ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 109, 10 May 1934, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE.

Fast-moving romance, with a wealth of gay music, humour, and colourful scenes, are to be found In "The Southern Maid," .which concludes tonight at the Regent Theatre. "Meet .My Sister" will commence. tomorrow, i

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

"Catherine the Great" at the Grand Opera House, will finish its season this evening. "Frontier Marshal." rtich In originality and Invested with unusual force, "Frontier Marshal," Fox Film's latest romance, which opens tomorrow, at Ilia Grand Opera House, is said to be a fastmoving Western epic. Taken from incidents In the novel by Stuart N. Lake, the film Is described as true and convincing. George O'Brien, has the principal role. In love with a girl whose father lias become the victim of murderous individuals In Tombstone, Arizona, O'Brien accepts the" Job as marshal with the double aim or finding the murderer and of bringing law and order to the town. His suspicious aro aroused by the Mayor, who Is in alliance with the outlaws that have given Tombstone Its disreputable name. Tricked by tlie Mayor, O'Brien is accused of a robbery and Is forced to leave town. The method By which he manages to extricate himself from these difficulties nnd bring peace and .order to Tombstone is exciting In the extreme. Irene Bcntley has the feminine lead' opposite O'Brien. Ruth Gillette appears as (he lady Lou of Tombstone. Others In the cast are £i an' E? wards' George E. Stone, Berton Churchill, Frank Conroy, Ward Bond, Edward LeSaint, Russell Simpson, and Jerry Foster.

DE LUXE THEATRE.

"Sons of the Desert," at the De Luxe Theatre, featuring Laurel and Hardy, will be presented for the last time tonight. Playing the role of her lifetime, Greta Garbo returns more beautiful than ever to the screen of the De Luxe Theatre tomorrow in the title role of the picture "Queen Christina." The picture contains a story that Miss Garbo has had In mind fur several years and for which she explored deeply into the archives of bweden s museums upon her 'last visit to her homeland. "Queen Christina" is the story of Sweden's glamorous recent of the seventeenth century who sacrificed her country and her throne for love and religious motives. As portrayed by Miss Garbo. she is a seventeenth century-woman who might have lived in the twentieth century. The picture relates how Uiristina, besieged on all sides by wars, obtains peace for her country against the wishes of Sweden s triumphant armies. It is during an incognito flight from Hie worries of statecraft that she meets Antonio, the handsome Spanish envoy, and falls imadly in love with Mm. Their love affair Irks the entire nation. They demand, that Christina marry Prince Charles, who is of her religious belief,.and the queen eventually is compelled to expel her lover from the country. The woman, however, wins out over the queen, and Christina abdicates to follow Antonio, only, to find that he has been slain in a duel. Finally Christina is seen sailing away from her homeland.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

_ Today the last screenings of the popular British Dominions picture "Going Gay" are taking place at the Paramount Theatre. ; lhe etory of the "singing kettle1' has been brought to the screen in an elaborate form, under the'title of "This Is the Life," with an exceptionally strong cast,, beaded by the Inimitable Gordon Harker and the English musical-comedy stage queen Binnie Hale. The picture, will open at-the Paramount Theatre tomorrow. This is ■ a new comedy ' combination, and their initial efforts are responsiblel for an exceptionally fine production. Gordon Harker is ideal ;In- the cocliney role of Mr. Tuttell and Binnie Hale, who is making her screen debut Is a real find., One of the highlights- of (he' piece is when the Tuttelte ...entertain their society friends at dinner and.stage a duet for them, the "Miserere" scene; from. "II -Trovatore." Hearty laughs abound, and fun for everyone is provided in lhe British Domlntons picture; A special attraction will be the- personal appearance of Lalitte Lees',* the celebrated harpist, who :will present, with Paul T. Cullen .at the Wurlltzer, "Barcarolle" . ("Tales of. Hoffman") and "Tango." • ' ' ' :

KING'S THEATRE.

- "Lilly Turner," starring Ruth- Chatterton, will be presented finally at the King's Theatre tonight. ■> .

Commencing tomorrow, an outstanding- programme of two arst-release attractions will be shown at the King's Theatre.; In the flrst Irene Dunne, Charles Blckford, '• and GwIH Andre give a new verve to the: eternal triangle with the vitality and realism of their performances in "No Other Woman." . Based on the phenomenal stage success by Eugene Walters, "No Other Woman", is a realistic drama of modern marriage, and morals, full of romance, conflict,' intrigue, and humour. The second picture- is "Excess Baggage," a scintillating comedy. starring Claude Allister, Betty Astell, and Frank Pcttingell. Box plans are at the D.I.C. and theatre.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

, - "The Crosby Case" is the current attraction ■at !the Queen's Theatre.

