ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 284, 29 October 1934, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

PALACE THEATRE. “LILY OF KILLARNEY.” All the charm of old Ireland, its scenic beauties and its delightful music arc faithfully produced in “The Lily of Killarney,” which commenced a season at the Palace Theatre on Saturday to a full house. Taken in Ireland and with just sufficient brogue to give the correct atmosphere and still btk understandable to those who are not Irish, the picture moves along with a great swing i and the interest in the story is maintained right to the exciting climax—a thrilling horse race. The interspersing of such favourite Irish airs an “Killarney.” “Father O’Flynn,” “My Sheep Dog,” “Believe Me if all Those Endearing Young Charms,” “Tho Moon Has Raised Her Lamp CJp

Above,” “Dear Little Shamrock,” “Ireland in Spring,” “My Little Irish Gig” and “Tho Hunting Song” rendered as solos and in some cases by a male voice choir of 50 with the added attraction _ of 100 dancing colleens and a really thrilling entertainment is provided. Films such as “Lily of Killarney” come as a refreshing experience in film fare and one leaves the theatre with the pleasant memory of delightful singing and a feeling of real pleasure of partaking of a “breath of old Ireland.” Prior to the screening of the feature film, Miss June Scott presented tho

Irish jig to pipe accompaniment and received a great ovation from the large audience. “THE SONG OF THE PLOUGH.” On Wednesday next a return season of that outstanding record of rural life in England and the skrugglo of the farmersoldier in that land, has been arranged for tho Palace Theatre. This picture bus been brought back to coincide with Show week and the opportunity of seeing this really remarkable film should be accepted by every visitor to the Show. The man on the land is depicted truo to life and the

excellent photography of the English countryside is in itself a real joy. This film has been screened before a large number of prominent citizens in New Zealand and their praise has been of tho highest. 'The management of the Palace states that “The Song of tho Plough” is one of tho finest pictures that it has ever presented to the public of Palmerston North.

REGENT THEATRE.

“HOLLYWOOD PARTY.” Schnarzan the Conqueror, “mighty monarch of the mudflats,” a film actor, is grandiose Jinuny Durante, whose home is his castle —literally. Schnarzan lives among the spacious halls alone, except for a gross of liveried servants. To hint conics liis manager, Knapp, who warns him that his

pictures are flopping because his public knows that the lions he acts with arc all anaemic. Explorer Baron Munchausen is on his way from Africa with a cargo of allegedly fresh lions. But a bad rival producer is after tho animals. _ They must boat him to it; Durante decided to bold a party. That 13 tho prologue in tho Marcli-Harc-mad “Hollywood Party, showing at the Regent Theatre tonight. It is as fast and funny as a three-ring circus. Such a party there never

was before. Laurel and Hardy are there; so are Lupc Velez, Polly Moran; Eddy Quillan, a really big and hot jazz band, and plenty more stars. This is not to mention Mickey blouse and his “Hot Chocolate Soldiers,” whose presence in person is an hilarious camera joke. And there arc something over a thousand Hollywood girls, and

also half a dozen now burlesqued songs. It may not be believed that the film is essentially “straight” drama, but it is, with a logical story, even though into it is incorporated almost every conceivable form of entertainment. Together with the lion deal theme, there is a love story between Juno Clyde and Eddy Quillan, and a burlesquo lovo affair between Durante and Polly Moran. Laurel and Hardy’s roles run through the picture, and they figure in some very funny_ sc- , qucnces with the Jaguar Woman, and in a nudist colony. At tho very end of tho film the audience is given a final surpriso with which to leave the theatre. BULLS TALKIES. Messrs Albert Russell and Reg. Morgan will be appearing at the Town Hall, Bulls, for the first time to-night, in a unique on- • tertainment of humour, songs, stories, duets and community singing. These two artists are so well-known for their radio work that they really need no introduction, .but to see and hear them in person will be a joy. They have been all over tho North Island, and wherever they have given their entertainment they have been booked to play a return season. Albert Russell is recognised as the most successful 6ong leader wo have, and he is also an outstanding humorists’, and some of his numbers, “Moving the Piano and “My Ninepence,” are side-splitting. Uncle Reg. of IYA and IZB is really the finest radio singer in the Dominion and his singing of “Tell Me Tonight,” “Tho Last Round Up,” and “Adieu” is outstanding. Book your seats and avoid disappointment.

