AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18759, 16 July 1935, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

REGENT THEATRE “CLIVE OF; INDIA” There are few more, dramatic historical stories than i be. rise, of Hubert (.'live, and full justice is done to this theme in the iilni “('live of India.” which is arousing enthusiasm at the Regent Theatre. All the main episodes in the life of this great Umpire-builder are recorded with dignity and power, the natural drama inherent to the theme never being saeriticed for the sake of added effect-. The film is notable for many stirring scenes, such ns the siege of Tiiciiitiupoly. the Black Hole of Calcutta. the Battle of Massey and the impeachment of Clive before the House ol Commons. Much nt the power so evident throughout is due to the magnificent performance of Ronald Column in the title-role. Fine portrayals are also given by Loretta Young and C. Aubrey Smith. The short features on the same programme are notable for the inclusion of “Baby lUuos.'* a pleasing colored musiial revue, ami “The Band Concert, the first ro.lored Mickey Mouse cartoon. KING’S THEATRE “MY HEART IS CALLING”: LAST NIGHT Jan Kiepura and. Souuie Hale, two players wlm were largely responsible for the success ol ‘‘Tell Me lo,iig'lit, ’ * give, .excellent performances in””.My Heart is Calling,” which is concluding a popular season at the King’s Theatre to-night. It is an amusingly conceived story. To-morrow: “Let’s Live Tonight.” At the King’s Theatre starting to morrow will be Columbia’s Let s Live To-night,’* co-starring those two Continental favorites, Lilian liarvcv and Tallin Curminati. ihe film *s a romantic comedy-drama by Bradley King which Gene'Markov adatped to the screen. It. tells the story ol ! ait eager voting American girl, summering. in Monte Carlo, who lulls in love with a man she believes to he a- pool but honest, gigolo. A rather poignant theme develops when she discovots that; he is a wealthy, debonair man of-the-world' preferring to love often but not too strongly. Disheartened, sue encourages a younger and more romantic suitor, only to iiml that he is the brother of her desired Don Juan. Lilian Harvey is the girl seeking romance on the Riviera, it is, by her own admission, the finest role she has had '.<> date. Tullio Oarminati, of course, is tho suave and polished lover, with Hugh Williams as the younger brother. Victor Sclicrt/inger, who also directed ‘‘One Night to Love,” produced “Let’s Live tonight.” In addition, he composed two popular song numbers, ‘‘Love Hasses By” and “I Live In My Dreams.” Tullio Curminati sings ‘‘Love Passes Bv.” The balance of the large cast ■includes Janet Beecher, Tala Biroll, Luis AI bo mi and Claudia Coleman.

MAJESTIC THEATRE “CLEOPATRA” & “UNCERTAIN LADY” “Cleopatra” and “Uncertain Lady" conclude, at the Majestic this evening. —“Biography of a Bachelor Girl” Film entertainment of exceptional merit is said to be in store lot iilnigoers with the showing at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow of “Biography of a Bachelor Girl.” Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer s adaption of the Theatre Guild success •‘Biography,’ which enjoyed a long run on Broadway with inn' Claire in the starring role! The photoplay version ol sj. N. Behrman's social comedy brings together for the second time Ann Holding and Robert Montgomery, whose joint performances in “When Ladies Meet made that one of the. most delightful pictures. The distinctive supporting east features julwarcl 'Everett Horton in- the role of a pompous politician from a backwoods Stale : Edward Arnold, whose performance as the drunken millionaire husband in ''Sadie McKee” made him Hollywood's most sought-after character actor- Una Merkel. Charles Rtchnuin. I treta’ Meyer aml Willard Robertson. No bettor selection Ilian Miss Harding and Montgomery could have been made for the leading rob-s of the story, which concerns a young lady portrait painter slightly down on her luck and a tnaga/•iiic editor actually anxious to better his fortunes. When' these two put their heads together and join their respective careers plenty o! action and excitement ensues. OPERA HOUSE TO-MORROW’S “GUEST” PROGRAMME The marine drama. “Sea Devils, will Up the first feature to-morrow at the Opera House. Romance- can flourish at. sea without the luxurious background of tt modern floating palace favored by most novelists. The Lottie Carson is an old schooner, battered by many a storm, but it provides an interesting setting for a lively story of love, bate, intrigue and vengeance. Undoubtedly the boat''l tad other adventurous trips, but the cruise as pictured in “Sea Devils reaches the heights of meiodramic aetioft. The hilarious adventures of a couple ol riveters who liked In climb high in the world so that their range of vision for the Indies would be increased provide a basis for “Fast Workers” which is the second feature. Robert Armstrong is seen as Joint. Gilbert’s companion throughout a series of thrills on top of skyscrapers, and amorous encounters on (lie ground, that lead to a smashing climax. Tjie dancing public, are again reminded of the Peace Ball to be held in the City I full next Thursday night and are assured of a good night’s fun. With Mrs Menzies’ orchestra, and catering by the Freesin, there should be nothing better to be desired. The .committee has engaged a special orchestra for theextras. ,