CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 91, 14 October 1935, Page 5

CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS

CITY AND SUBURBAN THEATRES

REGENT THEATRE.

. Grade Fields is at her best in "Look Up .ana' Laugh," which is now showing ?■ at. the. .Regent Theatre Returning, from a theatrical tour, Gracie finds her-iather very ill, and her brother without money, and together they »tart a musical stall -in the market hall that is, Very successful for a time, but their troubles'' eventually bring them to the point of selling "the show. At the last .moment the.clever and determined siste.ir,- established in the top rank of theatrical ■; stars, decides to save the sh'pw,-but runs counter, to the efforts of a:'.city Magistrate, who is trying to have, the; market closed. The complications'and entanglements of the fight ■between-the ; young actress, played by Qracie Fields, and her influential rival are/endless'and comic. -.■,.- ' '^•j- i..^;:.:.;.: v''Les''Miserables." ■' ' . . ' •: the "all-powerful drama of ; yictor-Hugb's great classic "Les Miser- ■ awes,..- sweeps Across the screen of the : Regent, Theatre patrons will be held Spellbound by this thrilling and' time-'1 ■: Jess, rs.tpry .of: a hunted man. Fredric .vMarchiisat^his best as the hero, Jean ; "aljean,--"the-.fresh, honest country ■youth,-who: stole a loaf of bread be- ; caus.ejhe/..was starving and for this ■ crime? was brutalised by five years in the galleys of a French prison ship and found his whole life shadowed by the law.- As the fanatical detective, Jay- : crt,, who hounds him from pillar to post, ■ Charles Laugh ton offers an entirely new and. great characterisation, !and,:Sir:Cedric.Hardwicke is brilliant as. the beneficent Bishop Bienvenu. The. love story is provided by Cosette, Valjean's ward, played by Rochelle , f?M d?on> and Marius, a young revolutionary; played" by John: Beal. The ; settings and costumes. are magnificent ;? nd..'thei production released through ;, United-Artists. ..' .. . . :

NEW OPERA HOUSE.

India in the days of thesEast India Company is shown realistically in "Chve of India," at the New Opera House, where Ronald Colman as Clive depicts the tragedy of. a master mind which triumphs repeatedly against the fussiness and political dishonesty of omcialdom, only to be jeered and disgraced because he once more did his duty as he saw it, and, in ridding India of the .inept favourites of the company, ended in disfavour. Whether as the impetuous clerk in the service of pursy conceited merchants, as the saviour of Pondicherry,;or the-hero of Plassey, Colman. presents a wonderful study of the great Clive,. and never- more so than in the hour of his; political defeat I^iTrK is immensein its background of the East, in' its natural presentment of the atmosphere *of those , bygone days, and in 'the -love-story of Clive and, Margaret Maskelyne, to whose simple faith,- and patient domestic sufferings as the .wife of; a statesman-sol-dierLoretta Young does -full justice. S?er^r- S ' an exceUent1 supporting bill. Miss Nita- Rosslyn,' the ','girl-in red" who is. touring, the, world on a cycle, will appear twice daily during , the W6eK« ' ...■." ■ . .

fiE LUXE THEATRE.

+ v S r-^ ome, d/'3 rama of athletic type it would be difficult to beat the feeing!-»atch which is the climax of '.'The Irish in Us,"1 the latest film of conflict - over a girl. between Jimmy Cagney andjPat O'Brien, which is now showing at the De Luxe Theatre. Thisstpry of.the'p'Hara family reveals .the conflict and- loyalty of three brothers a policeman, a fireman, arid a would-be boxing -promoter. As a cause of the disruption,; which comes to the O'Hara household there is Olivia de Havilland a^newcomer to the films and an actress OC wide-eyed, insinuating appeal, while turmshing the comedy are two uriforgettables, Frank MeHugh, as the fireman brother and Allen Jenkins: The supporting programme includes "Main Street Follies," featuring. the fambus; dancer Hal Leroy, a travel'film and comedy combined, photographed in colour in America's beauty-spots, and the latest newsreels.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