STATE THEATRE. “EVERGREEN.” A picture of unusual merit opened at the State Theatre on Saturday to the delight of tremendous crowds. Hundreds were unable to gain admission. Jessie Matthews and a strong cast, including Sonnie Halo, Betty Balfour, Barry Mackay and many more, appear in “Evergreen,” a Gaumont-Brilish adaptation of the famous C. B. Cochran’s brilliantly | successful stage production. It has been pronounced the most brilliant British picture of its type ever made. 'the story, too, is coherent as well as cohesive. In tlie prologue a famous music hall artist bids farewell, under dramatic circumstances, to the scene of many of her triumphs. Twentythree years later, her daughter, who has inherited her mother’s outstanding ability, impersonates her with such success that London, flocking to see her, is completely deceived. Emphatically “Evergreen” is a picture not to be missed. Every opportunity has been reized to present lavish spectacle; haunting melodies are generously distributed throughout the romantic show. The following song hits will soon be on the lips of everyone : “In the Cool of the Evening,” “Dancing on the Ceiling,” “Dear ! Dear !” “If 1 Give in fo You,” “No Place but Home,” “Tinkle ! Tinkle !. Tinkle 1” “When You’ve Got a Little Springtime in Your Heart,” “Over My Shoulder,” and “Just by Your Sample.” There are dances on the big scale; the story scintillates with comedy, while strong dramatic touches have their place. Victor Saville, who has directed so many successlul

Gaumont-British pictures, was responsible for “Evergreen,” and the remarkable quality of the photography, which matches tho excellence of the direction, earns a high tribute to tho great ability by Mr Glen McWilliams. The brilliant stage presentation, organised by Mr Ivan Perrin on Saturday night, was one which will remain “Evergreen” in the memories of those patrons fortunate enough to secure seats. In introducing each item Mr Perrin expressed liis pleasure at being associated with tho two talented Palmerston North boys, Mr Freddie Godson and Mr Max Jordan, who performed a very spectacular and original act with xylophone and string bass. Their numbers received rounds of applause, especially the opening number which was one of Mr Godson’s own compositions. Ivan Perrin’s synchronised pianoforte novelty entitled “Down South” . was a wonderful example of perfect technique. Tho surprise turn of tho act was the introduction, for the first time before a Palmerston North

public, of Mr Jack Mcßroarty, the popular manager of the State Theatre, who, after much persuasion, consented to give a novelty tap dancing number. Mr Perrin was associated with Mr Mcßroarty some four years ago at tho Civic Theatre in Auckland, and the wonderful reeptjon ho received proved beyond doubt lus immense popularity.

KOSY THEATRE.

“LOVE BIRDS” AND “I’LL TELL THE

WORLD.”

Saturday’s audiences were thrilled with the roars of laughter they encountered during the presentations of Slim Summerville and Zasu Pitts in “Lovo Birds” and “I’ll Tell the World,” starring Lee Tracy and Gloria Stuart. In tho roistering fun-making film “Love Birds,” Slim and Zasu find themselves bitter enemies, buying the same Californian ranch through a swindling Ohio real estate agent,_ and beginning to squabble over ownership^as soon as they arrive at the property. The ranch proves to he miles from nowhere in trackless, waterless desert. A strange occurrence brings several hundred people flocking to the property and a gold rush started within a few hours after their arrival. Then Slim and Zasu hit the high spots. Packed with tho thrills of news correspondents in their mad quest for “red hot copy,” filled with laughter provoking episodes, and a hectic courtship, “I’ll 'loll the World,” starring Leo Tracy, is now showing at the Ivosy Theatre with “Love Birds.” Tracy is in liis glory as Stanley Brown, staff reporter for the Allied Press, as he dashes to northern Canada to got tho story of a disabled dirigible at the expense of his rival, played by Roger Pryor, and ho races to Europe to “horn in” on a revolulion. The final chapter of “Pirate. Treasure” will also be screened.