ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22046, 28 February 1935, Page 15

ENTERTAINMENTS

PLAZA THEATRE Acclaimed throughout the world as one of the outstanding musical films of the new season, "One Night of Love " is now in the fifth week of a most successful season at the Plaza Theatre. The only other picture for some considerable time to equal this performance was the delightful " Sunshine Susie." This is indeed a notable tribute to the general excellence of the production and in particular to the glorious singing of its beautiful principal, Miss Grace Moore, the Metropolitan Opera House artist. The range of her voice is remarkable and the ease and clarity of her singing are a source of constant delight to all musiclovers. Her rendering of selections from "Carmen" and "Madame Butterfly" is marked by sincerity and depth of feeling. There has been a complete change of supporting films.

ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES A thrilling story of 11 strangers who are marooned by a flood in a disused mining camp is told in the highly entertaining drama "Helldorado, which heads the double-feature programme which is attracting large audiences to the Boxy and Tivoli Theatres. A delightful romance of a beautiful heiress is clevefly woven into the story. As the climax of this exciting; tale of adventure is a modern gold rush, with armies of hungry gold-seekers sweeping down on the deserted town. As the young heiress Madge Evans gives a brilliant performance and she is ably supported by Richard Arlen. Ralph Bellamy and James Gleason. The second attraction, "The Ship of Wanted Men," is a compelling drama of a convict ship with a cargo of animals. Prominent players in a talented cast are Fred Kohler, Dorothy Sebastian and Jason Robards. MAJESTIC THEATRE The last opportunity of enjoying the inimitable clowning of Guy Kibbee and Aline MaeMahon in the excellent domestic comedy, " Big-Hearted Herbert," will be given to patrons of the Majestic Theatre to-day. The supporting programme includes a number or films of topical interest. Having entertained many theatregoers as a successcessful stage play, the film version of the brilliant musical comedy, " Mister Cinders," should prove equally popular. The picture will have its initial screening at the theatre to-morrow. The story is essentially a clever parody on the well-known Cinderella theme in a modern setting and proves an ideal background for five catchy song numbers which are rendered by a cast of popular English stage players. Appearing in the principal roles are two ot England's foremost comedians, Clifford Mollison and Zelma O'Neal.

CIVIC THEATRE Loretta Young and John Boles take the leading parts in th« dramatic film of hospital life "The White Parade, which will conclude its popular season at the Civic Theatre to-day. There is also a first-class selection of shorter films. " ANNE OF GREEN GABLES" With its story of simple and natural people, sympathetically directed and superbly acted, "Anne of Green Gables" will be shown for the first time at the Civic Theatre to-morrow. A deeply-moving sentimental comedy drama, the story, which is adapted from the novel by L. M. Montgomery, centres round an orphan girl and her girlhood romance. In this role A.nne Shirley, a newcomer to the screen, has taken her name from the character she portrays. She makes the figure of the imaginative 14-year-old girl so real and so lovable that one's interest in her -welfare is held throughout. Striking the same note of charming naturalness which characterised "Little Women," the film is powerful in its simplicity, and should prove refreshing entertainment. Appearing in prominent supporting roles are 0. P. Heggie, who will be remembered for his brilliant portrayal of the Abbe in "The Count of Monte Cristo," and Helen Westley, who gave a brilliant performance in "The House of Rothschild."

REGENT THEATRE In spite of the enthusiastic audiences which continue to throng the Regent Theatre, the current attraction, "Wo Live Again," adapted from Tolstoy's immortal story, " Resurrection,"* will be shown for the last time to-day. Brilliant portrayals are given by Anna Sten and Frederic March. There is a fine supporting programme. In strong contrast to the powerful drama of the former film is the lighthearted farce of the hilarious comedy, " Girls Will Be Boys," which will open a season at the theatre to-morrow. It tells of an elderly misogynist whoso greatest regret is that he has no son to carry on the family name. No woman has been known to enter his home until his charming niece decides to masquerade as a boy. From this point the film is a succession of highly amusing complications and it should keep any audience in a continir :1 roar of laughter. Apnearing in the leading roles are Cyril Maude, the delightful English actor, and Dolly Haas, the popular European male impersonator.

CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE Heading a well-varied programme at the Crystal Palace Theatre is the delightful musical comedy "Caravan," with Loretta Young. Jean Parker and Noah Beery. Also being shown is the coloured film "La Cucararha" and two hilarious comedies. "Dirty Work" (Laurel and Hardy) and "Midsummer Mush" (Charlie Chase). RIALTO THEATRE * Loretta Young and Jean Parker head a particularly strong cast in the musical comedy "Caravan." which is the main attraction on the programme at the Rialto Theatre. Completing the programme is "The Age of Innocence," with John Boles and Irene Dunne. STATE THEATRE. DEVONPORT The programme at the State Theatre, Devonport, is headed by "When New York Sleeps." The second attraction is "Registered Nurse." STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA The entertaining programme at the State Theatre, Onehunga. is made up of "The Invisible Man" Man Who Reclaimed His Head."

NEW REGENT AND ALEXANDRA The programme to commence a short season at the New Regent and Alexandra Theatres to-night comprises The Girl From Missouri" and " Hawaiian Nights."

LONDON CINEMA "The Rustler's Roundup" (Tom Mix) will be shown for one day only at the London Cinema to-day. STATE THEATRE George Arliss proves that he is equally at home in comedy as in drama in the delightful film 'The Last Gentleman," which continues to prove popular with patrons of the State "Theatre. There is a fine supporting programme. TUDOR CINEMA John Barrymore is the principal of the fast-moving comedy drama, ''Twentieth Century," which will be shown for the last time at the Tudor Cinema to-night. There is a splendid supporting programme.

ST. JAMES* THEATRE The spectacular Cecil B. de Mill© historical film "Cleopatra" will have its final screening at St. James' Theatre today. The principals are Claudette Colbert, Warren William and Henry Wilcoxon. There is a wide variety of subsidiary pictures. "EVELYN PRENTICE *' Once again the charming principals of the brilliant comedy drama, " The Thin Man," William Powell and Myrna Loy, aro seen together in " Evelyn Prentice," which will open a season at St. James' Theatre to-morrow. The new film is said to have the same delightful characteristics of their former success, which was undoubtedly one of the most entertaining yet seen on the screen and received an enthusiastic reception throughout its Auckland season. Film-goers have eagerly awaited the next picture in which these two brilliant players would appear, and at last their wish has been gratified. Critics have -enthused about " Evelyn Prontice," and all figree that it maintains the high standard set by its predecessor ancl succeeds in recapturing the rare combination of flashing humour and thrilling drama. The film should prove an outstanding success and should establish Powell and Miss Loy as perhaps the most popular pair on the screen to-day. STRAND THEATRE The charming child actress Shirley Templo (rives an appealing portrayal in the romantic drama "Bright Lyes, which will have its final screening at the Strand Theatre to-day. There is also an excellent supporting programme. One of the most brilliant musical films for several years, "Tell Mo To-night" ■#ill bo the main attraction on the programme to commence a season at the theatre to-morrow. The leading role is taken by Jan Kiepura, the Polish tenor, and his' rendering of both popular and classical music is delightful. Most of the comedy is in the capable hands of Sonnie Hale and Edmund Gwenn. NATIONAL AND PRINCE EDWARD All the lovable characters of Steele Rudd's novels are vividly brought to life in the hilarious farce, "Grandad ltudd," which heads the programme which will be screened for the last time at the National and Prince Edward Theatres to-day. Bert Bailey and Elaine Haniill, a New Zealand girl, are the principals. Completing the entertaining programme is the fast-moving comedy "Kansas City Princess." The leading {ilayers are Joan Blondell and Glenda i'arrell.

BRITANNIA THEATRE The films being screened at the Britannia Theatre are "Let's Fall in Love" and "Give Her a Ring."