ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 30 April 1934, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

JACK BUCHANAN IN “YES MR BROWN,” MAJESTIC, TO-NIGHT

Jack Buchanan's legion of admirers will undoubtedly enjoy his latest film musical comedy, “Yes, Mr Brown,” showing to-night at the Majestic Theatre. In this film Jack dances ami sings. In one scene he docs a gloriously comic dance in a fashionable night-club setting, partnered by the jouy Australian, Vera Rearce. Adapted from the play “Business with America,” the story is a. brightly-wnt-'en affair, giving Jack plenty of opportunities to entertain with his charming personality. It concerns the visit of the American, 3lr Brown, owner ji numerous toy shops in various parts ■ f the world, lu his Vienna branch, and as tile very alert manager (Jack Buchanan), with a partnership in view, intends that his visit shall be a successful one, his efforts at amusing Mr Brown give considerable enjoyment to the onlooker. The music is iuneful, the settings excellent, and Buchanan, has the charming and humorous Elsie Randolph, lovely Margot Graliame, Hartley Power and Vera Pearce, in support. “Yes, MiBrown” is laughable entertainment. Jack Buchanan sings, dances and fumes his way through the funny situations, being very ablv assisted by Elsie Randolph who has 'been his stage partner on many occasions Hartley Rowers conception of the important Nlr Brown is good, and Margot Grahame is the fascinating film wile of Jack.

REGENT THEATRE TO-NIGHT “LOOKING FORWARD”

Spirit of courage ancl enthusiasm finds dramatic expression in Lionel Barrymore’s newest starring vehicle, “Looking Forward,” which closes tonight to the Regent Theatre. the picture, which deals with the lives of two business men, is unique in respec to its handling of two stories m one. The life of a millionaire departmentstore owner whose wife deserts him when he faces financial ruin is coun-ter-balanced with the story of the humble employee who likewise is baffled by his inability to meet his payments and keep his home togethei, but whose family prove their loyalty when he most needs it. The wide range of characters provides an opportunity for a. number of fine acting portrayals and an outstanding gioup of players are seen in support of Barrymore. These include Lewis Stone, Benita Hume, Elizabeth Allan, Phillips Holmes, Colin Clive. The story shows how the woman in the life of each man affects that man’s destiny The old bookkeeper’s wife regenerates him when his world conies crashing about his ears; the millionaire’s wife tears him down