AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19131, 28 September 1936, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

' REGENT THEATRE TO-MORROW: "SPEED," SHRILLING COMEDY-DRAMA -Appropriately titled "Speed," the piclure which opens to-morrow at the Regent, effectively mirrors the breakneck pace, of the modern generation. Produced by Lueien Hubbard for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, ".Speed" was directed by Edwin L. .Marin, with James Stewart-, Wendy Barrie, Una Merkel 4 Weldon Hey burn,'Ted Healy, Ralph. Morgan and Patricia Wilder in the east. The story by Lawrence Bachman and Milton'Krims, definitely captures the tense atmosphere of a typical American automobile, plant, at a'moment when highly important experiments promise the failure or success of the product. It is an unusual scene and an. extraordinary narrative. The direction is distinguished and the cast presents a striking portrayal of an interesting group in the modern American scene. Miss Carrie as l.ho daughter ot an executive working incognito in the- publicity department, of liie company, provides the romantic interest, .lames Stewart, in the. role of the dare-devil test driver, who loves her. gives the finest performance oi his promising career. The, story concerns the adventures of a handsome young test driver who has invented 1 a. new carburettor which he installs in a- racing eair. The picture turns to a phase of American life that has not been touched before and it. results in a swiftly-moving drama of romance ami action that opens a new field for the cameras and the screen writers. ........ M "Forgot Me Not," the dehghtlul mittsical romance starring Beniamtno Gigli. the famous tenor, concludes to-; night.

KING'S THEATRE

"SECRET AGENT": LAST NIGHT

Brilliant youngi John Giclgnd, who plays a war-time' spy in the CaumoutBritish thriller. "Secret, Agent. ' conclndinC to-night at the King's Theatre, has known what it is to fight for recognition and has endured to the fullest extent the tips and downs of the theatrical word. When Oielgud was a boy bis parents decided that he. should become an architect. It was after his education at Westminstei | School that. Gielgud showed other inclinations. He wanted to go on the stag*, so his parents gave him a certain time to make good, 'failing which he was to return and become an architect, the years that followed were mainly distinguished bv bard work. '1 hen success came and Giolgud was made leading man at the "Old Vic." After one screen experience as "inigo Jollifant ■'" .ley's "Good Companions.' John bielgiua returns to films with an enormous reputation. His role in "Secret Agent 19 that of "Ashenden." the spy, whom he brings most, entertainingly to life. Others in the cast are Madeleine Carroll, Peter Lorre, and Robert \ oung. —Double Feature To-morrow-One of Hollywood's popular leading men is Preston Foster, who comes, to the King's Theatre to-morrow m the leading male role of "Love Before Breakfast " the sparkling Universal comedy starring Carole Lombard. The second feature will be "Hi Gaucho" starring John Carroll. Steffi Duna, and Lod Ba Roque, in a film which combines music with exciting action. . "The King Steps Out begins on Friday.: MAJESTIC THEATRE "THE PAY-OFF" Although there have been several films ■recently; "concerning newspaper reporters, "The Pav-oii," which is oi tins 'type is said 'lo be different, from its predecessors. This film will be shown at the Majestic Thealre to-morrow. Jhe storv. which was written by George Bricker, for many years a newspaper writer, describes the adventures ol doe McCoy, air honest sports reporter, whom the gambling fraternity can neither bribe nor intimidate. The sports writer is very much in love with his wife, a hcaiidinl sophisticated woman, in whom he believes implicitly. He is not only blind to her 'faults but also to the love of one ol Ins 'fellow newspaper women. While he is on a trip lie is double-crossed by bis wife, who plays into the. hands oh a gambler, giving him • so many I.U.U. s that (he sports writer is forced to Jet, down his column to protect her. Ho loses, his position and is almost penniljpss when a jockey he had befriended, tips him off to a. race scandal. Be tells us former editor, and on the day of the big race he secures a scoop. The picture is.filled with stirring events, including "shots" of practically every form ot major sport, including a. prize-ring fight, horse racing, football, and baseball. Among the supporting pictures are Believe it or Not," "Eggs Mark the Spot,, novelty films, and "Better than (.old, a musical revue. The last screening takes place to-night of "Ceiling Zero" and "Parole."

SAVAGES' CONCERT FOR BAND

In order to assist the funds of the W.E.C.M.8.. Band, this Gisborne Savage Club is repeating the Indies' night programme for the benefit of those Who were unable to attend the entertain intent last Thursday evening. The items will Ibe amplified by additional numbers from the repertoire of the orchestra, and a first-class programme will be presented in which the newly-formed Alabama .Minstrels will take, .part, together with mystifying illusions by Mi'. H.. R. DMoore' and other selected items. It is hoped to again seo the City Hall crowded on Wednesday evening.