ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 253, 22 September 1933, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

J. C. WILLIAMSON'S COMPANY.

“BRIGHT SIDE UP.” By far the' most important theatrical attraction which has boon sent to New Zealand during the recent years is Ernest (J. Holla’s stupendous musical comedy extravaganza, “Bright bide Up,” which is to bo staged here under tho direction o£ J. C. Williamson, Ltd., at tho Opera House, Palmerston North, on Wednesday night next. “Eor sheer lavislinoss,” wrote a Melbourne critic, “nothing more magnificent than ‘Bright Side Up’ has ever previously been stgaed in Australia, the Parisian flavour being greatly appreciated by theai'egoors. ‘Bright Side Up’ bubbies over with good and wholesome entertainment, including snappy and witty dialogue, vury humorous situations, delightful musical numbers, which are sung by good voices, thrilling acrobatic dances, beautiful ballots and brilliant ensembles.” There are no less than 70 peoplo concerned in the production, including some of the best singers, comedians, dancers and specialty artists from England, America and Australia. .After numerous triumphs in Australia, Miss Jennie Benson, who is one of London’s most popular comediennes, made her first appearance in New Zealand at Auckland recently and she proved that she was quite entitilod to the reputation she had won in other countries. T’he principal comedian is Mr Charles Norman who comes with a London reputation second to none. “Mr Norman,” wrote a critic recently, “in a born comedian and lie keeps liis audiences highly amused the whole time lie is on the stage.” He is ably assisted by Mr Chic Arnold, another English artist. _ Miss Rene Riano is an eccentric comedienne, whose dancing never tails to arouse the audience to enthusiasm. All* Colin Crane is the possessor of a baritone voice of quality and range. The rest of the carst has been well chosen. The box plans will be opened at tho Central Booking, Office on Monday morning next at ten o’clock.

PICTURE THEATRES.

A new era in entertainment will begin for local play-lovers to-morrow afternoon with the presentation of tho lavish spectacle of music, drama and colour, “Rio Rita,” Oil the screen of the Regent Theatre. .Without a doubt this audifihn version of the famous Zcigfeld musical success is destined to write a new and glowing page in the history of tho screen. Not only is it laden with beauty, colour, mystery, intrigue, drama and action, but it serves to introduce Bobo Daniels to the screen as possessor of a voice that promises to take her far. John Boles’ glorious tenor voice is heard to advantage in numerous haunting songs, and Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey arc at their comical best in the roles originally created by them on the stage. . ■ r< Tho latest 8.1. P. film . starring Gene Gcrrard, an adaptation of P. G. Wodchouse’s “Leave it to Psmith,” is to be shown at tho Palace Theatre commencing to-morrow afternoon under the title or “Leave it to Me.” An exceptionally powerful cast has been assembled m support ot the star. The additional feature is a remarkably interesting story of the sea Jho Windjammer.” This picture, which abounds in beautiful marine views, is based on the book, “By Way of Cape Horn,” by A. J. Villicrs. A picture with an ending entirely unconventional and unexpected is the Columbia film, “The Woman I Stole,” commencing to-morrow at tho Rosy Theatre. Jack Holt is liis usual rugged, fighting soil.in this dramatic talc of the oilfields, while Bay Wray, Donald Cook, Raquel Torres and Noah Beery form a satisfactory supporting east. In support is a Tim McCoy feature, tho “Fighting Fool,” a vivid drama of adventure and romance of tho early days of the old West. Chapter three of “Clancy of the Mounted” is also shown.