AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21024, 13 May 1930, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

■ «» STRAND THEATRE. " The Land of the Silver Fox,” featuring Rin-Tin-Tin, the famous screen dog is the principal attraction at the Strand Theatre. The story deals with a young fur trader in the northern part of Hudson’s Bay territory, who, in order to save Rinty, bargains away furs which were to have brought him a bride. The villain of the story is James Crawford, the manager of a trading post, who concocts all sorts of stories in an endeavour to separate Carroll Blackton and Marie du Fronque. With the aid of Rinty, however, the villain is outwitted, and th< lovers find happiness together. The supporting picture is "The Greyhound ■Limited, the story of a famous express, of which Monte is the driver. Bill Williams is his mate, and is in love with Edna, who, however, is indifferent to hit advances, but has set her cap at Monte, An unexpected sequel to the story adds appreciably to its merit. REGENT THEATRE. • Ramon Novarro, whose popularity in silent films was of no, mean order, is this week to be seen at the Regent Theatre in a sound production in which he eclipses aJI 0 ,, - Ia * orme r triumphs. “ Devil-May-y.are ls . a musical romance of considerable merit, and should appeal to audiences, not alone on account of the excellent subject matter and story on which it is based, but also by reason of the attractive musical numbers which it contains—tuneiul melodies of the kind that are worth remembering, delightfully sung and well recorded. Devil-May-Care ” is an intriguing and exciting story of the fall ol Napoleon just prior to his banishment to Jb J j>a, and after his return for a brief reign before Waterloo cut his career in France suddenly short The tale centres round Armand, one of the leaders of the Bonapartist movement that is working «j *r r . e^urn of the Emperor from Elba, and Eeoine, a charming and personable damsel. There are several delightful gongs included m it, such as “How Can You . I£ He’d Underv®,/, Jhe Madame Pom-pom-pompa-d“?,f; 8 male chorus that recurs with pleasing frequency through?ut the piece. There is a strong supportH®X r ° gra T ie ' «?l» d «|f ■« Laurel and Hardy comedy entitled " The Night Owls.” EMPIRE THEATRE. « $ 1 ® or ?s- I s“ cr s t ’ , I !ateA production. JPI? %hty ” the latest featured film S I ? pire . Theatre, is undoubtedly 2? thls actor’s best efforts to date, Wflll th R B fr, W f b s “The Wolf of Wall Street" and "Thunderbolt" will welcome his return in a production which can !ay claim-to being greater than either. Blake Ur.esson, a gangster “lows and sinews, whose supcontempt for recognised authority makes it necessary for four military police es ? r . t themselves to the utmost to put ‘he army after he has ignored m.ft- notlce / overseas as a private, but his complete indifference to all danger brings him such rapid promotion that * full-fledged major and somehe rt. a na f tlol ?, al h / r< S his return fW IHlts t ? e of * dead friend, and “ eetß the Kiri who exerts such an influence over his lawless life. He is of e noHcS nd n^ Cept f' th {! position of chief oi police, and sets about cleaning the gangs out of the city Until at last he frim-* 0 ii ipi T\th his old comrades in The picture is excellently sup+*l? musical pr £ gramme by the Empire Concert Orchestra MrW b^ n of H. de Rose, and by Mr Joseph Wayne at the Christie, organ. princess theatre; week in DunLwraeli, the principal attraction ■fni i * Process Theatre, continues to give krL eV ‘ d n aCe • “diminished popd* “SS* Piaraeli ” » based on a dramatic moment in the career of England’s ereat Jewish Prime Minister. H 7™ T 5 the most remarkable and far-seeing British statesmen of the nineteenth century, and even in ordinary politics he was ordinary figure. In the picture there are masters of speech whom it is a great pleatainmpnfhnf1 * Luring the whole entertainment of tvro hours, not one word or syllable is losV by the audience. The the o tftlp En r I Bh act ° r ' G< T Ke ArliM ' in tne title role, gives a characterisation of wonderful finish and skill. He has thpm i “ dmirable haes, and he delivers 1D a , var y, admirable manner. His utterances bristle with quiet humour, and b f P ° rtra / a i tbe K reat statesman is a clever and finished piece of acting. The atmosphere of the picture is English, and is full of quality and substance. While Arlies is the principal figure in this remarkable production, he ia well supported j. a ,5 cas L all of whom speak with an articulation which is outstanding foi purity and clarity. OCTAGON THEATRE. A. double-feature programme of more tlian ordinary merit ia at present being shown for the entertainment of Octagon • ® at . re rl patrol l 8 -„ The principal picture 18 ., £ So ?K. of Kentucky," a production which contains many -romantic situations, clever comedy, and catchy musical selections. Jerry falls in love with Lee Coleman, a beautiful heiress, who owue a colt named Dixie, which has been entered for the Kentucky Derby. Mutual love comes about, and thrives until a tormer suitor for the girl’s hand arrives on the scene. An' estangement results, and Jerry determines to go back to New York. A condition of Lee’s marriage to her former suitor is that the colt wins the race, but a condition imposed is that if the horse fails he is to cease paying her his attentions for not less than five years. The colt fails to win the race, and Jerry sets to work to compose a great symphony, which proves a prodigious success, and os a result the lovers are reunited. The second picture, “ The College Coquette,” is an attractive production, the theme of which centres around the activities of two girls who are diametrically opposed in character and desires. PLAZA. THEATRE. "The Yellow Lily" will be tire principal attraction at the Plaza Theatre tonight. The featured players are Billie Dove and Clive Brook, the latter of whom is cast as a Hungarian archduke. There is a most exciting plot, and the story-has an entirely satisfactory ending. The supporting picture is Pleasures,” with Dorothy Revier and Helen Chadwick in prominent parts. It ia a tale of a matrimonial tangle, which involve® the two and wives concerned in strange situations and predicaments, KING EDWARD THEATRE, . “ Burning Daylight ” with Xlilton Sills in the leading role will be the principal attraction at the King Edward Theatre to-night. This will be supported by “On to Reno,” a comedy in which the main part will be taken by Marie Prevost. Considerable interest has bool} aroused in the Scottish herring fishing iudustij by the recent announcement of Mr William Adamson, Secretary for Scotland, of his intention to inquire into the possi bilities of setting up canning factories at ports with a view to utilising surplus catches for export trade. It If considered that the provision of a ready market for immature herring will prevent a great waste in this class of fish, which are often dumped bach Into the sea when they cannot be sold owing to a glut in the fresh fish market.