TOWN HALL
"sound iESZII system The Home of Big Talkies TO-NIGHT All-Talking “CHILDREN OF PLEASURE” The Metro attraction, “Children of Pleasure”' will be shown finally tonight at the Town Hall. Lawrence Gray and a well selected cast are seen and heard to advantage in this unusual story of youth and romance. The supporting items are particularly good and include a really funny comedy with Harry Langdon. SATURDAY—MONDAY (Matinee Saturday) The Sterling British Actor CLIVE BROOK “SLIGHTLY SCARLET” That celebrated British actor, Clive Brook wil make,a welcome re-appear-ance at the Town Hall on Saturday and Monday next in “Slightly Scarlet.” The play is tensely dramatic, with many unusual twists as the plot unfolds. “Slightly Scarlet” brings Evelyn Brent and Clive Brook togetther in Paris. Each admifes the other secretly yet they cannot arrange a meeting. Evelyn Brent is a member of a band of international jewel thieves, held to crime by the sinister Paul Lukes, while Clive Brook plays the role of a suave Englishman who finally disentangles her from her dangerous associates. Careful use of the tremendous suspense possibilities in this story has given the producers' a picture that surpasses “Dangerous Woman” and “Interference.” The supporting programme is sure to please and comprises a comedy, Musical Numbers, and a Pathe Audio Review. New scenes of Admiral Byrd’s arrival from Antarctica will also be featured. Usual Prices. Book at Curran’s; phone 105. TUESDAY—WEDNESDAY All-Talking “JAZZ HEAVEN” Sally O’Neil John Mack Brown A new melody show to be seen and heard at the Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday next is ‘Jazz Heaven.’ Sally O’Neil gives a great performance in this sparkling comedy romance which takes you behind the scenes at a Broadcasting Studio. There are other interesting items to complete the evening's entertainment. THURSDAY—FRIDAY All-Talking, AU-Laughing “THE GIRL SAID NO” _ \ ..William Haines Polly Moran.. Marie Dressier. Here’s a real gloom chaser, a MetroGoldwyn riot of fun with that popuular Bill Haines in the leading role ably supported by those rib-ticklers, Polly Moran and Marie Dressier. William Haines will keep the audience in a simmer of merriment with his caveman courtship—he tangles love and business, and the hilarious results make an even funnier picture than “Navy Blues.” Additional entertainment is provided by Charlie Chase and Waring’s Band, while the latest Metrotone New's will also be seen and heard. LOOK OUT FOR—“CHASING RAINBOWS” With Bessie Love and Charles King.
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Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume XV, 25 July 1930, Page 3
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