ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20236, 22 April 1929, Page 17

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Sir Harry Lauder and his associated entertainers will present varied programmes at His Majesty's Theatre during the week. The season closes on Saturday ovening next. There will be no presentation on Thursday evening—Anzac Day. A special matinee performance will be given on Saturday afternoon. Booking arrangements are advertised. Tho company is announced to appear for one night only at the Theatre Royal, Hamilton, on Monday evening next. REGENT THEATRE. A programme which provides unique entertainment is being presented "at the Regent Iheatre. many peoplo who desire to see the best that this latest development of the motion picturo industry, the "talkies," can produce, will not L.e disappointed in "Tho Bellamy Trial," a sensational murder mystery drama, featuring Leatrico Joy. The film combines dialogue and sound synchronisation so that audiences hear the characters speak from the screen instead of mere sound synchronisation. The mystery is skilfully unfolded in a courtroom, where a man and a woman are on trial, accused of the murder of tho man's wife. The story, which has been taken from the novol by Frances Noyes Hart, has been capably handled both with respect to screen and dialogue by the director, Monta Bell. Although one of the earliest dialogue films since the recent rise of the "talkies," "The Bellamy Trial" is recognised as one of tho best yet made. The capablo cast in support of Leatrice Joy, as the woman accused, includes Margaret Livingstone, George Barraud, Betty Bronson and Kenneth Thompson. The supporting programme is also of a particularly high standard, and in itself is excel- 1 lent entertainment. Audiences see and hear Eila Shields, the world-famous male impersonator, in "Susie," and Joseph Regan, the famous Irish tenor, in "Mary Ann" and "Beloved." Vincent Lopez, the international jazz band leader, is heard in three numbers on the piano, which are excellently reproduced. STRAND THEATRE. A splendid programme of "talkies" and sound synchronised' pictures is being offered at the Strand Theatre. The programme opens with a Fox movietone newsreel, in which a number of celebrities, in-1 eluding Mr. Al. Smith, former Governor 1 of Now York, actually address the audience. Ono of the most interesting features of the programmo is tho opening of tho Newcastle-on-Tyno Bridge by the King, who is heard in his last public speech before his illness. George Bernard Shaw, one of tho foremost personalities in tho English literary world, is heard in a humorous speech, and Gertrude Lawrence, the celebrated English comedienne, appears in a novel "talkie" film. Chic Sale, the famous American stage and screen artist, is tho loading figure in "The Star Witness," which is claimed to be tho first all-talkio comedy, and which proves to bo an exceptionally attractive addition to an excellent programme. The worldfamous Hoxy Theatre Orchestra of 110 talented players provides an excellent musical accompaniment to the main picture, "The Street Angel," a sound synchronised picture, directed by Frank Borzage. Tho story is laid against tho colourful background of Naples, and the photographic treatment alone is a conspicuous contribution to tho art of the motion picture. Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell have tho principal roles, and aro supported bv a carefully-selected cast. Miss Gaynor appeal's as a little waif of the waterfront, and Farrell as a vagabond artist who falls in love with her. MAJESTIC THEATRE. An absorbing drama and romance of the seas is provided in "Captain Lash, the main pictorial attraction of the programme being presented at the. Majestic Theatre. The story concerns the adventures of a tvpical son of tho sea, Captain Lash, plaved by Victor McLaglen, who derives his name from the brutal manner in which lie dominates his crew of stokers on an ocean liner. While on his way to i.inganore, Captain La-sh saves a beautiful passenger, played by Claire Windsor, from serious injury. Ho becomes infatuated with her, and is unwittingly drawn into a net of mystery How he extricates hnn--elf from a dangerous situation when ne realises that her professed love for him is merely'» ruse, makes an exciting pictuie. Tho 'supporting programme includes an Eve's Review, a Majestic Magazine and a cornedv A novelty number is "Songs of Ireland," with a special musical accompaniment. In addition. Mr. Yorke Grey presents a new stage attraction. Shadowland," comprising various studies in silhouettes. SUBURBAN THEATRES. A. double picture programme, comprising "One of tho Best" and "Two Red Roses, will bo shown at the Prince Edward Theatre this evening. The management announces that the Strand Orchestra lias been transferred to the theatre and will play nightly. The' programme at the Capitol Theatre, Dominion Road,. this evening includes "Take Me (Bebo Daniels) and "Riley the Cop." The Empire Theatre, Dominion Road, will show "Odds On" and "Prep and Pep." "Champagne" and "Hoofbeats of Vengeance' will be screened at the Edendale Theatre. The Grey Lynn Cinema will show "Tommy Atkins" and "Red Wine," while "Avalanche" and "Paradise" will be shown m the Parish Ilall, Devonport. CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE. "Docks of New a thiilling drama of tho underworld, is the principal feature to be presented at the Crystal Palace Theatre this cvoning. Tho leading role is played by the popular George Bancroft, and the film abounds in adventure. The second attraction is " The Physician, a British Gaumont production, starring Miles Marnier. MOULIN ROUGE THEATRE. * Two pictures, "Homesick" and "Someone to Love," will bo screened at the Moulin Rouge Theatre this evening. A cabaret night will bo held at tho theatre to-morrow evening. ORGAN RECITAL. Tho city organist, Mr, Maughan Barnctt, gnvo an attractive recital in tho Town Hall last evening. Items included Mailjy's "Marcho Solenelle," "In Paradisiuni," by Dubois, and Bach s I'ugue S'-Auu"