AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19141, 9 October 1936, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

REGENT THEATRE

"WIPE V. SECRETARY"

I Three players whose names rank high among Hollywood's screen players, Clark Gable, Myrna Ley and Jean Harlow, appear in prominent parts in "Wife Versus Secretary," now showing- al the Regent Theatre. The story is one oi Faith Baldwin's best and contains some direct and pointed dialogue. Clark Gable plays the part- of a millionaire, executive with a happy home and an at tractive wife (Myrna LoyJ. Unfortunately he also possesses an attractive and clever young secretary (.lean Harlow), whom lie relies on 10 a large extent foi the safe conduct of his business. .Al though she tries hard not to be suspicious of the movements of her husband I and his secretary, the young wife finally heroines jealous, and matters reach a climax when the millionaire goes on a trip to Havana, there to be joined by his secretary, while the wife remains in New York. Clarke Gable gives an excellent portrayal of the young man-about-town who so unwittingly arouses suspicion in his wife's mind, and .lean Harlow and Myrna Toy. as usual, play their parts splendidly. The supporting items include a humorous oddity. "How to Behave,' 1 another of the "Crime Doesn't. Pay" series and a coloured earloon. "Flowers for Madame.' KING'S THEATRE "DANCING PIRATE": FULLCOLOUR. COMEDY Combining comedy, music ami dancing with the new full-colour Toehmcolour, ''Dancing Pirate" began to-day at the King's Theatre. The story deals with adventures uf a young Boston dancing master, who is shanghaied for sea <h\iy, captured by pirates, and finally landed on the shores of Spanish California, where lie escapes. Seeking to warn n nearby village of the pirates' raid, he is himself mistaken for a buccaneer. His execution is postponed when the daughter of the Alcalde (mayor) discovers his dancing ability and demands that his death be delayed until he can teach her to waltz. The two fall in love, after which, in an amusing sequence of events, the hero becomes a dashing, two-listed fighter who saves the village from a gang of villains and the girl for himself. The production presents many musical and lerpsichorean novelties; beautiful Spanish dances performed by famous soloists and elaborate ensembles; also the presentation of a new dance rhythm, the Huapango. Charlie Collins, the screen's new dancing star, has the title role, and co-featured is Steffi Dana. Luis Alberni, Victor Vareoni. Jack Lußue, the Royal Cansino family, two score of expert Spanish dancers and many other favourites round out the cast." The first portion of the programme contains many interesting "shorts. 1 MAJESTIC THEATRE "DESER? GOLD" AND "TOO MANY PARENTS' * A return to the action and thrill of ■ the West is made at the Majestic : Theatre, where Zane Grey's •'Desert Gold" heads a programme of exceptional merit, is now showing. Although, the Western thriller waned a little in popularity with the advent of sophisticated plays and extravaganzas, it. still retains a 'refreshing quality that, appeals to everyone. "Desert, Gofd" shows the last stand of (bo Redskins. Exploited by the white man, they fight- hard to preserve the secret, of a rich hidden mine, and with their resistance come more than the average number of thrills. There is a villain, of course, and the pretty girl to whom he is engaged: following I precedent, she has an elderly and kindly lather; and then, naturally, a young mining engineer must arrive from the East. That, then, is the story, and. for a Western story, quite sufficient. The riding, the shooting, and the scenery are better than any story, and make one of the most entertaining films of the. kind that have been seen in Gisbome. The photography and acting are both excellent. The supporting feature is "Too Many Parents," with Frances Farmer. Henry Travel's, and Lester Matthews leading the east. —Pop-Eye Club Matinee To-morrow— A special programme suitable for children will be presented to-morrow afternoon at the Majestic Theatre. I'll addition to "Desert Hold" and "Too Many Parents/' there will be a Pop-eye cartoon and a. comedy cartoon in Techriicolonr. On the stage there will be a singing competition for boys, and a cricket bat will bo presented to the winner. Competitors will have to sing the chorus of the song "Pop-eye the Sailor Man." and the audience will be the judge. As this is a Pop-eye Club function, members are asked to wear the club badges. A VERSATILE PARTY BLIND INSTITUTE BAND It is safe to say thai it more interesting concert party than the Hand of the Blind Institute has seldom visited Gisborne. Koch member could tell a story—first of tragedy, Hum of a tight with almost insuperable difficulties, and finally uf triumph. Now, they are matter-of-fact, liappy-go-lueky young men, ready to enjoy life with anyone. Some have been blind from birth. Mr. Joseph Papeseh, the deputy-bandmaster, is one, but he can number among his accomplishments mastery of the pianoforte, pipe organ, clarionet, saxophone and pianoaceordeon, possesses a rich baritone voice, and is a permanent member of the institute dance orchestra. lie i*. ton, a certificated piano-tuner. For rncreation, he can swim, row, dance, and lake a hand at ;i game of cards. All the members of the party can j'cad and write in the Braille system, can use the ordinary typewriter, and "inso who have losj their signr in childhood, have gained their proficiency certificates, and some had secondary education at the institute's school. Julian Lee, cornet, .also blind from birih, comes from Dunedin, and is the youngest member of the band, aged 12. Mr. Jnrnes Med'uiro, tenor cor, went, to the institute at the age of seven, after being accidentia* llinded. In 10.10 he gained the U.A. and 1.L.8. .dogrces, a magnificent achievement for a totally blind student. Distinguished members of the band include, Mr. Jack Simpson, clarionet. Mr. .lack Shortt, cornet, Mr. Allan Alorton, who in February, al. the age of 17, Avon the open cornet championship of the Dominion, Mr Tom Taylor, cornet, Mr. George Ash downe, clarionet, and members of the

I Maori raco, Mi\ Joseph TCnlono, Tarnii:)lci: Mr. Tiimni Taiaowa, Waiknio. ami Mr. Seymour Lnmbcri, Ilnwko'j; "Buy, Tlio whole of the party nro full or gratitude for ihe generous financial support ol' (iio inslituto, withnui v-'hich their framing, permanent employment and varied interests could not have lieon given them. The parly will give ils concerts at tlio Opera Kouse to-morrow and on October Ifi. Sir Clutha Mackenzie, director of the institute, will accompany the partj