AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18756, 12 July 1935, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

REGENT THEATRE “DR. MONICA” CONCLUDES "llr. Monica,” featuring Kay Francis. Warren William and Jean Muir, concludes to-night at the, Regent. There are few more fascinating historical stories than the life of Robert Olive, and this theme is done full justice to in the film “Clive of India,” which opens at the Regent- Theatre tomorrow. This production is excellent history, there being no attempt to gain added’ effect by interfering with the drama inherent io the theme. The result is that the wonderful spirit which drove .Clive on is vividly presented, and gives the film a great sense of power. This effect- is considerably heightened by the magnificent, performance of Ronald Colman in tlie title vole, a performance which places this popular artist among the* tanks of the really great character actors, and by the background of stirring events against- , which the film is played. Notable scenes are the seige ot Triehinopoly, the Black Hole of Calcutta, the Battle of Plassey, and tile impeachment scene in the House of Commons. Mr. Coleman receives talented support from Loretta Young, as the almost- tragic figure of Clive's wife, and C. Aubrey Smith as the Prime. Minister. The picture is a memorable one, and is backed by excellent supporting films.

KING’S THEATRE

“MY HEART IS CALLING”: A PICTURE OP BEAUTY The outstanding .impression left Ivy •My Heart Is Calling,” the •Gaitinon'tBiiiish- picture, starring Jan Kiepura, which was screened at the King’s Theatre to-day for the first- time in Gisborne,. is. line of beauty. Beauty ol music, vocal and instrumental; beauty if personality and graceful self-expres-sion; beauty of scene.. The,.fine voice ot Jan Kiepura was never used to better advantage in a popular number than in iho theme song “My Heart Is Calling l’oti.” while his rendition of “You, Me and Love” lias assuredly established world-wide popularity for an attractive song. For many in the audience those numbers were the musical highlights ot the picture, while for others the real musical treat lay in the star’s delightful treatment of excerpts from operas, particularly from “Tosca,” disclosing so Sensitive an appreciation of the composer’s motifs that every passage is sung with exactly the shade of emphasis and restraint that marks the. singer whose interpretation comes from the heart and not merely from the score. In Marta Eggerth, Gamriont-British has given the picture-going public another accomplish'd actress for which the screen is the better. This beautiful Hungarian captivated the audience and the adventures of Ihe poor stowaway, who was destined ultimately to bring fame and fortune to hose who befriended liei', were followed with interest. It would appear that no Tan Kiepura picture could be completely aitisfactory without- that vigorous laugh-ter-maker. Sounie Hale. On his capable shoulders rests the lion’s share of the comedy and in “Mv Heart Is Calling the action practically turns upon the vapid succession of eruptive brain-waves possessing the soul of the irrepressible Rosee in his struggles to keep hjs professional head' above water. The balance of the programme is on the same, high plane as the chief feature. To-morrow, is usual, there will be four sessions.

MAJESTIC THEATRE f;c , :

“CLEOPATRA” & “UNCERTAIN LADY” Fully up to the de •Mtlh r ; standard — I he hallmark of pomp and pageantry on Ihe. screen —is “Cleopatra,” which opened at the Majestic to-day. With its wealth of tremendous detail and painted upon a. huge canvas, this film story presents the life of history’s most- colorful figure. Boasting elaborate scenes of Caesar's return with the Egyptian Queen to Rome, the extravagantly garish Babylonian luxury of Cleopatra's barge—its oars working to the rhythm of (lutes and bant boys, its dancing women and “mermaids” hauled in a net from the sea, bearing pearls of great price to dazzle the eyes of Marc Antony —-the picture confounds the beholder. Claudette Colbert gives an attractive characterisation as Cleopatra, and is ably supported by . Warren William, Henry Wilcpxon and others. With a modern setting and extremely witty dialogue “Uncertain Lady,” the second feature, is always entertaining. Edward Everett Horton, otto of the most ■accomplished and popular screen comedians, gives a splendid performance in the leading role. He receives admirable support from a talented cast beaded by Genevieve Tobin, Paul Cavanagh, Renee C.add and George Meeker.

BIRTHDAY PARTY

•MICKEY MOUSE’ ON SATURDAY All the favorites will be present at the “Mickey the Mouse Junior” birthday party at the Majestic on Saturday afternoon. Miss Maureen Keany willl be in charge of the birthday celebration and children may be sure of a great after noon’s fun. In addition to Mickey, Min, Mickey junior and seven other Mice, there ' will be the famous “Three Little Pigs,” also a cat and a dog. The films to be presented will provide a feast of fun and entertainment for the guests. An outstanding item will be the first Mickey .Mouse cartoon in the new color scheme, entitled “The Band Concert.' 1 Another colored film will be “Baby Blues.” Other good items will bn it “I’opeye the Sailor”- cartoon, “Oswald tile’ Rabbit” cartoon, “Air Thrills,” ‘.‘The Vanishing Shadow” serial, a. comedy,-and a. “Strange as Is Seems.” These items make up a delightful'entertainment which-will he enjoyed by adults as well. The ordinary programme consisting of -“Cleopatra and “Uncertain Lady” will not. be screened at. the children’s'matinee. Reservations may be made at the Regentbox office by telephoning 218.

GISBORNE CHORAL SOCIETY

MR. R. J. LAURENSON The. Gisborne Choral Society is fortunate indeed in having secured the services of Mr. Russell ,T. l.anrenson for its first concert of the season, to be given in the City Ilall on. .Monday next. Mr. l.aurensnn’s recent performance of “Edward” (Loewo) in Wellington was acclaimed by the critics as a veritable triumph of dramatic interpretation. This song, together with “Volga, Boat Song” and “Stfng of the Flea” (in which Mr. Latireiisoir excels), will be among bis programme numbers for Monday night. The works to he presented by -the Choral - Society include. ,“How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings,” from the Requiem by Brahms. Other assisting* artists will be Miss. I). Olsen, soprano, Mr. E. Allott; violinist, the Rev;- T. A. Moresby. Mus.Bnoli., pianist-, and Miss Muriel J. Smith, accompanist,