THE SILVER SCREEN

Hutt News, Volume 6, Issue 16, 14 September 1938, Page 3

THE SILVER SCREEN

Do you realise what the relaxation and entertainment of the movie screen means to the old folk? They appreciate it the more because you have thought of them and have taken them with you. .

"The Sky's The Limit"

A brilliant cast headed by one of ,tho most popular and talented personalities on stage and screen to-day-Jack Buchanan; the sensational screen debut of a fascinating Russian singer —'Mara Losseff; six lilting new musical numbers destined to set the whole town humming; twb intriguing ilcav dances; a gay story of love and laughter; abounding in sparkling repaTtee, uproarious situations, novel dramatic twists, with a magnificent climax high above the cloudis —such are the rare and pleasing ingredients of "The Sky's the Limit," a joyous new Jack Buchanan Production to "be presented at the Do Luxe Theatre for a 2-day season only commencing this Thursday. It is characteristic of the tremendous versatility and limitless-- energy of Jack Buchanan that in addition to playing the starring role, he also collaborated in the story with Douglas Furber and eo-direeted the filrii with Lee Garmes. Mara Losseff, whose glorious, clear soprano voice will be heard fox the first time in this country in "The Sky's the Limit,'"' has already thrilled audiences in : every big capital on the Continent and it seems certain that the screen holds a very big future for this vivacious Eussian beauty. Jack Buchanan is cast as a young aircraft designer in Lord Beckley's Aircraft Company, who has invented a now type of 'plane in which the Air Ministry is interested, while Mara Losseff appears as a beautiful opera singer who mistakes the young inventor for the ealwthy Lord Beckley's nephew—with the most hilarious consequence®. Heading the supporting cast are David Hutcheson and William Kendall, who contributed substantially to the fun in Jac-k Buchanan's recent stage' and screen achievement, "This'll Make You "Whistle." David Hutcheson puts all his good-tem-pered humour into the portrayal of the star's friend Teddy—a good fellow, but a bad song writer, whose astonishing composition is transformed by Isobella into a tremendous musical hit, while William Kendall will be seen as Lord Beckley's underhand nephew who tries to steal the' star's invention. H. F. Maltby is in his element as the irascible Lord Beckley and strong comedy roles are taken by Athene Sevier, Sara Allgood, Antony Holies and David Burns. "I'll Take Romance" The Columbia singing star, who pioneered the way for opera in motion pictures with "One Night of Love" is • currently appearing at the King George Theatre in her most ambitious produc- . tion, "I'll Take Romance," is literally the toast of 'royalty. Three Kings of England —the late George Y, Edward VIII and George VI, during .their respective reigns, have honoured this thrush of opera, concert, radio and screen. "One Night of Love" was the favourite motion picture of George V. The Queen Mother Mary, the mother of the present monarch of Great Britain, saw ■this Columbia pictirre four times. Miss Moore was presented to them fonmiiy when she sang "Manon" at Covcnt Gardens and appeared later at a command performance. King Edward VIII received and entertained her during his brief reign and she was presented later to George VI end his Que? 1 . To make rt virtually a " ■'lean sweei." of the English royal family, VMoore was the guest <>' honour at a dinner given by the Duke and Duchess of Ktnt l "STATE POLICE" A dramatic action picture, Univer"State Police" with John King and Constance Moore in the leading roles, comes on Thursday far a two day session only, to the De Luxe Theatre. ■Supporting King and Miss Moore are J. Farrell Mac Donald, Larry Blake, William Lundigan, lsavid Oliver, Ted Osborne, Pierre Watkin, Joseph Crehan and numerous others. It tolls of-lving's efforts, a sergeant in a detachment of State Police, to "wipe out" racketeering of a previously unknown type. "State Police" contains, a tender .romance between King and Miss Moore. The picture reaches a surprise climax when Larry 'Blake, as a killer, and one of his henchmen endeavour to escape through a cordon of State Police radio cars and embattled coal miners.". "State Police I'- was filmed against the background of southern California mountain ranges near Union Air Terminal in the San Fernando Valley which closely resembles the mining terrain in coal regions. The picture was written by George Waggner and produced by Trem Carr, with John Rawlins as director. "RAWHIDE." Smith Ballew and Lou Gelirig, costar in "Rawhide" 20th Century J Fox release, coming on Saturday to the Dc Luxe Theatre. Ballew makes records while Gehrig breaks them. The singing cowboy, who started his carreer as ;i singer and orchestra leader, has made more than five thousand phonograph recordings. Lou Gehrig, on the other hand, holds more baseball re-cords-than any other player in the history of the game —a list numbering moTe than lf>. Th© story of "Rawhide" is of the blazing action type, deftly interwoven with catchy music, colourful romance. In it Ballew and Gehrig team to wipe out the toughest band of cattle racketeers ' over known to the West. Famine lead in the film is played by , Evalyn Knapp with others in the east including Arthur Loft and Si Jenks. 'Gehrig appears by special arrangement with Christy Walsh.

| THIS WEEK'S ENTERTAINMENT AT A GLANCE J King George Theatre, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,— I Alice Faye and JimmyDurante in "Sally Irene and Mary" j Friday, Saturday and Monday—"l'll Take Romance." JDe Luxe Theatre, Wednesday, Elton 1V..-•■k's Community Stars. | Thursday and Friday, Jack T'r.ihanan in "The Sky's the I Limit." Saturday next, iu Last Gangster" and "Rawt hide." ] Prince Edward Theatre, Tuesday, three big attractions —"Joy I of Living," "Rawhide" and "Quintupland." Thursday, | Elton Black's Community Stars. Friday and Saturday, j "Maytime." Grand Saturday Matinee.

