AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 17956, 7 December 1932, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

REGENT THEATRE ..Gloria Swanson, .who .was last seen in “Indiscreet” with Ben Lyon, makes her debut, at the- Regent Theatre to-dav in “To-night or Never.” As a romantic comedy this is one of the season s outstanding productions. Chanel provided tlie gowns which Miss .Swanson wears. The ’’dialogue ."fairly sparkles. The story is that of "a Hungarian opera singer who lias-everything to make for success but a soul. Petulant, selfish, superficial, _ her voice never has achieved the spiritual richness of which it is capable. Realising finally wliatvsho lacks, Gloria sets out to find an adventure in loVe. Intriauing developments eventuate in the form of ;in attractive young man who follows her anywhere. The. picture goes on to show the strange phenomenon that made a .great artist out of a great singer, and a happy woman out of an unhappy girl. Melvyn Douglas plays opposite the fitaiv , The supporting programme is: interesting.

MAJESTIC THEATRE v t.i,' ' r ■ “Play Girl;” which .will conclude its season at .the Majestic Theatre this evening, stars Loretta Young. ■•"'The second, i attraction is “Fifty Million Frenchmen,” featuring Olsen and Johnson. No film productions appeal more strongly,to New Zealand audiences than the clever sophisticated farces in which British humor is rendered by British players, and in “Aren't We All?” the Lonsdale comedy, fresh from a record breaking Australian run, and commencing its Gisborne season at the Majestic Theatre on Thursday, a high plane is reached in s this class of entertainment. Through the picture runs a sparkling stream of wit and repartee. The story concerns the reprisals attempted by a wife on a recently-acquired husband caught kissing another woman. The erring husband’s position appears to lie hopeless until bis father, a man of many affairs, obtains, a means of retaliation and provides the reason for the title—“Aren’s We All?” At tlie head of the cast are Owen Nares, who represents tlie husband; Gertrude Lawrence, with her charming voice, as the wife;, Hugh Wakefield, as tlie old . but sprightly father, and Harold Hutli, the dark and handsome “other man.” Marie Lohr alsb takes a prominent part as a society lady bent on securing a secohd liffslitind, and Aubrey Mather and Emily Fitzroy - supply further dashes of fun as a vicar and his wife.

A delightful evening’s entertainment will be offered to. the. public -to-morrow evening at the Opera, 'House-, ■where a concert, will be held in aid of the Holy Trinity Church restoration fund. . A very. attractive programme- has hoc arranged, including items by some of the moat-talented local artists. . -Canon A. F. Ha-11 .will contribute vocal solos, and the successful, and popular recital rec'onty staged by Miss Anne Hampton and her 'pupils...wifi,be,repealed.