ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21328, 1 November 1932, Page 14

ENTERTAINMENTS

* PLAZA THEATRE A film which dispenses happiness anil gaiety and thoroughly entertains, "Sunshine Susie," is now in its third week at tho Plaza Theatre, where it is still meeting with unqualified success, due largely to the radiant personality of Reiiato Muller, one of the screen's most joyous characters, together with Jack Jlulbert, a comedian who never fails to make an audience laugh long and loudly. The story, which hubbies along in the merriest vein throughout, concerns the adventures of a young stenographer who obtains a position in a large Viennese bank and falls in love with the managing director (Owen Nares). The theme song, "Today I Feel So Happy," is one of the catchiest numbers heard for a long time. Exceptional interest is being taken in tho "Typical Typist" competition, which commenced at the theatre last evening, when typing speed tests were conducted. There are valuable prizes for tho first threo places in the contest. CIVIC THEATRE (Jlaudetto Colbert, the charming actress who appeared opposite Maurice Chevalier in "Tho Big Pond," has a role rich in humour and yet dramatic, in "Tho Misleading Lady," which is proving popular at tho Civic Theatre this week. She takes tho part of a young woman who takes a wager with a theatrical manager that she can elicit a definite offer of marriage from an explorer from Patagonia. During the process, the two fall in love, but the explorer discovers her real motive, takes her to a mountain lodge in an autogyro, chains her up and ignores her. Complications are added by the arrival of a lunatic, who imagines he is Napoleon. This part is taken by Stuart Erwin, Edmund Lowe portrays the explorer. There is an interesting programme of supporting pictures. On Friday one of the weirdest and most thrilling films to be seen in Auckland, "White Zombie," will open a season. REGENT THEATRE In " On Our Selection," which heads the programme at the Regent Theatre, tho Australian film industry has achieved a masterpiece which proved without doubt that tho Commonwealth is capable of producing films of a standard equal to anything that has come from English or American studios. Familiar to many readers, all the characters from the entrancing book by Steele Rudd seem to come to life 011 the screen with hilarious results. The film deals with the rugged life of a typical family of Australian pioneers in the "outback," tracing their troubles and triumphs with unaffected sincerity and humour. Bert Bailey is superbly cast as "Dad," the part he took for many years in the stage play.

ST. JAMES' THEATRE A feast of good entertainment is provided by "Down to Earth," in which (ho droll Will Rogers is delighting patrons of the St. James' Theatre. Mr. Rogers lias a sl-vle of humour all his own and he invariably succeeds in creating laughter when other means fail. This gift is given perfect expression in the story of a millionaire who loses his fortune and endeavours to bring his extravagant family hack to an economic method of living. Irene Rich, who took a similar role in "They Had to See Paris." portrays his wife. "The Tenderfoot," with .loe E. Brown, is the theatre's next attraction. MAJESTIC THEATRE The story of two girls from ihe tene ment quarter of New ork, who find popularity in the "show" business, "Blondie of tlio Follies," is being well received at the Majestic Theatre. Marion Da vies and Billie Dove have the main roles in the production, which deals with the glitter and glamour of the stage world. James Gleason and Zasu Pitts are others in the film, which was written by Frances Marion, who was responsible for the story of "Emma," the Marie Dressier success which was recently shown in Auckland. There is a fine supporting programme, covering a diversity of interests. STRAND THEATRE A humorous tale of the boxing ring, " Hold Everything," is being shown at the Strand Theatre with "Keepers of Youth." A perfect comedy combination is provided by Winnie Lightner, of "Gold Diggers of Broadway" fame and Joe E. Brown in the first picture, which deals with ihe exploits in the ring of a candidate for a boxing title. "Keepers of Youth," with Garry Marsh, is set against the background of life in a large English public ecliool. NATIONAL THEATRE " The Silver Lining," at the National Theatre, is a story of the change in the life of a social leader brought about when she realises the squalor and misery in which her tenants are living, while she refuses to repair their tumble-down tenements. Maureen O'Sullivan is the central figure, supported by Betty Compson and Montague Love. The second film, "The Wickham Mystery," is a tense, absorbing story that provides the audience with excellent entertainment until the end. LONDON THEATRE " Borrowed Partners," an absorbing society drama, will open a season at the London Theatre to-day. There is much refreshing comedy. The talented cast is headed by Rex Lease, Nita Martin, Paul Hurst and Vera Reynolds. NEW REGENT THEATRE "Man of Mayfair," with the popular Jack Buchanan, is the main attraction this evening at the New Regent Theatre. RIALTO THEATRE John Barry more has a role rich in dramatic power in "State's Attorney," to be screened this evening at the Rialto Theatre. Helen Twelvetrees is the heroine. CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE A gripping drama of wide appeal, "Bought,'' will be shown at the Crystal Palace Theatre this evening. Constance Benneli is the principal. PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE "Rebecca of Simnybrook Farm," with Marion Nixon and Halph Bellamy, and "The Road to Singapore" head the Prince Edward Theatre programme. LYRIC THEATRE The screen adaptation of Noel Coward's "Private Lives'' will bo shown at the Lyric Theatre this evening. BRITANNIA THEATRE "I Like Your Nerve" and "Bachelor's Affairs" comprise the major entertainment at the Britannia Theatre this evening. TUDOR THEATRE "No One Man,'' with Carol Lombard and Ricardo Cortex, is the Tudor Theatre film. SCOTS HALL PANTOMIME " The Further Adventures of Alice in Wonderland." a colourful pantomime, will be presented by Miss Cecil Hall and her pupils in Scots Hall on Saturday. Synchronised music has been arranged.