ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21968, 27 November 1934, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

CIVIC THEATRE Once again Warner Oland appears a# the suave Oriental detective in the thrilling melodrama, "Charlie Chan in . London," which heads the current pro-" gramme at the Civic Theatre. The film is perhaps the best of the series and is full of quaint humour and exciting incidents. Drue Layton and Mona Barrie appear in support. There is an interesting selection of short films, including a nowsreel showing scenes of the visit of the Duke of Gloucester to " . . Melbourne \ ?*$ REGENT THEATRE The celebrated '. character actor, "■ George Arliss, is seen at his best in the light and modern comedy drama, "The Last Gentleman," which is enjoying a most, successful season at the Regent ( Theatre. He is as powerful and convincing as a cantankerous but very human ■*' old man as he was as the Baron Rothschild or the Disraeli of his past pic- •. tures. Heading a strong supporting cast are Edna May Oliver and Ralph Mor- " gan. A splendid coloured Silly SymEhonv, "The Flying Mouse,"'heads it ne selection of short films. . _ — •' ST. JAMES' THEATRE The outstanding musical romance, "Blossom Time," continues to attract '-- large audiences to St. James' Theatre. T The main feature of the picture is the singing of Richard Tauber, the noted. German tenor, who appears as Franz Schubert. In addition to a fine supporting programme, the Mareo Symphony '-> l. Orchestra plays several selections. ~ J ; ~.ri PLAZA THEATRE A profoundly moving story of a child v." made unhappy through a family quarrel is unfolded in the powerful drama, :■< . "Little Friend," which is attracting largo audiences to the Plaza Theatre. The clever English child actress, Nova Pilbeam, makes her screen debut and displays a remarkable maturitv in a difficult role. Matheson Lang and Lydia Sherwood appear in the other principal parts. There is a splendid supporting programme. including an amusing comedy, ''The Stage Hand." An—-eagerly-awaited film, "Mandalay," willll commence a season at the theatre on ~ Friday. Kay Francis and Ricardo Cortez ' have the leading roles. ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES " Upper World," an outstanding social drama, heads the programme to"' be presented for the last time at the r ' Roxy and Tivoli Theatres to-day." Warren William gives a fine portrayalin the- principal role. The second picture, " We're Rich Again " with Edna May Oliver and Reginald Denny in the principal parts, also makes first-class entertainment. Will Rogers appears in - " Judge Priest," which is the main:! attraction on the programme to - be presented for the first time at the ' theatres to-morrow. " Hat, Coat and"' Gloves " will also be shown. MAJESTIC THEATRE Elissa Landi and Frank Morgan take '', the leading parts in the splendid ' comedy-drama "Sisters Under the Skin," which is the main attraction - at the Majestic Theatre, The film - abounds in cleyer repartee and delightful dialogue. Included in an excellent " supporting programme is a first-class • comedy, "Ten Baby Fingers." " - ~ :Jx* STRAND THEATRE Seldom has such a stirring drama - been seen as "The World Moves On," v which is the main picture on the pro- , gramme at the Strand Theatre. Made-.* leine Carroll, the brilliant principal of "I Was a Spy," appears in the role opposite Franchot Tone. The story" tells of the outstanding events of the" past three decades, and is comparable. with ' 'Cavalcade'/ in its tremendous _ sweep. There is "a fine- supporting cast. NATIONAL AND PRINCE John Barrymore is seen in a new L : type of role in-the excellent comedy £ drama, "Twentieth Century," which" is the first of two full-length films at the National and Prince Edward Theatres. The second attraction is the thrilling drama, "Name the Woman." The leading players are Richard Cromwell and Arline Judge. STATE THEATRE '% Two popular American comedians, Spencer Tracy and Jack Oakie, ap«* pear in the thrilling cOmedv drama, - "Looking for Trouble," which is-their - main attraction at the State Theatre. ' Con stance Cummings appears in sup-" port. • LONDON NEWSREEL CINEMA "The Love Nest," with Gene Gerrard/* heads the programme at the London Newsreel Cinema. The first New Zea- - land "talkie" also is being;screened -* • *» STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA " Holiday " is the main picture being " presented at the State Theatre, Onehunga. There is a fine selection of' shorter films. Guest night -will he observed at the theatre to-night. ? CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE , Clive Brook and Diana Wynyard ap-i pear in the leading roles* of" Sour* Grapes " which heads the programmeat the Crystal Palace Theatre. "His-. Greatest Gamble " is also being shown. RIALTO THEATRE The main attraction on the pro-* gramme at the Rialto Theatre is "Sour£ Grapes." Clive Brook and Diana Wyn»* yard give fine performances in the".; principal roles. NEW REGENT THEATRE '2 " Grand Canary " heads the pro^ l gramme at the New Regent Theatre, Epsom. Warner Baxter is the principal. TUDOR CINEMA Jessie Matthews is the principal of "Evergreen," which heads the pro—gramme at the Tudor Cinema. STATE THEATRE, DEVONPORT Gracio Fields gives an inimitable performance in the leading role of " This 1 ; Week of Grace " which heads the programme at the State. Theatre, Devon- , port. There is an entertaining selection of supporting films.