"Elton Black's Community Stars" Mr. Elton Black and Miss Alico Bennetto following a thirteen week's season with 2YA Community Concerts are making a personal appearances throughout the Dominion and Radio Fans will bo afforded the opportunity of seeing these popular artists for themselves—Assisting Mr Black are Laurie Jones, Prank Layboume, and J W. Carlton at the De Luxe Theatre to-day Wednesday and on Thursday at Prince Edward Theatre. Miss Jonesi is fresh from a successful season with 2UE in Sydney and the Plaza Cabaret—she is a dainty saubrette. possessing a sweet voice and a thorough knowledge of dancing which includes the ever popular tap. J. W. Carlton is an, entertainer at the piano and Frank Laybourne is a Radio Revue artist from 3LO Melbourne and 2FIC Sydney. He arrived in New Zealand recently from Sydney where he was playing in the new Dad and Dave picture for Cinesound producers. Mr. Black and Miss Bennetto will be heard in a series of comody items which they have not played over the air and those Eadio Fans who are familiar with their work will realize the treat in store for patrons who are lovers of comedy —The whole show will combine mirth, dancing, and slketchcs with community singing—popular, prices are chaTged, circle 2/- plus tax, stalls 1/6, children half price. Bing for reservations. "Thp Last Gangster" The "grandfather" of the steel airconditioned cara used on the crack streamlined trains of America is now playing a dramatic part in a motion picture. This is the armoured steel car used on American railroads to transport prisoners to penitentiaries. A replica of this car was built for "The Last Gangster," starring Edward G. Robinson and opening on Saturday at the De Luxe Theatre. The picture deals with a ganstcr who serves ten years in prison ■to emerge into a new world. James Stewart,, Rose Stradner, latest dramatic discovery from Vienna, Lionel Stander and some thirty other principals are seen in the new picture. Much of the action takes place in the prison car and in the prison. Some years after designing the prison car, railroad architects began experimenting with steel for regular passenger caTs, and linally evolving the present luxury vehicles from the grim original. "Maytime" Topping even their triumphs in "Naughty Marietta" and "Rose Marie," Jeanette Mac Donald and Nelson Eddy, America's favourite singing stars, now come to tho Prince Edward screen starting on Friday in "Maytimo" MetroiGoldwyn-Mayer'is lavish adaptation of the Rida Johnson Young operetta which was one of the memorable hits of the New York stage. The famous song hit of the original play, "Sweetheart, Will-You Remember?" was retained foT the film version, with the remainder of the music divided! 'between the sentimental and operatic. Miss Mac Donald sings two complete operatic arias and portions of others. Eddy has three novelty songs "Students' Drinking Song," "Vive L'Opera" and "Virginia Ham and Eggs." The story, taken from Rida Johnson Young's original play and adapted by Noel Langley, opens in 1905 with Miss Mac Donald appearing in old lady makeup for the first time, trying to solve the romantic problenls of Lynne Carver and Toij Brown by telling the girl of her own life so she can choose between love and a career. The story the ngoes back to 1865 and briefly, throws Miss Mac Donald as a prima donna, and Eddy, as a young singing student, together in a cellar cafe in Paris. They love and part because Miss Mac Donald already has promised to wed Barrymore who has been her benefactor and guiding hand to success, "Sally, Irene and Mary" There are stars enough, laughs, tunes and gags enough for a dozen big musicals, plus a screenful of Tomancc and that extra zing and sparkle that make it Darryl F. Zanuck's top-hit, in "Sally Irene and Mary," 20th Century Fox picture coming on Tuesday to the King George Theatre. Alice Faye" and Tony Martin sing the tunefullest songs you've ever heard, as only they know how. With Fred Allen of radio's "Town Tall To-night" twice as funny face-to-face, they lead a whole "who's-who" of pepper-uppers frolicking to town. Joan Davisi, the knee-action gazelle, learns some new Durantics from the famous "Schnozzola." Marjorie Weaver, sensation of "Second Honeymoon" and Louise Hovick do things to Gregory Ratoff'« blood-pressure, who has a champagne bankroll and a gleam in his eye. The cast also includes Barnett ParkeT and J. Edward Bromberg. Three sirens of swing in search of social security, "Sally,, Irene and Mary,'' find themselves sidetracked by love, laughter and song in this uproarious rhythm romance. Tho lovely trio, played respectively by Alio Faye, Joan Davis and Marjorie Weave?, are looking for theatrical work but the best their agent, Fred Allen, can do ia to get -them joTas as manicurists in a swanky hotel.

Alice Faye, Joan Davis and Margery Weaven as they appear in a snappy song and dance number in "Sally Irene-Mary" now showing at the King George Theatre.