The Tivoli

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7039, 24 December 1932, Page 3

The Tivoli

“TARZAN, THE APE MAN” “Tarzan, the Ape Man,” the latest Mctro-Goldwyn-Mayer jungle adventure picture which opened yesterday at the Tivoli theatre, is a thrilling successor to “Trader Horn,” mado by the same company. Au interesting portrayal in the picture is that of Jimmy Weissmuller, world’s champion swimmer, chosen for the title role because of his tremendous physical build. His terrific muscular drive, developed by years of swimming, seemed to be a great aid to Mm in swinging through jungle trees at dizzying heights. The championship technique which won him many world records is amply demonstrated in the vivid swimming sequences. Most African adventure pictures suceeu vm.y in being fantastic, but M.G.M. has followed the precedent they established with “Trader Horn,” and has succeeded in faithfully transferring to tne screen all the breath-taking thrills of the widely-read Edgar Rice Burroughs story. The authentic atmosphere of tho original locale in tho region surrounding Lake Alberta and the Mountains of the Moon provides an effective background for the production, me plot of the Burroughs novel is closely followed. In the role of a young adventurer who accompanies the safari, Neil Hamilton gives a fine performance. Maureen O’Sullivan scores as the heroine who finally falls in love with iarzan. C. Aubrey Smith gives a rugged characterisation as the head of the head of the safari and praiseworthy performances are also contributed by Doris Lloyd, Forester Harvey and Ivory Williams. A matinee will be held to-day at 2.30 p.m.

‘‘LONELY WIVES” The. philosopher who insists that all the world needs for a readjustment of its maladies is to laugh more must liavo uttered that remark after scciug the A 1 Wood’s stage success on which “Lonely Wives” is based. This is a picture for laughing purposes only. Every character is a masterpiece of mirth, while scintillating dialogue mmplctcs what will be hailed as the screen’s most perfect funfeast. Ma>be you think you know your comedy, but you kaveu’t seen anything yet not until you’ve sat through “Lonely Wives,” which comes U the Tivoli theatre on Monday night. Vision such a comedy riot that half the office workers around tho studio stayed attci work each night as they could sec the daily “rushes” of the picture. Howard Everett Horton heads the cast. Esther Ralston, golden beauty of the screen and an able comedienne, will gather in thousands of fans everywhere. Laura La Plante, perhaps tho outstanding light comedienne of the screen, has an important role, while Patsy Ruth Miller’s piquant talents are always a delight. Spencer Charters has proved himself a picture stealer second to none. Maude Eburno has stood for able character comedy for 25 years. Now imagine all these working together and you’ll have some idea of the calibre of “Lonely Wives. A matinee will bo held every Monday during tho school holidays.