ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 14 July 1933, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

REGENT TO-DAY. | “FLESH” FINALLY. “Flesh,” the thrilling drama of the wrestling ring starring 'Wallace Beery, will be finally screened at the Regent Theatre, New Plymouth, to-day at 2 and 7.45 p.m. The supporting attractions are excellent and will be augmented to-night by a further thrilling episode of me Jungle Mystery.” TO-MORROW’S BIG CHANGE. Those who are tired of the stark realism of life, the depression—aren twe all?—will find a welcome relief m seeing “The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble, the laugh “riot” co-starring George Sidney and Charlie Murray, which wilt open to-morrow at the Regent Theatre. And anyone who has a sense of humour will find laughter galore in the sea-going comedy, the seventh of the Cohens and Kellys series. Sidney and Murray have a splendid supporting cast, which adds much, to the production, which may be called without exaggeration the best of the Sidney-Murray series. Among those who add to the laughs are “gravelthroated” Andy Devine, the inimitable Jobyna Howland, Maude Fulton and Henry Armetta, while Frank Albertson and Maureen O'Sullivan lend convincing portrayals as the young lovers. The story concerns Patrick Kelly, tug boat captain, and Nathan Cohen, retired business man, who comes to see him after an. absence of many years. The men are just starting to have their fun when a young revenue officer falls in love with Kellys daughter unbeknownst to him—and Kelly hates revenue officers. Kelly’s ex-wne also appears to collect back alimony, the men are suspected of rum-running, and a general complication starts the action off. There are yachting trips, rum boat chases, and plenty of other excitement as the plot comes to a more or less happy ending. The .ninth chapter of “The Jungle Mystery” will be screened at the matinee only and the first two hundred kiddies to arrive at this session will receive free comic papers. EVERYBODY’S TO-DAY. “THE CALENDAR.” Adapted from Edgar Wallace's stage play of the same name, “The Calendar, the British drama of the turf, will 'be finally screened at Everybody s, New Plymouth, to-day at 2 and 7.45 p.m. It provides highly acceptable screen fare and the principal roles are in the capable hands of Herbert Marshall. Edna Best and Gordon Harper. The supports include “Rynox,” a British feature costarring Stewart Rome and Dorothy Boyd. HULBERT’S LATEST COMEDY. There is no doubt that Jack Hulbert succeeds in-making himself more popular with;the. picture-going public ,|acn time he appears. . His success in Sunshine Susie” was repeated, nt Jacks the Boy* ’and “The Ghost Train” he was the last word in the up-to-the-minute humour. Now he will-be seen at Everybody’s to-morrow in his latest show, “Love on Wheels,” which is credited with being the merriest, sauciest and mosi irresponsible music-comedy ever turned out from the British Dominions Studios. Concerning “Love on Wheels, the Wellington Dominion writes: Love or Wheels,” under Vice-Regal patronage had its premiere last evening at the Paramount All-British Theatre, where a packed house laughed its way through several thousand feet of British filmcraft at its best. Jack Hulbert is seer as a sprightly shop, assistant whose ttot . is-to be sacked at all hours of the day The love of a girl, a fellow passengei on his daily bus ride, makes him aspire to greater things. AU through the shov he sings and dances and his burlesque classical dance in the various depart ments of Selfridge’s celebrated store makes the most amusing scene ever film ed His foil is Gordon Harker, tin popular Cockney comedian who does hi: best work to date as a bus conductoi with ‘match-making tendencies.’ Thei: duet ‘Two in a Bar’ and the comica antics accompanying it, made the audience laugh so heartily that at times i ! was impossible to hear the dialogue ; The romantic interest is supplied o; 1 Leonora Lane, a newcomer of infinite ; charm and personality who sings, dance; ’ and acts superbly. All in all ‘Love oi Wheels’ is a show that should be seei by everyone, young or old.”

NEW PLYMOUTH OPERA HOUSE. “MADAME BUTTERFLY.” “Madame Butterfly,” the Paramount production, based on John Luther Long s famous book and set against a background of Puccini’s music has delighted New Plymouth audiences since its opening day. Sylvia Sidney and Gary Grant play the leading roles and Charles Ruggles scientifically handles the humorous part. “Madame Buttterfly” will be finally screened to-day at the matinee and evening sessions. “PLEASURE CRUISE.” “Pleasure Cruise,” the new Fox Film comedy, opens at the Opera House tomorrow. It has Genevieve Tobin and Roland Young in the leading roles and has a generous content of all the ingredients that go to make perfect entertainment. The man has the dubious satisfaction of seeing his wife pursued by all manner of men, and of learning that she is not completely averse to the chase herself. As the adventurous wife, Genevieve Tobin combines charm and glamour with superb portrayal. As her husband, Roland Young proves that he stands supreme in high comedy characterisations. Una O’Connor, Herbert Mundin and Frank Atkinson are a trio of comics it would be hard to surpass anywhere, and Minna GombelJ’s performance is crisp and snappy. The screen play is from the stage success of Austen Allen. The supporting programme is composed of an extraordinarily Cleveland laughable English feature-length comedy entitled “Yes, Madam,” and an interesting Fox News. INGLEWOOD TALKIES. “AIR MAIL.” Is the outdoor girl destined for popular oblivion? Can the athletic type girl re-

tain her feminine charm white she indulges in strenuous sports? Gloria Stuart, whose golden beauty lights up the screen of the Inglewood Theatre to-night and to-morrow in Universal’s spectacular air epic, “Air-Mail,” is one of Hotiywood’s most ardent sport enthusiasts, and & pertinent contradiction to the claims of many beauty experts who deplore the effect of exercise upon feminine charm. The actress who has been called “the ideal type of American beauty” is a formidable polo player, and swims daily in the surf beneath her Santa Monica bluff home. Tennis, golf, fencing and all outdoor diversions occupy much of her leisure moments outside the studio. She explains her theory of beauty-harmless athletics with one word—“moderation.” Over development of any particular set of feminine muscles or concentration upon any one sport, she considers extremely likely to result in unbalanced beauty. To avoid this, the actress maintains a varied sport programme and never pursues any one to the aching-muscle point Rarely does she play at any game over a halfhour. Ralph Bellamy, Pat O’Brien, Russell Hopton, Slim Summerville and Lilian ‘Bond are featured with Gloria Stuart in what is said to provide an authentic insight into the romantic and -adventurous lives of government mail pliota. John Ford directed the unusual air drama.