ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 58, 6 September 1934, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE.

■•-■'": "The Return of "Bulldog Drummond," now showing at the Regent Theatre; con- ' 'eludes tonight. . ■ . " "The House of Rotschild," with George Arliss, commences tomorrow.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE,

An. intriguing newspaper melodrama, "The Hell Cat,", and- a thrilling mystery story, "The' Ninth Guest," are at the Grand Opera House. ' .

"Crime on the Hill."

■-•'"-'A mysterious and intriguing production, ''•-"Crime on the Hill," comes to the Grand 1: Opera House tomorrow. A remarkably story, brilliantly presented, involvf: ing three- baffling murders with real sysi pense and accompanying romance, this lme '.'".film is superbly acted, by a cast of dis--:tinguished stage and screen • favourite^ m- ' eluding Sir Nigel Playfair, Lewis .Casson, - Anthony Bushell, Sally Blanc," ■ Phyllis 'Dare, and Judy Kelly. The story, opens '"'with the discovery of the death of the - Squire 'of a peaceful English village, in ■Wrnther alarming and baffling circumstances: ■?■ Everyone is satisfied that the squire died V a. .-natural" death, until a pdst-mortcm re--■'■l-eals that he was poisoned. The un-/•'-ravelling of the crime provides sequences '-, of ■thrilling interest. The ; second picture *~will be "The Fortunate Fool," .an adapai; tion of Dion Titheradge's #««"* human romance of London life. The Jjoi-...-tunate Fool" does not make any claim to '" being of a "big picture" standard,, but the '■-Sincerity of the story and the realism and .; naturalness of its characters are said to -'■"rank it "bis" in entertainment..

DE LUXE THEATRE

I .' "Operator 13," at the De Luxe/Theatre, ' is a. story of the American Civil War. The Sound City production 'White Jin- ' sign" will have its premiere tomorrow.

RIVOLI THEATRE

'~-:■ "It Happened ■ One .Night/ teaming Clark Gable, and Claudette -Colbert, and -'-•Aloha," with Ben Lyon,.Eaquel Torres, I-will be screened finally tonight, at,.the Rivoli Theatre. Tomorrow a programme "".of exceptional merit will be screened, in- '' eluding three of "the screen's, greatest suc--■"ceP«es "The Bat Whispers,'^ featuring -Chester Morris, is a, novel mystery thn- <• ler, provoking gasps and ch.lls, laughs and -shivers. Marie Dressier appears with (■ Mvrna Loy, Richard Cromwell, and Jean •v-Hersholt in "Emma." Marie Dressier-givts -a. superb performance as a ; housekeeper. r,,-The third attraction,- "On the y Loose,_ is .a comedy riot featuring Zasu Jnm, ' Thelma Todd, Stan Laurel, and Oliver ■' Hardy. Commencing uext Tuesday Mac "West'will appear in. "I'm No Angel, and •■'Chester Morris in "Corsair. ,'The Last "Round Up" and Ronald Colman in J-he ..' ■ Masqnerader" form the next.weekend pro- • gramme, to be followed by of excellent pictures, including 'Whirlpool, ••Ladv for a Day," "Sisters Under the ■fikfn" "A-Ticket in Tatts," "Alice in '' Serland," "Cra<lle^ Song.' «itfatf f Pretty." "No More; Women.? .'-Anw- "* smith," "Whoopee," and "The : Kennel Murder Case." '.'..• ■

SEASIDE PICTURES, LYALL BAY

"" "Soldiers of the King,"..which', is■screen:£iti2 at;the'Seaside -Pictnres;Vl/yall Bay^ .■■tonight at 7.45, has been-iw.orteltp , provide Ma' rollicking 'talkie:' '-There's a suggestion ""of plot,' a satisfying'issue'.bf-.romance,-and not a few sentimental moments;, but the picture's best bid is the robust and hearty. work of England's Miss' Courtneidge, who rollicks with gusto, and the sure-fire per-. formance of Edward Everett Horton, This feature with the exceptional supporting, programme merits the. attendance of all. ■

CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR.

