ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20241, 29 April 1929, Page 16

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MAJESTIC THEATRE. The lieroino of "Ramona," Dolores Del Rio, sweeps through tlic exciting, barbaric scones of "Revenge," which is being presented at tho Majestic Theatre, with all (ho frenzy of a Nordic fury, supplanting the languid airs and graces of Ramona with an uncurbed turbulence. .As Ilascha, an untamed siren of a woodlaud camp high up in the Carpathian mountains, she tames men as well as bears, gleefully riding both into submission. But sho meets her match in Jorga, a fearless bandit, who faces her whip and scornful eyes with unconcern. At a wedding banquet ho suddenly appears with his men and, sweeping Ilascha into his arms, dashes away into a rocky retreat. There, in his cave, cunningly concealed from the eyes of men, ho sets about taming the bear-tamer, The girl, secretly in love with hint, fights down her love and tries to hill him while ho is asleep, hut cannot find the courage to carry out her revenge. Iter father and his gipsies, armed for battle, rush into Jorga's cave, determined to kill him and marry tho girl to a gipsy, but Rasclia outwits her father, baves jorga, and rides away with him to love and happiness. Dolores Del Rio plays this romantic rolo with dash and skill, and Ticroy Mason, playing tho rolo of Jorga, is excellent. Others in tho cast arc James Marcus, Joso Crispo and Rita Car ewe. Tho outdoor scenes in particular should appeal, and somo humorous scene interludes showing bears and their cubs at play arc bound to amuse, Tho picture was directed with considerable skill by Edwin Carewe. Included in tho supporting programme is an Eve's review of the latest topical budgets, a Majestic Magazino of news of tho world, a comedy and a U.F.A. production, "Wicked Kasimir." Miss Margot St. Lawrence Toner gives a piano interpretation of the valso in E Minor (Chopin), and "Toccata"- (Debussy).

" THE SINGING FOOL" AI Joboi), who is reputed to bo America's highest paid entertainer, will 1)0 seen and heard in "Tlio Singing Fool," an "all-talkie" picture, which will bo presented at tlio Plaza Theatre shortly. H is a Warner Brothers production, in which it is claimed Jolson is revealed as <>no of tlio most powerful emotional actors on the screen. Appearing lirst as a care-free singing waiter in a New York cabaret, lie marries a revue artist, who falls in lovo with another man. She abandons him and his child, to whom ho is passionately devoted. The child dies, and bo is hcart-birken. Betty Bronsou and Josephine Dunn appear" in tlio leading feminine roles, and other members of the cast arc Reed Howes, Arthur Houseman and David Lee. The picture will l>o preceded by an overture, "Tannhauser." played by tlio famous New York Philharmonic Orchestra of SO players. Tlio supporting programme of "talkie'" subjects will include singing and acting by Giovanni Martinolli, Ibo lending dramatic tenor of tlio Metropolitan Opera Company, a comedy and singing number, "Between the Arts of the Oj>"ra." an imitation of opera players by the Howard Brothers, a series of songs, "In a Monastery ('ell, bv CJus Reed, Oscar V. ahl, Otto PloeLz and Charles Hamilton, and the first appearance on the screen, and the first time he has registered before the vitaphone, of Mischa Elinan, the worldfamous violinist. His numbers will include "Humoresquc" and the Gossec "Ciavotte."

PLAZA AND TIVOLL Bright entertainment is provided in. '"The Gate Crasher," a comedy romance, featuring Glen Tryon and Pntsy Ruth Miller, which is the main attraction of the programme being presented at the Plaza aud Tivoli Theatres. The .story concerns an amateur detective who falls in lovo with an actress, follows her to New York, and sets to work to solve the mystery of tho disappearance of her jewels. Amusing situations arise in the theatre, in a. spectacular night club and in tho artist's hotel. The story is both romantic aud farcical, and provides Trvon with the best comedy lio has made. A further attraction is "Tho Case of Lena Smith," in which the popular Esther Ralston plays the part of a young mother who, through unfortunate circumstances, lias her child placed in an institution. Tho lilm pictures tlio dramatic' efforts she makes to secure her child. (Jtlvr notable members of the cast arc James Hall, (iustav \on Seyffertitz and Fred Kohler. The supporting programme includes one of the popular "Collegians" series aud exclusive. pictures of Auckland's aerial pageant and the Anzuc Day procession.

CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE. No finer example of British film art has been produced than "Tho Constant Nymph,'' which is being shown as the principal attniclion of Iho programme at the Crystal Palace Theatre, Mount Eden. The novel was written by Margaret Kennedy and the play, which was directly adapted from it by Basil Dean, met with outstanding success in London and the provinces. Under the supervision of the author arid Basil Dean a perfect interpretation of the story is given by tho English cast, of which Mabel Poulton and Ivor Novello are the principal members. Authentic settings of the Austrian Tyrol form the background for the story. A further attraction is " The Woman from Moscow," a drama, of Russia, with Pola Negri in the loading role. The story concerns the tragedy of the life of Princess Fedora, who falls in love with the man who has shot her fiance. He is able to prove provocation for his action, but misunderstandings'arise and the closing scenes show tho princess dying in her lover's arms.

EVERYBODY'S TiJEATRE. Ken Jlaynard and his famous horse Tarzan appear in "Cheyenne," an outdoor htory of adventure and romance, which is being shown at Everybody's Theatre. The theme'of the film centres round the rodeo, with all its accompanying "broncho busting," steer roping, trick riding, stage coach and horse racing. The story deals with a young man who has always had the ambition to compete in tho Cheyenne rodeos. He wins at a smaller affair and dreams of the trip and show in the Wyoming cil.y. Ho has many difficulties to coiitend with beloro ho can even get to tho races, and he enters for the competitive events under tho most trying conditions. There is a happy romance interwoven in this fast-moving picture. In the supporting are Gladys McConnell, Les Hales, James Bradbury and Charles Whittaker. A further instalment of tho exciting serial, Ibo Mysterious Rider," is also shown.

SUBURBAN THEATRES. Entertainment of tho usual high standard will bo offered at various suburban theatres this evening. "Adoration" and "Stolen Pleasures" will be screened this afternoon and evening at tho Prince Edward Theatre. The Capitol Theatre will present "Tho Spy" and '"Homesick." Tho attractions at, the Empire Theatre are "Red Wine" and "Rinty of tho Desert." 'J'ho programme at the Edendalc Cinema comprises "Red Hot Speed" and "Someone to Love." "Home, James," ami "Avalanche" are tho features at tho Grov Lynn Tlu-alre. The parish hall, .Uevonporl, will screen "Take JUo Home." and "The Desert Bride."

MOULIN ROUGE THEATRE. A drama of the. criminal world, "Docks of Now York," featuring George Bancroft, and an absorbing picture, "The Woman Against the World." starring Pola Negri, are the attractions at tho Moulin Rouge Theatre this evening. An excellent supporting programme will be screened.

HIPPODROME THEATRE. " Tho Trail of '93" is continuing u very successful season at ilic Hippodrome Theatre, where it will again be presented (his afternoon and evening. Adapted lro.ni tho novel by Robert W. Service and directed by (Jlarcnco Brown, tho film is said to reveal a story of mon and'women who displayed, in spite of the lure of gold at tho time of the famous Klondike " strike," kindliness, self-sacrifice and bravery. Tlio principal players are Dolores Del Rio, Ralph Forbes, George Cooper, Tcncu Iloltz, Harry Carey, Emily I? itzroy, Polly Moran, Russell Simson and Cesaro Gravina. In addition to these artists there are 24 players in minor roles and 15,000 extras. The scenic effects are (lie principal feature of the production. An avalancho of thousands of tons of snow, burying in an instant, a horde or gold-seekers, the perils of the rapids and llio lawlessness of the camp cities which sprang up over-night are also graphically depicted.