ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21755, 21 March 1934, Page 15

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE Edmund Lowe gives an excellent performance in the leading role of "Bombay Mail," the film which Jieads thp programme being shown at the Regent Theatre. With the setting of the express running from Calcutta to Bombay the murder of two important persons on the train makes a thrilling mystery drama. The baffling clues which arise and. the dexterity of action with which the whole production moves makes it a remarkable picture. Eddie Cantor, who made such notable appearances in "Palmy Days" and "The Kid from Spain," is the principal in another film, which is assured of strong public patronage, entitled "Roman Scandals." It is an hilarious comedy produced on a lavish scale with many spectacular scenes. There are many beautiful choruses and undoubtedly it is one of the finest of Eddie Cantor's pictures., making excellent entertainment throughout. ST. JAMES' THEATRE Marion Davies, who appeared in "Pejr o' My Heart," is the principal in "Cinderella's Fella," the picture which is attracting largo audiences to the St. James' Theatre. Bing Crosby, the popular comedian, plays the opposite role in convincing style. Other members in the talented cast are Stuart Erwin and Ned Sparks. An exceptionally large cast of distinguished players is assembled in "Her Sweetheart," the picture on the programme to commence a season at the theatre on Friday. The well-known comedienne Mario Dressier gives an inimitable performance in the leading rolo and sho is supported in capable manner by Lionel Barrymore and H. B. Warner. " ■' PLAZA THEATRE "Gold Diggers of 1933" is the picture on the programme attracting large audiences to the Plaza Theatre. In many respects it is similar to the popu- ! lar "Gold Diggers of Broadway," capi turing all the humour and gaiety of ! its predecessor. It has a large cast of ! talented players who give it a bright interpretation. Irene Dunne and Clive Brook are the principals in "If I Were Free," the main attraction on the entertaining programme to commence a season at the theatre on Friday. It is the screen adaptation of the play. "Behold We Live," written by John Van Druten The production is entertainment of an excellent type and is refreshing throughout. Subsidiary roles are eapablv filled by Nils Asther, Henry Stephenson and Vivian Tobin. ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES Based on the well-known and romantic story of the adventures of Dick Turpin, the film of the same name is the first attraction on the entertaining double feature programme to commence a season at the Roxy and Tivoli Theatres to-day. With that virile actor Victor McLagieu in tlfe leading role the film moves with swift action throughout. This player has appeared in many notable roles during his career in Hollywood, and lie was sent to the new Gaumont-British studios at Shepherd's Bush for the production of this latest picture. One of the best-known productions in which he has appeared was "While Paris Sleeps," but his latest performance, as perhaps the most famous of . England's highwaymen, will further enhance his reputation. He is a modern Robin Hood, and_ the celebrated horse of the bandit, Bonny Black Bess, on which he made the historic ride from Loudon to York, is given: a splendid interpretation. Other members in the talented cast are Jane Carr, who appeared in "The Last Coupon," and Cecil Humphries, who has met with success on both the stage and i the screen. "Defenders of the Law" is j the second picture, and it is the thrill- | ing story of the work and methods of j the modern yjolice. Catharine Dale | Owen, Edmund Brcese, Mae Busch, | John Holland, Paul Panzer and Robert Glecker are among the large cast assembled in this remarkable production.

MAJESTIC THEATRE Albert Burdon, who appeared in "Maid of the Mountains," is the principal of "Letting in the Sunshine." the picture being shown at the Majestic Theatre. Richard Tauber, the celebrated tenor, is heard in several numbers in "Big Attraction," one of the entertaining supporting films. The story of one of the most spectacular feats in Polar exploration is vividly described in ' Arctic and Antarctic," the picture to commence a season at the theatre on Friday. It is the authentic account of the trips to both the Arctic and Antarctic made by Sir Hubert Wilkins and his intrepid party. The explorer, who makes a personal appearance, describes many of the scenes in which he is the central figure. There are many incidents of a spectacular nature, including the crash of the expedition's aeroplane, the force of an Arctic blizzard, and the breaking of the ice pack. The scenes aboard the famous submarine Nautilus when the main engine was shattered and the lone tow of the vessel back to Ireland are particularly interesting and give a splendid idea ofdangerj encountered in the icebound wastes. NATIONAL AND PRINCE EDWARD Jack Holt and Fay Wrav are the principals in the comedy " Master of Men," the first picture on the splendid double feature programme being shown at the National and Prince Edward Theatres. Dorothy Bouchier gives a sound performance in the leading role of " Purse Strings," the second film on the programme. " Shadows of Sine Sing " is the picture to commence a season at the theatre on Friday. STRAND THEATRE Mac West, who gave an impressive performance in "She Done Him Wrong," gives another splendid portrayal in the leading role ol " I'm No Angel," the film on the programme at the Strand Theatre. She is cast as a singer, dancer and lion tamer in a travelling American circus. - . j LONDON NEWSREEL CINEMA "Exposure" and "Hosv He Lied to Her Husband" are the pietuies on the programme being shown at the London Newsrecl Cinema. STATE THEATRE M arie Dressier and Wallace Beer.v are the principals in " Tug-Boat Annie," the. film which heads the entertaining programme at the State Theatre. There is an excellent supporting programme. STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA Gracie Fields gives an inimitable performance in the leading role of " This Week of Grace," the film which heads the entertaining programme being presented at the State Theatre, Onehunga. NEW REGENT THEATRE " Deluge " and " After To-Night " are the two films on the programme being shown at the New Regent Theatre, Epsom. CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE " It's a Bov " and Constance Bennett in "After To-Night" comprise the programme being shown at the Crystal Palace Theatre.

CIVIC THEATRE "Happy Ever After" is the picture on the programme which is enjoying a successful season at the Civic Theatre. Jack .. Hulbert and Cicely Courtneidge are the principals and both give characteristic performances. The whole cast is made up of talented players and the production makes excellent entertainment. Charles Laughton, who gave such a meritorious performance in the leading role of "The Private Life of Henry VIII.," appears again with equal success in " White Woman," the film to have its initial presentation at the theatre on Friday. Charles Laughton is cast as a Cockney trader in Malay and the tropical atmosphere which is portrayed throughout gives the picture a fascinating background. RIALTO THEATRE "Sleeping Car" and "Silk Express " are the two full-length films being shown on the current programme at the Ilialto Theatre. TUDOR CINEMA Bright musical numbers are presented in " Soldiers of the King," the attraction at the Tudor Cinema. MAREO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Perhaps the most widely known major musical work, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony in C Minor, will be a feature of the Marco Symphony Orchestra's concert in the Town Hall to-morrow evening. Another notable item will be Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, in Avhich Mr. Vincent Aspey, a popular Auckland violinist, will be the soloist. Booking arrangements arc advertised.