AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 1 May 1937, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

EVERYBODY’S PICTURES.

TO-NIGHT

TO-NIGHT

“GALLANT LADY.”

Three leading men, as distinct in physical typo a B in acting temperament appear with Ann Harding in ‘‘Gallant Lady,” her first starring picture for 20th Century Pictures. Each of the trio lays'siego to her heart in his own way, with their elForts ranging all the way from tempestuous wooing to despairing devotion. Clive Brook’s type is symbolic of sincerity and self-sacrifice. Otto Kruger, the New York stage star, who. has bounded into film valour by his sensational performances in “Ever In Mv Heart” and “Beauty for Sale,” exemplifies tenderness, coupled with a quiet devotion and a firmness of will and character. Tullio Carminati, who will be remembered for his work in me Broadway of “Strictly Dishonourable,” and “Music in the Air,” blends a sense of humour with his efforts, t,o win Ann Harding’s favour. He plays the-role of a dashing Italian Court, an- ardent wooer who pursues her from his native country back to America, blithely refusing to accept “No” for an answer and cheerfully and wittily meeting each rebuff. Dickie Moore has an important role in the picture, and according to the four principals, acquitted himself like a veteran.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY.

“NEW MOON.”

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor presents the new production of “New Moon” wi th Lawrence Tibbett and Grace Moore.

REGENT THEATRE

MATINEE TO-DAY. .TO-NIGHT AND MONDAY.

Whooping with laughs, tingling with tunes, sizzling with swing and ablaze with names, “Sing, Baby Sing,” opens at the Regent Theatre to-morrow. With Alice Faye, Adolphe Menjou, Gregory Ratoff, fed Healv, Patsy Kelly, Michael Whalen and a trio of newscomcrs, the Fitz Brothers, “Sing, Bahv, Sing” starts off in a gale of laughter. Alice Faye is given her notice at a night club. She goe s to her agent, Gregory Ratoff, to got another booking, and finds Ratoff about to lose his office for neglecting to pay the rent. During Alice s last evening at the cafe. Ratofi notices the cselebrated Adolphe Menjou has come East for a rest. As Alice .is sinking her last song, Menjou rises up and begins to do “Romeo and Juliet” with her. Ratoff qiuick to sense possibilities, makcg a connection with Menjou who is tpo tight to know what hi; is doing. Menjou is rushed to a hospital for nleliolics, Ratoff gains entrance to his room by passing Ted Healy off as Menjou’, s physician. Menjou is ready to promise anything for a drink, and they get him bay rum, telling him it is South American brandy Menjou develops a terrific thirst for this beverage. Ratoff and Healy are are only ones who arc able to get it. He sticks to them closely. Ratoff gets Alice a contract with a radio chain— Menjou also to appear on the opening programme. Menjou’,s manager arrives from Hollywood, kidnaps the erranit celebrity, and is about to whisk him hack to the-movie capital when Healy an<§ : Patsy Kelly come to the rescue.