ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21458, 4 April 1933, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

ST. JAMES' THEATRE ; George Raft, who has frequently been likened to- the. late Rudolph Valentino, appears in "Night After Night," to end a successful' season at St. James' Theatije, tp-morrow evening. Others in the cast are Constance Cummings, of "Movie Crazy"; Wynne Gibson, seen in "The Strange Case of Clara Deane"; Alison" Skipworth' ("The ©porting Widow'-); 'and Mae West. ; * i ; i ■ ' ''l < "THE CONQUERORS/" ! "The Conquerors," to replace- "Night After Night" at Sfc. James' Theatre on Thursday, is 'described by , Campbell Dixon- in the' London Daily Telegraph as tb« ' Cavalcade 'of the Middle West.".That is high praise indeecj. Mr. Dixori says: "Pioneering, the Stfar, bank smashes, love and death are seen through the eyes of a typical .American family; It is well worth, seeing, especially for ■ the outstanding character studies of Guy Kibbeo arid Edna May Oliver." Excellent performances como from Ann Harding, probably tho most patrician actress in films, and Richard Dix, remembered for the depth and the strength of his characterisation in "Cimmaron." " The Conquerors " is distinguished by the broad sweep of its theme and the impressive sincerity of its acting. There will be a worthy supporting programme. ROXY AND. TIVOLI-.THEATRES : Barbara i Stanwyck, the 'actress of many recent films, including " So Big," has ! a ' typical role in " The Purchase Price," which, with "-You* iSaid a Mouthful," will be screened for tho •last -time at the- Roxy and Tivoii Theatres to-day. Joe E. Brown appears in " You Said a Mouthful." Another splendid double-feature programme will be presented at the theatres to-morrow. It comprises ' two entertaining productions,'- " Stranger in : Town " and '' Central Park," .and each ' i$ an .entertainment in itself.-. The,, players of " Stranger- in -Town " are' Chic Sale, Ann Dvorak and David' fanners. The story on which the film is phased, is set in Nebraska, and the talking play opens r in the days of the pioneers:, pu.t marches swiftly to modern_ times. concerns the riiisunderstandings between a newlymarried couple, when the husband (David Manners) competes with his wife's grandfather in business. The second attraction, " Central Park," is a drama of human interest. PLAZA THEATRE Tom Walls gives a splendid performance in ''-Leap Year," which is still attracting large audiences '.to the Plaza Theatre. .His every, intonation of. voice, his every gesture conveys a wealth of meaning. Althcwgji- Mr. Walls dominates the film'with hig . sly wit and delightful charm, of. manner Miss Anna Grey gives a performance which for sheer beauty and appeal it -would' be difficult to equal. Other accomplished artists who appear are-Edmund Breon, of "On Approval,";,. Ellis Jeffreys, Jeanne Stuart and' Charles Carson. The subsidiary films include an interesting issue of the Cinemagazine and a splendid picture dealing with the life and habits of the heron and other birds. The entire programme is one to be recommended. . REGENT THEATRE " Whoopee " and " Palmy Days " proved than an Eddie Cantor film produced by Samuel Goldwyn implies all that is most .entertaining in screen musical comedy. . " The Kid From Spain," which is meeting with phej nomenal success at the Regent Theatre, is even more delightful than - the two succeeding pictures. Cantor ' revels in the part of an expelled student who poses as a bull fighter to outwit detectives who pursue him to Mexico. It is all comedy of the most amusing description. CIVIC THEATRE Warren Willi-am, remembered for a succession of portrayals of big business men, notably in. "Beauty and the Boss " and " Skyscraper Souls," gives a vital performance in " The Match King," which heads the programme at the Civic Theatre. It is based on the life of Ivar Kreuger, whose exploits amazed the world. In a role which was previously offered to Greta Garbo, Lili Damita acts very much after the manner of the. famous Swedish tragedienne. STRAND THEATRE Janet Gaynor gives what many critics consider tp <be her most intelligent performance in i" Delicious," the appealing musical romance' to commence a return Auckland season at. the .Strand Theatre to-day; Another engaging portrayal comes from Charles Farroll, who invariably increases Miss, 1 Gaynor|s appeal considerably. The incidental music is by George Gershwinf ; '~ ' > ' ■-■ ' . -i ' . Vi ■ MAJESTIC THEATRE Gwili Andre, a Swedish actrdss of , faultless beauty, is an attractive figure in "Secrets of the. French Police," the splendid film at . present .being , shown at tho Majestic Theatre. It -is based on the memoirs of H. Ashton Wolfe, famous French detective. There are also a Skeets Gallagher comedy, a cartoon 1 , a sportlight, newsreel's And the Pathe Audio Review. NATIONAL THEATRE " On Our Selection," tho excellent Australian film version of Steele Rudd's noted success, continues to enjoy extraordinary popularity at the National Theatre, where it is being given a return season. Among the other films are " Symphony in Steel " and a Mickey Mouse cartoon. LONDON THEATRE An impelling, story of modern life, "Graft," will, commence a season at the London' Theatre to.-day. It is Well acted by a cast of accomplished players. Other shorter films will" be shown. " LOVE ON WHEELS," . , ' Hilarity is the keynote .of i" Love on -Wheels," the latest* Gainsborough film, I which is. tlie .main attraction at ..the New Regent Theatre, Epsom, and the Erfipress Theatre. Jack Hulbert is 1 tho principal..' :: « ' CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO ; " Two .Against the. World " (Neil Hamilton and Constance Bennett) heads tho programme at tho Crystal Palace > and Rialto Theatres. PRINCE , EDWARD THEATRE Tho major film at tho Prince Edward Theatre is " Paradise Island " (Kenneth Harlan). TUDOR CINEMA Conrad Na'gel appears in " Divorce in the Family/' now a 1» tho Tudor Theatre. BRITANNIA' THEATRE ; . The Britannia Theatre films are "The Guardsman " ai\d "Two Kinds of Women. '* LYRIC THEATRE Tho entertainment at the Lyric Theatre comprises " Rebecca of Sunny•brook Farm " and " Hobson's Choice."