ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22388, 7 April 1936, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

ST. JAMES' THEATRE Life on board ship last century and on the beautiful islands of the South '- Seas is shown in "Mutiny on the Bounty," at St. James' Theatre. The story is an adventurous one and it is backed by good acting and photography. Charles Laughton, Clark Gable, Franchot Tone and Herbert Mundin are all suitably cast and provide the picture with a number of live characters. MAJESTIC THEATRE The celebrated mimio Florence Desmond, and George Formby are the central figures in "No Limit," a tale of action being shown at the Majestic Theatre. A mechanically-minded young man aspires to w r in the T.T. motorcycle event and his efforts to do so are more than amusing. "Here Comes Cookie," with George Burns and Gracie Allen, is a second attraction. RECENT THEATRE Harold Lloyd's latest picture,' "The Milky Way," is being well received at ~ the Regent Theatre. Lloyd proves once more what a versatile and accomplished comedian he is and the story of the film has a value all its own. Lloyd comes into prominence when a boxing champion in trying to knock him down • knocks himself out and Lloyd gets the - credit. He is rushed by promoters and, - by a series of lucky incidents rises to . the top rank of boxers. His fight with the world's welter-weight champion is one of the funniest screened for some time. The associate programme is headed by selections by the Regent Or- . chestra. As an Easter attraction, "When Knights Were Bold" has been secured. Jack Buchanan is the prin- 2 cipal. * EMBASSY THEATRE The lavishly appointed Embassy- ; Theatre will be officially opened on - Thursday night by the Mayor Mr. : Ernest Davis. The theatre has' been Constructed along modernistic lines and provides a maximum of comfort for its patrons. The musical film "Rose of the ~- Rancho" has been chosen as the first attraction at the theatre. This picture is notable for the first appearance on -= the screen of Gladys Swarthout. mezzosoprano with the Metropolitan Opera - Company. Miss Swarthout has a voice -S equal to that of any singer recently f brought to tbo screen and as an actress - she is superb The striking "Vigilante Song," "Where is My Love" and "The - Padre and the Bride" are sung by Miss - Swarthout, and John Boles, the male .' lead, sings Rose of the S Rancho," "There's Gold in Monterey," and other numbers. A charming duet- " is included in the musical score: Charles" Bickford, Willie Howard, Herbert Williams and H. B. Warner are the principal supporting players.

PRINCE EDWARD THEATREZasu Pitts and Slim Summerville arecast as amateur detectives in "Their .• Big Moment," a riotous comedy which. - heads the guest night programme at- - the Prince Edward Theatre. Ralph Morgan and Julie Haydon have supporting roles. "Flying Devils," the second.; attraction, is filled with dramatic incidents interspersed with less serious ones. > Ralph Bellamy and Arline Judge are . the principals. * . STATE THEATRE - 7 The picturesque figure of Hopalong \ Cassidy appears in "The Eagle's/' Brood," which is being shown at the"* State Theatre. William Boyd arid A Jimmy Ellison are the chief players. A'* riotous comedy, "Calm Yourself/' completes the programme. LONDON CINEMA Edmund Lowe and Victor McLaglen . have the leading parts in "No More £ Women," which will open a season at the London Cinema to-day. STAR CINEMA V; There is some delightful comedy in « " The Ghost Goes West," which heads,.;the current programme at the StarCinema. Robert Donat has the leading jrole and Jean Parker is a principal. The r film was produced by Alexander Korda. TUDOR CINEMA Edward Arnold has the part of the ' picturesque character Jim Bfady , in "Diamond Jim," now at the Tudor s Cinema. There is an excellent support-" ing programme. VICTORIA THEATRE A programme comprising the films " The Murder Man " and " Guard That' Girl " will be presented to-night at the Victoria Theatre.