“ROOKERY NOOK”

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1023, 14 July 1930, Page 15

“ROOKERY NOOK”

COMING TO THE ST. JAMES One of the most successful of all stage farcical comedies has been made into a “talkie,” and when “Rookery Nook” comes to the St. James Theatre on Friday it will mark the rapid strides that have been made in the production of British talking films. “Rookery Nook” ran for 409 performances at the Aldwych Theatre, London, ancl achieved a considerable measure of fame because of its wholesome nonsense. Toni Walls, who produced the play, also directed the picture—a joint production of British and Dominions Film Corporation, Ltd., and Ilis Master’s Voice —and acted the part he created. Other members of the original cast appearing in the film are Ralph Lynn, Winifred Shotter and Mary Brough. STRAND “SIDE STREET” For the first time in nealy 20 years’ work in motion pictures, three brothers, of whom has scored individual success, are presented together in ono picture, in ‘Side Street.” “Side Street” is now at the Strand Theatre. The trio is made up of the three Moore Brothers-r-Tow, Owen and Matt. Although the Moore brothers won individual renown on the screen, it remained for RIvO pictures to bring them together *in one picture. Critics, wherever “Side Street” lias been presented, are unanimous in the opinion that no better choice could have been made to fill the three featured roles. Tom, as a conscientious Manhattan traffic policeman; Matt as the police surgeon; and Owen as the king of “racketeers,” keeping liis means of livelihood secret from his family. Some remarkable views of the test match against Britain at Christchurch are shown in an exclusive film. In addition there is a full programme of shorter talkie items. PRINCE EDWARD A lengthy and most entertaining programme is promised af the Prince Edward Theatre today. First there are views of the Rugby test match at Christchurch, followed by two talkie dramas. The first of these is “Honky Tonk.” a tale of New York night club life starring the well-known cabaret entertainer. Sophie Tucker. Then there is “Skinner Steps Out,” which stars the clever comedian, Glenn Tryon. In this film Tryon appears as a young salesman with an inferiority complex, who seeks success through books of psychology. DANCING AT DIXIELAND Dancing will be enjoyed again this evening at the popular Dixieland Cabaret. The Dixieland Dance Band will again delight with its playing of the latest jazz numbers.