ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22544, 8 October 1936, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE Highly diverting comedy is presented in "Kcfly the Second," the main attraction on the double-feature programme which is to have its final presentations at the Majestic Theatre today. A thrilling drama of tho air, "Sky Parade," also is being screened. "SUTTER'S GOLD" California in the days of tho gold rush, with its mad hordes of gold seekers, provides a dramatic background for the intensely moving story of a man who became one of the richest men in the world, only to be left broken and penniless, in "Sutter's Gold," the main attraction on the programme to bo presented at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow. Depicting as it does tho story of General John Sutter, who owned nearly half a State and who brought an action for £150,000,000 against the Government, fighting his losing battle through three administrations, the film abounds in dramatic situations and provides excellent entertainment. Also on the programme to be shown to-morrow is an excellent picture presenting the entire fight between Max Schmeling and Joe Louis. CIVIC THEATRE The outstanding musical production "Show Boat" is to have its final screenings at the Civic Theatre to-day. Commencing to-morrow, "Mary of Scotland" will be shown. REGENT THEATRE Herbert Marshall and Gertrude Michael have the leading roles in "Forgotten Faces," the dramatic film which will conclude a season at the Regent Theatre to-day. "The Last of the Mohicans" heads the programme to bo presented to-morrow. ST. JAMES' THEATRE Janet Gaynor and Robert Taylor are seen together in the tender story of romance, "Small Town Girl," which heads the current programme at St. James' Theatre. Only a writer of the calibre of Robert Louis Stevenson could produce a story packed so full of thrilling incidents, gay adventures and unexpected twists as "The Suicide Club," tho film version of which is to be shown for the first time in Auckland at St. James' Theatre to-morrow. The story concerns a prince in search of adventure in the lesser-known 'haunts of London, while romantic interest is supplied by the young man's escapades with a beautiful and mysterious woman. Robert Montgomery, one of the most popular players appearing on the screen to-day, is seen at his best in the part of the carefree prince. The leading feminine role is excellently portrayed by Rosalind Russell, while an element of humour is introduced by Frank Morgan in the part of the prince's attendant who endeavours to keep an eye on his own safety and at the same time keep the prince out of danger.

EMBASSY THEATRE One of the most powerfully dramatic films to he shown in Auckland for some time, the Metro-Goldwyn-Maver production, "Absolute Quiet," heads the programme to be presented at the Embassy Theatre to-day. The story depicts the thrilling adventures which befall a wealthy American business man who retires to a secluded ranch in Montana to enjoy a rest and absolute quiet after a somewhat hectic career marked by his ruthless treatment of his opponents in his endeavours to assuage an insatiable desire for wealth and power. He is no sooner settled in his magnificent retreat, however, than he finds that it lias been made the headquarters of two desperate men. _ His position becomes even more unenviable when an airliner crashes on to_ his ranch making him become the unwilling host of several of his bitterest enemies. There is an exciting climax well in keeping with the dramatic tenor of the rest of the story. STATE THEATRE Franchot Tone gives one of his finest portrayals in the role of a young prosecuting attorney in "The Unguarded Hour," which is to conclude a very successful season at the State Theatre to-day. Loretta Young has the leading feminine role. The spectacular Warner Brothers' musical film, "Colleen," is the main attraction on the entertaining double-feature programme to be shown to-morrow. Among the most outstanding numbers in this thoroughly enjoyable film are Dick Powell's singing of several tuneful melodies, and the dancing of Ruby Keeler and Paul Draper. Jack Oakie and Joan Blondell are responsible for much of the humour, while other comedy roles are well filled by Hugh Herbert and Louise Fazenda. Tho celebrated tenor, Richard Tauber is heard at his best in "Heart's Desire," which also will be screened. NATIONAL THEATRE In tho part of a young lawyer who becomes a Federal agent to avenge the death of a friend who was killed by "gangsters," James Cagney gives an outstanding performance in "G Men," which heads the double-feature programme at the National Theatre. Dick Powell and Joan Blondell are the players in "Broadway Gondolier," tho second attraction. "Klondike Annie," in which the well-known actress Mae West plays opposite Victor McLaglen, is the film to be shown to-morrow. Also on the same programme is the thrilling Western picturo "Bar 20 Rides Again." CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO One of tho finest historical films to bo shown in Auckland for some time, "Rhodes of Africa," heads the doublefeature programme to lie presented at the Crystal Palace and Hialto Theatres to-night. Depicting as it does the wonderful career of one of our greatest Empire builders, the film has an appeal for every true Britisher. Walter Huston gives' an outstanding characterisation in tho title role, while Oscar Homolka, as Paul Kruger, also gives an excellent portrayal. "It Had To Happen" is the second film. TUDOR CINEMA Sylvia Sidney and Mclvvn Douglas nro' seen together in "Mary Burns, Fugitive," tho current attraction at tho Tudor Cinema. "Things to Come" heads the programme to bo presented to-morrow. CAPITOL THEATRE The celebrated operatic soprano Grace Mooro appears in the enjoyable musical film, "One Night of Love," which heads the programme to be presented at the Capitol Theatre to-night. "Boys will be Boys" is a second attraction. STRAND THEATRE The well-known character actor Paul Muni gives ono of the finest portrayals of a very distinguished career in the titlo-rolo of* "The Story of Louis Pasteur," the current film at the Strand Theatre. ASTOR THEATRE "Exclusive Story" and "Hopalong Cassidv" aro the films to be shown at the Astor Theatre to-night. VICTORIA THEATRE "A Night in Cairo" and " Fast Workers" are the films to be shown at the Victoria Theatre to-night.

PLAZA THEATRE Music, comedy and romance are deftly blended against a colourful historical background in the Warner Brothers film "Hearts Divided," which will conclude a very successful season at the Plaza Theatre to-day. Dick Powell and Marion Davies handle the romantic interest, and there is a talented " cast of supporting players, including Edward Everett _ Horton, Charlie Ruggles, Claude Rains and Arthur Treacher. Gene Raymond and Barbara Stanwyck are the players in the highly diverting comedy "The Bride Walks Out," which is to be shown tomorrow. Helen Broderick and Ned Sparks also are prominently cast.

ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES Fresh from his success as a newspaper reporter in "The Golden Arrow," when ho played opposite tho distinguished actress Bette Davis, George Brent gives an oustanding performance in the highly-diverting Warner Brothers film, "Snowed Under," the main attraction on tho double-feature programme now being shown at the Roxy and Tivoli Theatres. Genevieve Tobin plays opposite Brent, while other important roles are excellently portrayed by Frank McHugh, Glenda Farrell and Patricia Ellis. Also on the same programme is a thrilling exposure of the "radio racket" in America, entitled "Two Against the World." Henry O'Neill gives an excellent characterisation in the leading role, and he is ably supported by a talented cast, including Claire Dodcl, Humphrey Bogart and Beverly Roberts. The intensely dramatic story depicts the efforts made to hide from the public a scandal which cost four lives. At the same time many interesting sidelights on the radio business are revealed. STAR CINEMA "Shipmates Forever" and " Special Agent" are the films to be shown at the Star Cinema to-day. Commencing to-morrow, an entertaining doublefeature programme comprising the films "The Goose and the Gander/ in which George Brent and Kay Francis appear, and "The Irish in Us," with James Cagney and Pat O'Brien, will be presented.