ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21969, 28 November 1934, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT THEATRE The noted English actor, George> Arliss, turns to comedy in the outstanding film, "The Last Gentleman," ■which is enjoying a successful (season at the Regent Theatre. He demonstrates convincingly that he is equally at home in a light and modern role ashe was in his celebrated historical portrayals. He appeal's as an old man who is attempting to decide which one of his family will inherit his large fortune.; An excellent supporting programme includes a coloured Silly Symphony, "TheFlying Mouso." ST. JAMES* THEATRE Excellent entertainment is provided by the musical romance, "Blossom Time," which is in the second week of its season at St. James' Theatre. The picture will be screened for the last time to-morrow. The German tenor, Richard Tauber, appears in the principal role. The Mareo Symphony Orchestra will be heard in new selections. PLAZA THEATRE The clever English child actress, Nova Pilbeam, gives a remarkable performance in her first picture, "Little Friend," which heads the entertaining programme at the Plaza Theatre. The story is an intensely moving one and tells of the feelings of an only child when her parents become divorced. The supporting players include Math£son Lang and Lydia Sherwood. The beautiful actress. Kay Francis, appears in the splendid drama, "Mandalay," which will commence a season at the theatre on Friday. The film has been acclaimed as the best of her career, and should prove, to be intensely interesting. Ricardo Cortez and Warner Oland appear in support.

ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES A simple story with charm and high entertainment quality is unfolded in the refreshing comedy romance, "Judgd Priest," which is the first of two fulllength pictures, which will open a season at the Roxy and Tivoli Theatres to-day. The popular actor, Will Rogers, who has appeared in sach notable films as "State Fair," "A Yankee in. Kinc Arthur's Court" and "Dayid Harum," takes the leading role, that of an easygoing Kentuckian judge. With his drawling speech and shambling gait he is admirably suited to the part and his kindly and whimsical humour is delightful. The story is a fine combination of comedy, romance and drama. It tells of a judge who encourages a budding romance between his nephew. Jerome, who has just graduated from law school, and Ellie May, a girl, about whom little is known. Complications arise when Grillis, a strange man in the town, is brought to trial for injuring a person in defence of Ellie. Jerome is to defend Gillis, but things are going l against him until the final day of the trial, when the judge forces a reopening of the case on the grounds that further evidence has been obtained. The startling developments which follow form a most dramatic climax. The second picture is "B.at, Coat and Glove," an excellent drama, relieved with seme fine comedy touches, The leading roles are taken by Ricardo Cortez and Barbara Ilobbins. CIVIC THEATRE A thrilling., melodrama, "Charlie Chan in London," is the main attraction at the Civic Theatre. The leading part is taken by. Warner Oland, who is supported by a talecfced cast. There is a fine selection of short films. "LITTLE MISS MARKER" "The clever child, Shirley Temple, who scored such an outstanding success in "Stand Up and Cheer" and "Baby Take a Bow," returns to the screen in "Little Miss Marker," which will be shown for the first time at the Civic Theatre on Friday. The story is a refreshing comedy, which should cater for a wide diversity of tastes. It tells of a child who is left among a band of hardened criminals after the death of her father. The consequences of this invasion of the underworld by an. innocent girl are delightfully ii&agined and well told. Heading a strong.supporting cast are Adolph Menjou and the late Dorothy Dell,. Another attraction is the first appearance at the organ, of Sir. Barrie Brettoner, who has just completed a successful season in Australia. NATIONAL AND PRINCE EDWARD John Bai-rymore and Carole Lombard appear in the principal roles of the delightful comedy satire, "Twentieth Century," which heads the doublefeature programme at the National and Prince Edward Theatres. The second attraction is "Name the Woman," a thrilling drama, with Richard Cromwell and Arline Judge. "The Red Rider" (Buck Jones), also is being shown. "Merry Wives of Reno" (Margaret Lindsay and Donald Cook) and "Head of the Family," with Irene Vanbrugh, are the films to be screened for the first time at the National Theatre on Friday. The Prince Edward Theatre will screen "Tho Working Man" and "Broadminded." STATE THEATRE Two popular comedians. Spencer Tracy and Jack Oakie, appear in the excellent picture "Looking for; Trouble," which is the main attraction at the State Theatre. There is a firstclass supporting programme. STRAND THEATRE The powerful dramatic film, "The World Moves On," is the main picture being presented at the Strand Theatre. Madeleine Carroll and Franchot Tone appear in the leading roles, and are assisted by a splendid cast. There is a fine supporting programme. LONDON NEWSREEL CINEMA "The Love Nest" (Gene GerraTd) aud. "Hamilton Talks," the first New Zea-* land "talkie" comedy, comprise the programme at the London Newsreel Cinema. CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE* "Sour Grapes" and "His Greatest Gamble" "comprise the programme at the Crystal Palace Theatre. STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA "This Man Is Mine" (Irene Dunn® and Ralph Bellamy) heads the programme at the State Theatre, Onehunga. RIALJO- THEATRE Diana Wynyard and Clive Brook appear in the excellent film. "Sour Grapes," which is the main attraction at the Rialto Theatre. STATE THEATRE, DEVONPORT J. B. Priestley's "Good Companions," with Jessie' Matthews and Edmund Gwenn in the leading roles, fyeads the programme at the State Theatre. Devouport. . TUDOR CINEMA The main attraction in }. taining programme at the Tndor Cinema is " Evergreen," with Jessie Mathews,.