A double-feature /programme of more !han usual merit-concludes at the Camtbl Theatre tonight. In "Ever Since Eve George O'BrieTi. Mary-Brian, and Herbert Mundin are to be seen in a picture which has an abundance of comedy, tbgetherrwith a romantic angle. "Shadows,of Sing.Sing" vcllrr of a detective's son who falls; in.love' with a criminal's daughter and, for' this becomes enmeshed ■ in'the web of ..the law.

STATE THEATRE. A powerful,love story with its locale in romantic Italy and charming old England is contained in "All Men are Enemies, at the State Theatre. \ "I Believed in You." ■"With the promise that she will attain the heights of stardom before long, Fox Film will present Rosemary Ames m its latest release, "I Believed in You," at the State Theatre tomorrow. Miss- Ames, who has had very little previous screen experience, was selected by Irving Cummings, the director, because of her vivid personality and her photographic beauty. "1 Believed in You"'is the strange adventure of a girl who courageously seeks to solve the mysteries of life and love. Her introduction to this adventure is effected by _ a labour agitator with whom- she falls in love Miss Ames's debut is. enhanced by the presence of two leading men in the cast They are Victor Jory and John Boles The second feature on the programme is "The Fire Raisers,' starring Leslie Banks, Anne Grey, and Carol Goodner.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

'Tour Hasted Men," with John Stuart, Judy Kelly, Miles Mander, and Richard Cooper, will be screened finally at the Paramount Theatre this evening. After a most successful season at, Auckland, the British Dominions Films release "On the Air" will begin its Wellington run at the Paramount Theatre tomorrow. It is criticised as "a film that is delightfully '■'different.- It has .1 refreshing story in which everybody who is anybody in British radio has a part. There is not a dull moment from start to finish. Roy Fox and. his band are featured together with Davy Burnaby, Reginald Purdell, Annona Wynn, Derek Oldham, Claphara- and Dwycr, Mario De Retro, Scott ami Whaley, Eve Beck, Jane Carr, Max Wall, Jimmy Jade Harry Champion, Wilson, kepp.ell and Betty, Teddy Brown Laurie Uevine, Hugh E. Wright, and Buddy Bradley's Rhythm- Girls. The story is so cleverly woven that it goes with a zest and a swing.. 'Added attractions' include "Temb'i," an African jungle picture, and Paul T. Cullen will be heard in up-to-date numbers.

KING'S THEATRE

f'She Made, Her Bed" and "Eight Girls in a Boat" will be presented finally at the King's Theatre tonight. : Lovers of thrills and chills can find their horrors in. large packages in "Before Dawn," the Edgar Wallace mystery story dramatised: in RKO-Radio Picture which comes to the King's tomorrow, with Stuart. Ei-win, Dorothy Wilson, and Warner Oland. Wallace's flair for the unusual finds exemplification in this eerie production which- introduces a distinctly novel type of heroine, a lovely girl who is a psychic. detective.. The second attraction "The Silver. Cord," starring Irene Dunne, is a- (lranta of a girl' who challenges the menace of a selfish mother. Box plans are at the D.I.C. and theatre.

QUEEN'S THEATRE,

' "Guilty as. Charged", and "Shanghai Express," at the Queen's Theatre, finish this evening. Two excellent comedy features will commence.at the Queen's tomorrow evening. "Let's Talk It Over," starring . Chester Morris,-will be the main'attraction. Morris is presented in an entirely new type of characterisation, a handsome sea-going roughneck who falls violently in love with 'a beautiful heiress (Mac Clarke), Frank Graven, the well-known stage star, has an important part, and Irene Ware, Andy Devrhe,-and many other popular screen favourites are .in the east. At times the story is uproariously funny, and at others it is thrillingly dramatic. The uproarious farce. "They Just Had to Get Married, will form.the balance of .the programme. Slim Summerville and Zasu -Pitts, the stars, are surrounded by a notabie cast. .

