THE SHOW'S THE THING

NZ Truth, Issue 1233, 18 July 1929, Page 21

THE SHOW'S THE THING

ON RECORD

AS a further Indication of their unrestricted entertainment policy, Sir Benjamin and Mr. John Fuller have just completed arrangements with Mr. Allan Wilkie to stage a short season of Shakespearean plays at His Majesty's Theatre, to be followed by a brief revival of several of the old English comedies, including "School for Scandal" and "She Stoops to Conquer." Mr. Wilkie will have with him his original company and the plays will be presented with the appropriate magnificence that has characterised his previous productions m Wellington. During this Shakespearean season at His Majesty's, commonsense prices will rule, and the plays will be staged at admission prices far below those usually set. #. # # HAROLD LLOYD'S latest picture for Paramount, previously known as "T.N.T." has • been re-titled 'Now You're Talking." Barbara Kent will be seen and heard m the feminine lead, m the talking version of the picture. The silent version is already completed. ♦ . * ♦ THE average Idea that all Spanish girls burst into a fandango on the slightest provocation and always carry red roses between their teeth is all wrong, according to Renee Adoree. Miss Adoree, whose mother was half-Spanish, plays the leading feminine role m "Tide of Empire," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's vivid screen version of Peter B. Kyne's famous story of the California gold rush. "Spanish women," says Miss Adoree, "are the most demure, most feminine and least bold women m the world! The high caste girls are . gently bred under the watchful eye of a companion until they are married." "Tide of Empire," is a vivid drama of the California gold rush and includes George Duryea, William Collier, Jr., George Fawcett and others of note m the cast. • * • ELEANOR Boardman who has returned to the Metro-GoJdwyn -Mayer studios to play m John Gilbert's "Redemption," has always prided herself on her ability as an interior decorator. After redecorating the home m which she lives with her husband, she intended to employ a landscape gardener for the grounds, but after considering the matter, she decided to complete the outdoor plans herself and merely hired the gardener to execute her plans. She is receiving the congratulations of her envious and less talented friends. * - * • METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER'S ~ "White Shadows m the South Seas," which has been described as ''the most amazing motion-picture ever made," was such an outstanding success at the Wellington Regent Theatre, that it was shown there for a further week. This production, which is the actual story of the passing of the magnificent race of Polynesians, was filmed entirely m ; the South' Seas. ■„..-.•.. It has a love story of surpassing ; charm, and also a . strong theme, which is . all the stronger because of its very evident truth. Raquel Torres, the native girl, is excellent, and Monte Blue gives the performance of his career. . "White Shadows m the South Seas" is a sound synchronised production, arid beautiful native music, as well as the lilting theme song, . "Flower of Love," are added attractions. NO WASTE WITH "CATHEDRAL BRAND" CULINARY ESSENCES. "Not enough" . . . "Top much" . how often has one or the other happened when you have used flavouring essences? But with "Cathedral Brand" quality essences that compare with the best imported, (and are lower m price) Culinary Essences you use exactly the amount stated m the cookery book — not a drop more— not a drop less. In a range of true flavours; including: Lemon, Vanilla; . Raspberry, etc. Standard size and economy 2%---oz. bottles. Send 4d. m stamps for the famous "Cathedral Brand" Cookery Book, addressed to H. JT. Stevens, Christchurch.* ■ 2

OCHUBERT'S "Coronach" comes to the »J disc as a beautiful vocal trio, m which Master p. Lough — you'll remember him— this time shares the honors with two others. H.M.V. 10in; * # * "Just a Little Ring," a simple, tuneful trifle from "Lilac Time," on a lOin. H.M.V., by the Baraldi Trio. Female voices, well modulated. • * »y . Even ■ m pre-electric days, Moiseivitch possessed' the faculty for recording well. His paraphrase. "The Bat," from StraussGodowsky shows his affinity with the piano still remains unquenched. 12in. H.M.V. (black). •■### . ' ■ . There's a touch of the shamrock about Colin O'More. "When Irish Eyes are Smiling" proves it for you. H.M.V. lOin. • # *• Here's a cupful of cheer!, The Happiness Boys (Jones and Hare) m "Etiquette Blues." Good for dyspepsia.— H.M.V. lOin. • ■ . * # # "Melodious Memories," by Finck, the juggler of potpourri music is cleverly handled. by Hylton's Orchestra. A worthy addition to H.M.V. 12in. .(Plum.) (All the above are supplied by Haworth's Music Store, Cuba Street, Wellington.) * # . * * The familiar "Prelude In G sharp minor," of Rachmaninoff's comes clearly from the piano fingers of William Murdoch m Opus 32, No. 12. Also "Minstrels," by Debussy. Fine recording by Columbia. lOin. : .

THE second .^'Charles.- Rogers's, talking picture -for Paramount, previously titled "Magnolia," has been re-titled "A Man Must Fight." It is adapted from Booth Tarkington's well-known story of the ' southern states of America. Mary Brian has the feminine lead." " • ■'• .*■ * : * THE picture, "Coquette," Is stated to be the crowning achievement of'; Mary Pickford's career. It is bound to be an outstanding attraction m New Zealand as it is Mary Pickford's first all-dialogue film, and the -film yersion of one of the greatest stage successes of London and New York, that will be seen m New Zealand for the first time. The picture theatres screening "Coquette" m London; at present, are reaping a harvest, just as they are, m America. # .* * '"THE GREAT DIVIDE," famous stage * play, is now being made into an alldialogue picture at First NatiohalVitaphone studios. Dorothy Mackaill, who stars m this production is supported by lan Keith, George Fawcett, Myrna Loy and Lucient Littlefield. j # * • | FAMED throughout the length and •breadth of America and Great Britain as the "Singer with a Tear m his Voice," Al Jolson, who is starring m Warner Bros.' Vitaphone production, "The Singing Fool," is to-day ' the highestsalaried stage star m the world. # # # IN "Smiling Irish Eyes," Colleen Moore sings several songs, among which are "Smiling Irish-Eyes," "A Wee Bit o' Love" and "Then I'll Ride Home With You." This is her first all-talking picture. # * * THE film yersion of Cosmo .Hamilton's latest book, "Three Passions," has pleased the English reviewers. It is said to be Rex Ingram's finest production since his "Four Horsemen." Shayle Gardner, the New Zealand Actoi\ p)ays a prominent part and his outstanding performance has attracted the attention of the United Artist's Corporation and Gardner will probably be seen as a featured player m future United Artist's productions. Alice Terry and Ivan Petrovitch are also m the cast. # ' # * A FAMILY of five black cats, born and raised on the Universal studio lot, saved the company considerable time and money during the making of the Reginald Denny picture, ''His Lucky Day." Some of the best comedy m the picture centres around the fact that a black cat helps to trap a gang of crooks. The prop, man was told to get "any" black cat and this he did, but — the black cat disappeared and- production was held up for an hour. The camera-man offered to find a substitute. He came back m five minutes with an armful of black cats — five of them. "Yes," said he, "The boys m the laboratory have been feeding this family of cats for six ■months or more and not one of them's ever earned his keep until now." Through having all five, exactly alike, there was no more difficulty m shooting the sequence. With the aid of five saucers of milk at various places on the set, the camera couldn't help but "shoot" a black cat. .