AMUSEMENTS

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 236, 18 September 1934, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

r ARCADIA THEATRE “ROMANTIC NEW ZEALAND” A New Zealand film production, which is positively outstanding in ©very way, is ’* Romantic New Zealand,” which screens at the Arcadia Theatre to-night. “Romantic New Zealand” is distinctly refreshing in every way. It opens’ with a prologue embracing historical developments from Maori days through the tensely anxious colonisation period to the present day. The cameraman has covered a wide field, and no section of the community could eomplain that their favoured beauty spots have been disregarded. Technically, the film is a credit to New Zealand enterprise, which is also responsible for the presentation of many beautiful scenes in their true colours by a process which is the invention of this country. “Romantic New Zealand” should not be missed on any account, and it can be unhesitatingly recommended as ideal film fare for chil dren, who are to be catered for at tho matinees with supporting pictures specially selected to suit the juvenip mind. ! GAYNOR-BAXTER FILM I Juuct Gaynor lias never shown her talents to better advantage than in ''Paddy, the Next Best Tiling,” in which she is co-starred with Warner Baxter at the Arcadia to-morrow. Cast a s a lively little Irish lass whose sole fault is her ability to tell white lies, a quality that eventually embroils her in all sorts of entanglements, she performs tn her usual charming manner. Warner Baxter, as the scion of the Irish coastal town in which “Paddy” takes place, does an excellent peco ol acting nt a typically romantic Vvanier I Baxter role. — REGENT THEATRE “SADIE McK.EE” TO-NIGHT. You can't afford to miss seeing Joan Crawford as Sadie McKee, X ma Delmar’s famous character, lor it is the finest portrayal the star has ever essayed. This new Metro-Goldwyu-Maycr chainpiousbip picture, “Sadie McKee” screens finally to-night ut the Regent. Briefly, the story concerns itself with a girl and three men, each man playing a significant part tn the dynamic Sadie’s thrust for fame. Franchot Tone, as a romantic male lead, for tho first time wins Joan Crawford in tho final sequence—a change of luek for the gracious young actor, whose romantic success in private life is well known. “COLONEL BLOOD” “Colonel Blood,” tho Sound City Production is the true-to-life story of the Irish adventurer who came to London entirely unknown in the reign of Charles II and by bis assurance, daring and impudence, became a close friend of the Merrio Monarch. During bis stay in Loudon he became notorious lor a series of astounding exploits that included kidnapping the Duko of Ormonde outside his own house, and attempting to hang him at Tyburn Tree “as befits a Duke,” winning the affection of Lady Castleniaine. and thereby becoming an active rival of his Monarch, and finally, attempting to steal the Regalia from the Tower of London in order to pay his debts. So extraordinary was this man’s personality, that even after this, he succeeded in obtaining an interview with Charles and winning from him an unconditional pardon and a Colonelcy. The chief role of Colonel Blood is placed by the prominent actor Frans Cellier, Anne Grey is Lady Castl.’ninme. Maiy I.awson is Susie, Colonel B.cfds aecoinplic®. STATE THEATRE “STINGAREE;” RICHARD DIX “Stingaree,” at the State 'Theatre finally to-night is a spectacular dramatisation of the career and personal romance of the lovable Australian bandit o fthat name. Those two high calibre stars, Irene Dunne and Richard Dix, who scored so prodigiously several seasons ago when teamed in “Cimarron,” a production of similar great scope, play tho heroine and tho hero. Adapted from the vividly colourful stories by E. W. Hornung, creator of r “Rallies,” and laid in the Australia of the Seventies, “Stingaree” is the tale of a dashing adventure of the 1 Rxibin Hood type, who steals from the rich in order to finance his benefae- . tors. The film deals with his supreme t adventure, his love for a poor girl whom he promotes into a world-famous operatic success. “Stingaree” has as ■ one of its outstanding features vocalisa- . tion by Miss Dunne. She sings two new songs composed bv Franke Harding. with lyrics by Gus Kahn, and ■ several classical opera selections, “CROONER”, A COMEDY e , “Crooner,” at the State Theatre to-morrow, is a delightful comedy drama, based on the lives and loves of s popular entertainers at the glamorous : night clubs. David Manners has the p title role, being co-featured with .Ann Dvorak. The theme treats of a college boy, who has made such a success with his band in the university that he takes all the players with him in an effort to “break in” on Broadway. They find that they are JUtelasscd by the professionals and are shout to give up when a drunaen night club patron bands the band leader a megaphone to sing through. I lie novelty . catches the popular fancy and the band . wins fame over night. f I COSY THEATRE CHILLS AND COMEDY The grim slackness ot “Frankenstein” and the cold chills ol “Dracula'' were bin deliglitlul pranks, compared | to the weird and uncanny tbemu ol “The Black Cat’-’ tho master horror . picture screening at tlio Cosy Theatre finally to-night. Imagine if you etui, . the first time on the screen together. Karloff, the monster of “Franken- ■ stem” and Bela Lugosi, the vampire of “Dracula. ' Two demons in human guise meet on the ground of ten thou sand dead souls. Grim hatred and hitter revenge flame their hearts as thci clash in what seems immortal combat “Let’s Be Ritzy,” also showing, concerns the financial trials of Jimmy i Sterling (Ayres) because of tho ex- | travngances of hia wife (Patricia Ellis) I v bo has a peucliunt for tine eilk under-

clothes, diamonds, and the company ol her employer, a wealthy lawyer, at tea at the Hitz. DETECTIVE STORY

“From Headquarters,” detective picture at the Cosy Theatre to-morrow, besides its thrilling story and strong cast headed by George Brent and Margaret Lindsay, illustrates the important part now played by “ballistics” m the tracing of persons guilty in homicide casts. “Ballistics” is Use science which deals with the impact, path and velocity of projectiles a-id the forces operating in the bore of the gull behind it. “From Headquarters,” which is said to be the mo.-t sensational detective story of the season, actually shows how the modern day polite experts go about their noris in tracing the gun from which a murderous bullet has been fired.