ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21742, 6 March 1934, Page 13

ENTERTAINMENTS

PLAZA THEATRE Warner Baxter, Helen Vinson an/3 Warner Oland are the principals in a large cast of talented players which gives a vivid interpretation of As Husbands Go," the main picture on the programme being shown at the Plaza. Theatre. It is splendid entertainment throughout, with sparkling and sophisticated dialogue and a logical conclusion to a well-balanced story. The opening scene is laid in tiie glamorous French capital, where two pretty American women are on holiday. They are swept of! their feet by the attractions and general life of the city, as well as by the attentions paid to them by two men. Most of the scenes have a comedy setting with Catharine Collect provoking the laughter. The theme is based on the unique manner by which a serious matrimonial difficulty is smoothed out by a discussion between the actual rivals. A most spectacular film, " Gold Diggers of 193.3, is to commence a season at the theatre on Friday.

ST. JAMES* THEATRE Elissa Landi, Paul Lukas and Esther Ralston are included in the cast of "By Candlelight," the picture on the programme which is attracting large audiences to the St. James' Theatre. It is sophisticated comedy at its best, being a gay tale of Vienna and Monte Carlo. The amusing story tells of the complications which ensue when a maid and a butler, both servants of nobility, masquerade to each other, claiming that they are of royal blood. James Whale,' who directed " The Invisible Man," further enhances his reputation in this production. May Robson is the principal in " Lady for a Day,' the film to commence a season at the theatre on Friday.

CIVIC THEATRE The four Marx brothers further enhance their excellent reputation in " Duck Soup," the hilarious comedy which is on the programme being shown at the Civic Theatre. The comic situations are mostly engineered during the war between Freedonia, the-land of the carefree, and Sylvania, a neighbouring state. This popular comedy combination made notable appearances in Animal Crackers " and " Horsefeathers, and its latest production is well up to standard. The inimitable actress Mae West, who was the principal in ' She Done Him Wrong,", gives another excellent performance in Im No Angel, the picture which will head the next change of programme at the theatre.

ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES Considered by overseas critics to be one of the most outstanding films of the year, " Jimmy and Sally " is the film which heads the programme to commence a season at the Roxy. and Tivoli Theatres to-morrow. It is excellent fare throughout and the direction was in the capable hands of one of the most experienced directors in Hollywood. James Dunn, the attractive young actor who gave such a sterling performance in " Over the Hill and " Bad Girl," gives another sound performance in the leading role, while Claire Trevor also is in the cast. RECENT THEATRE Bebe Daniels gives an excellent performance in the leading role of The Song You Gave Me," the picture heads the entertaining programme being presented at the Regent Theatre. She is capably supported by players of the calibre of Victor Yarconi, Claude Hulbert and Lester Matthews. The pictiire has a particular appeal to lovers of the light musical romance and is set m the beautiful surroundings of Vienna.

STRAND THEATRE The ramifications of the American wheat markets make a vivid theme for " Golden Harvest," the current attraction at the Strand Theatre. Chester Morris appears as a farmer's son who leaves home to become a wheat speculator, while Richard Arlen gives a fine performance as a younger brother who remains on the ia.rm. Others in the cast are Genevieve robin, l\osco x\tes and Julie Haydon. MAJESTIC THEATRE With the recommendation of having a most successful season in London The Girl From Maxims " is the picture which is attracting largo audiences to the Majestic Theatre. Gaiety and light humour are the features of this exceptional English comedy. The direction was in the capable hands of Alexander Korda, who directed The Prnate Life of Henry VIII." CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE Leslie Howard and Heather Angel cive vivid characterisations m Ber*eley Square," the film which heads the programme being presented at the Crvstal Palace Theatre. It is tbe fascinating story of a man who becomes so absorbed in the history of an old English house, which ho purchased, that lie is temporarily transported back to the period, but still retains his modern mannerisms.

STATE THEATRE The fortunes of a theatrical' family are traced from the music halls of the 'eighties to modern talking pictures in " Broadway to Hollywood, a tune!til musical comedy which will commence a return season at the State Theatre today The cast includes Alice Brady, Ralph Morgan and Madge Evans. NATIONAL AND PRINCE EDWARD Cary Grant and Benita Hume are the principals of " Gambling Ship, the main attraction at the National and Prince Edward Theatres. The second film is "No Marriage Ties, m which Richard Dix gives a splendid portrayal as an energetic advertising agent. l ie leading feminine roles are_filled by Elizabeth' Allan and Doris Kenyon. RIALTO THEATRE Mario Dressier and Wallace Beery cive excellent performances m the hilarious comedy " Tug-Boat Annie, the first picture on the double-feature programme being shown at the Kiaito Theatre. Lionel Barry in ore .ana May Robson are the principals m One Man's Journey," the second him 011 the programme. TUDOR CINEMA Claude Allister, Betty Astell nnd Frank Petingall are three of the prominent players in the distinguished cast assembled in " That's My Wile," the picturo on the programme now being shown at the Tudor Cinema. NEW REGENT THEATRE " Another Language " and " GoodBve Again " are the two films which comprise the programme being shown at the New Regent Theatre, Epsom.

LONDON NEWSREEL CINEMA The double-feature programme at the London Newsreol Cinema comprises "Strictly Business" and "Is ever Trouble Trouble " (Lupino Lane).