ENTERTAINMENTS

Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 4 May 1935, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

TALKIE ATTRACTIONS OPERA HOUSE. “LIVES OF A BENGAL LANCER.” The soldiers of the king, not as Kipling isang of them, but as Francis Yeats-Brown described in bis remarkable book, “The Dives of a Bengal Lancer”—are the heroes of the stirring, remarkable and. colourful picture of warfare and heroism in India which came to the Opera House yesterday and will be presented to-niglit at 7.45 p.m. and IQ p.m. 3 also Monday and Tuesday matinees daily. Produced by Paramount, “The Lives of a Bengal Dancer” features Gary Cooper, Franchot Tone, Richard Cromwell and Sir Guy Standing in the leading roles. It is a picture replete with the sounds and .sights of the mysterious East, as authentic as the Himalayas themselves and equally thrilling. And, although it lias more to offer in the pictorial sense than any recent- Hollywood ottering, “The Lives of a Bengal Lancer” is particularly remarkable for its fine, dramatic -story of four great soldiers. The plot of “The Dives of a, Bengal Lancer” revolves about the conflict between Sir Guy Standing—hard-bitten, crusty colonel—and three of bis subordinate officers, one of whom is his son. Cooper and Tone contribute the outstanding portrayals of courageous and romantic campaigns rs to “The Lives of a Bengal Lancer.” And the entire cast, including Monte Blue, C. Aubrey Smith. Douglas Dumbrille, Kathleen Burke and Akim Tamiroff in the -supporting roles, render sterling perfo rma nce-s.

GRAND THEATRE,

DOUBLE STAR ATTRACTION

With Constance Bennett starring in a colourful role, an exciting and romantic drama, of war time espionage is one .of the attractions at the Grand Theatre tonight and Monday. The film is R-KO-Radio Pictures’ “After Tonight.” It deals with’ the activities of a feminine secret service agent operating in the danger zone and in Vienna. Cleverly written, beautifully acted, and expertly directed, it provides superb entertainment which should please every class of audience. Gilbert Roland plays opposite Constance, with the strong cast in support including -such popular players as Edward Ellis, Sam Godfrey, Lucien Prival. Miseha, Auer, Ben Hendricks, jnr., and others. In the second attraction, “Belle of tjie Nineties,” Mae West plays the role of a famous burlesque queen, who leaves St. Louis, journeys down the Mississippi to New Orleans, and, by playing off one man against another, finally gets the man. she wants. Roger Pryor, John Mack Brown, John Miljan and Katherine DeMille, all have featured -spots with Duke Ellington and his band. Mae West sings several typical West songs written for her by Sam Coslow and Arthur Johnston. Also showing “Pirate Treasure” and the latest news reel.