Barbara. Stanwyck, Gene Raymond, a?d -Genevieve Tobin are the stars ■-oE-J<The.-Wcman-inrßed-,l'~-showW'"at-the Paramount Theatre. The professional woman rider -attached to the staff of a wealthy woman horse-owner meets the'scion of a Long Island fam-" ay whose-main idea in life so far has < been polo-playing. vHe is also desired by : the .wealthy woman, but chooses the charming equestrienne. The girl's zeal to make something out of her' husband- leads her . into a. 3 business for which she borrows, unknown to_ her ; husband, from, a .man who is in love with her. , During- her unconventional to r his palatial yacht, one of his guests,, a girl, in a : tipsy condition, falls, overboard and there are dramatic consequences/ The other support is "Leave it to Blanche" Xeatunng Henry Kendallr "

'KING'S THEATRE; . "V"4 ',)

tu f m-am attraction at the King's JM c, 1S S?P g ot ,M y Heart," stlrrJpg Jphn McCormack, with MaureenP Sullivan, J. A. Kerrigan, John Garrick, Alice Joyce, and •• Farfell McDonald.. "Silk Hat Kid," featuring Lew Ayres and Mac Clarke, is the second'big picture.

PLAZA THEATRE. 7

. In'"Love Me Forever," which is now in its second,week;at the Blaza^Theatre,' theproducers of "One. night of Love" havp .achieved a triumph. .Miss Grace Mporesvoxce-has been given full scope %i$?ul&&* o?\fi,'* m "La Boheme" Sjei "Rigolettp "l chorus,■ and 'the. magnificence of her voice carries the away The story-is^thlrom.. ?"ce °f,' an 'extraordinarily- wealthY Sl^° <Ws». wh °- in his own words, has risen from the gutter but even, «>. has the ability to appreciate and,be-inspired by the music of the operas. :He it is.who "finds" Margaret Howard (Miss Moore), on whom he lavishes-all his wealth until Twin in-"La Boheme," at the Metropolitan Opera House. The supPoranf programme includes a bright coloured cartoon.

PROICESS THEATRE., .

h v -?^T n?; l eii terJ ;aillnient.is-Provided i oy the double-feature- programme now *»W at.the^ Princess TheatS SSw h?S P? hc? .f(src es'Use radio inifaiV I^,^" criminals is »ri^oS y ill ust. ra.ted Paramounfs Car 99,' which, is, the, leading attrac-. ti.pn, witlv Fred Mac Murray, Sir Guy standing, ;and 'Ann Sheridan1 heading «™«,c*vVi." Tll?,' sec I PS d ''feature. * "Thte n?«l °f'the Plough.", is. a delightful camera record .of ;the activities of a group, of farming folk. Stewart Rome ana Kenneth Koye have tlie main roles. 1 he. supports comprise a sportlight musicar. novelty,'a travelogue, and Pathe Pictorial. :•. ■ . ■ ' •

REX THEATRE.

A.popular programme is now being shown ,at the Rex Theatre. The prit£ cipal picture, "Stamboul .Quest," with Myrna. Loy and George Brent present-' ing to the public an entirely new team of screen lovers, 'is a vitally, gripping drama that is different froiri gll of its 1S y $™$ ece-?P? s- "Straight Is the Way. the Metro-Gbldwyn-Mayer picture; which is the additio-al attraction, is, -.-a-gripping family drama. Featured in,the cast are Franchot Tone, Karen Moriey, May Robson, Gladys George, C.. Henry Gordon, and Nat Pendletbn.. Excellent short subjects include a Laurel and.Hardy comedy, "Towed in a Hole," an all-colour cartoon, Metrotone News, and "Goofy Movies."

