ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 20 February 1932, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. MATIW TO-DAY AT 2 P.M. “Murder by the Clock,” Rufus King’s best selling murder mystery novel, now makes its appearance in new dress, this ’ time as an effective, suspense-filled talking photoplay that seems more likely to send cold, shivery chills up and down the spines of those who get a kick out of well told mystery entertainment. This Paramount production will commence a season at Everybody’s, New Plymouth, to-day at 2 and 5 p.m. In “Murder by the Clock,” a mysterious person commands the death of innocent people, making them . victims of their own hate ■and weakness. By means of insidious schemes this person works out a plan of terrifying power, completely engulfing those too weak to defy one of the most amazing murder plots ever worked out by the human brain. The story, building dramatic suspense with each succeeding sequence, comes to a startling climax that’s well off the beaten track. The leading roles are portrayed by William Boyd, Lilyan Tashman, Regis Toomey and Irving Pichel. The shorts will include Paramount British news, Paramount pictorial, Australian Fox news and “Bullmania” (comedy).

THE REGENT.

BRITISH MATINEE TO-DAY AT 2 P.M.

“The Black Hand Gang” and “The Man from Chicago,” a British International two star programme, will commence a season at The Regent to-day at 2 and 8 p.m, “The Black Hand Gang” deals with a group of youngsters who imagine themselves a desperate group of gangsters. Georgie Woods (England’s Jackie Coogan) plays the principal role. “The Man from Chicago” is a happy instance of Britain poaching on Hollywood’s preserves. It has all' the movement and snap of American crook films. There is plenty of story, too, to this film, which was, directed by Walter Summers. We have a car bandit and his friend from America, who have started a profitable practice in London, depositing their ill-gotten gains in a country gavage, the owner of which is in their pay. This gentleman has a son who is more or less engaged to a girl for whom the crook takes a fancy. Having shot a policeman in a get-away, the bandit hides out in a night club, whither he is pursued by a suspicious detective. After a series of tense moments the crook makes a dash for the garage and liberty, almost succeeds:■ in getting away, but finally meets a reasonably well-deserved fate, when it seems most likely that he will win freedom. Bernard Nedell and Joyce Kennedy head the all star cast. A. Universal news will open the programme.' • ■. ’ ■

NEW PLYMOUTH OPERA HOUSE.

MATINEE TO-DAY AT 2 P2M.

“Let Us Be Gay,” Metro-Goldwyn** highly appraised comedy triumph, will play a return season at the New Plymouth Opera House to-day at a matinee at 2 p.m. and to-night at 8 o’clock. Norma Shearer (of the “last of Mr*. Cheyney” and “The Divorcee”) and , Marie Dressier (the famous comedienne of “Caught Short”) are the stars, while the supporting cast is composed of artists such as Gilbert Emery, Hedda Hopper, Raymond Hackett, 'Sally Eilers, Tyrrel Davis, Wilfred Noy and Sybil Grove. Special interest arises from the fact that Norma Shearer and Marie Dressier are cast in splendid parts, and a friendly battle for supremacy is waged between the two actresses for the honours of the performance. As to the outcome of this contest, if one may call it so, the verdict can only be left to the audience, and it is safe to say that some will prefer one and others the other. A splendid first part, especially selected, will precede, the main feature, and included among its items will be the popular farceurs, Laurel and Hardy, in their , latest comedy success, “Another Fine Mess,” “Modern Madrid,” (Burton Holmes travelogue) and Metrotone news.

OPERA HOUSE MONDAY.

"MOTHER’S MILLIONS.”

Miss May Robson, one of the most popular veteran actress of the stage, makes her screen debut to New Zealand audiences in the amusing film “Mother’s Millions,” which oommencee a special four-night season at the New Plymouth Opera House on Monday next.. She takes the role of an extremely rich old woman who finds that money cannot take the place of health or love or the normal happinesses of most people. Supporting her is Lawrence Gray, who has been seen in a number of popular musical romances, including “Sally” and “Viennese Nights.” Miss Robson ia very similar to the outstanding comedienne Marie Dressier. She is able to infuse into her role a really sympathetic meaning, and through all the ludicrous manifestations of miserliness, the audience sees a kindly heart. The supporting programme will include a representative Universal news reel, a George SidneyCharlie Murray comedy entitled “Models and Wives,” and an amusing Oswald cartoon. < '