ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21232, 12 July 1932, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PLAZA THEATRE. "A Night-' Like This," which presents tho ever-popular Aldwych Theatre players at'their best, will conclude its season at tho Plaza Theatre on Wednesday. Tom Walls and Ralph Lynn, ace UlO principal funniakers, who. attempt to secure a pearl necklace from the proprietor of a night club on behalf 'of' a' pretty QaWet dancer, a part taken with her usual charm by Winifred Shotter. . Robertson Hare and Mary Brough also appearY again in this laughable production. " GOOD-NIGHT, VIENNA.'S . Strehgth' of prodrictioh and sweetness of theme are the outstanding features of "Good-night, Vienna," which will open a.feeason at the Plaza .Theatre oh Thursday. This; production establishes the that the British and Dominions studios do not rely solely upon comedies its- a quality product. Herbert Wilcox, tho : director, -has made -a film equal to the Very best that..British studios rare capable of producing. Tho picture owes much of its success to tho .charm with which Jack Buchanan invests a* the pirfs he plays. He-appears as an Austrian. officer, 1 whose love affairs are many, but; who is unable to deflect the .sharp arrows of ill-fortune which the Great War'showered upon tho Austrian aristocracy. : Mr. Buchanan's appearance with Miss. Jeanetto Mac Donald in "Monto Carlo" will bo remembered for a long while,,and ho is stated to excel himself in "Good-night Vienna," which i:3 his first British musical talkie. The film introduces many catchy lyrics, which Mr. Buchanan sings in his engaging manner. Anna Ncagle makes a' charming heroine as a pretty assistant in a flower shop. MAJESTIC THEATRE. Based on tho sensational story by Upton Sinclair, tho attraction at. the Majestic .Theatro, "Tho Wet,:. Parade," presents a cast of celebrities which is not often assembled for a single production. Walter Huston, of "The Criminal Code-,'"'-is' perhaps the most outstanding player, and he is supported by Dorothy Jordan, Lowis Stone, Myrna Loy, Neil Hamilton and John Miljan. The next feature to bo presented at the Majestic Theatre will bo tho Metro-Goldwyn-Maycr production "But The Flesh Is Weak,"'-'which again brings tho everpopulat Robert Montgomery into, prominence. The feminine, lead is taken by a screen "find," Nora, Gregor, and the humorous side of tho picture is in ' tho capable hands of Edward Everett Hortbn. Other notable members of the cast include C. Aubrey Smith, Nils Asther, Frederick Kerr and Forrester Harvey. The picture, which is based on the story by Iv,or Novello, "Tjio Truth Game," shows > Mr. Montgomery as a debonair and 1 aris- . tocratic London fortune 'hunter, who tries ,to marry for money until he genuinely .falls in love.' •: CIVIC THEATRE. . / Directed 'by Ernst. Lubitsch, "One Hour With You," at the Civic Theatre,' is ; probably the best production that the Continental, star Maui'ice Chevalier has made. Miss Jeanette Mac Donald,' who ; appeared opposite Mr. Chevalier in "The Love Parade," takes the part of his'wife l in this film. The magnetic personality of Chevalier, the charm of Miss MacDoni aid, and the artistic touches of Mr. Lubitsch, make the picture one of the most entertaining to be shown in Auckland for some time. Genevieve Tobin, Charles Ruggles and Roland Young also have prominent roles. The supporting programme well maintains the standard of the main attraction. A riotously funny comedy, "'To-night's the Night," with the comedian of "Splinters," Leslie Fuller, as a convict, will conclude its season at the St. James' Theatre on t Thursday. Mr.' Fuller appears as tho secretary of, a < slate club, who is unjustly imprisoned on. a charge of stealing tho cliib funds. During a prison concert, however/ disguised as a lady 'cellist, he manages to escape. The concluding sequences of the film depict an exciting chase between a "baby" car and a high-powered sports car. The fun never, abates. The next change of programme at the St. James' Theatre will be headed by the modern dramatic production "Dangerous Years," which deals frankly with one of ' the pres(Jnt-day problems. . . . -, ■

