AMUSEMENTS

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXV, Issue 163, 26 June 1935, Page 15

AMUSEMENTS

STATE THEATRE *RLISB IN “THE IRON DUKE" One of the greatest films ever produced in any studio, whether British or American, is “The Iron Duke," recently completed by Gaumont-British, and which is the first British screen appearance of the eminent English actor, George Arliss. The GaumontEritish organisation has distinguished itself by the conception, scope and treatment of this inspiring spectacle of European history, vividly depicted by the camera in impressive scenes as those which occur in the historical Battle of Waterloo The film screens at the State Theatre to-day. The picture is the perfect Arliss vehicle. “The .first gentleman of the screen" has exceiled himself in this splendid dramatic portrait of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington. For sheer virtuosity it surpasses his “Disraeli," his ‘‘Rothschild" and every other character-study be has presented. TO-MORROW’S CHANGE. There will be two features at the State Theatre to-morrow, the main attraction being “Strangers All”, featuring that actress who has been so popular for many years, May Robson, and Preston Foster. The other picture is “The Painted Finger” starring John Stuart, Viola Keats and Michael Hogan. Tn this film an elder brother deputises for a younger member of the family when the latter is detained in Africa and cannot go to the bedside of his dying father. The elder son continues to live at home in the role of his brother, until one day the younger son arrives home. The ensuing complications provide interesting material for a good film. SATURDAY’S GRAND FEATURE Film fans of Tullio Carminati the world over will receive a delightful surprise when they see the versatile star in “Let’s Live To-night,” which is due at the State Theatre next Saturday. Not only does Carminati duplicate his brilliant performance in “One Night ot Love,” but he lends to his characterisation in “Let’s Live To-night,” in which he is co-starred with Lilian Harvey, his fine singing voice, which made him one of the most popular musical comedy stars on Broadway. This combination ot acting and singing will add many more to his legiou of fans. “Love Passes By" is the liit tuno ho sings. Victor Scbortzinger, who directed the picture, also wrote tbo music. Included in the supporting cast of ‘•Let’s Live To-night” are Janet Beecher, Hugh Williams, lala Birell Luis Alherni, Claudia Coleinan. Arthur Treacher and Gilbeit Emery COSY THEATRE DRAMA AND MYSTERY One of the most enjoyable pictures tor a long time is I niversal's “Million Dollar Ransom”. The picture, which screens at the Cosy Theatre to-day, is full of exciting situations, racy dialogue and suspense. Heading a long and important cast are Phillips

Holmes. Mary Carlisle, Edward Ar. nold, Wini Shaw, Andy Devine and Marjorie Gateson, whose performances make this a truly outstanding film. Is hypnotism a power filled with a dangerous element which the world has been slow to realise? Might it be the cause of many broken homes —and worse? With such an influence an admitted fact, can we be sure ot our own actions, or of those who are near to us? Does such a power account for many things which have always seemed totally without explanation? Is crime, committed under powerful suggestion of hypnotism justifiable? These questions, and many others are answered by the story of “The Love Captive,” the strange "Universal drama which also screens at the Cosy Theatre to-day with Gloria Stuart and Nils Asther in the featured roles. ARCADIA THEATRE TWO PICTURES TO-DAY Richard Dix appears on the Arcadia Theatre screen to-day as an intriguing young rogue in “No Marriage Ties" his new RKO-Radio melodrama, featuring Elizabeth Allan, Doris Kenyon, and Alan Dinehart. Dix portrays a vivid, dynamic fellow who loves freely and without a pinch of conscience, and lies gloriously as master of two women’s hearts and king of the advertising world. It is the favourite Richard Dix in “No Marriage Ties” —dashing, smiling, virile he-man soul He lures the ladies with nonchalance, breaking their hearts as if flicking matches. His infectious smile, everlasting forcefulness and magnetic personality are in harmony with an interestingly woven theme. Air thrills in plenty, spectacular aeroplane crashes, brotherly self-sacri-fice and a glorious romantic adventure are combined in the colourful saga of barnstorming aviators thrillingly filmed in “Flying Devils," featuring Eric Linden, Arline Judge. Bruce Cabot, Ralph Bellamy and Cliff Edwards, which is also at the Arcadia to-morrow. REGENT THEATRE “MISTER CINDERS”: MUSICAL COMEDY The nows that a musical comedy that has met with wide success on the stage is to be shown at the Regent. Theatre to-day will be received with enthusiasm. “Mister Cinders” has proved to be one of the most successful of the London stage productions, and it can truly be said that the film versv-n should prove equally as popular. It i» a musical comedy in tho real sense of the word. That there is humour iu it is obvious, for Clifford Mollisun, uno of England's cleverest comedians, has the leading male part, while associated with him is Zeinin O’Neal, a comedienne who makes an ideal foil for Mollison. : A number of popular songs are sung in the film. The supporting programm • is 1 a specially good one. i