ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 196, 20 July 1936, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. “ROBIN 11000 OF EL DORADO.” With Warner Baxter contributing 1 cue of tiie finest performances of his career, “Robin Hood of El Dorado screening ' to-clay ic.uks among tj 10 truly magnificent features ot ( the talking screen. Produced c»i a spectacular scale, it is a romanticised slice of one of the most glamorous periods ot America’s frontier history—that era which began in 1648 with the discovery of gold in California. Possessing much of the epic sweep of such tromendous hits as “The Covered Wagon,” “The Big Trail cud other outdoor films that marked jhe closing days of the silent screen, ‘ Robin Hood of FI Dorado” has a dramatic majesty that gives it the aura of importance, while at the same time retaining the intimacy of romance and personal thrills which make for truly superb entertainment. 1 Baxter even his pertormance in “The Cisco Kid’ with his characterisation of Joaquin Murrieta, the dashing man of the Par West, who left a trail of plundered gold and broken hearts as he rode through the American mining settlements at the head of outlaw army. With him a noble cast includes Ann Coring, a spectacular newcomer who seems destined for stardom; Bruce Cabot in his best sympathetic role to date; Margo, the little Spanish dancing beauty who has become an outstanding dramatic actress; J. Carrol Naisli Lnc Linden, Edgar Kennedy, Charles 1 rowbridge, Harvey Stephens and literaJy hundreds of others. William WelliiKii directotl titd John W. Constance, junr. produced the picture for Alotro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The story of .Joaquin Murrieta as depicted in “Robin Hood of El Dorado,_ is the story of cue of the California Spaniards who was broken under the iron heel of American invasion on tlie heels of tne discovery of gold. Fainted with bold strokes on a romantic- canvas, it. finds opportunity lo present a drama of romantic glamour that is vital entertainment.

STATE THEATRE. “JACK OF ALL TRADES.” Jack Hulhert revert* to song and dance in his latest picture, “Jack of AH Trades,” screening to-day at the State Theatre. The theme _ w Inch concerns Jack’s adventures as lie biufls hi* way through meetings of bank directors or rescues his lady-love from a burning tactory, is undoubtedly the medium to show this fun-maker at hid happiest. His adventured begin when lie goes to a grand house as an extra waiter, and is mistaken tor a guest! Here we see the real Jack Hulhert of the twinkling feet, the jolly voice anti the heroic chin. Among his many song mimboi'd are three with particularly attractive lilts: “You’re Sweeter Ilian .1 JJiought You Wore,” “Where Thore.’s You There’s Ale,” and “Tap Your Tootsies.’ The htdtmentioned is the reason lor a dehghtlul scoria in which 27 lovely ladies assist Jack in his dances. The delightfully nonsensical story gives full scope to the star, the taotorv in which are staged the most exciting" parts of the film is a man el of modem studio designing. Huge chutes, fire escapes, store-rooms and other pieces of laetory apparatus gives an authentic atmosphere of big business, in wliic-h some thrilling *cquenoos take place. Gina Alalo has the role ot the star's gay little partner, and Robertson Hare plays the important pait of a much bewildered and remorseful secretary who actually begins all the trouble. A thole Stewart and Fowlads Llewellyn also appear in leading roles; the film Jd diicctcd by Jack Hulhert in co-operation with Robert .Stevenson.