Palmerston Picture Programmes

Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 221, 21 September 1934, Page 12

Palmerston Picture Programmes

PALACE THEATRE “THE CRASH” The hectic days of post-war stock gambling', .the spectacular crash of the stock market, the ruin of the idle rich who went down with it, arc depicted dramatically for the first time on tho motion picture screen in “The Crash," screening finally to-night. Surrounding Miss Chatterton and George .Brent, who is her husband, is an exceptionally strong cast consisting of Hardle Albright, Henry Kolker, Ivan Simpson, Paul Cavanaugh, Lois Tucker, Helen Vinson, Edith Kingdon and .Virginia Hammond. “Little Man, What Now?” The trials and hardships of a minor clerk and his brave, undaunted wife, are graphically shown in "Little Man, What Now?” Prank Borzage’s Universal drama which is commencing to-morrow at the Palace theatre with Margaret Sullavan starred and Douglass Montgomery in the leading male role. At the time of his marriage, Montgomery, in the character of Hans, is a clerk in the store of a corn merchant in a little German town, and is discharged when news of his wedding reaches the ears of his employer, a ruthless man who has hoped to marry off his daughter .to the attractive young assistant. Thus begins a trail of hardship and privation for the youthful married pair, made endurable only by the fact that they are young and very much in love with each other. After an unfortunate experience with liis unpleasant step-mother, the young man secures another position, only to lose it a few months before his wife expects the birth of a child. Stark tragedy faces them, but they are sustained by the undaunted spirit of the young and unsophisticated, and in the end comes a development which insures them at least a temporary respite irom the worries ■which have surrounded their married life. And since the young are prone to look far ahead, Hans and Lammchen are content. “Little Man, What Nonincludes Alan Hale, Hedda Hopper, George Meeker, Mae Marsh and many other favourites of the screen, while the story was adapted from Hans Fallada’s best-selling novel by the famous playwright, William Anthony McGuire. In addition to the main feature the following supports will also bo screened: Universal newsreels, Cinesound review and an Oswald tho Rabbit cartoon entitled “Wax Works.” Reservations may be made free of charge at the Central Booking Office, ’phone 7178, or at the theatre, ’phone 5050, after G p.m.

REGENT THEATRE JACK BUCHANAN IN ANOTHER DELIGHTFUL FILM PLAY Comedy, romance and music, then music, romance and comedy are the essential features of “That’s a Good Girl,” Jack Buchanan’s third British picture. How Herbert Wilcox acquired the services of this popular stags figure is still recent history—it was soon after Mr. Buchanan’s return from America, where ho had starred in “Paris” and “Monte Carlo,” the latter with Jeanette MacDonald, that announcement of tho “capture” ■was made. Then followed Jack's first English film subject, a musical called “Good Night, Vienna.” Incidentally, “Good Night, Vienna” set Anna Neagle's feet on the path to her stardom In “The Little Damozel," “The Flag Lieutenant” and “The Queen.’’ Jack Buchanan had shown' such an accurate knowledge of popular taste in making suggestions for incorporation in '"Good Night, Vienna,” that he was assigned to direct himself in his next picture. This was “Yes, Mr. Brown,” based on a ‘Continental success—a gay Irresponsible -story of mistaken' identity— and it gave further evidence of Jack Buchanan's popularity. Now comes “That’s a Good Girl,” adapted from the most famous of all Buchanan’s stage shows, made with that scrupulous care which distinguishes Jack Buchanan as producer and director. Jack Buchanan, as. ln “Yes, Mr. Brown,” has the support of Elsie Randolph, other players in the film being Dorothy Hyson, Kate Cutler, Vera Pearce, of Australia, and Garry Marsh*.

STATE THEATRE DIANA WYNYARD AND CLIVE BROOK TOGETHER AGAIN “Let’s Try Again," RKO-Radio picture which will have its Australasian premiere at the State theatre to-morrow, presents a daring treatment of a dilemma faced by almost every married couple. “Let’s Try Again” is a subtle drama of mature love, and it concerns itself with that crisis in the lives of a husband and wife when they have become used to each other and the ecstasy of young fervor should be passing into the state of serene affection which makes lasting marriago possible. Diana Wynyard and Clive Brook, stars of tho internationally successful “Cavalcade,” have the principal roles. They head a splendid cast. The story treats Dr. Jack Overton and his wife Alice, who have been married for ten years. The doctor has grown lax in the little attentions that are a woman’s due. His wife feels neglected and wants to rekindle tho thrill that was hers in the earlier days of the union. In an effort to recapture romance, she turns to a younger man. Her husband learns of her Infatuation and, to his great surprise, finds he does not care. He, in turn, devotes himself to a younger woman, hoping to fill the place in liis heart once occupied by his wife. From this point the plot develop in a series of surprising climaxes that keep the audience in a constant state of expectancy. Diana Wynyard brings fine artistry to the role of the dissatisfied wife, lending it a subtle touch that alternately retains sympathy for her and rouses suspense during her attempts to substitute tho unreal for tho real. Clive Brook is entirely convincing in tlie part of the doctor. The inherent poise of this popular player enables him to create a living character that steps rignt into the hearts of the audience. Helen Vinson, as the dancer to whom the husband turns when ho discovers that his wife no longer cares for him, is most alluring, and it Is easy to understand how any man might find happiness in her love. Irene Hervey plays the doctor’s niece, whoso lover is stolen from her by the doctor’s wife, and this beautiful young actress displays talent that might well be envied by many an old-time trouper. Others in the cast of “Let’s Try Again” are Theodore Newton, Arthur Hoyt, Henry Kolker, Frank Darien and William Strauss. Worthington Miner wrote and directed the story from the play “Sour Grapes” by Vincent Lawrence.

KOSY THEATRE “PICTURE SNATCHER” James Cagney, who depicts a hard-boil-ed newspaper man in his latest Warner Bros. First National production, “Picture Snatcher,” showing at the Kosy theatre finally to-day, was born In New York. As a boy he had the usual run of jobs as office boy, bundle wrapper, etc., until he started his stago career as a chorus boy. His next step upward was In big time vaudeville and then on to Broadway productions. The additional programme contains many items of interest, which includes musical items, Radio news, travel talks and gazette. “You’re Telling Me.”

W. C. Fields’ first starring film, “You’re Telling Me," the Paramount picture in which he is appearing with Larry “Buster” Crabbe, Joan Marsh and Adrienne Ames is Coming to-morrow to the Kosy theatre. It is a comedy from start to finish, and was directed by Erie Kenton. As Samuel Bisbee, struggling inventor, all of Whose contraptions are devices to get him afvay from work, Fields is not much of a provider for his family, except to provide a lot of worries. The supporting programme is grand. You will enjoy tho Mack Sennett comedy, Betty Boop cartoon, Sports Eye views, Rudy Vallee musical treat, British news and episode 1 of “Pirate Treasure.”