ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 195, 19 July 1937, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

MAYFAIR THEATRE. “DREAMING LIPS.” The incomparable Elizabeth Bergncr returns to tlie screen in the finest film ol her career, "Dreaming Lips,” Max Schuch-Trafalgar production directed by her husband, Paul Czinncr. Bergner first rose to international fame in a German version of this film made several years ago. Merely to say that here she repeats her triumph would be an understatement The passing of years, while leaving bet untouched physically, have given her the confidence and serene maturity (hat only time can bring. In a role which calls for a sustained emotional display Bergnei dominates the whole film from start to finish. She discovers a whole symphony of moods when a lesser artist would be well content to find an excerpt. Brilliant acting, amazing virtuosity, genius—call it what you will, but the simple fact remains that Bergner is the most delightful personality and outstanding artist on the screen to-day. The story is an absorbing study of a wife torn between devotion to her husband and a wild, uncontrollable passion for bis best friend. The husband, played brilliantly by Romney Brent, simple, unaffected, doting, blissfully uri aware of any intrigue, worships his wile and idolises his friend. Raymond Massey, as the friend, has a difficult role, but by studied restraint and a delicate subtlety lie makes a moving, human and always sympathetic figure of tin, “other man.” The emotional drama of these three moves inexorably to a gripping climax which cannot fail to moisten the eye and bring a lump to the throat of even the most hardened filingoers.

KOSY THEATRE. “NIGHT KEY.” A picture which belongs on every moviegoer's list is Universal's “Night Key,” showing to-night at tlie Kosy. Boris Karloff, the star, makes an amazing rightabout face, tosses away the monster mask and steps forth as a. thoroughly likeable human being. He needs no makeup to prove his ability as a splendid dramatic actor. Revealing him in an entirely new light, his portrayal takes him out of tlie class of specialised performers and gives audiences a Karloff to talk about. “Night Key” is a strong dramatic screen story, with an unusual plot that holds audiences with raid attention. Karloff portrays an inventor of burglar alarm systems. When his partner cheats him of his patents, thereby robbing I■ is daughter of security in life, lie wrecks his enemy's burglar alarm system and defies police, gangsters —everybody—lo force his foe to give him his just, rights. Skillfully directed by Lloyd Corrigan, (he picture carries suspense and notion to a thrilling climax. Hobart Cavanaugh plays the part of Betty Louie, who helps the inventor in his daring enterprise. Warren Hull and Jean Rogers supply the picture's heart interest. They develop their romance with a restraint that gives sincerity and conviction. “FUGITIVE SHERIFF.”

When Ken Marshall is elected sheriff of tin. lawlesa town of Rawhide over Louder Lucas, tool of the crooked Flamer Willis, Ihe Flamer decides to run the town anyway. That night, Flamer and his gang hold up a railroad train, robbing and killing passengers and crew.