AMUSEMENTS

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXVI, Issue 147, 6 June 1936, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS

MUNICIPAL THEATRE TWO-FEATURE BILL For to-day only the Municipal Thon tre will show two pictures—“ The Silence of Dean Maitland’’ end “My Song Goes Round the World.’’ The first did much to establish Australian prodractions on world markets; the second brings the glorious singing of Jos eph Schmidt, world-famous tenor, with John Loder and Charlotte Andcr. There arc few finer screen -voices than Schmidt’s. This ought to be a good double-number programme, something apart from tho usual run of pictures.

STATE THEATRE “THE LADY CONSENTS.’' How thoroughly has this modern life destroyed man’s age-old primitive instinct to battle for love. The answer is to be found in “The Lady Consents”, the comedy-drama now being screened at the State Theatre, where Anu Harding, in a role new to her, is co-starred with Herbert Marshall. The picture gives Miss Harding full scope for powerful drama and witty, sophisticated comedy that marked her success in “Holiday” and “The Animal Kingdom.” It is the story of a doctor too susceptible to the charm of bis attractive clients, end Ann Harding and Herbert Marshall bring out all tho highlights in the narrative. REGENT THEATRE “LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY." Ono of the stories best-loved by the novel-reading public—Frances Hodgson Burnett’s “Little Lord Fauntleroy”— has come to the screen in modern form with Freddie Bartholomew in the title role, along with Dolores Costello Barrymore. Nearly everyone has read the book; quite a few will remember the silent version. Both were released many years ago, and those who enjoyed the old picture will appreciate the modern version which includes in its cast Mickey Rooney, C. Aubrey Smith, Guy Kibbee, Henry Stephenson, Una O’Connor. COSY THEATRE “THE MUSIC GOES ROUND.” Tho newest form of jazz—swing rhythm—and one of the most intriguing popular numbers that have come to radio and dance bands, is featured in “The Music Goes Round,” the now Columbia musical that is being screened at the Cosy Theatre. It is what the Americans call a “natural” in talkie entertainment. That is to say, it is a front-ranking picture that has brought crowded houses wherever it showed. The cast is headed with Harry Richman and Rochelle Hudson, and includes some of America’s best musical-comedy stars. J.C.W. COMPANY “FRESH FIELDS” AND “NIGHT MUST FALL” On Monday night at the Municipal Theatre, Hastings, beginning at 8 o’clock the J. C. Williamson Ltd., comedy-dramatic company, which is headed by the two New Zealand artists, ' Miss Ethel Morrison and Miss Elaine Hamill, will present Ivor Novello’s hilariously humorous and unique comedydrama ‘ ‘ Fresh Fields ’ ’ and on Tuesday night they will appear in Emlyn Williams’s sensational murder drama “Night Must Fall,” which is in its second year in London, where it is still the reigning theatrical attraction. The box plans for both productions are now open at Fail’s. Now Zealanders should bo, and are justly proud of the fact that an important J. C. Williamson company has fur its leading artists two talented ladies, one a native of Wellington (Miss Ethel Morrison) and the other, Miss Elaine Hamill, belongs to Taihape. These two artists received a wonderful reception when they made their appearance in Wellington, and the opening performance there of “Fresh Fields” proved an occasion that will live for many years in the memory of those who were privileged to witness it. At the close of the performances the record audience displayed unbounded enthusiasm, and the leading artists were called before the curtain again and again, and both Miss Morrison and Miss Hamill were called upon to address tho audience. Three brilliantly clever artists are Harvey Adams, Compbell Copelin and Katie Towers, and the company also includes the talented young Australian “juvenile lead” Mr Lloyd Lambe and Arthur Lane, Phyllis Baker, Norman Shepherd, Enid Hollins and Connie Martyn. “Night Must Fall,” the clever and thrilling murder drama, has been acclaimed one of the best and most intensely interesting plays created during recent years. Tho playwright departs from the customary habit of intriguing his audience to guess who is tho guilty one in the cast by frankly divulging the guilt of “Baby Faced” Don. Much relief is given to the tragic events in the play by clever dialogue and episodes which cause much hearty laughter.