1 KILBIRNIE KINEMA,

"Footlight Parade," now showing at the Kilbirnie Kincma, is a lavish musical comedy romance with unique ensembles, staged by Busby Berkeley, the genius who staged the- dance numbers in "42nd Street" and "Gold Diggers of ]933." The all-star rast includes James Cagnoy, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell, Guy Kibbee, Frank MeHugh, and Ruth Donnelly. ,

MAJESTIC THEATRE. There are three murders in "The Thin Man," at the Majestic Theatre, it concludes tomorrow.

ST. JAMES THEATRE,

The Clem Dawe Revue Company presents finally at the St. James Theatre tonight the revue "Brighter Days." Clem Dawc's new revue, "The Laugh Parade," opens at St. James Theatre to,lnorrow. This latest extravaganza from the company's repertoire is said to be one of the funniest and most entertaining vuudeville revues presented during the company's' Wellington season. Clem Dawe, as the 'judge, in "A Musical Breach of Promise," with Eric Edgley as counsel, Dorothy White as plaintiff, and Joe Shriller as the defendant, rocks the house with laughter. The inimitable comedian also appears in several other hilarious sketches, including "Magic and Muddles, "His First Night on Duty," "The T\ edj ding Breadfast," "The School of Memory, and "Where Ignorance is Bliss." The popular Muriel O'Malley and __ Ann Luciano, who have won high commendations from Wellington audiences, will again entertain with songs. The adagio dancers Halliday and Watson appear in three numbers. "Spanish Tango and "There Will Always be Dancing, .in which they have the support of the entire company, and in a beautiful duo number, "The Danube Waltz." The ballet, under Edna Luscombe,- this week produces two modern novelties, "The Rhythm of the Day" and "Feats of Feet." Popular requests for further male impersonations by that clever comedienne Dorothy White are acceded to in two impressions, "Stormy Weather" and "Mad Dogs of Englishmen' (Noel Coward). Cliff O'Keefe, baritone soloist, will sing as his principal item The Bandolero," whilst Ralph Daly leads the company in two lavish numbers. A Spanish Idea" and "There Will Always Be Dancing." Two bicycles, one for a girl and the other for a boy will be the main presents ■to be given away by the Clem Dawe Company at the children's special gift matinee next Saturday afternoon.

PLAZA THEATRE,

"Call It .Luck" is a hilarious comedl" at the Plaza Theatre. . Commencing tomorrow at the .Llaza Theatre is "A Cuckoo in the Nest, a British-Gaumont version of the well-known. Ben Travers play and novel. "A Cuckoo in the Nest" presents Tom Walls and Ralph Lynn in one of the most hilarious and piquant farces ever written. The dialogue is typical of all that written by Mr. Travels and the show abounds in tie most amusing situations. Supporting the two' stars are the fascinating lvonne Jirnaud, Robertson Hare, and Mary Brough. Miss Brough has a role that suits her even better than her famous daily help" part in "Rookery Nook." The show is said to be one of the best ever written by Ben Travel's. "A Cuckoo .in the JNest deals with the adventures of a semi-erring husband, a gossiping clergyman, a narrowminded woman, keeper of an inn, a trusting wife, and a mother-in-law of the type that only Ben Travers can describe. A series of-well-chosen featurettes will complete the programme.

