ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21251, 3 August 1932, Page 15

ENTERTAINMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE The screen version of the radio drama that created a furore when it was broadcast in the United States, "The Trial of Vivienno Ware" will conclude its season at the Majestic Theatre this evening. Joan Bennett takes the principal character. A mystery drama, "Black Coffee," is also shown. "THE LOVE PARADE" Aucldanders will weleomo the return of the spectacular and lavishly-produced picture, "The Lovo Parade," which is to open n, season at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow. This film, which was shown < in Auckland in March, 1930, is one of the 1 earlier and most appealing pictures of 1 the magnetic Maurice Chevalier. The lending feminine role is taken by Jeanetto Mac Donald, who was seen opposite Chova- . Her in "One Hour With You" recently. The story casts Miss Mac Donald as the Queen of Sylvania, a mythical kingdom of the Graustark order. To her ears comes the news of the exploits of Chevalier, cast as a count in Paris. She hears that wherever ho walks ho leaves a wake of broken hearts, and so summons him to her court. The rest runs into a piquant romance between the two, with a royal wedding done on a grand scale. REGENT THEATRE Georgo Arliss, who has many incomparable characterisations to his credit, rises to new heights in "The Man Who Played God," which is Hearing the conclusion of its season at tho Regent Theatre. He is seen as a famous musician, who has the world at his feet. At tho height of his famo ho is suddenly strickendeaf, and, in the bitterness of his grief, ho loses his faith in mankind. After attempting to take his life, ho learns lipreading, and, by helping others in their troubles, ho oneo more regains his spirit and plays the part of tho "Unknown God" in the affairs of people who do not know tho identity of their benefactor. The next attraction to be presented at tho Regent Theatre is "The Honourable Mr. iVong," with Edward G. Robinson and Loretta Young. ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES j Ben Lyon and Raquel Torres play the j leading roles in "Aloha," which will open a season at tho Roxy and 'i ivoli 1 heatres / to-day, with "Society Girl." The story of "Aloha," which is set against the romantic glamour of tho Southern Seas, deals with the difficulties experienced by a lialfcasto native girl when she marries a white man and tries to adopt the European mode of living. With her fiery and impetuous native nature, sho is always doing tho wrong thing, althgugh with nothing but the greatest desiro to please. Tho principals are supported by Otis Harlan, Thelma Todd and Marian Douglas. The second picture on the programme, "Society Girl," presents James Dunn, as a hopeful young middle-weight boxer, Spencer Tracy as his alert manager, and Peggy Shannon as a bright society girl. The action moves along with delightful; smoothness and reaches a thrilling climax that leaves the audience breathless. STRAND THEATRE Pol a Negri's first talking picture, "A Woman Commands," which proves her ability in these films as milch as in the silent era, will conclude its season at the Strand Theatre this evening. To-morrow two films with a widely different appeal will open a season.' The fust presents Arthur Wontner as the world-famous detective of fiction, Sherlock Holmes. "The Missing Rembrandt" is the title. A Paramount picture, "Working Girls, with Charles Rogers, is the second attraction. PLAZA THEATRE "Bill and Goo," with the English comedian, Billy Merson in the principal role, that of the strong man in a travelling theatrical company, will conclude its sea'son at the Plaza Theatre this evening. The theme of the film is the -love of Bendo (Billy Merson) for tho beautiful leading lady of tho show. To-morrow, a masterpiece of drama, "Attorney for the Defence," will commence a season. In this film Edmund Lowe is seen as a public prosecutor, who turns disgustedly away from tho profession when he finds that lie has sent an innocent man to his death. Evelyn I3rcnt is tho licioinc. • NATIONAL THEATRE The eternal battle of t> forces of law and order with tho unruly elements ot a metropolis is the basis of the thrilling film of the police force, "Radio Patrol, which is tho main feature at the National Theatre. It is a fast-moving drama that retains the interest of the nudlP ( n^ throughout. The theatre's attraction is " Canaries Sometimes Sing, with the inimitable Ralph Lynn. ST. JAMES' THEATRE "As You Desire Me," at the St. James' Theatre, is based on a story bv dello, tho national dramatist of Italy. The talents of the over-popular Greta Garbo have full scope in this production, and she takes advantage of all her oppoitunities to win fresh laurels. It is undoubtedly one of the best films in which she has appeared. RIALTO THEATRE A combined concert and picture tainment will be presented in the Rialto Theatre this evening in aid of the unemployed of Newmarket. A concert P : ' rt y from the Jubilee Institute for the Blind will contribute items. Tho film to be screened will be "The Smiling Lieutenant." LONDON THEATRE An English drama, "Blackmail," and "Hot Curves" are the two chief films now showing at the London Theatre. Iho first is an excellent story, and comedy is a feature of the lattpr. CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE Constance Bennett is at her dramatic best, in "Lady with a Past," which will be presented at the Crystal Palace Theatre this evening. NEW REGENT THEATRE Vienna," with Jack Buchanan, will delight patrons of the New Regent Theatre, Epsom, this ingPRINCE EDWARD THEATRE The main films to be shown at the Princo Edward Theatre this evening are "Waterloo Bridge" and "Careless Lady," with Joan Bennett and John Boles. BRITANNIA THEATRE Wallace Beery and Clark Gable are the principals in "Hell Divers," which is the main attraction this evening at tho Britannia Theatre. LYRIC THEATRE A modern sophisticated drama, "Possessed," with Joan Crawford and Clark Gable, is tho film to ho shown at tho Lyric Theatre this evening. TUDOR THEATRE The dynamic personality of George Bancroft dominates "Rich Man's Folly, to be {seen this evening at tho Tudor Theatre. CAPITOL THEATRE The chief film at the Capitol Theatre this evening is "Tons of Money," in which 'Ralph Lynn appears to advantage.