THE NATIONAL THEATRE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20642, 14 August 1930, Page 14

THE NATIONAL THEATRE.

TWO GREAT ATTRACTIONS. At the National Theatre on Saturday J. C. Williamson Films will present two outstanding pictures entitled "Be Yourself," an all-talking, singing ancl dancing revue, with the popular New York comedienne Fanny Brice in the leading role, and "Paris Bound," a delightful romantic drama staged by Pathe, with a company of well-known dramatic players as the principal characters. Fanny Brice, a former David Belasco principal actress and Zicgfekl Follies player, created a , sensation when she was presented by United Artists in the all-talking picture "Be Yourself," and she has now established herself as a most talented artist. There are four theme songs incorporated in the story of "Bo Yourself." each of which is sunc by Miss Fanny I'.ricc, and they were all created for 111ibrilliant singer, dancer and comedienne. The titles of the numbers are:— "Cooking Breakfast for the One I Love," "Ivickiu' a Hole in the Sky," "When a Woman Loves a Man" and "Sasha, the Passion of the Pasha." • The principal actress will be supported by a cast of j capable players, including Robert Arm- | strong, known for his work in "Is Zat So," and Harry Green, the comedian of "Close Harmony" and "The Kibitzer." This artist also appeared here at His Majesty's Theatre under the direction of ,J< C- Williamson, Limited, several years ago. "Be. Yourself" is said to be one of the. most elaborate talking pictures yet created in America, and it has attracted largo audiences wherever it has been screened. The second picture, "Paris Bound," is a remarkable and daring drama of society life. In it Miss Ann Harding, n well-known Broadway actress, has achieved outstanding success, ami she is splendidly supported by Fredric March and Leslie Fenlon. "Paris Bound" unfolds an intensely modern story of a society marriage—and tho road to divorce, ft is a tryo page from presentday society life, set against a background that flits from Nov? York and an exclusivo Long Island colony to Paris and Ilivicra. Features bf the production are its mounting and settings. "Paris Bound" was adapted from the New York stage success by Horace Jackson, and retains the author's sincero analysis of modern marriage. The story opens with a wedding, which ts perhaps one of the most elaborato scenes in the production, and tfllls of the adventures of the married couple and their estranged parents. Both tho pictures to be presented on this exceptionally fine double-feature programme are of high merit, and should enjoy great popularity :it the theatre.