ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21245, 27 July 1932, Page 15

ENTERTAINMENTS

PLAZA THEATRE "Good-night, Vienna," with the London matinee idol Jack Buchanan in the leading role, will end it? season at the Plaza Theatre this evening. The part of the heroine is taken by Anna Neaglo. who discloses a very attractive voice in the numerous songs in the production. The film is set against the glamorous background of Vienna, before the war reduced tho status of the Austrian aristocracy. Billy Merson, one of England's most humorous screen characters, will make his first film appearance in New Zealand in "Bill and Coo," which will commence a season at the Plaza Theatre to-morrow Mr. Merson takes the role of the trapeze artist hero of a story which gives an interesting insight into procedure "behind tho scenes." The theme of the film is his love for the pretty leading lady of tho company, portrayed by Nita Underwood, a well-known' artist of tho legitimate stage. A second attraction to be screened on the same programme. "Many Waters," is a British International production, based on the play by Monckton lioffe. Elizabeth Allen and Donald Caltlnop are prominent in tho distinguished cast of artists. CIVIC THEATRE A difficult part is admirably taken by Miss Ru,th Chatterton in " To-morrow and To-morrow," which will conclude its season at Ihe Civic Theatre to-morrow evening. All the dramatic ability of Miss Chatterton is brought to boar in the film, which deals with a neglected wife and her affair with a Viennese specialist on a lecturing tour of America. Paul Lukas has tho leading malo role. "SCANDAL FOR SALE" The film to open a season at the Civic Theatre on Friday, " Scandal for Sale," has won the unanimous praise of overseas critics, ono of whom writes: "This production ranks as ono of the most exciting films Hollywood has given us. That it stands up against tho memory of the earlier pictures of the kind and grips the imagination from first to last is a tributo to tho speed and vitality of tho direction and the fine performances of Charles Bickford and Pat O'Brien. The story rufis along tho lines of an exposure of American 'yellow' journalism. The picture strikes a deep note, and the sequences which show- O'Brien as a reporter who goes to his death in a 'stunt' Atlantic aeroplane to provide a _ 'scoop' for his paper are pictorially effective and moving." ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES A double-feature programme that should please tho most discriminating film-goer, will open a season at both the Rosy and Tivoli Theatres to-day. The first attraction, " Drums of Jeopaidy,"' features the inimitable Warner Oland in tho screen version of the thrilling novel by Harold MacGrath. Juno Collyer and Lloyd Hughes play the pai'ts of the hero and heroine respectively. The story concerns the endeavours of a royal Russian family to avoid the vengeance of Boris Karlov. a diabolical and unscrupulous chemist. One by one they fall a prey to his machinations until only the prince, Nicholas, is left. How he eventually escapes forms the climax of this thrilling production. Iho second film is " Love Affair," the part of a courageous young lady being taken by Dorothy Mackaill. The picture boasts a talented array of artists, among whom are Humphrey Bogart, Barbara Leonard, Halliwell Ilobbes and Hale Hamilton. ST. JAMES' THEATRE "The Woman in Room 13," a story of an ex-husband's lust for rovenge on account or his ruined political career, will conclude its season at the St. James' 1 heat re to-morrow evening. Tho principal role is taken by Elissa Landi, who performed such good work in "Always Good-bye and "The Devil's Lottery." Tho film to commence a season at the St. James Theatre on Friday, "As Yon Desire Me," is the latest production of Greta Garbo, the noted Swedish actress, and is sa'd to be another triumph for this talented actress. Erich von Strohcim is also in tho cast. LONDON THEATRE Jimmy Godden, who appeared personally in Auckland in 1928. is cast with Gene Gerrard in "My Wife's Family," which opened a season at the London Theatre yesterday. One of the funniest comedies to be shown in Auckland for some time, the film is based on a mother-in-law's confusion between a baby and a baby grand. STRAND THEATRE Tho present programme at the Strand Theatre, "Carnival Boat" and "No One Man," with Carol Lombard, will end its season this evening. "No One Man" is a drama of the divorce courts and vividly depicts the increasing number who resort to this means of matrimonial release each year. NATIONAL THEATRE The ever-changing drama of the night life of a great city is presented in "Night World," which is still proving popular at tho National Theatre. Mae Clarke and Lewis Ayrcs aro tho chief players. CAPITOL THEATRE A British naval drama, "The Call of the Sea," with Henry Edwards and Chrissie Whrte, is tho main attraction at the Capitol Theatre this evening. PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE "Disorderly Conduct," with Spencer Tracev and Sally Filers, will be screened this evening at the Prince Edward Theatre. "Shanghaied Love" will also be shown. LYRIC THEATRE The romantic pair Janet Gavnor and Charles Farrell appear to advantage this evening at tho Lyric Thealro in "Delicious." TUDOR THEATRE "The Beloved Bachelor," in which the chief roles are taken by Paul Lukas and Dorothy Jordan, is this evening's main film to be screened at the Tudor Theatre. BRITANNIA THEATRE "Once a Lady," with Ruth Chatterton, and "She Wanted a Millionaire" (Joan Bennett) comprise the major entertainment this evening at tho Britannia Theatre. AVONDALE TOWN lIALL The British comedy "Splinters in the Navy " will be shown at the Avondale Town Hall this evening. CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE A story of brotherly love and sacrifice, "In a Monastery Garden," with John Stuart and Humberslone Wright, will be screened at tho Crystal Palace Theatre this evening. RIALTO THEATRE • John Stuart appears in " In a Monastery Garden," which, with " Behind the Mask," will be presented this evening at the Rialto Theatre. NEW REGENT THEATRE Dolores Del Rio makes a charming heroine in " Girl of the Rio," which will be shown at the New Regent Theatre this evening. " The Big Shot " will also be screened.

MAJESTIC THEATRE The thrilling story of tho French master criminal, "Arsene Lupin," will end its season at the Majestic Theatre this evening. John and Lionel Barrymore tako the two chief roles. In addition, thero is a laughable Laurel and Hardy comedy, "Helpmates." Joan Bennett heads a prominent cast in "The Trial of Vivienne Ware," which is to open a season at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow. Based on the radio drama and widely-read novel by Kenneth M. Ellis, the film depicts the thrills of a murder trial and shows the extent to which circumstantial evidence may be employed to convict an innocent person. As Vivienne Ware, the beautiful society heiress, Miss Bennett is tried for tho murder of Damon Fenwick, tho millionaire architect to whom she was affianced. At the eleventh hour, when conviction is apparently certain, her inno- 1 cenco is fully established. How this is i brought about forms the basis of one of the most intensely absorbing screen dramas to bo seen for some time. REGENT THEATRE Claimed to bo his masterpiece, "The Man Who Played God," at the Regent Theatre, presents George Arliss in a role which he takes to perfection. Such is the genius of Mr. Arliss that he succeeds in making tho character of Montgomery Royale, a world-famous musician, live in tho memory of all who see tho picture. By a bomb explosion he is suddenly rendered deaf and tho world of music is closed to him. In the intensity of his grief, he rails against God and man, but eventually learns lip-reading and finds a new interest in life. He plays the part of tho "Unknown God" to other people, helping them in their troubles. A fine supporting programme completes the entertainment.