ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21962, 20 November 1934, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE The excellent English comedy-drama, "White Ensign," is the first of two splendid full-length films which are being shown at the Majestic Theatre. The picture contains some excellent scenes of Britain's naval power and several hilarious episodes. The leading roles are taken by Molly Lamont and Anthony Kimmons. The second film, "The Hide-out," with Robert Montgomery and Maureen O'Snllivan, is a comedy of high quality. An amusing "Pop-Eye the Sailor" cartoon, "The Flying Trapeze," also is being screened. CIVIC THEATRE It is seldom that such a powerful drama is seen as "The World Moves On," which is enjoying a successful season at tho Civic Theatre. The film is essentially a denunciation of war, but is well combined with a romance. A particularly high standard of acting is revealed by Madeleine Carroll and Franchot Tone, and their performances show genuine ability. Scenes of the Melbourne Cup and of the assassination of King Alexander and M. Barthou at Marseilles complete an excellent programme. REGENT THEATRE The thrilling melodrama, "Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back," continues to prove a strong attraction at the Regent Theatre, where it is in the second week of its season. Romance, comedy and suspense all play their part in this unusual picture, which is a thoroughly entertaining one. Ronald Colman is dashing and debonair as Captain Drum-, mond, "Sapper's" celebrated detective of fiction. A notable feature of the film is the strong supporting cast, which includes Warner Oland, Loretta Young and Charles Butterworth. Heading an excellent selection of short films are scenes of the Melbourne Cup and of the departure of the New Zealand fliers. A superb comedy-drama, "The Last Gentleman," with the celebrated actor, George Arliss, will have its New Zealand premiere at the theatre on Friday. Arliss is undoubtedly one of the finest character actors on the screen to-day., and any picture in which he appears is always an event of great importance to film-goers. ST. JAMES* THEATRE I Tha£ Auckland audiences appreciate ! splendid singing and an interesting | story is shown by the large number of people who are attending St. James- 1 Theatre, where "Blossom Time" is being screened. The celebrated German tenor, Richard Tauber, gives a brilliant performance as Franz ScliubcJrt, and sings eight of the famous composer's bestknown melodies in a manner unparalleled on the screen. He sings entirely in English, and the film should be a treat for all music-lovers. In addition there is an absorbing plot, and some fine scenes of Vienna at the height of its splendour. Included in a varied selec- I tion of short pictures are some fine scenes of the Melbourne Cup. The Mareo Symphony Orchestra is heard in a specially arranged musical programme. PLAZA THEATRE The inimitable English comedians, Tom AValls and Ralph Lynn, give their usual hilarious portrayals in the comedy. "A Cup of Kindness." which is attracting large audiences to the Plaza Theatre.. 'With brilliant dialogue and ludicrous situations the picture is perhaps the best in which the popular Aldwych Theatre players have yet ap- < peared. The story was written by Ben I Travers, who was also responsible for | "A Cuckoo in the Nest," "Plunder" i and "Thark." Heading a strong sup- ! porting cast are Robertson Hare and ; Claude Hulbert. Scenes from the Meli bourne Cup are also being screened. A I film which is being eagerly awaited by I local audiences is "Little Friend," j which is the next attraction at the { theatre. NATIONAL AND PRINCE EDWARD A programme of three outstanding attractions is being screened at the National and Prince Edward Theatres. The first film is "No Greater Glory," which is a powerful drama with some fine comedy. The fast-moving drama, "Among the Missing," is the. second picture. The leading roles are taken by Richard Cromwell and Billie Seward. The story tells of an old widow who disappears from home and becomes involved in a series of jewel robberies. "The Red Rider," with the popular Western actor. Buck Jones, also is being screened. STATE THEATRE The splendid drama, "Bolero," heads the programme at the State Theatre. The leading roles afo taken by George Raft, Carole Lombard and Frances Drake. The second, attraotion is the charming extravaganza, "Alice in Wonderland." Heading a particularly strong cast are Charles Ruggles, Alison Skipworth, Jack Oakie and Richard Arlen. CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO The popular young players, Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell, appear in the delightful film, "Change of Heart," which is the main picture on the programme at the Crystal Palace and Rialto Theatres. There is a fine supporting programme. STATE THEATRE. ONEHUNGA " Air Eagles " is being shown at the State Theatre, Onehunga, where guest night is being observed. LONDON NEWSREEL CINEMA The programme at tho London Newsreel Cinema comprises two hilarious comedy attractions, "The Hayseeds" and "Nightbirds." TUDOR CINEMA Fredric March appears in " Death Takes a Holiday," which is the main attraction at the Tudor Cinema. There is a splendid supporting programme. NEW REGENT THEATRE The films being screened at the New Regent Theatre are "Charlie Chan's Courage" and "She Was a Lady." HOSPITAL CONCERT A varied and entertaining programme of song, orchestral and dance items was presented at the Auckland Hospital last night by members of Neville Carjsen's Revue. Following were the contributing artists: —Misses M. and L. Hitchen, M. Lauchlan, D. Ingram, J. Cooney, E. Johnston, N. Schofield, J. Young and J. Power and Messrs. J. Driscoll, A. Stentiford, T. Burnitt, N. Carlsen and Master J. Carlsen. Miss Power and Mrs. Lock acted as accompanists.

LITTLE THEATRE SOCIETY The delightful comedy by Noel Coward, " The Marquise," will be presented for the last time by the Little Theatre Society in the Town Hall conCert chamber to-night. The themo is based on the return of an old lover into the lives of two men, neither of whom is aware that the other had known her previously. With its delightfully sophisticated dialogue and clever witticisms, the production is undoubtedly one of the best yet presented by the society. Heading a talented cast of local players is Miss Althea Parker. Booking arrangements are advertised.

ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES Slim Surnmerville and Zasu Pitts appear in the comedy drama, " Their Big Moment, ■" which heads the current programme at the Rosy and. Tivoli Theatres. The second attraction is " Pursued," with Rosemary Ames and Russell Hardie. Warren William, Ginger Rogers and Mary Astor head the cast of " Upper World," which will be shown for the first time at the theatres to-morrow. " We're Rich' Again," with a strong cast, also will be screened. STRAND THEATRE David Manners, Elissa Landi andAdolph Menjou appear in the sophisti- , cated comedy-drama, "The Great Flir- J . tation," which heads the double featurd* programme at the Strand Theatre. The • second attraction is the splendid rausi-t cal film, "Too Much Harmony." The leading role is taken by the popular Bing Crosby.