pTRAND THEATRE. ... ■ A story that gives John Barrymore, the world-famous dramatic actor, a part similar to the one he took in- "Svengali," The. Mad Genius," is proving very popular at the. Strand Theatre. The film deals with the fortunes of a dancing genius, who is unable to exercise his ability owing to a pliysical. deformity. The part of the heroine is in the' hands of Marian- Marsh. . t LONDON THEATRE. The English comedian, Leslie Henson, is the principal inn the , uproarious racing comedy, "The Sport of Kings," which is delighting patrons of the London Theatre. Written by,.the author of "The Middle Watchy" the film presents English comedy at its best. » NATIONAL THEATRE. The sensational and thrilling screen adaptation of the stage play by Frank Vosper, "Murder on the Second Floor" is proving deservedly popular at the National Theatre. John Longden, Pat Paterson and Amy Veness are the chief players. EMPRESS THEATRE. Amateur- vaudeville trials in . aid of charity will be hold at the Empress Theatre; this evening, when Zane Grey's "Riders of the- Purple Sage" will bo sflieened. EPSOM REGENT THEATRE. • Bert "Wheeler and Robert Wdolsey are •a comic pair iri "Peach o' Reno," at the Epsom Regent Theatre. RIALTO THEATRE, Zane Grey's "Riders of the Purple Sage," with George Oi3rien, and "Sea Devils," are the films at the Rialto Theatre. j- ' . ' ••' i ',l' " ■' CRYSTAL? PALACE TIIEA'PRE. Michael Arlen's "These ""Charming People" (Nora Swinburne and Cyril Maude) is brting shown with "Sea Devils*' at the Crystal Palace Theatre. prince Edward theatre. ": "The Millionaire," in-, wTvTch George Arliss gives . a lovable characterisation, heads the Prince Edward Theatre programme. •' ' ' -v^. BRITANNIA THEATRE. V \ George Arliss gives a magnificent portrayal in "The Millionaire," tho main film at the Britannia Theatre. •' •>. - ■ ■s" •.'.if ' / • TCTDOR CINEMA. ' "Delicious," with Janet " Gaynor and Charles Farrell, heads the Tudor Cinema programme. •' •"* LYRIC THEATRE. Lawrenco Tibbett, Jimmy- Durante and Ernest Torrcnoe appear -in "The Cuban Love Song," at the Lyric Theatre,

REGENT THEATRE. r The star of "The Trespasser," Gloria Swanson, is at her dramatic best in "Tonight or Never," which is being well patronised at the Regent Theatre. Miss Swanson characterises Nella Vago, an impetuous opera prima donna, and how sho is faced with the question of romance or success. "The Brassie," another of the Bobbie Jones series, takes prido of place on the supporting programme. " SIDE SHOW."

A picture that should prove very acceptable to all types of audiences, "Side * Show," which will open a season at the Regent Theatre to-morrow, presents Winnie Lightner, of "Gold Diggers of Broadway" fame, together with a cast of celebrities. Her acting should assure the "• film of a fine reception. A critic writes:— "Winnie is the manageress and general ** factotum around Colonel Gowdy's travel-. - ling circus, ift her time playing everybody's part, except the fat girl and the ' living skeleton in 'The Biggest Show on ~- Earth.' The life is perfection itself to . her way of thinking, particularly as Joe, the handsome barker, is her own piece of personal property, with their planned marriage as the eventual pinnacle of contentment. Joe, however, is not keen on s marriage and when the younger sister of < Winnie joins the show a romance springs up between them. Winnie is brokenhearted and decides to leave the hurlyburly of carnival life. Before she leaves • Joe and the sister come and beg forgiveness and the picture has a happy. con- - elusion." HOSPITAL CONCERT - Tlie Neville Carlsen Revuo Company : - y provided an excellent variety entertainment in Ward 6 of the Auckland Hospital last evening," nurses and patients from other wards being present. Mr. F. R. Shaw, who is 75 years of age, delighted tiie audience with his piano and violin items. Others who assisted were; Mrs. ;* John Holt, Misses Wilma LockwooH, Jes- -• inond Hiscott, D. Lawson, Joy Watts, Joan Tucker, Joyce Trainer, June Beehre, .. Jessie Boyd, Willa Katterns, C. Cameron, B. Parker and Messrs. Will Audain, L. ' Porter, George Wood, Ernest Parkinsoii, •'? J. O'Kane, F. R. Shaw, Neville Carlsen, Jack Holt, S. Boughtwood, ■W. Boughtwood and R. T. Judson. Mrs. John Holt was the accompanist. CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY. The second concert of the season of the Auckland Chamber Music Society will be- * given in the Lewis Eady Hall on Monday evening.