Randolph Scott, Esther Ralston. Buster .Crabbe, Jack. La Rue, and Noah-Beery portray leading roles; in ' Paramount's picturlsation of the famous-Zane Grey story, "To the Last Man," which commences at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The story Is based upon an''actual ■feud in tho Torito, Basin of Pleasant Valley, Arizona, in the eighties, in which both factions were wiped out, literally, to the last man. Zane Grey brings the story back to postCivil,, War. days and- two feuding families In the mountain fastnesses of Kentucky. The Hayden family, determined to end the killings, forces the Court to put Jed Colby, their enemy. In gaol for the latest killing, and moves to tlie West.; The, second attraction will be the allBritish mystery drama, "The Burton Mystery," featuring a brilliant all-star cast.

ARTCRAFI , THEATRE.

Made on Broadway," a farce-drama with Robert Montgomery and Rally Ellers In leading?roles. Is at the Artcraft Theatre! :

"The Hayseeds," Australia's Brst modern comedy, will commence a short- season •at the Artcraft ■ Theatre tomorrow '. night. It Is enriched by-six big' song hits, and there is an abundance'/.of'-healthy humour. "The Hayseeds" was produced at Cinesound Studios, and to interpret this ideal Australian story the producer, Beaumont Smith, lined up a really! marvellous cast*of stage and screen favourites, headed by Cecil Kellaway, Shirley Dale, John Moore, and Katie Towers. Arthur Clarke sings two wonderfuU'mu'slcal numbers, and Shirley Dale and John/ Moore provide the rest of the musical end,-, backed up .by a strong,.- -fullthroated chorus from the decent J. C. Williamson stage, success "Music in the Air." The story of ".The Hayseeds" allows plenty of play from the lovable, humorous character of "Dad," played by Cecil Kellaway. : , .'. - \ .

KILBIRNIE KINEMA.

The story of "Bombay Mall." now showing at the Kllblrnie.Kinema, is the story of two murders oh a.(rain by that'name; which/races from Calcutta to Bombay. More than a dozen people are suspected of the crimes, which are solved by Edmund Lowe, .who plays the part of Inspector Dyke. The picture tale has not only the advantage '.of mystery, but' is laid In a mysterious country, "Mother India," lhe home of 300,000,000 souls, redolent with mysticism; where anything is apt to happen.

CAPITOL'THEATRE. MIRAMAR.

"The Kennel Murder Case," showing nt the Capitol Theatre tonight, features a -notable cast, William 'Powell,' Mary Astor, Eugene Pallette. Ralph Morgan, and Helen Vinson. The story is. from the pen of America's foremost mystery writer, S. S. Van Dino. and is of a startling arid thrilling nature throughout. William Powell, In the role of a detective, tries to unravel the murder of a wealthy sportsman and collector of antiques who Is found dead In his bedroom with a revolver in his hand, a bullet in his brain, and the door locked. As several people are suspected Interest Is sustained to the finish.

REGAL THEATRE, KARORI

"The >Hayseeds," a'comedy attraction ft to be screened at the Regal Theatre this evening. The real fun starts when "Dad" decides that the whole "Hayseed" family should accompany Joe and his blushing bride to Sydney on their honeymoon. They become involved In all manner of trouble, -They are almost run over every few minutes, and some of them get hopelessly, lost, while the others spend hows searchIng for them.' Cecil Kellaway plays the main role, and the supporting cast Is headed by Shirley Dale and John Moore.

OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN,

■ "The Good Companions," the GaumontBrltlsh picture, based -on - the world-fnmous J. B. Priestley novel, will be shown at Our Theatre tonight. -Jessie Matthews has the principal role and Edmund Gwenn heads rhe supporting cast. The story is one of a tourIng concert party, where cheery good-fellow-ship means more than wealth or station, where the dreams and plans Of other years are lost In the enjoyment of the present, where good friends stand side by side through sunshine and'rain, through sorrows, joys, • failures and success. ■ .•./-■■'■.' \

EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY.

"As Husbands Go," starring Warner Baxter, is the main attraction at the Empire Theatre this evening. The story concerns a young wife who falls in love with a young man: She determines, to tell her husband everything, but finds It impossible to penetrate his .'charming sweetness. Warner Baxter is ably supported, by Helen Vlnson and Warner. Oland. The supportIng programme Includes a featurette entitled 'Twin Dukes and Duchess," a Camerathrill, and a Fox Movietone newsreel. -

PRINCESS THEATRE

Sydney Howard's latest comedy. ■ "Night of the Garter," is now at the Princess Theatre.-. • ; " ■•■■'.

