ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 4 May 1931, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE: “FRENCH LEAVE” “French Leave” which opened at the Regent Theatre on Saturday to large and enthusiastic audiences is the fourth super-film to bo released in the Dominion. The play from which the film is adapted is one of the most brilliant successes of the English stage. Tt is a well constructed plot; the humour and pathos underlying the story, each character is essentially true in conception, the scintillating dialogue are all factors that have made it an ideal subject for the talking picture screen. The cast is an all English one and includes Madeleine Carroll, the charming British actress, who gives an excellent performance; Sydney Howard, the Yorkshire comedian, who gives a perfect rendering of a very difficult role. Haddon Mason, as the jealous husband, plays his part to perfection, whilst Arthur Ghesncy as the fierce general, with Sydney Howard, provide a constant flow of laughter. The climax of the picture is as exciting as it is funny. Patrons are well advised not to miss this uproarious farce played so capably by an excellent east. The supporting programme is also an excellent one. “French Leave” will have its final screening to-night.

“THE SILVER HORDE” Packed with all the steel-fisted action of the original story, “The Silver Horde,” Radio Pictures’ adaptation of tho famous Rex Beach novel, comes to the screen of the Regent Theatre tomorrow' night as one of the year's outstanding outdoor dramas. All the glamor and romance of the original has been retained in the talking picture version, according to advance reports, and a mighty cast of screen favourites has been assembled to bring the famous Beach characters to life. Evelyn Brent, one of the foremost dramatic actresses, and creator of a score of powerful roles, is seen as Cherry Maintto. Louis Wolhoim, Joel McCrca, Raymond Hatton, Jean Arthur, Blanche Sweet, Gavin Gordon, Purnell Pratt and Ivan Liuow round out the notable cast. Director George Archainbaud took his company of more than one hundred (flayers into the heart of Alaska, where two months were spent in shooting the scenes in their actual locale. The photographic effects are said to be unusual in their beauty and splendor. “The Silver Horde” is perhaps the most powerful of all Rex Beach stories. The novel concerns an epic struggle among the sledge-fisted Alaskan salmon fishermen, high-lighted by an unusual romance. There is gripping action and breathtaking suspense crammed into scores of scenes. The production is expected to attract large crowds during its screening. “THOSE THREE FRENCH GIRLS”, MAJESTIC “Those Three French Girls” will he screened for tiie last time to-night at the Majestic Theatre. The plot concerns the adventures of the wayward nephew of an English lord in France. He meets three French 'girls and is joined in his escapades by two former Yankee doughboys. The plot reaches a screaming climax in a fashionable Parisian style salon and is finished by a wedding' scene as unique as ever imagined. “SON OF THE GODS” TUESDAY The famous gardens of Monte Carlo were reproduced on one of the huge sound stages at the First National Studios for “Son of the Gods,” the Richard Barthelmess special which comes to the Majestic Theatre next Tuesday. These gardens with their terraces, fountains and promenades peopled with gay pleasure-seekers from the world over, form one of tho scenic spots of the Riviera. The entire stage, covering tw r o acres, was used for the set. It, is in this sotting that the first love scenes between Barthelmess and his leading lady, Constance Bennett, take place. “Son of the Gods” is a lavish screen production made on a huge scale and offering Barthlcmess what is heralded as his most colourful role. It was adapted to the screen by Bradley King and directed by Frank Lloyd. The balance of the cast includes E. Allyn Warren, Mildred Van Dorn, Geneva .Mitchell, Claude King, King llou Chang, Anders Randolf and numerous others prominent in pictures. Seats should be booked at the Majestic Confectionery or telephone 186.