OUR i THEATRE, NEWT6WN,

..■»yaF^s®i ? eie J y xuhas. Vs :-'best.:roie'vitt "West Point of the- Air," the sensational : and spectacular film of life at a great ..aviation field -ot the American Army^npw .showing at Our Theatre. West Point is '.he American Sandhurst where many young officers learn the .outlines of army knowledge and West Point ;of ,the air is therefore a flyins school. for the United States Army Aviation Corps. The original comedy, 3?,* 0 Fbales," starring Leslie French, WilUe Jenkins, and May Lawson with the famous ,Koy Fox's band,, is the associate feature.

MAJESTIC THEATRE.

A murder, mystery with a United States battleship as. its locale is the basis .of "Murder in the Fleet," the fine': ;Metro-G6ldwyn-Mayer picture, which is now showing at the Majestic Theatre: : This outstanding production combines ".an insight into the routine of al-.giant battleship with' the thrilliiigi mystery which: develops as. a result';jpf a-murder in the fleet. A murder is committed in order to hold up the installation "of a. new fire control system, which as. being installed on the U.S.S. Carolina. The murder is committed while . the ship is thrown^ open to visitors, and, as a result, several civilians are .compelled to spend the night aboard, while every effort is made, to track down" the murderer. There is a .thrilling climax involving a struggle in a',powder. magazine. Robert Taylor, | Arthur Byron,, and Jean Parker have the main roles. Humour is provided by Nat Pendletpn. and Ted Healy. There is. an excellent supporting programme.

ST. JAMES THEATRE.

Th,'at phenomenal success of modern films, "Naughty Marietta," is screen^ ing for -the sixth week at\ St. James Theatre,-, where-it is entrancing fresh eyes and ears: and still giving' wholehearted delight to those who have seen it two. or three times before. •■ A princess of the French Court, Jeanette McDonald escapes a titled but unwelcome suitor by disguising herself as one of a band of casquette girls who are travelling, to -L New Orleans to be. married to Louisiana pioneers. How'very near to discovery she comes and the adventures that befall her on the journey make a first-class adventure story apart from the added beauty of Miss McDonald's voice and also that of Nelson Eddy, who is seen as leader of tha soldiers • who rescue the girls from | pirates. Other members of the large cast are Frank Morgan, Elsa Lanchester (Mrs. Charles Laughtqn). Joseph Cawthorne, Cecilia Parker, and Harold Huber. An interesting supporting programme is shown.

STATE THEATRE.

. The difficulties of launching a theatrical performance on Broadway always provide the American producer with the medium for a good picture. . In the rehearsal scenes there are opportunities for displaying ballets, songs, and dancing, with the humorous reliefs provided by the foreign and agitated, produqer; in arranging the financial side and misfortune are finally-overcome and the opening performance ,"goes over"-with a swing. Such is the. material of "Hooray for Lovej". which-is now showing at the State Theatre; ;, Gene Raymond as the • college >■: graduate and Ann Sothern, 'the;. night club singer who takes ' part in the successful production,, have the pleading roles and provide , the romance1: The song hits incliide "You're An Angel," "I'm in Love I All.: Over' Again," "I'm Living in a Great Big Way," and the final number from which the1 picture takes its title. The. supports, are^ excellent.

SHORTT'S THEATRE.

Wa?nef Baxter has the main role in "As Husbands'Go," which is now showing at Shortt's Theatre. He, is supported by a.groupofr notable stage and screen s stars that includes Helen Vinson, Warner Oland, Catharine Doucet, and G. P. Huntley, jun. "As Husbands Go" is • a picture close to. the heart, of every man and, woman who has: tried to combine'the devotion of marriage with the piquancy^ of romance."Call It Luck,'' a fast action comedy-romance, featuring Herbert Mundin arid "Pat" Paters'on,-will be-the'second feature.

V ttOXX THEATRE

'"Transatlantic ■', Merry-Go-Round," sparkling cqmedy drama with' melody, mystery, and romance, staged aboard a palatial ocean liner.'is being screened at the- Boxy Theatre. A,great cast is, headed !,by Jack Benny,, Nancy Carroll, and Gene, Raymond. "The Kennel • Mulder'. Case," the supporting feature; is one of the most mysterious of all of Van Dine's stories. The picture has a strong cast in support of William Powell, and includes such •noted-playeßs..ias-Mary-Astor,-Eugene. Pallette, and Ralph Morgan.'

