedians, reach unprecedented heights in "Thark," their latest joint effort, which will be seen for tho first time at Wellington tomorrow afternoon. The play is by Ben Travers. author of "Rookery Nook" and "On Approval," and it is said to be richer in fun than anything', ho his written for' stage or screen. The original cast which sent tho farce booming along for over a -year at the Aldwych Theatre are nil In the film, viz., Mary Brough, Robertson Hare. Claude Hulbcrt, Gordon James, Hastings Lynn, Bcryle de Querton. Marjorle Corbett, Evelyn Bostock, and Joan Brierjy. Tom Walls In the rile of Sir Hector Bcnbow, a middle-aged sportsman with an' eye for a pretty girl and a bito that is worse than his bark, gives the finest characterisation in his screen. career. Ralph Lynn is said to bo moro joyously "Lynnish" than ever, and tho two comedians give rise to constant bursts of laughter, particularly in the bedroom scene in a haunted house, where they sleep together In the hope of chasing spooks. Amongst the supporting items will be a travelogue of raro interest, entitled "With Cobham to Kivu.'» Box plans are at Begg's and tUo D.I.C. KING'S THEATRE. "Clear All Wires," a hilarious drama of tho trials and tribulations of a European news correspondent, is now showing at tho King 3 Theatre. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Buck Jones is now at the Queen's Theatre in his latest Columbia picture, "Sundown Rider,." ' ' .' ... An excellent first-releaso two-feature programme makes ils appearance tomorrow night at the Queen's Theatre. The first attraction 13 "Partners," starring th* ..popular virile Western star Tom Keene, supported by a good cast of players.' Combining action, comedy, and euspenso, "Partners" provides . snappy entertainment, and has given Keene a fast-moving, human interest Btory/ and his wonder horsrf 'Flash is much'in evidence in the spectacular riding shots. The Secret Service with its thrills and Intrigues, provides the background for "Kisses By Command." a romantic atory starring Ivan Lebedeff, a new and accomplished star/supported by Betty Couipson and Uencvicve Tobln. - ARTCRAFT THEATRE, V Hie chief attraction at the Artcrart Theatre this evening will be "A Night in Cairo," with Ramon Novarro cast as an Egyptian guide: With Katharine Hepburn, Colin C'ltvc, Helen Chandler, Biille Burke, and Ralph Forbes in the leading roles, the Gilbert Frankau bestseller, "Christopher, Strong,".will begin a, season at tho Artcraft Theatro tomorrow. A daredevil aviatrlx, Cynthia, delves into love and flnds It more thrilling, fantastic, and hazardous than speeding. She meets Chris Strong, a staid British 'statesman, who has been absorbed In diplomacy and a conservative wife for twenty years. After their fling together Cynthia learns she Is to have a .child.. With the grandeur and" magnificence which swept Christopher off his feet, she makes a fatal, decisive, sensational move which Jeturns him to his wife, carder, and: daughter: : SHOJITT'B THEATRE. "From Hell' to ! Heaven," the principal picture at Shortt's Theatre, concludes tonight. "Supernatural," to be shown at Shortt s Theatre ' tomorrow, ■is : the story of the - malignant , spirit of a murderess which takes possession of the body or a gentle young girl, and attempts to carry out, through it, the revenge it desires'on tho^man who betrayed her to tho police. Carole Lombard plays the role of the girl who Is possessed by the spirit: Vivicnfte Osborne the role of the murderess r and Allan Dtnchart, tho man in the case. Others-in; tho cast are Randolph Scott, H. B. Warner, and William Farnum. In support there