ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22822, 1 September 1937, Page 19

ENTERTAINMENTS

ROXY AND TIVOLI THEATRES Harold 801 l Wright's latest story, "It Happened Out West," has been adapted for the screen in a film of the same name which heads the programme that will commence a season at the Roxv and Tivoli Theatres to-day. A modern story of life and adventure in the Western States of America, "It Happened Out West," tells of a young man from the East who stumbles* upon excitement on a ranch where a* treacherous manager is attempting to oust the girl-owner from control, since he knows of valuable silver deposits whose presence is otherwise unsuspected. Paul Kelly takes the part of the Easterner who eventually saves the ranch for its rightful owner, whilo the beautiful young actress Judith Allen, as Anne Martin, who has inherited the ranch, gives a pleasing performance in the leading feminine role. Because she is squandering her legacy 011 an illadvised attempt to convert her ranch into a dairy farm, the trust company guarding her inheritance sends a special representative, Dick Howe, to dissuade her. He finds, however, that this is not the only reason why the ranch is not showing a profit. Lerov Mason, the foreman, with a picked band of bad characters, is attempting to wrest control from Anne Martin without her knowledge. His secret concerning the silver deposits on the ranch is discovered by a ranch-hand, who is thereupon murdered by the foreman. From that stage events move swiftly, and Dick Howe, who has left the ranch on a false mission, arrives back in time to prevent Anne from selling the ranch, and, with it, her rights to the mineral wealth that she still does not know is there. The second film, entitled "The Great Hospital Mystery," is equally thrilling, although its excitement arises from a different cause. Jane Harwell takes the part of the night-superintendent of a large hospital. During the night, a nurse, played bv Sally Blanc. smuggles her brother into the hospital so that he can hide from gun-men who are in pursuit of him. A baffling mystery then develops, and is not solved until it has been complicated by events of an even more puzzling nature. Both these films are products of the Twentieth Centurv-Fox Company. CIVIC THEATRE "Wee Willie Winkie," in which the child-actress Shirley Temple heads a cast that includes June Lang, Victor McLaglen and C. Aubrey Smith, will be shown at the Civic Theatre to-day. The New World production "Wings of the Morning" will commence a season' at the Civic Theatre on Friday, being a screen version of one of Donn Byrne's "Destiny Bay" stories. Filmed in tcchnieolour, this picture depicts many beautiful scenes photographed in Ireland, while another item of interest is the running of the English Derby, with the famous jockey Steve Donoghue riding. Annabella, well-known Continental actress, and Henry Fonda are important members of the cast. REGENT THEATRE The Warner Brothers production "The Prince and the Pauper," taken from Mark Twain's well-known story of the closing days of the reign of Henry VIII., continues to prove popular at the Regent Theatre, where it will again be screened to-day. The principal parts are played by the Mauch Twins, and by Errol Flynn. "Knight Without Armour," Alexander Korda's latest presentation, will commence a season at the Regent Theatre on Friday. An outstanding production of London Films, this picture has in its chief roles the noted actors Robert Donat and Marlene Dietrich, who give performances that are to be expected from their great reputations in the picture-world. The story has its setting in the Russia of the Revolution. A feature that is proving popular with children at matinees this week is provided by a troupe of monkeys, who drive racing cars on the stage.

ST. JAMES' THEATRE "After the Thin Man," now in its third successful week at St. James' Theatre, will be screened again to-day. Another popular comedy from the studios of the Metro-Goldwy n-May er Company, entitled "Love on the Run," will commence a season at St. James' Theatre on Friday. Directed by W. S. Van Dyke, who was also responsible for much of the success that attended "After the Thin Man," "Love on tho Run" is a typically fast-moving comedyromance, with many brilliantly-con-ceived situations. The chief roles are capably filled by Joan Crawford, Clark Gable and Frnnchot Tone, who give displays that do not detract, in any way from their reputations. An outstanding feature of this film is the clever dialogue, which sustains the quickmoving plo'o. PLAZA THEATRE An cxhilirating English comedy, "All In," with the popular actor Ralph Lynn in the leading role, will continue a successful season at the I'laza Theatre to-day. The story concerns the adventures of a young man-about-town who inherits a racing stable, and, not content with that, becomes involved in the management of an all-in wrestling stadium. MAYFAIR THEATRE The'famous German tenor Richard Tauber has a prominent part in "Pagliacci," the screen version oi Leoncavalli's opera, which will continue its successful season at the i\layfair Theatre to-day. All the wellknown songs are preserved m a film that follows faithfully tho original opera. Steffi Duna and Diana Isapier are in the supporting cast. STRAND THEATRE Two exciting mystery films are being screened at the Strand Theatre to-day, with Boris Karl off taking the chief part in the first film, which is entitled "The Man Who Changed His Mind. Tho second film, which is set in France during the Revolution, nnd is 11 sinicd "Spy of Napoleon," is an exciting picture of espionage and intrigue. Richard Barthclmcss is in the leading role. TUDOR CINEMA An outstanding cast has been assembled for the popular picture "Three Smart Girls," including Deanna Durbin, Ray Mil land and Charles \Yinninger, which is now screened at tho Tudor Cinema.

