"MARRIED IN HOLLYWOOD."

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20472, 25 January 1930, Page 14

"MARRIED IN HOLLYWOOD. "

The first Viennese operetta to be transferred to the screen, "Married in Hollywood," will commence a season at the Civic Theatre to-day. The film, an alltalking Fox release, is said to be an outstanding production on account of the number of attractive vocal selections which have been included in its action, and the fine cast which interprets it. The leading man, J. Harold Murray, met with exceptional success in the New York premiere of '''Rio Rita," and his acting and singing have been perfectly recorded by Fox Films for his first picture. His dramatic ability is also said to be outstanding, and he is the favourite light opera tenor of New York. His leading lady is Norma Tcrris, a beautiful actress, who is also a noted singer, having appeared as Magnolia in the Broadway presentation of "Show Boat." The film was directed.by Marcel Silver, the French film authority, who was largely responsible for the success of "Fox Follies of 1922" and many other talking and silent productions. The famous Viennese composer, Oscar Strauss, composed the music, which is one of the most attractive features of "Married in Hollywood," and two of his numbers, "A Man, a Maid," and "Deep in Love," are likely to rank with the best selections from "The Waltz Dream" in public favour. The supporting cast includes many notable players. Walter Catlett, Irene Palasty, Tom Patricola, John Garrick, Lennox Pawle and Evelyn Hall are among the artists who have prominent parts, and each member of the large "cast is said to give a performance in keeping with the high standard 'of the film. A chorus of 120 picked voices is heard in several numbers, while the ballets are said to be one of the most pleasing features of a production which should attract record audiences. The supporting programme is also of a high standard. Mr. Scholl will play "Hail the Bride" and "When Honey Sings an Old-Time Song," on the Civic grand organ, while Mr. Henkel will introduce a novel item, "Orchestra v. Organ." The stage band presentation will be entitled "Jazz Town," a number which will be enhanced by the appearance of the Civic Ballet. STRAND THEATRE. The adventures of a quiet young botanist who is induced to embark on a career as an amateur detective forms the theme of "Welcome Danger," which heads the current programme at the Strand Theatre. His unorthodox methods of investigation bring him into disfavour with the authorities, but he finally blunders his way to a solution of a very complicated mystery. Harold Lloyd, the popular comedian, whose huge spectacles and genius for fooling have won him the favour of picture-goers in the past, has his first talking part in this picture. There is a good supporting cast. PLAZA THEATRE. An appealing story of the love 1 of a maimed soldier for a girl of humble origin is told in "Lucky Star," the talking picture now showing at the Plaza Theatre. Charles Farrell plays the principal part, while Janet Gaynor appears opposite him. The leading players are supported by H. Reicher, B. Williams, Paul Fix, Gloria Grey and many others. The story tells of the strange manner in which the maimed soldier recovers his faculties as a result of his love for a girl who has been kind to him during his period of convalescence. The supporting programme includes shorter talking pictures. ROXY THEATRE. Two pictures of high standard are now being shown at the Roxy Theatre. Ruth Taylor, who is well known as an actress of light roles, has tho leading part in " The College Coquette," a fast-mov-ing story of American university life. She is ably supported by William Collier and a strong cast. The supporting feature, " Father and Son," is a deeply pathetic drama in which the popular actor, Jack Holt, appears in a role of a type new to him. TIVOLI THEATRE. "Nothing But the Truth," an amusing comedy-drama, heads the current programme at the Tivoli Theatre. Richard Dix, who will be remembered for his fine work in "Redskin," a previous Paramount success, has the leading part, which sujts him admirably. The supporting cast includes several other artists of merit. The programme also includes a series of shorter talking films. CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE. " The College Coquette," an extremely amusing story of university life, is now being shown at the Crystal Palace Theatre. Ruth Taylor and William Collier have (lie leading roles. A Maori cast appears in " Under the Southern Cross," the supporting feature. EMPRESS THEATRE. Maurice Chevalier, the famous French actor, has the leading role in " Innocents of Paris," which is now being shown at the Empress Theatre. There is a fine supporting cast. Several entertaining short features are also shown. There will bo a special matinee this afternoon. LYRIC THEATRE. The screen version of Zane Grey's popular novel " Stairs of Sand " heads the splendid entertainment offered at the Lyric Theatre. Tho principal roles are played by Wallace Beery, Chester Conklin and Jean Arthur. The well-known comedian Johnny Hines is cast to advantage in the supporting attraction " Chinatown Charlie.' • EMPIRE THEATRE. The current programme at the Empire Theatre is headed by " Interference," a splendid " talkie," in which Clive Brook, Evelin Brent and William Powell sustain the principal roles. Supports are also shown. LUNA PARK. The large crowds which patronise the many devices at Luna Park at each session form a good indication of the great popularity of this unique amusement area. The greatest attractions among the sideshows are the thrilling "Wall of Death" and the "Death on tho Guillotine," a splendid illusion in which a girl is "beheaded" in view of the audience. All the permanent features, such as the scenic railway, river caves, dodg'ems, caterpillar and fun factory, aro in operation and are proving attractive. MUNICIPAL BAND. A bright musical programme will be presented by the Auckland Municipal Band in the Zoological Park to-morrow afternoon. Among other items will be the marches "Leonidas," "The Happy Warrior" and "Carry On,", the selections "H.M.S. Pinafore" (Sullivan), "Tangled Tunes" (Ketelbv), and the . overture "Pique Dame" (Stippe). The band will play in Albert Park in the evening, when a new programme will bo given. Numbers will include tho march "Tarifa" (Stopford), the overture "Martha" (Flotow), Moorish suite "The Courts of Granada" (Chapi), and "The Yeoman of the Guard" (Sullivan).