ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 3 September 1935, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

“WINGS IN THE DARK” AT MAJESTIC “Wings in the Dark” which heads the current programme at the Majestic will terminate its season to-night. It is aji entertaining story which depicts an. aviator’s heroic effort to make- flying safe for everyone. Myrna Loy and Gary Grant arc the principal players. To-morrow “A Girl of the Limberlost” will be presented for the first time. The charm which delighted the many readers of Gene Stratton-Porter’s book's lias been admirably recaptured in the screen version of “A Girl of the Limberlost.” The manner in which the spirit of the novel has been retained is nu achievement for the producers. The background of rural life in the beautiful State of Indiana is presented with all its appeal. The story is powerful in the beauty and simplicity of the theme, and the added effect given by the delightful settings makes it splendid entertainment. All the close attention to detail and technical skill lavished on the background would, however, have been of little avail without a caste worthy of it. Marian Marsh plays the title role with a sincerity that will delight lovers of the book. She breathes the very spirit of the part of Elnora, the girl who makes desperate efforts to gain an education against the wishes of her mother, and eventually finds happiness with Philip. Louise Dresser disposes of the difficulties of the exacting part of tlie mother with ease. Wes Sinton is perfectly interpreted by Ralph Morgan, who pleases not only through his histrionic ability, hut also through the charm with which lie invests the character. Betty Blytli as the “bird woman” is equally good, and the remainder of the cast give performances of a high standard.

“Naughty Marietta’’ which opens its extended season at the Majestic on Saturday, will, if it does nothing else, achieve recognition as the film which introduced Nelson Eddy to the cinema. For Nelson Eddy is destined to be an outstanding personality in the musical world as well as in the cinema. He is

the possessor of a superb baritone voice reminiscent of that of Lawrence libbol.L

“Naughty Marietta” based on one of Victor Jlcibore’s famous operettas, however, lias many other claims on the cinemagoers’ interest. With another accomplished singer, Jeanette McDonald, contributing to its musical worth, the film is first class entertainment, tuneful, vivacious and romantic, with more than a dash of exciting aclventure and a rippling line of fresh humour throughout. Thu entire production is pervaded with the almospliero of old France and its early colony, Louisiana. Booking plans for the first nights of its season are now available for intending patrons. RE GE NT A'l TR A CTIO NS “Rumba" the new Paramount dancing film, which features that well known dancing star, George Rail and the beautiful Carole Lombard, comes to the. Regent to-night and Wednesday. The story of “Ilumba” is set in America and Cuba, wherein a male dancer and a wealthy American enact their parts. Joe Martin has incurred the enmity of a gangster and he liees to Cuba where lie learns the possibilities of ihe famous “Rumba” dance and soon becomes internationally famous as its exponent. The American girl visits Havana and she and Joe Jove under tropic skies. Joe is engaged for a New York season but is warned by his former enemies not to dance, otherwise the dance of love will become the dance of death. In defiant mood the young dancer carries on, but Carmelita bis dancing partner faints and the American girl who is in the audience doubles ior her and the pair create a furore. There is a, happy ending to the troubles of the lovers, and, enemies or not. love will out. George Raft, of Valentino type, with the blonde Carole Lombard play the leading romantic roles, and Margo, the famous Cuban dancer, also plays a big part, her dancing Hieing a revelation in terpsichorean art. The supporting programme includes: Paramount news, a pictorial with novelties from all parts of the world, a sports interlude of puma hunting in Florida, a Pop Eye the Sailor feature, and a musical interlude. . Scheduled for screening on Thursday and Friday, “Private Scandal combines baffling mystery highly seasoned with hilarious comedy. It is an adroitly produced murder mystery comedy that depends upon speed and cleverness rather than horror for its effectiveness. Everybody had been doing tilings they shouldn’t when death struck mysteriously and they had to think fast to •■•over up their own “Private Scandal. The cast comprises Zasu Pitts, Phillips Holmes, Mary Brian, Ned Sparks and Lew Cody—surely a team of laugh provokers. THEATRE ROYAL: “MAN OF TWO WORLDS”—WEDNESDAY A new star and superb entertainment nre two contributions made to the screen by “Man of Two Worlds,” which comes o the Theatre Royal to-morrow. Fran, is Lederer, acting sensation of the Eurooean and Broadway stage, is presented : n this RKO-Badio production. Heralded as an artist with irresistib’e charm •nd amazing talent, Lederer more than lives up to advance notices. Stella) 1 honours are shared by Elissa Landi, who gives a strong and vivid portrayal, as the blonde siren of the story. Scientists invade the frozen North to snare specimens of animal life for the. London Zoo. There they find Lederer, in the. role. of Greenland’s greatest hunter. During the expedition he conceives a strange md idealistic passion for the photograph of the leading scientist’s daughter. The scientists return to London with Aigo. Bewildered and enthralled by the amazing world of civilisation, Aigo begins to forget his young native wife in an infatuation for tlie cultured Mayfair belle. Then the spark which ignites an explosion of emotions is accidentally struck, and the young hunter’s dream world crashes about him. From that. heartstirring climax, events move swiftly to a logical .and satisfying conclusion. J. Walter Ruben has captured the spirit of the drama, in remarkable fashion with his direction. A finished production with tremendous appeal, “Man of Two Worlds,” is the type of picture destined to be popular with every class of audience.