ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22603, 16 December 1936, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES Two full-length films, "Star For a Night" and "Yours for the Asking," , are included on the programme to com- ' inence at the Roxy and Tivoli Theatres - to-day. Paris is the setting for the first film, a lavishly produced picture telling of the rise to fame of an actress, talented and beautiful, and of the danger and romance attaching to her success. Claire Trevor has the 'leading role and she makes the most of it. Jane Darwell, Arline Judge, and Evelyn Venable in the supporting roles give excellent performances. "Yours for the Asking" also has a sophisticated theme. George Raft, James Gleason, Reginald Owen and Skeets Gallagher are chief among the players. MAJESTIC THEATRE Uproarious humour by W. C. Fields and a romantic strain handled by Richard Cromwell and Rochelle Hudson are features of "Poppy," at the Majestic Theatre. "Girl of the Ozarks," on the same programme, is notable for a fine performance by Virginia Weidler. CIVIC THEATRE . Herbert Marshall is associated with , a new screen actress, Simone Simon, _ in'' "Girls' Dormitory," at the Civic Theatre. The story has with a schoolmaster approaching" middle-age, a pupil of his aged 19, and a devoted fellow-teacher about his own age. The, circumstances and events which help him make his choice between them form the basis of an appealing story. Ruth Chatterton gives an understanding portrayal as the older woman. An amusing comedy is included among the supporting items. REGENT THEATRE No finer performance has yet been ! given by Gary Cooper than his portrayal of an American adventurer in "The General Died at Dawn," now in its second week at the Regent Theatre. I Madeleine Carroll, the English actress 1 who has done so well at Hollywood, j acquits herself with distinction in the | leading feminine role. "The Captain's j Kid" will commence on Friday. ST. JAMES' THEATRE "His Brother's Wife," an entertain- | ing story of matrimonial problems, has I drawn large audiences during its two i weeks at St. James' Theatre. Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck, a new leading pair, have much to do with the film's success. "Violets in Spring" is one of the attractive items on the supporting programme. "THE DEVIL IS A SISSY" Freddie Bartholomew, who will be remembered for his performances in "Anna Karenina? and "Little Lord Fauntleroy," has the largest and most important role in ' "The Devil is a Sissy," an unusual and attractive film to open a season at St. James' Theatre on Friday. Considering his youth, Bartholomew shows a remarkable understanding of his part, which in comparison with the rather colourless roles he has previously been given should be found life-like and likeable. AY. S. Van Dvke directed this picture. PLAZA THEATRE The English stage and screen comedian Will Hay is the principal I merry-maker in "Where There's a j Will," a first-class farce at the Plaza i Theatre. Gina Malo makes a charming heroine and the supporting players also show considerable acting ability. There is an outstanding supporting programme. EMBASSY THEATRE An exciting drama of a murderer who commits unspeakably brutal crimes during the making of a film, terrifying the cast and interrupting the work, is "Preview Murder Mystery," at the Embassy Theatre. Reginald Denny and Frances Drake have the leading roles. W. Somerset Maugham, who wrote tho story of the recent successful film "Secret Agent," was also the author of the script of "The Tenth Man," which will commence at the Embassy Theatre to-morrow. John Lodge and Antoinette Cellier, both English players, are at the head of the cast. An associate item which should" prove popular is "Everything is Rhythm." in which Harry Roy and his dance band appear. NATIONAL THEATRE The operatic soprano Grace Moore has the commanding role in "One Night of Love," which is being shown at the National Theatre. Tullio Carminati is the male lead. "Roaming Lady" is on the same programme and scenes of the tour of New Zealand by the King and Queen are also being shown. STRAND THEATRE "The Kennel Murder Case," in which William Powell plays a leading part, and "I Found Stella Parrish" are the films on the current Strand Theatre programme. STAR CINEMA An attractive programme which includes two full-length pictures, "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" and "I Found Stella Parrish," is at the Star Cinema. STATE THEATRE Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell have the prominent parts in "The Suicide Club," at the State Theatre. "Pursuit," with Chester Morris and Sally Eilers prominently cast, is a further attraction. LONDON CINEMA Marian Marsh and Anthony Bushell have leading roles in the current London C'infeina attraction, "Love at Second Sight." CAPITOL THEATRE "Parole Girl" and "Melody. Cruise," in which Charles Ruggles makes merry, are the films on the current programme at the Capitol Theatre. TUDOR CINEMA Virginia Bruce and Edmund Lowe are at the head of a distinguished cast, i'ji "The Garden Murder Case," at the Tudor Cinema. CRYSTAL PALACE THEATRE An attractive which includes the films "l'he Story of Temple Drake" and "College Humour," will be shown at the Crystal Palace Theatre to-night. RIALTO THEATRE "Crime of the Century," an exciting mystery, heads the entertainment at tho Rialto Theatre. "Phantom President" completes the programme. STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA "Bachelor Bait" and "Horse -Play" are the films to be shown to-night at the State Theatre, Onehunga. ORGAN RECITAL An organ recital will be given by Mr. Edgar Randal in St. Mary's Cathedral to-night and to-morrow night. The programme \Vill include Prelude and Fugue in D Major by Bach, a sonata by Guilmant and variations on Handel's "Harmonious Blacksmith." BANDS' QUEEN CARNIVAL The coronation of the Auckland Associated Bands' carnival queen will take place to-night in the Town Hall concert chamber. Dancing will follow the ceremony.