ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21782, 23 April 1934, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS

ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES "I Loved a Woman," with Edward G. Robinson, who appeared successfully in "Silver Dollar" and "The Little Giant," in tho leading role, is the picture which heads the excellent double feature programme to commence a season at the Roxy and Tivoli Theatres on Thursday. The supporting artists are all distinguished players and include Kay Francis, who was in "Cynara," and Genevieve Tobin. Tho picture makes splendid entertainment. George O'Brien, the popular and wellknown actor of Western roles, gives a convincing performance in "Ever Since Eve,'' the second picture on tho programme. MAJESTIC THEATRE Based on the drama by the lato E. Temple Thurston, of the Jew who offended Christ and was condemned to everlasting life, "The Wandering Jew," is the picture which is attracting large audiences to the Majestic Theatre. Conrad Veidt, one of tho greatest actors of the screen, gives a splendid performance in the leading role. He gains effects by the sheer force of his personality and his portrayal surpasses those given in " Rome Express " and " I Was a Spy."

CIVIC THEATRE Lilian Harvey gives a delightful performance in tho leading role of " I Am Suzanne," the picture on the programme being shown at the Civic Theatre. The film is more of a musical drama than a musical comedy, having a strong element of pathos. Suzanne, a promising young dancer, breaks her leg and loses her position but is taken care of by a friend, Gene Raymond, who is the manager of a puppet show. She falls in love with her benefactor, but becomes very jealous when he appears to have more affection for his puppets than for her. They quarrel, but the story concludes on a happy note. The Podrecca Piccoli Marionettes provide a unique background for the poignant love story and the puppets provide some both ingenious and interesting performances. REGENT THEATRE " Catherine tho Great," a British production of unusual merit, is the film which is now in its second week of a most successful season at the Regent Theatre. It is the story of tho rise to power in tho Imperial Court of Russia of a little and practically unknown German princess. Elizabeth Bergner, tho noted Continental actress, gives an excellent portrayal as Catherine), while Douglas Fairbanks, jun., gives tho best performance of his career in the opposite role, as Czar Peter. It is tho first time that the cinema has turned to this period of Russian history for a subject and the. success with which it has been accomplished will further enhance the prestige of British pictures. ST. JAMES* THEATRE May Robson, who gained distinction by her portrayal in " Lady for a Day," gives another fine performance in "You Can't Buy Everything," the picture which heads the programme being presented at St. James' Theatre. The story treats tho theme of mother love from a new angle. It directly concerns the ambitions of a rich old lady to make her son the richest man in America. Her hatred for a former fiance is matched only by her love of her son. Her son and this man's daughter, by a trick of fortune, fall in love and the climax of the picture is reached when her schemes put her in a position to ruin her enemy at the sacrifice of the love of her son. Lewis Stone makes an addition to his long list of successes in the opposite role, while supporting artists include Jean Parker, William Bakewell and the .New Zealand boy actor, Tad Alexander. "A TICKET IN TATT'S" George Wallace, the popular comedian, gives an inimitable performin " A Ticket in Tatt's," the picture to be shown for the first time at St. James' Theatre on Friday. NATIONAL AND PRINCE EDWARD Loretta Young, who will be remembered for her performance in " Zoo in Budapest," and Franchot Tone, who appeared in " To-Day We Live," are in-the principal roles of "Midnight Mary," tho delightful romance which heads tho double-feature programme being screened at the National and Prince Edward Theatres. The story was written by Anita Loos and makes excellent entertainment. A thrilling film which holds the audience in suspense from start to finish, " Murders in the Zoo," is the second picture on the programme. Charlie Ruggles and Lionel Atwill are in the leading roles and both give convincing performances. They are supported by Randolph Scott and Kathleen- Burke. STRAND THEATRE A distinguished cast, headed by Heather Angel and Norman Foster, appears in " Orient Express," the picture on the splendid programme enjoying a successful season, at tho Strand Theatro. With the setting of a train on its transcontinental journey the adventures which drastically change the lives of soven of the passengers form gripping entertainment. The film has a fino combination of romance and mystery with the plot carefully developed and tho climax concealed to tho end. Supporting roles , are taken in capable manner by Ralph Morgan, Herbert Mundin, Una O'Connor and Irene Ware. CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE Cyril Maude appears in the principal role of "Ordors is Orders," the picture on tho programme at tho Crystal Palace Theatre. STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA "The Right To Romance" is the picture on the programme being presented at the State Theatre, Onehunga. NEW REGENT THEATRE "As Husbands Go" and "From Headquarters" are the films which comprise the programme being screened at the New Regent Theatro, Epsom. RI ALTO THEATRE Evelyn Laye is the principal in "Waltz Time," the picture which is on the programme being presented at tho Rialto Theatre. "The Life of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales" aTso is being screened. LONDON NEWSREEL CINEMA Joe Brown is the principal in "Painted Faces," the picture which heads the programme to be shown for the first time at the London Newsreel Cinema to-day. STATE THEATRE Marie Dressier is the principal in " Her Sweetheart," the first picture on the programme at the State Theatre.

PLAZA THEATRE George Arliss, the celebrated character actor, gives his best performance since "Disraeli" in "Voltaire," the picture which is delighting large audiences at the Plaza Theatre. With a background of the magnificent court of France in the time of Louis XV. and tho magnetic personality of Voltaire" as a subject, the picture is one of tho most entertaining presented in Auckland. The character of Voltaire with his caustic wit suits George Arliss admirably. The producers have chosen the Galas case as the theme for tho story, which is as fascinating as it is of historic interest.