ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20536, 10 April 1930, Page 15

ENTERTAINMENTS.

CIVIC THEATRE. Gcorgo O'Brien and Sue Carol pro the principals in "The Lone Star Ranger," a picture' based on Zano Grey's novel, which heads the current programmo at the Civic Theatre. Tho atrnosphero of the West is well maintained, and an exciting story full of incident is provided. Interesting shorter (ilins and selections by tho orchestra and organ complete the jn'ogramme. Tho main session is preceded by an orchestral concert. "Tho Locked Door," featuring Rod La Rocque. Barbara Stanwyck, William Boyd and Betty Bronson, will ho tlio next attraction at the Civic Theatre. Tho plot deals with tho efforts of a woman to keep a secret from her husband, and her efforts to shield anothA, and it is rich in dramatic incident.

MAJESTIC THEATRE. Life behind the stage will be revealed in "Broadway Scandals, 1950," which will be screened at the Majestic Theatre for tho first time to-day. The "Pepper Box Revue" Company having become bankrupt, two of the members, Ted Howard, song and dance man, and Miiry, who is in love with hint, try to present a vaudeville act. They are unsuccessful, but Howard is offered a position with Valeska, a Broadway musical comedy principal. Howard accepts. Mary succeeds* in an impersonation number, and is dismissed through jealousy by Valeska. Howard, hearing of it, leaves Valeska's company, and joins Mary in a vaudeville act. The leading parts are taken by Sally O'Neil, Jack Egan and Carmcl Myers.

STRAND THEATRE. "The Love Parade," the Paramount alltalking picture which is showing for an extended season at the Strand Theatre, features tho popular screen star Maurice Chevalier. As an indiscreet attache in Faris his activities aro such that he is recalled to Sylvania. lie succeeds in captivating tho queen, and becomes prince* consort. He is not happy in his new«, position, but ho is forced to keep up appearances while a foreign loan is being negotiated. Finally Chevalier teaches the queen that in matters of love she is only a woman, and ho is accepted as king. Jeanette Mac Donald takes the part of tho queen, while Lupino Lane and Lillian Roth have subordinate roles. Tho vocal numbers include "My Dream Lover," "Nobody's Using It Now," "Paris, Stay the Same," and "Let's Be Common." Shorter films arc also screened.

REGENT THEATRE. Two new artists are introduced to picture patrons in "It's a Great Life," which is now being shown at the Regent Theatre. These are the Duncan Sisters, who give a varied entertainment which includes dance, dialogue and song. Ample scope is provided the two sisters by the story, which deals with the adventures of a troupe of vaudevillo artists. Lawrence Grey gives a convincing portrayal in the leading male role. The supporting features include a comedy, "The Ilo'ose Cow," in which the veil-known artists Laurel and Hardy appear. 'Their performance as two criminals unintentionally breaking the monotony of prison provides a number of amusing episodes. Selections from "Maritana" are given by the orchestra, under Mr. J. Whiteford Waugh.

ST. JAMES' THEATRE. ' "The Argyle Case," which is the chief feature of the current programme at St. James' Theatre, is a mystery play in which the suspense is well maintained. John Argyle, a capitalist, is murdered at midnight in his library. Suspicion falls on several persons, and the services of a famous detective arc used to bring the murderer to justice. TJic plot has many interesting complications, and is well worked out. Thomas Meiglian has tho leading part, and is capably supported by H. B. Warner and Lila Lee.

ROXY THEATRE. John Batten, an Auckland actor, takes the leading part in " Under the Greenwood Tree," a British all-talking picture, which now heads the programme at the Roxv Theatre. Excellent scenes are shown of English village life, many of its older folk songs and dances being included in the production. All-talking supports precede the main film.

MOULIN ROUGE THEATRE. " Land of the Silver Fox," featuring the popular dog, Rin-Tin-Tin, will bo screened for the last lime this evening at the Moulin Rouge Theatre. Shorter talking pictures will also be shown. ARCADIA THEATRE. |. The main feature of the current programme at the Arcadia Theatre is " Darkened Rooms," a gripping picture with a cleverly-conceived plot. The film is interpreted by a strong cast. EMPRESS THEATRE. The adventures of a French girl surrounded by Allied soldiers at the end of 'the war provide the llieme of "Marianne," the chief attraction of the current programme at the Empress Theatre. Marion Davies is tho principal player. CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE. Lola Lane and Paul Page fill the chief roles in "The Girl from Havana," the talking picture now showing at the Crystal Palace Theatre. s HOSPITAL CONCERT. Nearly 100 patients in the public hospital were entertained by Mr. N. Carlsen at a concert party last evening. The chairman of the Hospital Board, Mr. W. Wallace, in a short address expressed appreciation of the services of Mr. Carlsen and his party, who bad given concerts for tho hospital patients for the last two years. Mr. Wallace made special reference to the fine record - of Mr. J. Smithson, who. had been connected with entertainment work in the hospital for 20 years. The members of the party wore: Miss Eileen Brennan, pianist, Miss Eileen Smithson. Messrs. G. Carlson, N. Carlsen.and J. Smithson. MUNICIPAL CHOIR. A concert will be given by the Municipal Choir in the Town Hall on Saturday evening. Assisting artists will include Miss Mina Caldow, vocalist, and Miss Ina Bosworth, violinist. The programme will comprise choral works by Brahms, Mendelssohn nncl Dudley Buck, songs by Goring Thomas and I)odd, and violin items by Mendelssohn and Tschailtowski.

ALMA MnGItUER CONCERT. A farewell conceit to tho talented Auckland vocalist, Miss Alma McGruer, will take place at the Town Kali this evening. Miss McGruer will give several items and she will be assisted by a large number of well-known local artists. Spectacular dancing, humorous items and musical numbers will bo given.