ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22206, 5 September 1935, Page 16

ENTERTAINMENTS

CIVIC THEATRE The final screening of "Orchids to You," with John Boles, Jean Muir and Charles Butterworth in?the main roles, will be given at the Civic '1 tonight. The picture is a splendid light comedy with an element of romance. During the morning and afternoon sessions the comedy "Ginger," with the well-known juvenile Jane Withers in the title role, will be screened. " BROWN ON RESOLUTION " Screened by Royal Command before the King and Queen, the film "Brown on Resolution," to bo shown at tho Civic Theatre to-morrow, should have a wide appeal. The story, which is not altogether unusual, is divided into two chapters, the first dealing with the romance of one Elizabeth Brown with a young naval officer and her ultimate expulsion from her home. She is, however, determined that her son should bo a sailor, and it is the second chapter which deals with the life of this sailor-son who serves on a semiobsolete cruiser, H.M.S. Rutland, at tho outbreak of the war. The director's particular success is in the scenes of naval warfare. Filmed with the cooperation of the Admiralty, the seagoing part of the picture is most realistic. REGENT THEATRE The great romantic drama, "Call of the Wild," which will be screened again to-day at the Regent Theatre, was doubtlessly created for those in search of something new. The story, the characters and the magnificent settings are all different from the orthodox romance which has been tho trend of modern motion pictures. The virile personality of Clark Gable is here seen at its best —in the wide open spaces. A high standard of acting is also attained by Loretta Young and Jack Oakie. A splendid supporting programme, including the Nigger Minstrels on tho stage, also is being shown. ST. JAMES* THEATRE One of the greatest pictures of 1935, with a cast of notable screen players, is "David Copperfield," the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production which will be shown again to-day at St. James' Theatre. In this film one meets personalities one has known for many years—the timid Mrs. Copperfield, the prim Aunt Betsy and old Dan Peggotty, not to mention Copperfield himself.* With Go of Hollywood's greatest artists in its cast it may justly he considered a triumph of 11)35. PLAZA THEATRE For those who have a taste for thrilling drama, splendid acting and magnificent settings, the film, "The Bride of Frankenstein," which will be screened again to-day at the Plaza Theatre, needs no guarantee. Already known as the world's greatest "horror" actor, Boris Karloff in the role of the monster gives the finest performance of his career. The part of his intended bride, who lias been created by Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive), is played with magnificent acting technique by Elsa Lanchester. The whole plot hinges on the creation of this bride and her reaction to the monster, which in itself is a remarkable piece of acting. It is easily seen that all the vast resources of Hollywood, including money, experience and the artists themselves, have had a place in the creation of this picture, which is a masterpiece of its kind.

ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES A splendid double-feature programme with the Western film "The Cowboy Millionaire" as the first attraction will be shown at the Roxy and Tivoli Theatres again to-day. The greatest outdoor figure since the titno of "Buffalo Bill," Georce O'Brien, appears in the principal role as a partner in a mine, which is sold by his partner, Persimmon (Edgar Kennedy), during his absence to one Hadley Thornton (Alden Chase), whose fiancee is Pamela Barclay (Evalyn Bostocb). Pamela is disgusted when she hears of tho transaction and is about to tell Bob Walker (George O'Brien), when she is captured and held by Thornton. Walker, however, finds her and together they go to Thornton's lodge, where Persimmon has signed the document closing the transaction. Walker, taking the law in his own hands, thrashes Thornton soundly, and forces him to burn the document, thus bringing the film to a very satisfying conclusion. The second film will bo the exciting drama "Men of the Hour," with Wallace Ford, Billie Seward and Richard Cromwell as the chief artists. The story concerns Andy Beane, head newsreel cameraman, and his ambitious assistant, Dave Durkin. Together they photograph dangerous fires, police raids, and shipwrecks, with Durkin doing the work and Beane taking the credit. They both fall in love with the same girl, Ann Jordan, a young nurse, and Durkin meets with success. The story then moves very rapidly. Durkin, now first cameraman, is going to film the raid on a cafe owned by a notorious Nick Thomas. Ho fails and loses his position. Beano then tries to have him reinstated, but in vain, so to soften the blow Durkin is given the task of photographing the arrival of a king travelling incognito. But when taking the picture he sees Nick Thomas shoot one of the passengers and he photographs him, thus bringing him to justice. The picture closes with Durkin being reinstated as first cameraman. The story is splendid entertainment.

CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE Having completed a successful season at the Strand Theatre the film, "Star of Midnight," will be screened for the first time at the Crystal Palace Theatre to-night. The leading artists nre Ginger Rogers and William Powell. The great "variety" picture, "Radio Parade of 1935," will be tho second attraction. In the latter production there ia a cast of 40 well-known artists. ftIALTO THEATRE Tho great romantic comedy, "Star of Midnight," will be the first attraction on the double-feature programme to be screened at the Rialto tonight. The leading players are William Powell and Ginger Rogers. "Laddie," from the pen of Stratton Porter, will bo the second film screened. BRITANNIA THEATRE One of Hollywood's greatest players, Claudette Colbert has the principal role in the comedy-romance " The Gilded Lily," which is the main attraction at the Britannia Theatre today. The second film to be screened will be the drama " The Captain Hates the Sea," with John Gilbert and Victor McLaglen as the chiof artists.

