ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 20 April 1934, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

tOM WALLS AMD RALPH LYNN IN ••THARK.” MAJESTIC, SATURDAY Those who see ‘Tliark,” the new British and Dominions farce starring Ralph Lynn and Tom Walls, and introducing once more the famous Aldwych team, will be struck by the spontaneity of its humour, and readily agree that this is the most hilarious Walls-Lynn comedy ever shown. It screens on Saturday at the Majestic Theatre. Nowhere is this more marked than in the remarkably funny climax, when Ralph and Tom, in bed together in the “haunted” room, reach such a pitch of nervous tension that every noise and every movement ?s translated by them into the evidence of a ghost. Tlie last straw is added when the branch of a tree blows in through the'window at the side of the bed with an awful clatter, bringing plaster down with it and sweeping its leaves across the feet of the dozing sleepers. So, with the whole room apparently falling to pieces around them, the two heroes, who have hitherto saved their faces and dissembled their fear by various pretexts, start up convulsively in bed, Ralph shouting, “Police! lire l murder 1 ” and Tom making choking noises at the top of his voice. Then, in awkward haste, Ralph dives out of bed his side for the electric light switch, while Tom leaps out his side for the monstrous “Fowling piece” with which lm has pro. pared to meet the spectre. Written by Britain’s most prolific comedy genius. Ben Travers, it .s all hilariously funny.

REGENT THEATRE, TO-NIGHT AN INTRIGUING ROMANCE

The unusual photoplay, “The Worst Woman in Paris” will ho presented at the Regent Theatre to-night for the last lime as Janet Gavnor’s great success “Adorable” will commence a three night season 10-morrow. This new Fox film is a hauntingly romantic, picture. It lias a story that breathes happiness in every detail. Its music lias all the qualities of refreshing accompaniment. Janet Gavnor has found the perfect complement for her unique abilities in Henry (jurat tlie European player who makes his picture debut in “Adorable.” Together, as they unfold step after step of the story, they form the most attractive. most romantic pair seen for a long time. Tt is a rare motion picture occasion when story and stars fit so well together. Miss Gaynor again reveals her manifold talent for the screen in its three principal departments—acting, singing and ‘dancing. Garat must certainly look to a brilliant career on the screen Cast in important roles. Herbert Mundin and C. Aubrey Smith contribute their highly individual talents. Here are two plavers, one a virtual newcomer to tha screen and the other a veteran of many years on tlie stage and in films, who would be assets in anybody’s picture.