ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22027, 6 February 1935, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

MAJESTIC: THEATRE One of the mcsb popular actresses on the screen, Man West, appears in the leading role o:; "Belle of the Nineties," the current attraction at the Majestic Theatre. With a large number of songs popular in the days of the old music halls, the picture has admirably captured the atmosphere of the "gay nineties." There is a wide selection of supporting films. " THE CAPTAIN HATES THE SEA " Reminiscent of "Grand Hotel," but with a background of a large tourist liner, "The Captain Hates the Sea," will be shown at the Majestic Theatre for the first time on Friday. Victor McLaglan and Alision Skipworth both have iarge parts and they give hilarious performances. The film makes fine light entertainment. CIVIC THEATRE One of the latest. Fox Film productions, which enhances the excellent reputation of this :arm, "Music in the Air," is the main attraction at tho Civic Theatre. Lilting music and gay romance are deftly blended into delightful entertainment. All the arts of modern film technique have been incorporated into the production by the director, Mr. Joe May. The picture is adapted from the popular C. B. Cochran stage show, and Gloria Swanson and John Boles are seen to advantage in the principal roles. " THE CAMELS ARE COMING" The popular English comedian Jack Hulbert, who has appeared in a large number of successful productions recently, is seen in a characteristic part in "The Camels are Coming," which will bo shown to Auckland audiences for the first time sit the Civic Theatre on Friday. The film has been acclaimed as the best Hultert offering to date, and should deliglr; audiences. There will be a fine selection of shorter films. REGENT THEATRE With the action set on board a large luxury liner, "Transatlantic Merry-go-round" is enjoying a successful season at the Regent Theatre. The theme concerns a band of international criminals who travel on board the steamer among the passengers. The film opens with a note of originality, presenting the climax of the story at the beginning. The.clock is then turned back 48 hours and the story unfolded. The principal roles are capably interpreted by Nancy Carroll and GJene Raymond. A picture which has aroused great interest among film goers in the course of its production, "The Private Life of Don Juan," will be screened for the first time at the Regent Theatre on Friday. • , t ST. JAMES* THEATRE One of the finest films to be shown in Auckland, "The Barretts of Wimpole Street,heads the current programme at St. James' Theatre. Adhering closely to the original stage play, the picture presents Charles Laughton, the celebrated character actor, as Edward Moulton Barrett, Fredric March as Robert Browning and Norma Shearer as Elizabeth Barrett. With such a distinguished cast the acting is all that could be desired, while the screen technique and photography are excellent. Th# supporting programme includes selections by the Mareo Symphony Orchestra. » PLAZA THEATRE A delightful fiin combining beautiful music and whiniiic&l humour, "One Night' of Love" is attracting large audiences to the Plaza Theatre for the 6econd week in uiiccession. The young Metropolitan Opjra singer Grace Moore dominates the film with her wonderful voice. She sings and acts with the sincerity and ability of a gifted artist. Evijn without her voice, her vivid personality would gain her a premier place :n the film world, but the combination of beauty and charm with thrilling singing places her in a pre-eminent position. Although music is the keynote oi : the picture, there is no suggestion th it it exists merely to introduce the many operatic excerpts which make the production so notable. NATIONAL AND PRINCE EDWARD Exceptionally good houses have been attracted to the National and Prince Edward Theatres, where an entertaining double-feature programme is being f>resented. "The Lemon Drop Kid," a ight comedy-ronance, with Lee Tracy, Helen Mack and Baby Le Roy as the principals, is the first attraction. The inimitable comedian Joe E. Brown gives a characteristic performance in "The Circus Clown," which is also being shown. The supporting programme includes two instalments of the thrilling serial "The I^JfLider." STRAND THEATRE Tho tale of a romance which withstood untold adversities, "The Broken Melody," is enjoying a popular season at the Strand Theatre. Although full of tense dramatic: incidents, the film is leavened by delightful touches of whimsical humour. Merle Oberon, n talented Australian actress who will bo remembered for her performances in "The Battle" and "The Private Life of Henry VIU.", gives a fine performance in the leading role. "That's a Good Girl" (Jack Buchanan) is also being screened. STATE THEATRE Dick Powell heads tho strong cast of "Twenty Million Sweethearts," the current attraction at the State Theatre. Abounding in bright musical numbers and spectacular dances, the film makes first-class entertainment. LONDON CINEMA A thrilling detective story, " The Warren Case," is tho main attraction on tho programme at tho London Cinema. The supporting films include a large number or newsroels of topical interest. CAPITOL THEATRE Delightful dialogue and skilful direction make "Tho'Thin Man," the main attraction at the Capitol Theatre, one of the best films of recont years. Polished portrayals are given by William Powell and Myrna Loy. STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA The elaborate musical extravaganza, "Hawaiian Nights," is the first of two full-length films which will open a short season at tho State Theatre, Onehunga, to-night. "Blind Adventures" is the other attraction. STATE THEATRE, DEVONPORT Full of tuneful siongs and spectacular dances, "George White's Scandals'' will open its season at the State Theatre, Devonport, to-night. TUDOR CINEMA The charming English actress, Lilian Harvey, takes ths title role in tho sparkling comedy, "I Am Suzanne/' which will be shown for the last time at the Tudor Cinema to-night. The usual high standard of short films is maintained.

ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES A thrilling and spectacular story of desperate war in the air is told in tha* outstanding romantic drama, "Hell irt the Heavens," which heads the fine-, double-feature programme to be presented for the first time at the Ro.w and Tivoli Theatres to-day. Warner Baxter, who has recently been seen mainly in musical films, returns, to thai virile roles in which be first gained prominence. He takes the part of an American aviator who has just arrived in a bitterly-contested sector of the French front. His senior officer is. killed in a fight with "the Baron," Germany's foremost airman, and Baxter takes command. Ho falls in lov<» with a simple French girl, who calms, his growing fears. At last he meets "the Baron's" aeroplane, and the ensuing battle of wits will keep theaudience in a, state of intense excitement. Contrasting touches of comedy are introduced by the popular Herbert Mundin and Andy Devine. Other wellknown players are Frank Morgan and Conchita Montenegro. Frank Morgan, also takes the leading male role in tha delightful domestic comedy, "There' 3 Always To-morrow," which is the second attraction. He is seen as a business man who is misunderstood by his wife and family. He meets his former secretary, who is in love with him, but the story makes a refreshing change from the set formula when, instead of taking him away from his family, she opens their eyes to his good qualities. The English actress, Binnie Barnes, who is appearing ia her first American picture, heads a strong supporting cast. CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO A slight sentimental story, interspersed with much wholesome humour, runs through the romantic comedy, "Servant's Entrance," which is delighting patrons of the Crystal Palace and Rialto Theatres. Excellent performances are contributed by Janet Gaynor and Lew Ayres. There is a number of excellent short films. NEW REGENT AND ALEXANDRA Warner Oland is the principal of "Charlie Chan in London/' which ia entertaining patrons of the New Regent and Alexandra Theatres.