.Marion Davles's latest picture, "Cinderella's *ella, which opens tomorrow, at-the Princess Theatre, Is described as an . outstanding musical screen "production. Bins Crosby, a radio crooner, ■ assists1..; Miss Davies in the musical merriment The film " possesses' a lavish background -of merry, melodies and scenic spectacles,..and»ls ■■strengthened by a 1 tuneful score. Crosby plays.lhe role of a radio crooner who goes to .Hollywood to make a motion picture He.sings several numbers, and also shares song numbers with the Monde star. Hollywood and her. dazzling dim studios provide the locale for the. story. There are many dance ensemble speclacles. In support, the British and Dominions picture version of Monckton HolTe's famous play "The Little Damozel" will he presented. Anna Neagle, who. has the star part, sings.. two songs and has some original dance numbers.

- STATE THEATRE. The current programme at the State The"m1- featuring "Friday the 13th." will be withdrawn after tonight's presentation. Tomorrow "I Am Suzanne" will commence.

ST. JAMES THEATRE,

"I Like It That Way" finishes tonight at St. James Theatre.

Said to be the- greatest laughter success of the year, "Tilly and Gus" will begin a guarantee of its reputed excellence Is the fact that It Is headed by the Inimitable W C. Fields and Alison Skipworth. who always make the most of any picture In which they are cast. "Tilly and Gus" •is a wholesome and bright film.

MAJESTIC THEATRE,

The Four Marx Brothers reappear on the screen after a- lone absence, In "Duck Soup" at the .Majestic Theatre. In "The Narrow Corner," which comes tc the Majestic Theatre tomorrow. Somerset Maugham, the noted English author, has told one of his most engrossing tales of the earth's far-off and little-known Islands. A tale of the Malay Arenipelano. it begins In Sydney, and goes to the Dutch East Indies, where as exotic a romance and as mad an adventure'as was ever screened takes place. Maugham Is known for Ills characters, but' the group In "The Narrow Corner" Is representative of his best. Outcasts, polite society might call them: Devil's sn.i-^-n, the missionaries might label them. But to Maucham they are. the world's most colourful People..llvine llt»rallv in their own "narrow forner." Douglas Fairbanks, jun:. is said to have the best role of his career. Patricia Ellis and Dudley ni»gps are,- snlenflld. William V. Mong, Reginald Owen. ' Ralph Bellamy, andf Arthur Hohl are also in the cast.

, BRITANNIA THEATRE.

The, Squatter's Daughter. Is now showing at the Britannia Theatre.'lt Is a typically Australian story. Hailed as one of the outstanding motion pictures of the. year, "Counsellor at Law." starring John Barrymore and adapted from Elmer Rice's sensational stage play by Elmer Rice himself, will commence at the Britannia Theatre tomorrow. The story concerns a crisis in the life of one of the greatest criminal lawyers In New York City, and covers a period'of threedays. Barrymore. in n'aying the role of the1 lawyer, is threatened with the loss of his career and his wife, and at the same time Is willing to help others In distress. He saves from the electric chair a woman accused of murdering her husband, tries to save-a Communist from the police, hems his worthless brother, and cheers his mother with his castles tumbling ahout him. As a supnorting attraction. "Pally ■Bishop." with Jnan Barry and Harold Huth in the leading roles, will be presented.

SHORTT'S THEATRE!

"Child of Manhattan" Is being presented at Shnrtt's Theatre. It finishes Its season tonight. ..--■'

One of the most highly eulogised picture productions of the last two or three years. "Reunion." commences tomorrow for a brief s»ason as the chief attraction at Shortt's Theatre. The story of "Reunion," which was suecested by a real-life story published In John Bull," deals with a typical regimenal union and the noble selflessness of a major who. although down and out himself, keeps up appearances and unhesitatingly parts with his last note in order to head a subscription for another old comrade. The role of the major is played by that sterling actor. Stewart Rome. A feature of "Reunion" is the excellent slncinc. both in choruses and Individual turns, of the old war-time songs. In supnort of the princinal picture Is "Strictly Business." an original story by, Jacqueline Logan, depicting London as seen through the eyes of an American. An interesting fact concerning this film Is that it is the flrst film to be entirely written and produced by women There are other supports.. '

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA,

wJm ef° X S liln-, for tne'flrst" concert of. the Wellington Rymphonv Orchestra opens to the public at Bots's. Manners Street, tomorrow (Friday). The concert, which will be presented In the Town Hall on Thursday next jveek. gives prpmlse of a very fine, evening of beautiful music. Under Its conductor, Mr Leon de Manny, the Symphony Orchestra has made remarkable ■ progress during the five years of its existence, and "each concert may now be anticipated with real pleasure. The programme for this occasion is varied and interesting -All tastes in music are adequately catered for, especially, those who-delight in tuneful melody and scintillating rhythm