At the Theatre

Northland Age, Volume 5, Issue 24, 13 March 1936, Page 9

At the Theatre

PRINCESS THEATRE, KAITAIA Friday and Saturday Audiences everywhere have hailed “Charlie Chan in Egypt” as the most thrilling, engrossing and ingenious of the “Chan” series to date. Once more starring Warner Oland the picture comes, as the first of a double feature programme, on Friday and Saturday, to-night and tomorrow night, to the Princess theatre. This is recommended by the censor for adults. Introducing to the world's cinema public the vivacious Continental actress, Dolly Haas (aptly described as ‘four feet of captivating Continental feminine frivolity’) “Girls Will Be Boys’ is showing as the second feature, and in this film Miss Haas is seen to equal advantage as a ‘boy’ and as the sparkling and charming young lady she really is. Monday On Monday night will be screened a L powerful drama that is true to life in every detail, “The House of Trent”, starring Anne Grey and John Stuart. The destiny of a simple, human family, is revealed in this intensely real drama of simple, high-minded people, the story of a doctor who gave all, even life, for his patient. Wednesday “The Gilded Lily”, Claudette Colbert’s new starring Paramount vehicle, which comes to the Princess theatre on Wednesday, is a romantic and frothy comedy that boasts a totally new and unconventional approach on the romantic angle. The supporting cast includes Fred MacMurray, Ray Milland, C. Aubrey Smith, Edward Craven, Donald Meek and Grace Bradley. AWANUI TALKIES Saturday Bringing one of the most dramatic characters of fiction to the screen with amazing realism, the producers of “The Informer”, to he shown at Awanui on Saturday night, scored an impressive hit. An artistic triumph, the picture, with Victor McLaglen in the leading role, stands far above the ordinary run, as strong dramatic fare, and is recommended by the censor for adults. Wednesday A double programme will be screened at Awanui on Wednesday, the first picture being the beautiful all-Technicolour “Service with a Smile”. In the second film, “Broadway Bill”, two of the screen’s foremost stars, Warner Baxter and Myrna Loy, are united to give the public the thrill of a glorious romantic comedy.

SHOW NIGHT DANCE An exceptionally large and lively crowd attended the A. and P. Association’s dance in the Hall, Kaitaia, on Saturday night. The members of the committee are to be congratulated on the expeditious manner in which they cleared and prepared the hall for the function, after the show in the afternoon, and in bringing the floor up to its usual fast condition. Mr. W. Flinn was m.c. and the Ritz Orchestra supplied the music with extras by Misses Joan Christensen and F. Parker, and Messrs A. Logan and L, Ramsey. JUDGES’ COMMENTS ON SCHOOL EXHIBITS The following comments by the judges on the work shown in the school section at the show should be of assistance to the children for future shows.. Primary Classes Nature study: Grasses and clovers— The arrangement and mounting of the first award was excellent. Weeds —Good work, selection a matter of detail. Collection of flowers —This was only fair. Collection of Vegetables—Also only fair. Handwriting—Very good on average. Drawing—Very good all round. Some of the juniors show much promise, and all the scene work showed a splendid sense of perspective. The pencil drawing class was of outstanding merit. The winner in this class displayed much technique and produced a very natural drawing. Attention lias been paid to detail to a marked degree. These remarks also apply to the other competitors in a lesser degree. Essays—The absence of essays in the primary division (only one entry) does not augur well for the future. Handcrafts—This section reached a particularly high standard and deserved extra special mention. It is a work that is more than well worth while and the results amply repaid the instructors for their time and attention. High School Essay—The winner in this section possessed style and compactness. There was an absence of superfluous words and sentences, and a distinct style which indicated that the entrant would do well to pursue a journalistic or other literary vocation. The second prize winner was possessed of good ideas, a racy description, and somewhat mature expression, but the otherwise excellent efforts were spoiled by what amounted to sheer carelessness. Map of N.Z. in relief—First and second extremely good, Work compared very favourably with similar classes in other parts of New Zealand, the first prize winner surpassing anything of the same nature seen previously by the judges, and excellent in neatness and attention to detail. Handcrafts—Excellent work all round. First prize winner quite a long way ahead. This section reflected great credit on teachers and pupils. Book-keeping—All good work. Third would have been first, but penalised for carelessness. Science experiment—Good work, sense of proportion lacking in most cases. General remarks—The lack of entrants in essay class is typical of New Zealand generally, and indicates that English is the weakest subject.