ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22211, 11 September 1935, Page 18

ENTERTAINMENTS

CIVIC THEATRE The excellent film of British courage, "Forever England," with Betty Balfour, John -Mills and Barry Mnckay as the 'main artists, will be shown again to-day at the Civic Theatre. The story is that of the life of an able seaman who is stationed on a semi-obsolete battle-cruiser at tho beginning of tho Great War. There is a touching vein of affection between mother and son running through this story of spectacular encounters. In addition to the picture programme, Dennis Palmistra will be heard on the grand organ. 11 LADY TUBBS " Hailed as the successor to Marie Dressier, Alice Brady has tho title roln in the hilarious comedy, " Lady Tubbs," which will be screened for the first time at the Civic Theatre on Friday, The story is delightfully farcical and concerns the exploits a railway camp cook who enters New York societv with the fictitious title of "Lady Tubbs," and a pseudo fortune. The climax to a series of hilarious situations is reached when "Lady Tubbs" is called upon to follow the hounds. A pleasing romance is supplied by Anita Louise and Douglass Montgomery. The other leading artists are Alan Motfbray, June Clay worth and Mildred Harris. There will also bo an excellent supporting programme. REGENT THEATRE The thrilling story of the life in the Arctic wastes of the Yukon, "The Call of the Wild," with Clark Gable and Loretta Young in the main roles, will be screened again to-day at tho Regent Theatre. The story is an excel lent contrast between the respective views of life of a handsome prospector (Clark Gable) and his companion (Jack Oakic), who are seized with "gold mania," and a society beauty (Loretta Young), who throws in her lot with them when her husband is lost in the ice, A character which will appeal to the children is the dog "Buck." "CARDINAL RICHELIEU" A vivid story of plot and counterplot in feudal France is the historical drama, "Cardinal Richelieu," with George Arliss in the title role, which will be shown for the first time at the Regent Theatre on Friday. It is Richelieu's love for his country that provides th& theme of the story; everything, even the cardinal's spiritual master, the Pope, must take second place when France's ' solidarity is threatened. This is threatened, as the Court faction headed by the Queenmother is plotting to put the King's effete brother Gaston on the throne. Richelieu fights this with all his subtlety and eventually overcomes the opposition. The story is magnificently mounted and costumed and the dialogue is extremely brilliant. The minor roles are excellently played by Violet Cooper, Maureen O'Sullivan and Edward Arnold.

ST. JAMES* THEATRE Dickens' famous classic, "David Copperfield," will be screened at St. James' Theatre again to-day. This film forms excellent entertainment for both adult and juvenile audiences alike. Some of Hollywood's best-known artists have been called upon to portray some of literature's most famous characters. Outstanding performances are given by Maureen O'Sullivan, W. C. Fields, Edna May Oliver and Lionel Barrymore. " THE SCOUNDREL " A film which should achieve an outstanding place in the motion picture world is the drama "The Scoundrel," which will be screened for the first time at St. James' Theatre on Friday. The millionaire actor-author-composer, Noel Coward, has the title role. Some of the world's most famous critics, including E. V. Lucas, of tho London Punch, have acclaimed this film as being one of the year's greatest. They have paid signal tribute to Noel Coward's brilliant screen debut in the peculiar story of a cynical philanderer, apparently devoid of all human kindness, who tosses asido the affection of a young girl, but to discover, through death, that only licr sympathy can soothe him. Coward, as the philanderer, is cynical in the extreme, apathetic to ail, and he plays this singularly difficult role with finish and ability. The dialogue is crisp and witty and the plot i 3 as unusual as it is original, being conceived by Ben Hecht and Charles Mac Arthur, whose previous film, "Crime Without Passion," met with such instant success. PLAZA THEATRE The weird drama " The Bride of Frankenstein," with Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester and Colin Clive as the leading artists will be shown again to-day at the Plaza Theatre. Tho story is different from that of Karloff's last film of the same nature, in that here the monster has developed a soul and a desire for a mate. This female monster is created by the co-operation of Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) and Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger), and the process of imbuing her with life is extremely spectacular. The role of the heroine, Frankenst-ein's mate, is ably handled by Valerie Hobson. This film will form excellent entertainment for those who have a taste for the unusual, weird and dramatic. ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES The delightful comedy " Chasing Yesterday," with tho well-known actress Ann Shirley in the leading i;o!e, will be screened for the first time at the Rox.y and Tivoli Theatres to-day. Minor parts are taken by 0. P. Heggie, Helen Westley and Elizabeth Patterson. Tho story is an adaptation of Anatolo France's well-known novel " Tho Crimo of S.ylvestre Bonnard." The film is said to bo more delightful than Ann Shirley's last great success, "Anne of Green Gables." The second picture to be shown will be the romantic drama "Black Sheep," with Edmund Lowe and Claire Trevor as tho principals. Players filling tho minor roles include Tom Brown, Eucene Pal-lc-tte, Adrienne Ames, Herbert Mundin and Ford Sterling. Tho story is considered to have the best nautical plot since " Luxury Liner." As tho luxurious transatlantic liner epqeds to port, the checkered pasts and shifting fortunes of six of its passengers tangle and create a bafflinc mystery which forms entertainment of a high quality.

