ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 21661, 24 March 1932, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

| THE MAJESTIC THEATRE. ! “HUNGARIAN RHAPSODY.” j GOOD FRIDAY NIGHT. I A red-blooded romance concerning the | love of a young officer in the Hussars for I the innocent daughter of a civilian, and the I intrusion of the general’s fascinating wife I on their happiness is the theme around I which is woven one of the most rapturous I love stories ever told on the screen. “HunI garian Rhapsody,” the U.F.A. film adapted from Liszt’s famous masterpiece, and directed by Hans Schwartz, has been secured at great expense for screening at the Majestic Theatre on Good Friday night. For the first time since the launching of the sound film on the world this screening gives forth romantic serenades, and wild native melodies of the old world. We see reapers at work and hear them singing merrily with their wives in the background busily tying the sheaves together. There are melodies that will hold music lovers in fits of ecstasy. Gipsy minstrels, shepherds playing fantastic tunes on ancient flutes and fiery Hungarian rhythms synchronizing harmoniously with the softness and beauty of the story help to rank this picture above all others. Willy Fritsch plays the part of the young officer, opposite Dita Parlo as the beautiful little peasant girl. Lil Dagover, the famous Continental star is seen as the general’s wife, in which role she gives the best effort of her career. “Hungarian Rhapsody" is a picture that no music-lover should miss. Box plans will be at the theatre (Phone 738).

THE REGENT. “LASCA OF THE RIO GRANDE,”—LEO CARILLO, DOROTHY BURGESS, SLIM SUMMERVILLE. Who would like to see a real motion picture—one that moves with all of the romance and action of the old quick-shoot-ing, Spanish-flavoured border days? They have their chance at the Regent just now in “Lasca Of The Rio Grande.” “Lasca Of The Rio Grande” is based on the world famous poem, “Lasca,” by Frank Desprez It is a grand title! It is a title that suggests wild, glamourous, daring romance. It is a title that breathes of the open country and has tremendous appeal for men, women, boys and girls alike. “Lasca” is full of surprise dramatic twists. The girl's supreme sacrifice for the man she loves —the man who was taking her to her doom—offers an unforgettable, exciting situation. It has love interest—searing, flaming, tempestuous, tremendous love drama against a romantic, glamourous, picturesque, South-western border background! It has thrills and action—the screen’s most sensational stampede scene wherein thousands of vicious longhorns make a shambles of all that stands in their way! Dozens of other big moving moments! The cast includes Leo Carillo, a stage star with superb screen personality; his portrayal will make him one of the most beloved villains in pictures. Johnnie Mack Brown, handsome and husky hero that girls adore and men admire. Dorothy Burgess, identified as the perfect Spanish type beauty ever since her triumph in “In Old Arizona”— a perfect Lasca. Slim Summerville, a comedy star in / his own right, Frank Campeau, seen in dozens of outdoor roles and always to advantage. The supports include two News Reels, a comedy, Cartoon and dramaette.