AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18598, 8 January 1935, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

KING’S THEATRE

FINAL SCREENING OF “OLSEN’S BIG MOMENT” AND “JIMMY AND SALLY”

"Olson’s J’.ig .Moment-'’ and "Jimmy and Sally,” (lie double-feature bill which has drawn large houses to King’s Theatre since the initial screenings on Saturday, will be presented finally this evening. They are two delightful films. with a j.leasing intermingling of comei.lv and romance.

in "Olsen's ltig Moment.'' F.i Biendel, who has long been known for his Scandinavian antics, plays a role that, is far more important than any of his previous endeavors. Waller Catlett, himself a star,, lias the leading role in support of El Brendel, and the situations in which these two are placed by their mistakes are hilarious in the extreme. Cast in the part of an innocent janitor who is caught up in a mixture of intrigue, racketeering and adventure, Brendel gives a sterling performance, and he has with him a splendid cast. In "Jimmy and Sally,” James Dunn takes to Himself p new and very charming sweetheart in Claire Trevor. The story of romance and lovers’ misunderstandings, leavened with a delightful element of humor, is an ideal one for James Dunn and Claire Trevor, who are cast as a boy and girl deeply in love with one another who are forced <o postpone their marriage, not merely because they lack money, but because of his too extravagant ideas. The plot provides them with material for some line dramatic work. —Double-feature Bill To-morrow—

James Dunn and Claire Trevor are again united in the Fox film, "Hold that Girl,” which forms part of another double-feature bill for to-morrow , and the two succeeding days, the other Half of which is "Devil Tiger,” a gripping tale of the jungle. In “Hold that Girl,” Claire Trevor is cast as a charming girl reporter, and James Dunn as a detective who* iinds himself hard put to it to match the repartee of the girl with whom he falls in love. "Devil Tiger” is described as '’the most thrilling and dramatic stampede of wild animals ever reflected on the screen.” In this setting is portrayed an intensely dramatic storv with n cast which includes many favorites.

OPERA HOUSE

REVIVAL OF “THE SQUATTER’S DAUGHTERTO-MORROW

Produced by Cinesound Productions Limited (the makers of ‘‘On Our Selection”] on an elaborate scale for worldwide, distribution, "The Squatter’s Daughter,” which will open a return season to-morrow, is a screen version of the famous old story, but rewritten and brought up-to-date to meet tile demands of the modern talking screen. The colorful romance of the wool industry is cleverly interwoven with realistic thrills m “Tlie Squatter’s Daughter,” which also delightfully reveals all the glory and grandeur of Australia’s great natural wealth and beauty. The photography is magnificent, the acting excellent, and the ,thrills witli winch the story is .packed are genuinely thrilling. In short, “The Squatter’s Daughter” sets a new standard for Australian talking pictures, a standard which is not below that of Hollywood and Elstree. The supports will include a Richard Tauber recital and "Cinesound Varieties,” an all-Australian vaudeville and revue film. "On tlie Air,” and “Brief Moment" will be finally screened to-night.

MAJESTIC THEATRE

TO-MORROW: ‘ ‘ROMANCE IN THE RAIN” AND ‘‘SON OF THE BORDER”

A typical film medley of drama, niusxcat comedy and vaudeville, “Romance in Ihe Rain,” heads 1 lie doublebill to-morrow. The film, includes interludes of very pleasing spectacular quality, with ballet work of an equally high standard. The plot, is admirably worked out. so that novel situations appear continually to sustain the interest of the audience. The element, which makes the him worth more than passing notice is that of comedy, provided by Victor Moore, who, in a part demanding a. dittieuit combination of drollary and “hard-headednEss,” proves himself to be a comedian of high rank. Briefly, the story concerns a young man who had written love stories for a long time, and who made the mistake of failing in love with a veritable modern Cinderella. It was she who suggested to him a nation-wide ‘"Cinderella Contest,” which naturally was won by the original Cinderella. The part of Miss Cynthia Brown, who became Miss Cinderella Brown, is played by Heather Angel, who is admirably Pitted for it. Roger Pryor is. capable as the young author, and there is some good singing by both, of these players. The second feature will be “Son of the Border,” starring Tom Keene.

The attractive double-feature programme, consisting of “Death on the Diamond” and ‘‘What Price Innocence?” concludes this evening.

REGENT THEATRE

TO-MORROW: “WHITE ENSIGN,’ BREEZY COMEDY DRAMA

Those who enjoyed “The Flag Lieutenant”—and their name is legion—are in for a similar treat to-morrow at the Regent. “White Ensign” is a thrilling story of a British cruiser aud submarine which come to the aid of Santa Barbara when a civil uprising threatens British subjects. The co-operation of the Navy was enlisted on a large scale l'or this lino production, and from beginning to end action, thrills, romance, and humor allow no dull moments. The story is an engrossing one. Lieutenant-Comman-der Anthony, Kitnmins, R.N. (retired), is the leading man, who resumes his old rank as Tony Falcon. 11.M.N. Hawk is called by radio to (lie. riotous city, and at a dance, that evening he meets, the Consul's daughter, played by .Molly I.amont, the uprising having apparently died down. When the cruiser leaves next morning Falcon is left in charge of a shore party, and the riots start, again. He is wounded in an endeavor to ■ send a recall message in the Hawk, while the Consulate is raided by the rebels. Falcon’s broken message is intercepted by a friend aboard a submarine, which speeds to the rescue. Thrilling moments and suspense hold the attention right, up to the climax. The fascination of naval routine, the color of life aboard and ashore, is generously illustrated. The acting is splendid. Two Cockney sailors add to the fun of the show. 'The Regent’s high-grade featurcites will include “Voices of the Fountains," an Italian production of surpassing beauty, “Just We.” a comedy, and two news reels. On the stage Mr. Ivan Perrin, the brilliant pianist, will present a-new selection of classical, popular and request items. The refreshing comedy, “Those Were the Days,” starring Will Ilay and a big cast, .will he finally screened to-night,