PRINCESS THEATRE The mystery drama, "Tho Penguin Pool Murder," with Edna May Oliver in tho principal role, will be the first attraction at the Princess Theatre tonight. The second film will be tho comedv-drama "Rockabve," with Constance Bennett as the principal. CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE Since the death of the inimitable comedian Will Rogers, the public has been anxious to see his last productions. This opportunity is afforded patrons of the Crystal Palace Theatre, where "The County Chairman" and "Life Begins at 40" will be screened to-night. BRITANNIA THEATRE The drama "Gallant Lady," with Clive Brook and Ann Harding as the principal artists, will be screened at the Britannia Theatre to-night. The second attraction will be the comedy "Dandy Dick," with tho late Will Rogers in tho main role.

MAJESTIC THEATRE The Warner Brothers' Mexican musical comedy "In Caliente," with Dolores l)el Rio in the loading role, will be shown at the Majestic Theatre again to-day. The well-known dancers, the de Ma rcos, will be seen in the season's dancing sensation, the " Muchacha." The beautiful ballets and choruses were arranged by Berkeley, who is well known for his productions of " 42nd Street " and "The Gold-digger" series. In addition an excellent supporting programme will be shown.

NATIONAL AND PRINCE EDWARD The drama "Private Worlds," with Claudette Colbert and' Charles Boyer as the principals, will bo screened again to-day at the National and Prince Edward Theatres. The story is an interesting study of the border-line cases in a mental hospital. Closely allied to the main plot is a three-cornered romance involving three characters played by Joel McC'rea, Joan Bennett and Helen Vinson. The second attraction will be the British drama "Death at Broadcasting House," with lan Hunter, Austin Trevor and Mary Newland in the main roles. Commencing on Friday at these theatres will bo the musical comedy "Sweet Music," with Rudy Vallee as the principal. On the same programme will bo the interesting fdin "The Great Defender," with Matheson Lang in tho main role.

RIALTO THEATRE With Lili Damita and Sam Hardy as the leading players, the bright comedy "Goldie Gets Along" will be screened for the first time at the Rialto Theatre to-night. The second attraction will be the entertaining film, "Emergency Calls," with Bill Boyd and Wynne Gibson as the main artists. This programme should have great appeal, as it combines romance and comedy. r STRAND THEATRE The universal favourite, Shirley Temple, has the main role in the delightful musical film " Stand Up and Cheer," which will be screened again to-day at the Strand Theatre. The cast includes Warner Baxter, James Dunn and John Boles. The second picture to be shown 011 this entertaining programme will he the hilarious comedy " The Cat's Paw," with the well-known comedian Harold Lloyd as the main artist. The programme will have great appeal to those who favour light and bright entertainment and tho inclusion of so many favourite artists.

STATE THEATRE The romance "Living 011 Velvet," with Kay Francis, George Brent and Warren William in the leading roles, will be screened at the State Theatre to-night. The second will be the drama "The Fountain," with Ann Harding as the principal player. STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA The drama of newsreel photography, "Headline Shooters," with Ralph Bellamy and Frances Dee as the principal artists, will be screened at the State Theatre, Onehunga, to-night. The second attraction will he the comedy "His Grace Gives Notice." p TUDOR CINEMA The mystery drama "Charlie Chan in London," -with Warner Oland and Mona Barrie as the leading artists, will be shown at the Tudor Cinema again tonight. r STATE THEATRE, DEVONPORT The musical comedy "Melody Cruise," with Charles Ruggles and Greta Nissen in the main roles, is tho first picture to be shown at the State Theatre, Devonport, to-night. The second film will be tho romance "Blind Adventure." LONDON CINEMA Robert Armstrong, Mae Clark and Muriel Evans have the principal parts in the drama "Fast Workers," which is the first attraction nt the London Cinema to be screened to-day. The second film to be shown will be the drama "Guilty as Charged, " with Victor McLaglan and Richard Arlen in the main roles. STAR CINEMA The romantic drama "Behold My Wife," with Gene Raymond in the main role, will be screened for the first time at the Star Cinema to-day. The comedy "Hollywood Party" also will bo shown.