AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18760, 17 July 1935, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

KING'S THEATRE ••LET'S LIVE TO-NIGHT" "Let's Live To-night." which was ushered in hist night at the King's Theatre, is a diverting potpourri ol sophistication, romance, music and enchanting atmosphere. Its poignantly told love story is exquisitely mounted in the colorful kaleidoscope of Nice. Monte Carlo and the fashionable watering places of the Mediterranean. Lilian Harvey is eo-starred with Tullio Cariiiirniti", who appeared Grace Moore in "One Night of Love." Miss flarvev's performance in this Columoia production justifies every superlative used to describe her talents in Ibe past. As the young girl eager lor romance, she is captivatingly lovely. She has an exquisite charm, a wistful naivete, and a . youthful buoyancy that has never appeared to better 'advantage than in this tailored-to-fit-her-talents script. Canninati's performance is superb. He proves himself the "top" romantic .screen hero, and his rendition of thr> song. "Love Passes Bv." will thrill film "fans." Tain, P.irell. Janet Beecher and Hugh Williams, in the other principal roles, are splendid troupers all. whose portrayals lend immeasurably 1" the film's strong appeal.

MAJESTIC THEATRE "BIOGRAPHY OF A BACHELOR GIRL' '•Biography of a Bachelor Girl," now showing at 'the Majestic Theatre, is si must unusual and pleasing romance ol the .lighter type. The story, which is that of the popular play "Biography, is that of a girl artist who returns from the gav life of the Continent to the United States. Her reputation lias preceded her as an excellent publicity agent, and she is besieged on her arrival bv newspaper reporters and feature writers, as well as several old admirers. Among the many is the very businesslike and bespectacled Richard hurl (Robert Montgomery), editor of a weekly paper, who has conceived the idea ol purchasing the artist's autobiography. After a long quest, he manages to get her to listen to. reason, chiefly because she has no money and is heavily in debt. Meanwhile Leander Nolan, a candidate for tin. Senator-ship of a southern State, and the girl artist's first lover, appears on the scene, accoippanied by his fiancee and her father. He is determined to keep his mime out. of the biography. As Marion the cause of all the trouble, Ann Hard ing pluvs splendidly a role which is entirely'different from anything she has before'attempted. Most of the comedy is provided by the dour and self-opin-ionated Nolan.' acted by Edward Everett llorton. his fiancee, the pretty and sophisticated Una Merkel. and her exuberantly healthy father. Charles Richmond." An excellent programme is completed bv newsreels, a travel teaturette in color,' concerning life in Ireland, and a verv entertaining Charlie Chase coined v.

OPERA HOUSE "GUEST" PROGRAMME TO-DAY The Lottie Carson is an old schooner, battered by many a storm, but it, provides an interesting setting for the lively story of love, hate, i.i trigue and vengeance which is ir.i folded in "Sea Devils," the first piclure at the Opera House. Undoubtedly the boat had other adventurous trip-, bul the cruise as pictured in "Sen Devils" reaches the heights of melo dramatic action. The-hjlarious adventures Of a couple of riveters who liked to climb high in the world' so thai their range of vision for the Indies would bo increased provide a basjs for "En si Workers" which is the sec Olid feature. Robert Armstrong is seen as John Gilbert's champion through out a series of thrills on top of skyscrapers and amorous encounters on the ground, that lend to a smashing climax.

REGENT THEATRE

"OLIVE OF INDIA" "Olive Of India," now tit the Kogent, is iirst-class entertainment. All the main Episodes in the life of this great 13mj>ir*j-Imilcl«i' are recorded with dignity and power, the natural drama inherent to the theme never being sacrificed for the sake of added effect. The lilm is notable for many stirring scenes, such as the siege oi Tried, inopoly, the Black Hole of <'a I cutta. the Battle of Plassey and lii" impeachment of Olive before the House of Commons. -Much of the power so evident throughout is clue In the magnificent performance of Bon aid Column in the title role. Fine portrayals are also given by Uorotta Young and ('. Aubrey .Smith. —Friday: "The Merry Widow""The .Merry Widow," -one of Ihe most delightl'ul iilnis produced in Hollywood, opens at the Regent on Friday. Brimful of wit and lilting music', and with its gorgeous back ground and elaborate dressing, this production is a special triumph for both of its stars, Maurice Chevalier and beautiful Jeanette. Mac.Donuhl. The original Behar musical scon: has been used in its entirety, and the haunting niolodies are still as Ires!' and delightful as when they were written, but in the presentation of the .screen play many deft touches which enhance the fascination of the operetta have beeii introduced' by the producer. The settings are on a lavish scale, and to the melodious music ol Lobar played by a brilliant orchestra of 100 pieces, a ballot of hundreds ol perfectly-trained and beautiful girls appears' in a series of magnificent dance ensembles. Maurice Chevalier is brillinnllv successful as Dnnilo, the • philandering young officer, who wins the hearts of all the women in the mythical kingdom of Mnrshoviu, and is'sent on a special mission to captivate the weultliv widow, Soma, when .she departs for Paris. The combination of Chevalier as Danilo and Jeanette MucDonnld as Souia gives them scope for some of the most superb acting ot (heir careers, and .leluieite MacDnn aid's niagnilicent voice is heard in the songs that have made the operetta so popular.

Everything is in readiness for I lie Peace Ball, to be held to-morrow night. Special attention will be giyen to the Hour and with "Men/.ies* dance band ol five, and an orchestra for extras. Uiis ball should prove a great success. Thedancing will start at, 0 p.m. to .allow extra dances. The"TTreezin are preparing u special supper, and the committee will supply the clitrot cup.