PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7270, 25 September 1933, Page 10

PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

PALACE THEATRE NEW GENE GERHARD COMEDY One of the brightest and most laughable screen comedies made Us initial appearance at the Palace theatre on Saturday. It is “Leave It To Me,” an extremely clever adaptation of the popular lan I-lay-Wodehouse comedy "Leave It To Psmith.” Those who have enjoyed reading the “Psmith” novels will delight in every moment of the screen story so well presented by Gene Gcrrard. In the guise of a poet he visits a country m art - sion, where beautiful Eve Hallklay (Molly Lamont) has been engaged, to catalogue the botanical library, During a social function a valuable diamond necklace disappears, and circumstances point to complicity on their part. Two real thieves, however, have gained admission to the house with designs on the jewellery, and Eve is in the conservatory when the gems come flying through the window. Gene by this time has learned of the thieves and endeavours to bring them to book. The ludicrous episode on the stairs and the chase of the burglars keep the audience in continual laughter. His exposure when lie comes to recite the poems to the guests is-another “scream.’ There can be no doubt as to what public opinion on this diverting comedy will be. The supporting programme is composed of a new Mickey Mouse cartoon entitled “Trader Mickey”; a “Fathe Pictorial,” containing a number of entertaining variety items, and the latest “New Zealand Soundscenes” Gazette presenting topical events in this country in sight and sound.

REGENT THEATRE “RIO RITA" Musical comedies which contain a strong appeal toward theatregoers, and which enjoy a wide popularity, arc rare, hut “Rio Rita,” which is now showing at the Regent theatre, more than fulfils those requirements. On Saturday it found a, quick and appreciative response, and there is little doubt that it. will prove a tiig success. Theatregoers will welcome the opportunity of hearing the biting strains of the song, “Rio Rita/ or the dreamy melody of "When You’re in Love You’ll Waltz.” Some haunting duets are sung in the picture, .lohn Boles's fullthroated voice blending perfectly with trie more delicate voice of Bebe Daniels, whose accent has a piquant Mexican flavour for the purpose of the story. In itself, the story is interesting, although cast on the conventional musical comedy lines. A reward is offered for the arrest of a mysterious bandit known as uie Kinkajou, who is being trailed by a Texas Ranger (John Boles). Rita’s brother becomes involved, and there are misunderstandings all round, many of which are stirred up by the villain of the piece. Not the least entertaining are the antics of Woolsey and Wheeler, in the roles wriicn made them famous on the talkies. With a happy nonchalance they hurl off innumerable “wise cracks” away into the realms of higher laughter, and their admirers will be well satisfied with their performance. “Rio Rita, ’ which, incidentally, starts at 5.20. is preceded by an “Audio Review” and a Graham McNamee News.

KOSY THEATRE “THE WOMAN T. STOLE” “The Woman I Stole,” now at the Kosy theatre, reveals Jack Holt as a swaggeiing, cocksure oil producer who has always had everything he wanted. What he desires lie takes. He can’t, lie bought, bluffed rior frightened. He is absolutely sure of himself—and has a right to he. This time Jack, as the oil magnate, Jim Bradier, happens to want Vida Oorew, w.-rc of the superintendent he has placed in charge of the fields. He doesn’t hesitate

to tell Oorew that lie wants his wile and is going to take her. And she— hay Wrav —is willing to go away with him. But to men like Jim Bradier, their work comes before women or any other interests There is a crooked general manager Lentz, who is delivering the Alianza Oil Company over slowly to its rival. He must be disposed of—and is. There is a bandit chieftain, a General Rayon, who loots the Alianza payrolls and fires its wells. Bradier puts an end to his evil activities. The Alianza affairs must be straightened out, and Bradier straightens them. By the time all this is accomplished, ho doesn’t want Yida Corew. tier husband doesn’t want her, either. >.,0 she vanishes from the picture, lamented by no one! And Bradier and Corew, bitter enemies o niter account, are, In the end, the best of friends, drinking heartily together and starting oft to conquer another bit of nature and turn out. more oil for the world. Tim McCoy in "Fighting Fool” and the third chapter of "Clancy of the Mounted" support the mam feature.