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Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 34, 10 February 1937, Page 8

TIVOLI THEATRE. "Things to Come," by H. G. Wells, and produced by Alexander Korda, is the main attraction at the Tivoli Theatre. It is the most ambitious picture ever made by a British company. Conceived on a grandiose scale, the filming of this immense theme was only made possible by the ingenuity of first-class technicians. The story, which was adapted by the author from his book, "The Shape of Things to Come," opens in "Everytown," a prosperous, pleasure-loving city. The population, blindly ignoring signs of impending war, are celebrating Christmas. John Cabal, an aviator, is one of the few to foresee the tragedy overshadowing them. Without warning hostilities break out and Everytown is reduced to ruins. Beniamino Gigli, the world-famous tenor, who stars in "Forget Me Not," the second attraction, is nothing if not a hard worker. Gigli's concert and opera engagements do not permit him to do a great deal of film work. He had only fifteen days in which to make "Forget Me Not" before leaving for a concert tour. Fortunately he is a great worker, otherwise it would have been impossible for him to have completed his long role in this important picture in the short time available. Gigli began at 8 o'clock each morning and carried on far into the night. STATE THEATRE, PETONE. The role of a foreign Count who wants to swap a title as long as his arm for the nickname "Spike," and who discards his braid and spangles in favour of chaps and a ten-gallon hat, is given Francis Lederer in the romantic Paramount picture "My American Wife," opening tonight at the State Theatre. "My American Wife" costars the charming star of "One Rainy Afternoon" with Ann Sothern. Directed by Robert Young, "My American Wife" is kept moving at a light, rapid pace, suited. to the romantic nature of its plot and principals. "OLD HUTCH." Coming to St. James Theatre. Millions of readers roared at "Old Hutch" when the story appeared in a national magazine. Readers of the story and many others will laugh when they see Wallace Beery in the title role of the film version opening at the St. James Theatre on Friday. The "laziest man in the world" finds £25,000 in stolen notes and he cannot find a way to spend it! That is the predicament in which Wallace Beery, finds himself. Eric Linden and Cecilia Parker, the lovable romantic team of "Ah Wilderness!" supply the heart interest for the production. • Elizabeth Patterson, who recently scored as Janet Gaynor's mother in "Small Town Girl," appears in the role of Mrs. Hutchins, Beery's wife. The original story by Garret Smith was hailed as a screen natural when it appeared in "The Saturday Evening Post." Beery encompasses the rich personal experience of his colourful lifetime in his characterisation of "Old Hutch." Beery portrays the indolent but lovable native who finds a fortune but cannot find a way to spend it. When he finally discovers that it is stolen money and that he can capture the criminals if he can summon the courage, Beery gives a performance that tops anything in ,his career of popular roles. There is a strong love interest in the parts played by Eric Linden and Cecilia Parker. Also featured in the supporting cast are Robert McWade, Caroline Perkins, Julia Perkins, Delmar Watson, Harry Watson, James Burke, Virginia Grey, and Donald Meek. This trio works together with artistic sureness. A capable cast provides the type of support that patrons appreciate. Comedy, romance, and thrills follow in swift succession in this front-cover story.