AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18545, 3 November 1934, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE

“STAMBOUL QUEST”: TIIRILL- ' f ING SPY STORY With international intrigue for. its background, “Stariiboul Quest,” which heads the double, bill now at the. Majestic, is a powerful drama of human emotions. Although packed .with thrills and suspense. a vein of rich American wit and mibtletv pervades the film. George Brent gives a delightful performance as the engaging young. American “go-getter” visiting Germany in wartime, but actings honors must go to Myrnn Loy. Her portrayal of tlie Fraulein Duktor, Germany mystery spy, is superb. Sheer artistry is -shown in the tense, scenes where "she had to find incriminating evidence against the traitor, Ali Bey, commanding officer of the Turkish Forces. O. Henry Gordon has the difficult role of the Turk. The'second' feature is “fienecades of the West.” starring Tom Keene. The tenth chapter of “Gordon of Ghost City” also will he screened. —Tennis Session at 7.30 p.m.— Tn addition to the usual session, a special tennis session will he screened at 7.30 o'clock to-niglit. W. T. Tilden presents a. series of tennis technique in slow motion. As this coincides with the opening of the tennis season, it- should he of great interest to all tennis players.

KING’S THEATRE

CHILD STAR IN “BABY, TAKE A BOW” It was a happy coincidence that launched Shirley Temple bn the road to success as a motion picture star. Tins is the way it happened: day Gorliey, composer of the music for “Stand Up and Cheer!” saw her perform in a preview of one of the Baby Burlesk. comedies at a suburban Los Angeles theatre one night while the studio was frantically searching for a talented youngster of Shirley’s type. Coming out of the theatre, lie saw the little girl and her mother in the lobby and suggested to them that, they visit Fox Film. Shirley went to Movietown Gity—and was such a sensation that-Winfield Sheelmn signed her to a contract. She subsequently appeared with Janet Gay nor in “Change of Heart,” and with Adolphe Mcnjoii in “Tattle Miss; Marker.” And now she is playing tho title role in “Baby, Takq a How,” with dames Dunn and Claire: Trevor as featured players —which is the week-end attraction at the King's.

Shirley is nearly a perfect, child in every respect. Her life has been directed by a prominent Santa Monica baby specialist, from the time she was born on April 23. 1823. She lias never had an ill flay. Once a month she is examined by the .specialist. She started tlanring almost as soon as she could walk, ft was not until-after her motion picture debut that Shirley took any sort of singing., dancing or dramatic lessons. She now has a dancing coach.

OPERA HOUSE

THRILLS AND LAUGHTER IN ”TIIE THIN MAN”

Mystery, suspense and comedy have been skilfully blended with subtle American humor in “The Thin Man,” which has boon brought back to Gisborne by request. In a story packed with thrills ami laughter, William Powell is Seen as a brilliant detective. Three ha filing murders have been Committed, and Powell lias been persuaded by his wife to take up the case and endeavor to solve the mystery. The plot has been most ingeniously conceived and is really a masterpiece .of detective fiction. Besides the mystery element there is-1 lie hiillhint.lv crisp dialogue. The attractive Myrna Loy lias the role of the detective’s wife, while, able support is given by a strong cist, which includes Maureen O'Sullivan, Nat Pendleton, Porter Hall and '".Natalie Mobrehead. Undoubtedly the finest acting in Iho picture is seen in the dramatic climax when Powell forces all suspects to attend a dinner with him. He announces that the • murderer '.is sitting at the table anil proceeds to question all his guests until the real culprit is found. The first; part will consist of “Colorful Ports of ‘Call.” “Vital Victuals!’' “Business Is n Pleasure,” a. chlored revue, ' and “Danger Island” serial.

REGENT THEATRE

“THE HOUSE OF ROTHSCHILD’’: /NEW SHORTS TO-NIGHT As many patrons have signified their intention of seeing “The House of Rothschild” a second time, a complete change of fcaturettes, including Laurel and Hardy’S latest comedy, will be screened for Hie balance of the session. Although thq name of Rothschild is one of the most famous of all commercial names, there were few who knew the picturesque origin of it until George Arliss’ current film at the Regent Theatre, “The House of Rothschild,” was released. The studio research department revealed that Rothschild means “Red'Shield.” In the eighteenth century when Maicr Rothschild* and his sons, who were destined to found the great banking house, of Europe, lived in the cramped quarters of the poorer section of Frankfurt, Germany, it was the custom of each little shop to adopt an insignia on which was imprinted the nature of the shopkeeper’s business. The previous owner had placed such a sign on his house—a red shield on which tire lettering stated that the merchant was a dealer in jewels and antiques. Neighbors of the future great bankers always referred to them as the Rothschild family, and the name “House of Rothschild” lias persisted through succeeding generations down to the present day. George Arliss finds himself in distinguished company in “The House of Rothschild.’’ As Nathan Rothschild he finds himself associated with such famous, and colorful historical characters as Napoleon, King George 111, the Duke of Wellington, Prince Mett’ernich, and Prince Talleyrand: Wellington is the most in evidence, and G, Aubrey Smith's portrayal is’ said to bring the famous old War lord back In a very hearty life. Boris Karloff, as fount T.adiantz, Alan Mowbray as Prince Motterniefi, arid Georgo Reuavcnt. as Talleyrand alsoplay important roles in the film,