KILBIRNIE KINEMA

;.Two excellent productions, will be screened at the Kilbirnie Kineiria tonight. 'The'first-attraction is the thrilling Universal picture "The Bride of Frankenstein^'--which stars Boris Karloff (as the 'monster), Colin Clive, Valerie/Hobsorj, arid -;Elsa Lanchester , (as 'the monster's wife). Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's musical extravaganza "Reckless," starring William Powell'and Jean- Harlow, with Franchot. Tone, May Robsdn, Ted Healy, Nat Pendleton, and Nina Mac MacKenney offers gorgeous dance spectacles contagious comedy, and thrills.

EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY.

' "Things"Are Looking Up," starring Cicely Courtneidge, is the principal at- [ traction at the Empire Theatre this 1 evening. 'The amusing story is amazing in.its many complications. William Gargan, Max Miller, and Mary Lawson play the,main supporting roles^ A Novelty, Gaumont British Mirror, and a topical newsr.eel .complete the programme.' :; ' J:■:'■:"•''■.-"::\.'. .. ,

REGAL THEATRE, KARORL

In "The Wedding Night," showing at the : Regal Theatre ; this; evening, Anna Sten .portrays'a modern American girl rebelling against tthe- dictates-and restraints of tradition, and Gary Cooper appears as a successful sophisticated New York, author-with whom she falls irilove.' .A'crfmedy,'Mickey Mouse cartoon, organlogue, novelty, and a newsreel complete thV.. programme.

EMPIRE THEATRE, PETONE,

"Murder at Monte Carlo," which will be screened at the Empire Theatre tonight, is a gripping drama inter-spersed-with comedy. . Eva Gray, is supported by Enrol Flynn, Paul Graetz, and many other well-known players. 'A Night at the Ritz." featuring William Gargan and' Patricia Ellis, will be.the additional attraction.

■PALACE THEATRE, PETONIE.

.Chve of India," which comes to the Palace Theatre, tonight,"tells the true story oi Robert Clive, England's greatest hero,, and the lo,vely wife who refused to be < a great lady, yet stood beside the husband.she loved through all ;the* turmoil and storms of his bnl•liant .career.; Ronald Colman and Loretta Young have the rn 2 iji roles.

GRAND THEATRE, PETONE,

■ "Limehouse'Blues,". whiclv will be shown :at. the Grand Theatre tonight, features,,, george Ra{t, Jean Parker;. Anna 'May Wong, Montagu Love, and'-Kent'Taylor. It. is1 a dramatic romance in the sinister London underworld,. .The..additional attraction is- the fjilarious comedy, "The Old Fashioned Way." featuring W. C. Fields and BabyyLe Roy.

DE-tUXE' THEATRE, X.OWER HUTT.

Tonight at the De Luxe Theatre, Lower Hutt, .the main "feature will be "The Lives'of a Bengal Lancer," the stirring,- remarkable; and colourful picture; -of warfare and heroism' in India which features Gary Cooper, Franchot Tone. Richard Cromwell, and Sir Guy Standing in the leading .roles.

DICKENS RECITAL

'Those;-who take an interest in the works-of Dickens are reminded of the advertisement appearing in this issue of the, Dickens costume recital, which is being given in the Blue Triangle Hall on Tuesday and Thursday nights, October 15 arid 17, in aid of the Red Cross Society. Mrs. N. Cruttenderi' is the producer, and a cast of over thirty performers will be assembled in various sketches, characterisations, a particularly colourful and spectacular "FezzwigV Ball," and "Dreamland" finale, in what promises to be a delightful entertainment. Special attention has been given to dressing, and suitable -musical accompaniments 'will be.a feature.