will be shown "Service For Ladles," one of the most original ■ and entertaining of the new films. It is superbly cut, and tho interest ia gripped from, the first moment to the final fade-out. Tho all-star cast Includes Leslie Howard, George Grossmith, Elizabeth Allan, Beftita Hume, and Morton Selten. BRITANNIA THEATRE. Delightful comedy, with a liberal allowance of drama, characterises - "Infernal Machine, now being Bhqwu at the Btitaunla, Theatro. Romance and comedy are evenly balanced m Fof Film's "State Fair," which opens tomorrow at the Britannia Theatre. Janet Gaynpr, Lew Ayres,- Sally- Etlers, and Norman Foster carry the rorna'nee, while .Will Rogers, Frank Craven, Loulso Dresser, and Victor Jory liavo the comedy parts. Two, love affairs feature the.Literary Guild, prize.novel by Phil Strong upon which the picture Is based. Miss Gaynor and Ayres aro the principals of one,, and Miss Eilers and : Foster : are; the sweethearts of tho other. The comedy centres- chiefly around, the characterisation of Will Rogers as a farmer who' enters "Ills'., prize hot' for the grand championship at tho state fair. PRINCESS THEATRE. "A Night In Cairo," with Ramon Novarro cast as an Egyptian guide, is now at tho Princess Theatre. ■ < '< L The role of a faithless wife, discovered •by her husband in the arms of her lover, Is played by Gloria Stuart, who has always heretofore played strictly conventional heroines, in "The Kiss Before the Mirror," coming to tho New Princess Theatro tomorrow. The blonde beauty and the. Madonna-like face of Miss Stuart have fitted splendidly the'various leadIng roles In which she has been cast since her debut in pictures a year ago. In the midst of Continental atmosphere. Intrigues, romance, und high adventure, where music, love, and laughter mingle. Miss Stuart's cameo-Uke beauty shines more brilliantly' than ever before. "Steady Company," the second picture, is refreshing In its originality. There are prizefight scenes between the handsome Norman Foster and pugnacious opponents and there is thrilling romance. SEASIDE PICTURES. At the Sonsldo Pictures. Lyall Bay, tonight, Claudetto Colbert and Kredrlc March will appear In "Tonight Is Ours," an amusing and romantic Ule of the lives of clever, Intelligent people. Miss Colhertis cast as a young woman whir has tossed aside the responsibilities of n. kingdom for a fling in Paris, and March as a young Parisian who insists on sharing the fling with her. Their romance has Ils hectic moments, as well as its deeply passlonato ones. KILBIRNIE KINEMA. : "Two Against tho World," featuring the Clamorous Constance Bennett, at the Kilblrme ■Klnema,. is said to be tho most sumptuously dressed and dramatically satisfying of all the pictures In which she has been starred. Based on the "best-selling" novel of the same name by Marion Dlx and Jerry Hodwin, "Two Against the World" Is a thrilling story of love and murder. , , ■ . • • • OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. Joan Crawford and Gary Cooper are costarred for the'first time in "Today Wb Live, the M.G.M. attraction to bo shown at Our Theatre tonight. Miss Crawford has a striking role as a young English girl who struggles desperately to win a chance for love amid the turmoil of the World War. The three • men with whom her life Is entangled are Cooper, Robert Young, and Franehot Tone. CAPITOL' THEATRE. MIRAMAR. "Below the Sea," screening at tho Cupltol Theatre tonight, features Ralph Bellamy,. Fay Wray, Esther' Howard, and Paul Page. The story Is' ono of exciting action throughout and tells of a. treasure hunt, with much of its . action below the sea.

