ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 304, 21 November 1936, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KOSY THEATRE. “BROADWAY HOSTESS.” “Broadway Hostess,” First National’s rollicking new musical comedy drama, with thrilling high lights,* catchy music and mammoth spectacles, will bo presented at: the Kosy Theatre to-night, Monday and Tuesday, with an all-star cast. The story treats of life on the Great, White Way, particularly the night clubs and the palatial gambling halls. It is the story of a little country girl who goes to the big city to make good in theatrical work. She finds it a tough jolt to catch Broadway, however, until she meets a big shot gambler, who puts her over in a big way and makes 'her the toast of the bright light: district. Comedy and thriils follow in quick succession until a smashing climax in which the gambler is slain by the brother of the woman he loves. Winifred Shaw, musical comedy star, has the role of the little country girl who sings her way to fame.. Phi! Regan is her assistant, while Lyle Talbot is the gambler and Genevieve Tobin the society girl who 'Talbot loves. “TREACHERY RIDES THE RANGE.” Action, thrills, suspense, with a background of romance and stirring songs arc promised in the third of Warner Bros.’ scries of new type Westerns, “Treachery Rides the Range,” which also comes to the Rosy Theatre to-night. The story, by William Jacobs, is a gripping tale of the Old West, with Indians on the warpath. The Indians, however, are shown in a new light—more in accordance with the real History of the West. In this picture, peacefully inclined Indians are stirred into action by small bands of murderous whites who deliberately provoked warfare between the tribes and the U.S. troops in order to make possible the plunder of the reservations and slaughter of buffaloes. Dick Foran lias the role of a scout captain, who with the colonel of the troops at Fort Douglas, a part played by Monte Blue, negotiates a treaty with the Cheyenne tribe, by which the whites agree not to slaughter buffaloes, tlie chief source of the Indians’ food and clothing. Dick Foran sings some catchy songs of the West. MAYFAIR THEATRE. “THE BELOVED VAGABOND.” The world’s favourite —the real Chevalier is back again to steal anew the hearts of entertainment-lovers in a sparkling adaptation of W, J. Locke's world-popular romance, “The Beloved Vagabond,” commencing at tiie Maytuir iu-iugut. -two versions of the production—French and English—wore made at Elstree, with Maurice in the title role in each instance. This is the first time since 8.1.P.’s memorable “Atlantic” that a. bi-lmgual talkie has been made in England. The story of "The Beloved Vagabond,” which lias been translated into practically all languages, offers welcome and unlimited possibilities to Maurice for the display of his remarkable, natural talents. The role of “Paragot” affords him the eagerly accepted opportunity of being bis cnarming sell, in a straight part, in which He also hao occasion to sing some delightful and original songs in his own inimitable style. These songs, which were specially written for the film, are blended ■ naturally intc the action of the story. Two well-known English playwrights, , Arthur Wimpcris and Hugh Mills, contributed to the writing of the screen play and dialogue for the film. Arthur Wimpcrio wrote the brilliant dialogue of “Henry VIII.”, and lie was also responsible for the dialogue of many successful fiims of the past few years. Hugh Ilaslem Mills is ihe author of the play, “Laughter in Court,” which C. B. Cochran is shortly producing in the West End. Playing opposite Chevalier’as “Blanquette,” the little French entertainer, is. Margaret Lockwood, charming, eighteeii-yfcar-old "find,” who,' after, exhaustive tests with hundreds of other tip-, plicants. for this coveted role, passed with flying colours. .Maurice, who was in Paris at the time of the tests,', expressed his delight 'when ltd saw the results, declaring that this petite and beautiful brunette is destined to go a long way in films. Another very important part played by Desmond Tester is that of the boy “Asticot,” hero-worshipper and faithful. companion of “i’aragot” on his adventures. Of added interest to Australian and New Zealand audiences is tlio presence of our own Betty Stoc'kfield, in the role of “Joanna,” ihe beautiful English girl with whom “Paragoi.” is in love when die story opens. Effervescent with romance, laughter, ‘merry music and unforgettable entertainment, “The Beloved Vagabond” will live long ’midst your cherished memories.