AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18064, 15 April 1933, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

REGENT THEATRE The four Marx brothers already havfc an established reputation for amusement among Gisborne audiences, and “Ilorsefcathers,” the Paramount organisation’s new entertainment at the Regent Theatre, fully bears out the quality of humor which is expected of the Marx brothers. In previous films their rapid shafts of wit have become almost a commonplace. Perhaps there have been too many jests—from the point of view of a public which, in the past, has not expected over-much in the way of humor —but the Marx brothers are nothing if not. thorough. Ably led by Groucho Marx, who almost incongruously appears as a college professor, Ze’ppo, Harpo and Chico Marx positively gambol through a series of amazing incidents. Groucho’s conduct of it school in geography is alone an entertainment. As a university professor he breaks conventional conduct with what is virtually enthusiasm, at the same, time easting a benevolent eye on Harpo, who endeavors to make a success of the occupation of dog-catching. The Regent’s supporting programme is, as usual, carefully selected, and helps considerably to make the programme a most enjoyable one. MAJESTIC THEATRE “The Sport Parade,” which opens at the Majestic to-day, is the kind of picture that uses actions, not,, words, to tell its story. It is the type of 'diversion recommended to entertainment seekers slightly wearied of full dress drawing-room drama with the diction as refined as the raiment. Sport forms the background for this production. which presents Joel McCrac, William G,arzon, a newcomer to films from the New York stage, and Marian Marsh in the leading roles. The sports background has been splendidly handled, giving exciting flashes of varied sporting events. Marian Marsh portrays a self-reliant, vigorous business girl and “Sheets” Gallagher supplies the comedy element. The second feature is “The Rider of Death Valley.” Tom Mix, the principal, proves that his popularity is as great ,as ever. All the thrills that one lias become accustomed to expect, from a Tom Mix production have been retained, and many of the effects have been considerably enhanced by the addition of sound. The plot revolves round the expedition into the desert of a party of people all bent on securing gold, the whereabouts of which is described on an old map, tho pieces of which are possessed bv throe different persons. Tony, Mix’s horse, with almost human intelligence, plays the part of a gallant rescuer. Other parts in the film are taken by Edith Fellowes and Lois Wilson.