ARTCRAFT THEATRE,

The gay musical comedy "The Girl from Maxim's" will conclude this evening at the Artcraft Theatre.. •■ Red-blooded drama, with the glamour of night life as a kaleidoscopic background, and romance, excitement, and throe great stars together for, the first time, "Manhattan Melodrama," a. new Clark Gable-William Powell-Myrha Loy starring vehicle, will open tomorrow night at the Artcraft Theatre. To say that the picture is excellent entertainment is merely stating the mild truths It is, a modern classic that could be expected from the producer and director who made "Little Women, "Trader Horn,"' and many other hits. Among the short subjects will be a new., Charlie Chase comedy and, a Metrotone News.'-, '■ ■' '■:... '

REGAL THEATRE, KARORI

"Catherine the Great," at the Regal Theatre, is based on. the life of .^he famous Russian Empress from the day of her ar-rival-nt-the Russian ?€ourt'. until her ascension, to the ithrpne. 'Tomorrow ..atid Sa'tujMay "George. White's Scandals" will be screeriedV;'''-''.i'' -."' "''.'.■"''"' ■■"' '.'

SHORTT'S THEATRE. The comedy-drama "This Man; is Mine" is now benig shown at Bhortt's Theatre. "Luxury Liner," a dramatic cross-section of Jil'e aboard a magnificent transatlantic .steamship, opens at Shortt's Theatre tomorrow, with George Brent, Zita Johann, Vivienne Osbornc, Alice White, A'erree Tea.sdale, C. Aubrey Smith, * and Frank . Morgan heading its "passenger list." The Jilm tells the drama of the vessel from steerage to first cabin, exposing the intimate lives of the men and women bound from Germany to New York—a harassed doctor, trailing his wife, who has eloped with another man; a powerful financier; an opera singer; a girl in the steerage exploiting her own charms to get herself , above decks; an elevator operator posing as a. ship's officer; and a dying mother. Brent, as the physician, find Miss Johann as his nurse, are the figures about whom the story weaves. The supporting programme includes "Blonde. Venus," a Marlene Dietrich feature*

PRINCESS THEATRE,

"Gold Diggers of 1933," at the Princess Theatre, concludes this evening. "Gold Diggers of 1933".is at the Princess Theatre. Its season finishes tonight.

Set against a background of the rooftop. dwellings, the small carnivals, and musical halls of the left bank of Paris, Maurice Chevalier will be seen in his newest starring picture for Paramount, "The Way to Love," at the Princess Theatre tomorrow. Maurice appears as a guide for a tourist agency. His job, showing the "beauties" of Paris, leads him into a romance with one beauty (Ann Dvorak), who is not be seen seen from the top of a sight-seeing bus.. "Oh, Promise Me," an uproarious Smnmerville-Pitts co-starring comedy, will also be shown. The plot revolves around Slim, cast as a ne'er-do-well lawyer, and Zasu, a filing clerk who gets all the facts of her life from her banker-vegetarian-philandering employer.

BRITANNIA THEATRE,

"The Last Round-up" is being shown at the Britannia Theatre. The final screening will be made tonight.

Tomorrow, Edmund Lowe and Victor McLaglen, as rugged, swashbuckling deepsea divers; under-water battles for hidden gold and battles ashore for feminine favours; comedy, romance, and spectacular adventures; these are the elements in. "No More AYomen," which opens tomorrow at the Britannia Theatre. The under-water scenes provide a satisfying dramatic balance for the comedy which abounds in the story. The second attraction is a . picture based on a famous novel by Sir Philip Gibbs. "Captured!" presents one of the most remarkable love stories ever presented on the screen. Although the action is laid in a German military prison camp, the plot deals with the unusual story of. two bosom friends, prisoners who are in love with the" same girl.

EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY,

"The Lost Patrol" will be screened at the Empire Theatre this evening. The story centres about eleven soldiers who make a last stand in an oasis of the Mesopotamia ri desert, after their officer has been killed by Arabs. . . .

OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN

Richard Dix attains the supreme heights of his dramatic power in "Ace of Acesj" a gripping drama of the glory and tragedy of a noted war ace, at Our Theatre. Elizabeth Allan has the feminine lead opposite the stnr. "The Face at the .Window," is a murder mystery played by a cast of .London stage stars.