LONDON CINEMA r The dramatic romance " No Man of Her Own," with Clark Gable, Carole Lombard and Dorothy Mackail as the leading artists, will be .the first picture to be screened at the London Cinema to-day. Completing this excellent entertainment is the first-class western attraction "Western Code," with Tim McCoy as the main player. STATE THEATRE All the splendour of Egypt before Actium, witn the most lovely of all the Ptolemvs on the throne, is seen in the do Mille spectacle " Cleopatra," which will be screened at the State Theatre again to-day The title role is ably handled by Claudette Colbert. Completing this splendid programme is the riotous comedy " By Your Leave."

MAJESTIC THEATRE The hilarious comedy, "She Loves A Uniform," with Patricia Ellis, Larr.y Crabbe and Cesar Romero in the leading roles, will be screened for the last time at the Majestic Theatre to-day. On the same programme is an excellent variety of supporting films, including a variety "Manhattan Rhythm" and a Betty Boop Cartoon. "IN CALIENTE " All the beauty of Old Mexico has been captured in Warner Brothers' latest production "In Caliente," which will be screened for the first time tomorrow at the Majestic Theatre. The story concerns a young editor of a | magazine, who is rapidly developing l into a dipsomaniac when, for his own j good, his financial backer kidnaps him and sends him to Caliente to set him back on the straight path. However, in Caliente he meets a beautiful Spanish dancer with whom he falls in love, but the untimely appearance of a former lover arouses the dancer's tempestuous anger and she leaves him. He follows her and an explanation leads to a happy reconciliation. The story is slight, but the dancing and the beautiful settings more than make up for this small deficiency. Women patrons will find particular interest in the vast number of dress creations worn by the leading artiste, Dolores del Rio. Other prominent players are Pat j O'Brien, Leo Carrillo, Edward Everett Horton and Glen da Far roll. NATIONAL AND PRINCE EDWARD The first picture 011 the programme to be screened at the National and Prince Edward Theatres to-day is the romantic comedy, "The Girl from Tenth Avenue," with Bette Davis in the leading role. The second attraction will be the hilarious comedy, " Havana Widows," with the two well-known comediennes, Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell, as the principals. Commencing a season at these theatres to-morrow is the sensational drama, " Private Worlds," having in its east five of the most famous of Hollywood's players, including the well-known actress, Claudette Colbert. On the same programme will bo shown the thrilljng murder myster.v, "Death at Broadcasting House." The setting for the latter film is very unusual and the actual story is peculiar in the extreme. These two'films, of such a different type, make up a programme which should have a wide appeal, STRAND THEATRE The romantic mystery-comedy "Star of Midnight," with William Powell and Ginger Rogers in the leading roles, will be screened again to-day at the Strand Theatre. With two such talented artists the story is handled in a manner which provides splendid entertainment. "ROMANTIC NEW ZEALAND" Patrons of the Strand Theatre will be j afforded the opportunity of seeing their j own wonderful country in the coloured j film "Romantic New Zealand," which | will be shown for the first time at that ; theatre to-morrow. This is not a i travelogue, but a full-length picture | having, besides colour, the added attri- ! bute of sound. It is a film which all j should see. Also to be screened will be • a thrilling greyhound-racing attraction, j "Wild Boy," showing the famous grey- I hound "Mick the Miller" in action. The leading artists are Sonnie Hale and Gwyneth Lloyd. STAR CINEMA The first attraction to be screened at the Star Cinema to-day will be the delightful romance " The Show Off," with Spencer Tracy and Madge Evans in the leading roles. " King of the Jungle," a thrilling jungle drama with Buster Crabbe and Frances Dee as the main players, will be the second attraction. The latter picture is unusual owing to the wonderful variety of animals which are seen in great numbers in their natural state. The programme will have a wide appeal as it is excellently balanced and provides entertainment of an unusually high standard. TUDOR CINEMA The beautiful story of Schubert's romance has been screened under the title of "Love Time," which will bo shown at the Tudor Cinema to-night. The main parts are taken by Nils Asther, Pat. Patterson, Herbert Mundin and Henry Green. Some of the composer's most famous compositions are played in the production. An excellent supporting programme also will be screened. LITTLE THEATRE SOCIETY " Without Witness," a thrilling mystery drama, will be presented by the Little Theatre Society in the Town Hall concert chamber, and the first performance will be given on Saturday night. There will be further presentations on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. The play will be produced by Mr. Frederic McCallum, and there is a talented cast.