ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22489, 5 August 1936, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES Thrilling entertainment is provided in the stirring western film "The Last Outlaw," an R.K.O. Radio Films production, which heads the excellent double-feature programme to bo presented at the Roxv and Tivoli Theatres to-day. Hoot Gibson and Harry Carey, two of the best-known players appearing in western films, have important roles, while the supporting cast is a strong one. Exciting drama forms the keynote of the interesting story, which concerns the life of a bank robber, who, alter serving a sentence of 15 years in prison, returns to the township where his. crime was committed. Another robbery takes place and suspicion falls 011 the ex-convict. How the unfortunate man vindicates himself after a series of exciting incidents makes a fine action film which should be well received by Auckland audiences. "Love on a Bet," in which Gene Raymond, Wendy Barrin nnd TTplon Tlrnrlerick {ipneOV, is the second attraction. CIVIC THEATRE One of the most promising of several rising juvenile players, Jane Withers gives one of her best performances in the entertaining film, "Little Miss Nobody," which has been enjoying a warm reception at the £ivic Theatre. In the part of a mischievous orphan who does not even know her own name, this clever child is given wide scope for the introduction of the amusing mannerisms and the attractive personality which have endeared ber to a large section of the film-going public. Not only does she give a convincing portrayal of the cheerful little girl, whose desire to help her friends leads her into one amusing escapade after another, but she also sings and dances with an ability and charm which many an older player might well envy. Another juvenile player who has been attracting wide attention overseas, Bobby Breen, makes his first screen appearance in "Lot's Sing Again," which is to be presented on Friday. REGENT THEATRE Sparkling with bright dialogue and clever wit, the Paramount film, "Desire," which is being warmly received by large audiences at the Regent Theatre, marks the wolcome reappearance to the screen of the glamorous actress, Marlene Dietrich. Miss Dietrich takes the part of a beautiful jewel thief whose operations on the Continent have the police of four countries completely baffled. She falls in with a young American engineer (Gary Cooper), and what at first appears to be a mild flirtation develops into a delightful romance. A special dance presentation by Miss Rowena Jackson heads the supporting programme. ST. JAMES' THEATRE An excellent portrayal of a brilliant prosecuting attorney is given by the accomplished young actor, Franchot Tone, in the absorbing court-room drama, "The Unguarded Hour," which is now being shown at St. James* Theatre. In the part of the lawyer's wife, Loretta Young gives a delightful performance and her excellent handling of the dramatic interest with Tone adds greatly to the appeal of the film. Careful direction has made the most of every situation and the intensely moving scene in which the prosecutor finds himself in an exactly parallel situation to the man he is trying to convict, has been particularly well done. Supporting roles are equally well portrayed and the performances Of Lewis Stone and Roland Young are deserving of the highest praise. There is an entertaining supporting programme, headed by a Laurel and Hardy comedy entitled, "Thicker Than Water." PLAZA THEATRE Now in its second week at the Plaza Theatre, the Twentieth Century Films production, "Private Number," continues to be enthusiastically received by large audiences at every screening. Robert Taylor and Loretta Young have the prominent roles in a delightful story of a romance between a pretty maid and the young son of her rich employers. When the young couple get married and the bride persuades her husband to return to college to complete his education, an element of drama is introduced with the attempts of a jealous butler to convince the young man's family that the maid was interested only in their money. The dramatic climax ends happily for the young lovers, however, and the butler's villainy is exposed. Commencing on Friday the excellent film, "'Alice Adams," which was ranked among the ten best films of 1935, will be presented. Katherine Hepburn has the leading role. STAR CINEMA Few will deny to "The Amateur Gentleman," at the Star Cinema, a high place in the realm of historical drama. Filled with« charming insights into English social life in the 17th century, "The Amateur Gentleman" tells a tale of adventure and romance. Douglas Fairbanks, jun., and Elissa Landi are prominently cast. STATE THEATRE Jean Harlow and Spencer Tracy appear in a story of the lives of fisher folk, "Riff Raff," now at the Stato Theatre. On the same programme is an adagio dancing item by Trevor and Dawn, who have recently completed a successful season in Australia. Next week's attrnction, due to commence on Friday, is "Three Live Ghosts." EMBASSY THEATRE The life story of the famous com•poser Mozart is presented in the London Films production, "Whom the Gods Love," which is to have its final presentations at the Embassy Theatre to-day. Commencing to-morrow, th 9 musical film, " Forget Me Not," will bo shown. STRAND THEATRE Irene Dunne, the popular singing player, gives one of her most attractive performances in the delightful musical comedy film, " Sweet Adeline," at the Strand Theatre. The popular comedian Joe E. Brown heads the cast in the highly diverting comedy, " Son of a Sailor," which also is being shown. He is capably supported by the late Thelma Todd and Jean Muir. NATIONAL THEATRE Two talented dancers, Ruby Keeler and Paul Draper, appear together in several attractive numbers in the Warner Brothers' musical production, " Colleen," which heads the current programme at the National Theatre. Dick Powell also is prominently cast, while Jack Oakie and Jonn Blondell are responsible for much of the humour. LONDON CINEMA Thoroughly enjoyable light entertainment is presented in " We're Not Dressing," the main attraction at the London Cinema. Bing Crosby and Carole Lombard have the leading roles. VICTORIA THEATRE Entertainment consisting of "Private Scandal " and " The Lone Cowboy," will bo presented at the Victoria Theatre to-night. TUDOR CINEMA Charles Laughton gives one of his finest characterisations in " Mutiny on the Bounty," the current attraction at the Tudor Cinema. Clark Gable and Franchot Tone head the large supporting cast.

MAJESTIC THEATRE Stirring action, hard riding and clever gun-play provide the chief ingredients in the exciting western film, "Call of the Prairie," at the Majestic Theatre. Based on one of Clarence E. Mnlford's popular novels, with William Boyd taking the part of Hopalong Cassidy, the film provides first-class entertainment. "Coronado" is the second attraction. CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE An excellent programme has been arranged for the Crystal Palace Theatre to-night when guest night concessions will be available. The entertaining film "Too Much Harmony," in which Bing Crosby, Jack Oakic and Lilian Tashman appear, is the main attraction, while "Hell and High Water" also will be shown. In addition to an entertaining selection of shorter films, there will be n presentation bv the pupils of Miss Eona Edwards. RIALTO THEATRE Richard Arlen and Judith Allen appear together in "Hell and High Water," which heads the guest nignt programme at the Rialto Theatre. Clifford Mollison and Zelma O'Neal are the players in "Mr. Cinders," the second film. EPSOM RECENT THEATRE "Sitting Pretty" and "Four Frightened People" are the films to be shown at the Regent Theatre, Epsom, tonight. PRINCESS THEATRE Guest night will be observed at the Princess Theatre to-night, when the fiklis "She Was a Lady" and "The Blarney Stono" will be presented. STATE THEATRE, DEVONPORT Entertainment consisting of the films "Mayor of Hell" and "The Crash" will bo presented at the State Theatre, Dovonport, to-night. STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA "Three on a Match" and "Tiger Shark" comprise the guest night programme at the State Theatre, Onehunga, to-night. MAYFAIR THEATRE Thoroughly enjoyable entertainment is presented in "Her Bodyguard," which heads the double-feature programme at the Mavfair Theatre tonight. "Cradle Song" also is beina shown.