RIVOLI THEATRE,

"The Sin'of Madelon Claudet," featuring Helen Hayes, Neil Hamilton., Lewis Stone, Jean Hersholt, and Clifi' Edwards, heads the notable programmo to be screened at the Rivoli Theatre tonight. As the associate picture will be shown "The Little Minister," a beautiful translation of Sir James Barries novel and play, artistically photographed by Henry Gerrard, and depicting the lives of plain folks in a small Scottish village during the period of 1840, when religion dominated. Katharine Hepburn is said to provide her most delightful performance in the famous role of Babbie, the gipsy girl. John' Beal and Alan Hale have featured' roles. .

TIVOLI THEATRE.

"Dr. Monica," which will be shown at the Tivoli Theatre tonight, is a story in which- both wife.' and the "other woman" try to sacrifice themselves to ensure the; happiness'of the other, and Warner Bros, have cast three of" the screen's outstanding stars for it. Kav Francis.has the title role, but although she portrays the part of a physician, there are no hospital scenes or' medical sequences. The "other woman" is Joan Muir, and the husband, beloved by. both, is; played by Warren William. "One Exciting Adventure," a gay story of, Europe's most glamorous people and resorts, will be the other feature. ~ Supporting Binnie Barnes in the featured roles are Neil Hamilton, Paul Cavariagh, Edna Searl, Grant Mitchell, and Eugene Pallette:

; CAPITOL THEATRE, MIRAMAR.

I "West Point.of the Air," screenirig"at the Capitol Theatre tonight at 7.45 p.m. features Wallace Beery, Robert Young, Maureen O'Sullivan, Lewis Stone, and James Gleasqn in a stirring record of the Army Air Force; Wallace Beery gives a dramatic portrayal.

ALL-STAB VAUDEVILLE.

Gladys Moncrieff will head the bill at St. James Theatre on Thursdayevening next, when she will make, her farewell public appearance under the auspices of the "New Zealand Broadcasting Board. On this occasion Miss Moncrieff will be associated in an allstar- non-stop vaudeville programme with Australia's. favourite fun-maker, Fred Bluett;: Raymond Beatty (bassbaritone), and Heather Kinnaird (contralto), two of the Commonwealth's most. popular' singers, • who are spending their honeymoon in New Zealand; Frank Perrin, the well-known English comedian; Paul Vinogradoff, Russian pianist; John ..■- Robertson, cornetist supreme; The Radio Rhythmic Symphonists directed by Gil Dech; Rudolph, the versatile musician; The Stewarts, a : talented tap dance duo; Alexander Grant, a clever juvenile dancer; David Devitt, with ballets and chorus; and Frank Crowther and his full theatre orchestra. With such an aggregation of outstanding talent a thoroughly delightful entertainment is assured." The box plan is at the D.I.C.

PASSION PLAY.

A large and appreciative audience greeted the opening session of the Religious Film Society's season in Wellington. The -first part of the programme consisted of the official pictures of the 1934 Passion Play of OberAmmergau. Considered by critics, the most perfect Passion Play ever performed, the criticism seemed well merited. .The' part of, the Christus taketf; by Alois- Lang was: most impressive, the calm- dignity, yet mighty majesty/when He stands before His callous; accusers, . combined with His own exemplary, personal life, made even those who came; prejudiced against any portrayal of Christ upon the screen feel that the Church and the Gospel have, in the silver screen the most powerful and potent method of the; presentation of the old sacred truths 'in new,garments. A new meaning ,came, to all, that the Cross has meant;more,than ever before realised to; the,; The, moving pictures lasting; over one and a half hours were hone the-less impressive, showing incident; by: incident the life of Jesus of Nazareth, each scene being* acted upon the exact location: The climax and the conclusion" is 'reached in the glorious Ascension into-Heaven, and the promise that He Will come again as the King qf Kings, and the Lord of Lords. This programme will be presented until Wednesday next in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, daily at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Reserves are at the D.1.C., for. which ..there is.no extra charge. -