PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7271, 26 September 1933, Page 10

PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

REGENT THEATRE “RIO RITA” One hundred of Hollywood’s most shapely extras appear as the chorus of “Rio Rita,” Radio Pictures’ musical fabulous screen operetta which lias Bebe Daniels and John Boles in the leading roles, and which will conclude this evening at ihe Regent theatre. "Rio Rita,” which, incidentally, starts at 5.20, is preceded by an “Audio Review” and a Graham McNamee News. Robert Montgomery in “Made on Broadway.” The new picture to replace the popular "Uio Rita” at the Regent theatre to-mor-row night will be "Made on Broadway,” another of the happy romances that Hollywood knows so well how to produce. The same two stars appear in “Made on Broadway” who gave us a taste of their combined appeal in "I-lell Below”—Robert Montgomery and Madge Evans —with Sally Ellers, Eugene Pallette and C. Henry Gordon thrown in for good measure. In “Made on Broadway,” Montgomery has the role of a debonair man-about-town, who is actually the power behind the city’s political scene. He prevents Miss Filers from committing suicide as a result of poverty, and transforms her into a dazzling Broadway personality. Madge Evans has a role as Montgomery’s ex-wife, who, still iovfng him, tries to bring some reason and order into her husband’s mad existence. She tries to restrain Montgomery in his mad efforts to “fix” every political scheme in Manhattan, and adds a charming touch of suave sophistication to the cast. She is deft in her handling of strong climaxes to pictures. The amusing Eugene Pallotto is seen as a confidential butler and C. Henry Gordon enacts the part of the town’s Mayor. An especially attractive supporting programme will include the musical revue “Wild People,” an outstanding musical novelty ail in technicolour; Charley Chase, one of the cinema's brightest and best comedians in an hilarious farce, "Young Ironsides,” and a Metrotone Newsreel.

KOSY THEATRE “THE WOMAN I STOLE” AND “THE FIGHTING FOOL” The double feature programme at the Ivosy theatre presenting Jack Holt in “Tho Woman I Stole” and Tim McCoy in "The Fighting Fool” will be screened finally to-day. To-morrow—Joe E. Brown in Broadminded.” Joe E. Brown adds new laurels to his record as the screen’s funniest actor m his new Picture "Broad Minded ’ which starts at the Rosy theatre to-morrow. Advance reports state that Joe is a oneman laugh riot from the beginning of the picture to the end. There is never a dull moment in the melange of mirth. He’s just a well meaning young man with a terrific capacity for misfortune. Whatever he does, or tries to do, seems to jump back and bite him. William Collier, junr., plays a comparatively straight part serving as a foil to Joe’s talents in the laugh-provoking sphere. Ona Munson charmingly supplies the other half of the serious romantic Interest. Marjorie White gives an amusing portrayal of Joe’s sweetheart, being- one of gay little misses that no one can resist. Margaret Livingston plays a vamp role that Is jammed with comic possibilities of widen she takes full advantage. More beauty is supplied by Thelma Todd, while Grayce Hampton as the aunt Is delightfully funny. Bela Lugosi, a connc Viliam is .irresistable.

PALACE THEATRE GENE GERHARD IN "LEAVE IT TO .ME’’ '"Leave It To Me," an extremely clever adaptation of the popular Wodehouee comedy, "Leave It To Rsmlth,” will finish screening to-night at the Palace theatre Those who have enjoyed the "Psinith” novels will delight in every moment of the screen story so well presented by Gene Gerrard. In the guise of a country poet he visits a country mangion where beautiful Eve Halliday (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 pait. The supporting programme is composed of a new Mickey Mouse cartoon entitled “Trader Mickey”; a “Pathe Pictorial, containing a number of entertaining variety items, and the latest “New Zealand Soundscenes” Gazetto presenting topical events in this country in sight and sound. "That Night in London.” Pearl Argyle in "That Night in London, which will make its appearance to-mor-row afternoon at the Palace theatre, gives and excellent and thoroughly English interpretation of a story which will appeal to the public. Dick Warren, a young bank clerk, tired of waiting for promotion, takes the bank’s money, decided for a wild night in London, and then—oblivion. He falls into the hands of crooks, but also meets with a dance hall star who is not of the usual type. She also lias a brother who is being led away, and she manages to save both. One of the crooks has committed a crime and wants to obtain the notes from the bank clerk, but she sees the young man through and persuades him to return and make a clean breast of everything. Robert Donat is the lover, and Miles Maunaer the crook. A feature of this picture is the interesting scenes of London and rural England. " The supports include a Mack Sennett comedy entitled "The Singing Boxer”: a. screen song, "Dinah”; a •’Paramount Pictorial,” and a British Sound News.