ST. JAMES THEATRE. Janet G.iynor" and Henry Garat sins and flirt their way through "Adorablo" at the St. James Theatre.' ' ..... Audacious and gay with music, mirth, and melody, "Keunlon In Vienna," adapted from tho famous play by Robert Sherwood,'will be | the attraction at. tho .St. James Theatre to-1 morrow. It stars Diana AVynyard, John Harrymore, and May Robson. The plot is set in tho workaday, practical Vienna of-19:13, where tho beautiful -wife of a famous doctor yearns to recapture the glories of the vanished Halisburgs. How theso flamboyant ghosts from tho past come back for one' glorious evening, led by the ex-archduke," and how tho lovely wlfo becomes again tho most spoiled and outrageous beauty of a hectic court, make a superbly polished comedy. • In. the supporting cast are Henry Travers, vEduardo ClannclU, and Frank- Morgan. MAJESTIC THEATRE. Richard Barthelmess and Sally Ellers are starred at the Majestic Theatre this week In "Central Airport." "The DevU's In Love," in which Victor Jory makes his debut as ft star, will open at tho Majestic Theatre on Friday. It is the story of a young surgeon who proves his innocence of a murder by a willingness to sacrifice his own life. The locale of the plot shifts from tho seething seaport towns • of Africa, across burning sands to tho peaceful atmosphere of a mission. . With the chango in locale comes a corresponding change in the outlook of the principal character. At the beginning of tho -story he finds himself at a Foreign Legim post, healing the wounds and the illnesses of these strange soldiers. The murder of the commanding officer throws suspicion on him and he is forced to flco to tho protecting confusion of the seaport. "BRIGHT SIDE UP." "Bright Side Up" aptly describes the revue at- -(tie ' flrand Opera House, a fast-muring night's entertainment, featuring brightness iv song; ■ diiiice;' spectacle, and humour. Comedians who arc able to "put across" their innumerable quips and sallies, a beautiful chorus of twelve girls who know how to sing and dance, bizarre, and effective stagings, ami some able soloists all play their 'part in a cleverly-produced show.. At the head of the company are Jennie Benson, a popular comedienne from London, Charles Norman, a polished humorist, and Renle Itiano, a very accomplished comedy artist. ■The sketches follow in such quick succession that the laughter raised by 'one has-scarcely had a chance to subside before the • audience is diverted by another. An exceptionally clever, skit entitled "Broadcasting" gives a "more or less true insight to what the radio listeners miss through not having the power, of television. Lighting and scenery effects are used on a grand scalo in some of the stagings, notably in "Trees" and in "Pearl of the Pacific," in which huge shells open to disclose in 'each a pearl in the form of a beautiful girl. A specialty item is given by L'Etolle and Laurence, a pair of remarkable adagio dancers,- and somo fine variety dancing is dono by Archie Thompson,. Harry Simmons, and Mao Bird, who show how a waltz should—or perhaps should not—be danced when a: girl has two partners. Tho show will be repeated tonight and tomorrow night.-On-Saturday afternoon and evening, and following nights, tho company will ■ stage - the fact-moving musical- comedy oxtravaganza, "Honl Solt," which it Is said !s packed with tba- latest song successes, gay scenes, hilariously humorous comedy, gorgeous ballets, and clover and original sketches. "Honl Soit" has the distinction of enjoying the longest run in Sydney and Melbourne of any production during the pa-st five years. There are a number of big spectacular song scenes in "Honl Soit," in one of which. "La Revc Tasse," Colin Crane's magnificent baritone voice is heard at its best. Miss Malq Baltd,. Archie Thompson, and Harry Simmons, will qppear iv a burlesque on the "Sjianjsh T*ngp," and L'Etolle and Lawrence will' present their most thrilling adagio dance, which has been described as wonderful and graceful. The artistry of Cecil Scott greatly assists the success of the clever sketches. The work of tho ballet a feature of "Honl Soit," and the show girls appear In some magnificent dress creations. EMPIRE THEATRE. ISLAND BAY. "Salry Bishop"'is the title of the current attraction -*t the Empire Theatre. Harold Huth and Joan Barry play the leading roles. "Sally Bishop" is a powerful dramatic story and a large cast .of British players enact the supporting'roles. On Friday and Saturday Ramon Novarro will bo seen In "A Night In Cairo." : " MAJESTIC LOUNGE. . In response to numerous requests, the management, of the' Majestic Loungo and Cabaret hate decided to hold a series "of old-timo ■dances.'' Tlie ' first' wfll be held next Monday evening, and others will follow on each Monday thereafter; Tommy Stratton's popular band will play old-time favourites.