STATE THEATRE A cast that includes Simono Simon, Lorottn. Young. Janet Gaynor and Constance Bennett, was asseinlilcd for "Ladies in Love," which is to be screened at the State Theatre to-night together with "Sing Mo a Love Song." STAR CINEMA Shirley Temple takes the chief role in "Dimples," the main attraction at the Star Cinema to-day. "The Bohemian Gill" is also on the programme. BRITANNIA THEATRE "Rainbow on the River" is to bo shown at the Britannia Theatro tonight, together with "Wanted—Jano Turner." PRINCESS THEATRE Guest-night attractions at the Princess Theatre to-night include "Gay Deception" and "People's Enemy."

MAJESTIC THEATRE Cinesound's ambitious production "Tall Timbers" will be screened to-day at the Majestic Theatre, where it is proving a, popular feature with audiences. Set in the heart of the Australian bush, this film deals chiefly with the rivalry between two powerful timber companies, who are striving to deliver a large amount of timber in order to gain a valuable contract. Shirley Ann Richards and Frank Leighton supply the romantic interest, while other parts are handled by Joe Valli and Frank Harvey. EMBASSY THEATRE "Storm in a Teacup," the screen version of James Bridie's Scottish comedy, will bo screened for the last time at the Embassy Theatre to-day. Claudettc Colbert, popular heroine of the wellknown production "it Happened One Night," takes the leading part in another entertaining comedy of the same type, entitled "1 Met Him in Paris," which AviJl bo seen for the first time at the Embassy Theatre to-morrow. A product of the Paramount Studios, this picture is a perfect vehicle for Claudettc Colbert's humour, which sparkles through a number of deftly witty scenes. The story concerns a young American dress-designer, who, tired of the routine of life in New York, decides to see something of the world she has read about before she grows any older. Melvyn Douglas and Robert Young take the leading male roles. PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE The Radiant Revue Company, which | lias been entertaining audiences at the i Prince Edward Theatre during the past- ! five weeks, commenced its sixth and final week at the theatre last night. J Many new items are produced, includ- 1 ing a spectacular number by Kardel, I a magician who is giving his first per- J forniance in Now Zealand since his ! arrival from London. Included in his ! items is a feat in which he frees him- | self from a strait-jacket although sus- , pended by his legs 12 feet above the | stage. The popular comedian Jnclc Riley ! is responsible for a number of highly humorous sketches, while the Radiant Ballet dances in its graceful fashion. I In addition to the revue, a film "Whip- ! saw," will be shown. LONDON CINEMA Tullio Carminati and Mary Ellis j appear in tho film "Paris in Spring," j which will be screened at the London j Cinema to-day, together with the ad- j venture film "Gridiron Flash." CRYSTAL PALACE AND RIALTO j An outstanding double-feature pro- ; gramme will be screened at the Rial to I and Crystal Palace Theatres to-night, comprising "Music in the Air" and "You Belong to Me." STATE THEATRE, ONEHUNGA "China Town Squad" and "Ten Dollar Raise" arc the chief attractions at tho State Theatre, Onehunga, tonight. MAYFAIR, SANDRINGHAM A strong programme will be screened j at the Mayfair Theatre, Sandringham, to-nighfc, comprising "One More j Spring" and "When a Man's a Man." CIVIC THEATRETTE A thrilling production, "To the Last Mnrv," heads the programme to be screened to-day at the Civic Thcatrette. I i