ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 17 January 1933, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE.

LAST DAYS OF “AIR MAIL.”

“The mail goes through!” are the' words repeatedly used in the dialogue, of the thrilling Universal. Films’ pro-; duction “Air Mail,” which concludes its, season at the New Plymouth Opera 1 House to-night. The .courage, skill and' intrepid flying it takes to make this; motto of the air mail fleet good provides; the thrilling theme of the great aviation: classic, “Aii - Mail.”- There have been; aviation pictures before, but none that; have presented the story of the unsung! heroes of the Government mail as *‘Air Mail” does. One of the most essentially; dramatic phases of flying, the air mail; provides a substantial,-gripping and ro-i mantic theme around which has been’ woven a very human story of devotion; to duty and sacrifice with characters, that live on the screen. Action, thrills,; sustained suspense, believable .romance; and story interest combine to make “AirMail” a departure from the ordinary runof movie fare. ■.

“VIENNESE NIGHTS” TO RETURN, i

It is surprising to learn that hundreds' of New Plymouth people have not yet; seen that delightful, haunting, musical; operetta “Viennese Nights,” and equally, surprising to discover from other sources ‘ that it is proving one of the few pic- 1 tures that has a happy knack of; attract-i ing patrons who have already ■ seen it.; As a result it. js • certain that the return; season to New. Plymouth to. be. held at; the. Opera House, commencing, to-mor-i row will be of interest and draw large ; houses. Fresh .copies, of the . film have been imported from America and a brand new copy, in technicolour as previously, has been secured for the New Plymouth return season. ... . ’• EVERYBODY’S ' “THE FIRST YEAR.” .. The hectic up and downs, the trials, and hturiour of the first year of married , life .is excellently, portrayed in “The' First Year” by the delightful screen stars Janet Gaynor and: Charles Farrell, This hilarious comedy will be; screened ; finally this afternoon and to-: night at Everybody’s There is : an excellent Mickey Mouse Cartoon and News Reels in support. It is family; night at Everybody’s this evening. TWO BRITISH ■ FILMS TO-MORROW.

Cecil Lewis has devised and produced for 8.1. P. a musical extravaganza which' may ■ be described as something - entirely ■ unique- in film entertainment. Under the title of “The Indiscretions of-Eve,” this fantasia will be presented at Everybody’s Theatre to-morrow night at 8 p.m. The theme of the story deals with the adventures of a' young man who on New Year’s Eye becomes infatuated with a beautiful girl, only Imowing that her name is Eve. Steffii Duna and Fred Conyngham, two hitherto undiscovered stars, dance, sing and laugh their way joyously through this British International offering, ably supported by TonySimpson, Lester ' Matthews, _ Clifford Heatherley, Hal Gordon, Muriel Aked, George, Mozart, Jessica Tandy and Arthur Chesney. A second attraction tomorrow night at Everybody’s will be “The Strangler,” a thrilling British Mystery drama with Jack Morrison, Molly'Lamont and all English' cast. There will be a matiiiee on Friday afternoon. regent to-day. -L * I “SALLEY IN OUR ALLEY.” The recording breaking British attraction “Sally in Our Alley,” , which , stars the popular vaudeville idol . Gracie Fields, will play a return' season in New Plymouth at The Regent to-day and to--morrow. Matinees will be held daily at 2 p.m. and the evening sessions will commence at 8. “Sally in Our Alley” is notable for the performance of Gracie Fields, Patrons will be delighted .with her portrayal of . an entertainer-waitress in a coffee shop in the London slums, Dealing with the joys and, sorrows of the London, East End, the film records delightful glimpses of the English countryside apd the beauty of the Thames, while excellent studies of .typical London types are given by. supporting players. But it is Gracie Fields who dominates the production. The song hits include “Sally,” “Fall in and Follow the Band,” “Fred Fanackapan” and. “Lancashire Blues.” There will be a full supporting programme. Intending . patrons are advised to book at Collier’s. INGLEWOOD TALKIES. “THE KING OF KINGS.” Cecil 1 B. de : Mille’s. “The King of .Kings” will be released at the. Ingle.wood theatre to-morrow night only. To those who saw the original silent version, this picture will corne as a revelation in its new form. Sound, magnificent musical accompaniment and a thousand and - one synchronised effects have been added and it is said to enhance the beauty of this marvellous production a hundredfold. This wonderful filmisation of the life of Christ enlisted the energies of the de Mille organisation for a year. It included the acting of hundreds of fine players and the construction of tremendous sets of Bible scenes such "as has never before -been attempted. For the first time a picture has re-created the Temple at Jerusalem, the Palace of Herod and many other historical locales of the. Gospel story. As an example of-the physical elaborateness of the picture, it is worthy of mention that 10,000 objects or properties pertaining to the primitive Christian era were made for and used in the picture. -The tremendous crowd scenes have been handled with consummate care. One scene in particular which will cause a profound impression, is where the Hallelujah chorus is sung by the mass voices. The cast is said to be one of' the most imposing ever seen in a picture production.