PICTURE THEATRES

Evening Star, Issue 21220, 29 September 1932, Page 7

PICTURE THEATRES

REGENT During the past week ‘ Life Goes On ’ has been a favourite at the Regent. Hugh Wakefield, who raade ( a name for himself in ‘ Aren’t Vvo All f ’ has a small part in this strange mystery comedy, in which Betty Stock-field also appears. The story is cleverly const meted, and a rich vein of humour that runs through it enhances considerably its entertainment value. Unusually entertaining supports are screened. EMPIRE In the category of tho finest dramas presented by talkies must he placed that master effort, ‘ The .Miracle Man,’ which closes at the Empire to-night. Hobart Bosworth is better than ever in tho role of the great character drawn by Frank L. Packard, whilst the parts of the crooks ” who see a golden opportunity of making money out of the miracle man’s miracles arc played hv Sylvia Sidney, Chester Morris," Ned Sparks, and John Wray. The story needs no reiteration, but it is safe" to say it has never been given bettor treatment than on the talking screen. Excellent supports are screened. ST. JAMES Adolphe Menjou appears at his best in 1 The Easiest Way,’ supporting Constance Bennett and Robert Montgomery, at tho St. James. This is a story of a. poor girl who tastes the glory of wealth when she meets a friendly man about town and who forsakes everything for true love when the right man comes along. ?lany picturesque scenes wore chosen by the producers as backgrounds for this talc, which most people will accept ns amusing and entertaining. The first half is one of the hast. There is a Charlie Chase comedy, a Lauder sketch, and two fine nows reels. OCTAGON Homo life and the complications ensuing when, without his mother’s consent, a rich hanker’s son marries an actress are dealt with in 1 Wayward,’ at the Octagon. The mother’s efforts to turn her son against his wife provide material for an engrossing film. Paulino Frederick is the mother, Richard Aden the son, and Nancy Carroll the wife. Also showing is a British, mystery story, ‘ .Murder on the Second Floor.’ ” STRAND Totally disregarding the conventions and opinions of her friends, a society girl throws; herself headlong into an intrigue with a youngster in a lower station of life, who, nnfortuimtely, is serious. This situation arises in ‘ Society Girl,’ at tho Strand, and a series of differences and unexpected incidents load the story to an eminently satisfactory climax. • MYSTERY RANCH.’ The supporting picture to ‘The Mystery Ranch’ is a British production presented and produced by Twickenham Films, entitled ‘ Brown Sugar. This is an adaptation from the stage play of the same name which was written by Lady Lever. . 1 Brown Sugar’ as a-play has proven itself one of the most popular plays ever to see the light of day in England. It is continually being revived in London and the provinces, and tells the story, of young Lord Sloane, who married a chorus girl. A society girl, who was keen on Lord Sloane, called the chorus girl “ Brown Sugar,” maintaining that she was quite unrefined. It lias a very intriguing plot wliich alternates between tense drama and witty comedy, and will assuredly meet with the approval of Strand Theatre patrons. There is a strong cast of London stage favourites, including some ok the foremost stars of the day—Allan Aynesworth, Helen Hayes, Francis Lister, Eva Moore, and Constance Carpenter. ‘ Brown Sugar’ is typically English in atmosphere and environment. KING EDWARD Amazingly realistic and daring. ‘ Hell’s Angels,’ Howard Hughes’s great air spectacle, is attracting good houses at the King Edward. Ben Lyon, James Hall, and Jean Harlow are sta' i'. din one of tl most gigantic entertainments over attempted. The supporting programme is of the first order.