AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18263, 5 December 1933, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

REGENT THEATRE Song "hits,” the elaborite settings of Broadway revue, a east that enters merrily into the story—that is “Moonlight null Pretzels.” The story begins with what Amorieans designate as “small-town ambition/’ and ends with that ambition realised on the stage of a huge New York theatre, with, of course, an impending marriage—two, in fact. The main characters are George Dwight, the young man with the ambition, which is to write ballads in jazz anil hear them sung and danced by his own revue company on the Great White Way. lie is played extremely well by Roger Pryor, a clever pianist. Opposite is the languishing Mary Brian as'Sally, whose small-town amibiiion it is to marry him. And then there is the debonair and gay Greek gambler, whose name seems to be Nicropopolis, or something similar, played cleverly by Leo Carillo. But the brightest spot of all is the jazzinspired revue star Lillian Miles. To-morrow, a cinema version of Gilbert. Frankau’s daring story, “Christophar Strong” will he presented, featuring a great star, Katharine Hepburn, and a strong cast. It is an outstanding attraction which should not be missed by lovers of good drama. MAJESTIC THEATRE “Storm at Daybreak,” which beads the double bill at the Majestic, concludes to-night. The plot opens in the early days of the Great War, but presents a tale from an angle never before exploited—that of the power which Hungary wielded over the Serbians during the trials and fortunes of battle. Music plays a vital part in the development of the situations between, the two lovers. Nils Asther and Kay Francis. As the cast-off husband, Walter Huston has every opportunity of showing bis dramatic talent. Kay Francis plays a dignified role, and at no time is the emotional side overdone. The dialogue supplies abundant humor at just the right mom cuts. No harrowing war scenes are shown. The second picture, “McKenna of the Moiuiteds,” is a thrilling drama featuring Buck Jones. To-morrow, George Brent, Zita Johann and Frank Morgan will ho seen in “Luxury Liner,” which is described as being the “Grand Hotel” of the ocean. OPERA HOUSE. Next Thursday and Friday at the Opera House Miss Rosemary Itecs will make her final stage appearance prior to her departure for London, in Aimeo and Pliillip Stuart’s delightful London success “Nine till Six.” it is the story of a day in the life of a mannequin. Mrs. Pembroke lias a famous establishment in Bond street, and nut unnaturally girls from all classes of society are anxious to obtain employment tiiere. One day she engages two girls, one with a. title and one just a commoner, but they become fast friends. Grade is introduced to her friend’s titled brother, and a romance springs up between them. There are 16 characters of various types. The story reveals the many sides of these girls’ lives, the eternal grind from nine till six, the many trials and tribulations, and also the romantic side of their lives. Miss Rosemary Itecs plays the part of Mrs. Pembroke. She is the mother of a shattered soldier, and although he never appears, tile story is superimposed on his need for ltis mother’s aid in a very clever way. The effect of his unseen personality lias a great deal to do with his mother's character as an employer, and makes an interesting story and study in itself. Pathos and humor are blended into delightful entertainment. Some marvellous frocks are displayed, and the mannequins are seen in everything from fur coats down to “scanties." There is me exciting situation when Grade is accused of stealing an exclusive frock. However, the real thief confesses and the play ends on an unexpected note. The box plans for the two nights are now open.