AMUSEMENTS
MAJESTIC THEATRE
TRIPLE FEATURE BILL
"Trail Dust," closing 10-uighl at Hie "Majestic Theatre, affords William Boyd amnio opportunity In reveal his abilities with a, horse and gun. The second ntractinn. "Along] l.'aiuo Lovi 1 ." is a. gay comedv-drama starving Irene llervey. Charles Starred and ii. I'-. Warner. 11l addition, the oflieial film of thq Louts v. Sharkey fighl is being screened. Tins film embraces the whole three rounds.of tins short fight and show:- llie "knockout" scenes in .slow motion.
—To-morrow: "Love Logins at- 20"
and "They Met in a Taxi"--
To-morrow. Warren Hull and Patricia Ellis will ho learned again as the romantic lovers in one of the most fascinating and hilarious comedy-dramas of the year, "l.ovc Begins at 20." with Hugh Herbert in the comedy role. The picture, however, although primarily romantic coined v. is not without its thrills, for a hand of desperate bandits hold up a bank, rob citizens, and shoot, a town. Eventually they are apprehended by.the, two lovers, "tliev Met in a. Taxi" is a sparkling comedy that supplies plenty ol laughs and action, and stars Chester Morris. Fav Wrav and f.oinel Standor.
KING'S THEATRE
WHITE HUNTER": LAST NIGHT
A thrilling story of the African jungles. "White Hunter," is In end its season at the King's Theatre to-night, Warner Baxter gives a tine portrayal as an exile from civilisation, while Wilfrid l.awsou takes the part of the munitions maun facturer who is responsible for the former's downfall. June Lang and Gad Patrick till the main feminine roles to advantage. Although drama is the keynote of" "White Hunter," the film is not without its lighter moments, ol which Alison Skipworth and George Unwell contribute a good proportion. — To-morrow: "Woman Wise" and "Raving Lady"—
lluchelle Hudson and Michael Wlialen arc co-featured in "Woman-Wise," a. picture exposing the crooked prize-fight racketeers, opening to-morrow. "Racing l.adv" will he the second feature.
REGENT THEATRE LAST NIGHT: "THIS'LL MAKE YOU WHISTLE" "This'll Malic You Whistle." Jack Ruchanan's latest comedy, which con ,-ludes to-night, is a deliriously daring musical comedy. Idled with gaiety, song and dunce, overflowing with witty wisecracks and hectic situations.
—To-morrow: Miriam Hopkins in
Men Are Not Gods"—
Miriam Hopkins is the bright particular reason whv Vou should sec Ihe picture 'Men Are Not Gods." an Alexander Korda production which begins tomorrow. In ii splendidly directed, sparkling picture ol the standard film-goers have twine to expect from London Films Miss Hopkins gives a most remarkably real-life performance as a secretary to a famous Loudon dramatic critic. She tits so naturally into the role that the rest, of the production, brilliant, though it is. is always subservient lo the star. Comedy and drama conic :dl alike lo her. and she'.handles the many humourous moments with her would-be sweetheart in a way which suggests that she was really a little secretary who found life a huge joke. Altogether it is a tiuely contrasted portrayal.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19314, 3 May 1937, Page 3
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