ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 2 May 1930, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

PEOPLE’S TALKIES.

FAMILY NIGHT TO-NIGHT. “Why Leave Home ?” the musical comedy version of ‘Cradle Snatchers,” will be finally presented at the People’s, New Plymouth, to-night. Three wives, determined to teach their husbands a lesson when the latter indulge in a little “stepping out,” secure the services of as many college boys to initiate them into the modern technique. Without the knowledge of the other’s plans, both the husbands and their chorus girl sweeties, and the wives and their escorts choose the same roadhouse for thc'.r evening’s diversion. As it is a masquerade affair, the inevitable denouement is postponed for some time, but before the evening is over, somebody’s mask drops and the riot is on. Walter Catlett, Sue Carol and Nick Stuart enact the featured roles in this uproarious and tuneful production, with an excellent supporting cast that includes David Rollins, Dixie Lee and Richard Keene. There is a bright supporting programme. • COMMENCING TO-MORROW. Everybody who saw Joseph Schildkraut enact the great characterisation of Ravenal in “Show Boat,” which carried him in one breathless sweep to the pinnacle of screen fame, will thrill again to. his portrayal of a glamorous gambler who, although radically different both in character and story from the immortal Ravenal, nevertheless imparts with the same sweeping triumph the sympathetic, fascinating allure of person and period. “The Mississippi Gambler” is a picture which assuredly no one must miss. The colour and costume of the grand ball! Moonlight on the Mississippi! Darkies with their melodious voices and rhythmic banjoes! The song of love and pulsating drama on the father of the waters! Joan Bennett is leading lady in this picture, which commences at the People’s to-morrow at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m. EVERYBODY’S TALKIES. SPECIAL MATINEE TO-DAY, 2 P.M. “Smiling Irish Eyes,” the all-talking Irish romance, will show at a special matinee to-day at 2 p.m. and finally to-night at 8 p.m. In this picture the songs, the beauty of the scenes, the romantic fascination of the story, and the splendid acting of everybody concerned from Miss Moore even unto the least of the huge cast —all combine to make “Smiling Irish Eyes” a memorable production in the history of the screen. James Hall is leading man. “Smiling Irish Eyes” is preceded by an excellent number of short features. COMMENCING TO-MORROW. The new programme commencing at Everybody’s to-morrow at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. will be headed by popular Marion Davies in her first all-talking picture which is entitled “Marianne.” It is a fine comedy-drama with ite setting in France, after the signing of the Armistice. Five songs, specially composed for the picture, and various musical interludes help considerably to make “Marianne” one of the best screen entertain? ments of the year to date, especially as the action of the story never lets up. It is the light, bright, racy entertainment that Marion Davies’ huge army of admirers have learnt to expect from her, and to enjoy whole-heartedly. Lawrence Gray and Cliff Edwards ( Ukelele Ike”) head the supporting cast. OPERA HOUSE. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) NIGHT. “The Desert Rider” and “After the Verdict,” are two big pictures that are booked to show at the New Plymouth Opera House to-morrow (Saturday) night. Tim McCoy has re-created many of° the picturesque figures, of the old days in his colourful outdoor productions, but none has been so full of appeal, so effective in interpretation, as the role of pony express rider which he plays in “The Desert Rider.” An authentic chapter from early Californian history, he makes the character he portrays in this vivid picture of tne early Spanish mission, drama, thundering hoofs, thievery and tender romance, live as though it were but yesterday. Raquel Torres plays the leading feminine role. “After the Verdict” is a fine British production and stars Olga Chekova and Warwick Ward. The story of the film is adapted from the widely-read Robert • Hichens’ novel. This world-famed author | has conceived a story which combines romance, mystery and telling drama that will be as popular a photoplay as it was a novel.. There will be a gazette to open and the Opera House orchestra wjll be in attendance.