AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19100, 22 August 1936, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE "EAST OF JAVA' 1 & "HOT TIP" Set against a colourful background of the. Enst Indies. "East of Java/' Hie firs! feature* at the .Majestic, stars Charles Bickford and Elizabeth Voting in the leading roles, and. with a I'as.t--inoviug story and exciting action, tells of (he adventures which befall a fugitive from justice. The passengers and crew of the steamer on which lie is escaping are stranded on a desert island, and from this stage on the audience is kepi in

suspense by a sequence of thrilling incidents. Lions: which the .ship was carrying escape from their cages, and one )>y one the castaways' arc killed until only a woman, two men. and a Chinese boy are left. The picture has been produced with exceptional skill, and the photography, especially in sonic of the scenic sequences, is in itself well worth seeing. The second feature, is the comedy "Hot Tip." featuring Zasu Pitts and .lames G lea son. REGENT THEATRE "STORY OF LOUIS PASTEUR" The life of Louis Pasteur provides such a good dramatic subject that it Would be ditlicult for a film dealing With it to be anything but successful. The lilm of this mime, which is now at the Regent Theatre, lias handled the line material provided so sincerely and with such dramatic effect that even to anyone who goes to see it because of flic attraction of the subject the picture is a most pleasant surprise. It has good acting, good direction, and a. (dear and logical lilm treatment of. the story of Pasteur's life. It is conceived, as it should be, in dramatic rather than scientific terms. The character of Pasteur, his si niggles against opposition, ami the enormous human significance of his work arc the cardinal points of interest. At the same lime, there is the interest of the love story of his daughter Annette and Artel, the young doctor, very simply and effectively told. There are many reasons why "the film is a satisfying one. H deals with a subject thai is of concern and interest to everyone, the prevention of disease, and the storv of Pasteur's achievement of success after his many difficulties has such a significance that every episode is followed with the keenest interest. Moreover, the characters all live so realistically on the screen mat t.ie sympathy of the audience is at a high pitch all the time. The dramatic successes of the quiet and humbie scientific w.orker, the prejudices he has to overcome, and the setbacks through which 'he works on calmly are all the Stuff that affect the emotions most and make th<> audience feel with the characters throughout the picture. KING'S THEATRE WM. POWELL & JEAN ARTHUR Filmdom's No. I criminologist. William Powell, engages in a thrill-packed battle against, crime, and imds tone to do some, love-making in bis RKO Radio mvsterv drama. "The Kx-Mrs. bradlord." 'now at the King's Theatre, lie is vastly aided bv his co-star, .lean Arthur. An ingenious and baffling series oi niordeis involving a group ol race-track ollo'vers intrigue Powell, a society physician, and test his scientific resources. As a matter of fact, be is forced to rely at times on the somewhat tantalizing intuitive -cuius of his ex-wile, played by .Miss Arthur. Powell is at bis best, gelting the most out of every scene and situation, and playing the comedy sequences with humour. LA MERI FOR GISBORNE RECITAL NEXT MONTH Tremendous enthusiasm is being shown at the appearance in New Zealand of La Meri. the noted dancer, who is paving her firs! visit to these shores. While in Melbourne she gave & recitals in three weeks, although the original number planned was only eight. Neatly 'W.OOO people saw her dance in .Melbourne and this success has been , continued in Wellington and the Smith i Island, where her season is just finished. Many enthusiasts attended every single performance given by this greal dancer and her magnetic personality and beauty are such that at the opening concert in Wellington the audience burst, into applause when La Meri first stepped through the curtains ami came ' into view/Owing to transport difficulty it was thought that time would not permit of La Meri visiting (lisborne. However, in response to numerous requests, the management ha,s overcome these difficulties and has arranged for La Meri to give a recital at the Opera House on Saturday. September 5. and there is every indication that there will be a full house to welcome her. 'fhe Kin Ora Bowling and Tennis Club will hold a dance in the MakarakaMatawhero ITall on Tuesday, September 1, The date of the children's fancy dress dance to have been held in the Cosmopolitan Club on Tuesday, September 1, has been altered The dance now will be held on the evening of Wednesday. Sep- . teniber 2.