ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 29 January 1934, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. “YES, MR. BROWN” TO-DAY. Jack Buchanan, who again makes his appearance on the British talking picture screen in the British and Dominions’ production, “Yes, Mr. Brown,” now screening twice daily at Everybody s Theatre, New Plymouth, sings and dances right through the film. Supporting him la an excellent east, including Elsie Randolph and Margot Grahame. Vera Pearce, who plays the maid Franzi, in “Yes, Mr. Brown,” was bom in Australia, and had considerable and varied experience in this country as an actress and vocalist before her first appearance in England. Herbert Wilcox directed the picture in his usual capable manner. Paul Abraham, composer of the celebrated “Sunshine Susie” musical numbers, composed the music for “Yes, Mr. Brown.” REGENT THEATRE. MATINEE 2 P.M. TO-DAY. Action, pictorial and feminine beauty, and a “different” western story are the outstanding features of Tom Mix’s latest picture, “Flaming Guns,” the Peter B, Kyne story which opened at The Regent, New Plymouth, on Saturday. Jack Cunningham has done an excellent job of adapting the story of Peter B. Kyne and Art Rosson, the director, has brought it to the screen in a very commendable manner. One outstanding feature of the story is its humour. Tom gets most of the laughs, with Miss Hall, William Farnum, Clarence H. Wilson and George Hackathorne sharing therm A western containing real humour is a pleasant change. Duke Lee, as a villainous cowman, does a splendid job. The shorts include a good two-reel comedy. Screenings will be repeated tonight and to-morrow night and at a matinee to-day at 2 p.m. “CHARLIE CHAN” AT HIS BEST. REAL “THRILLER” AT OPERA HOUSE “In “Charlie Chan’s Greatest Case” presented at the New Plymouth Opera House on Saturday to a crowded house, Warner Oland scores another big success. He was ably supported by Heather Angel and a cast of high standard all through. But it is a “Charlie Chan” picture all the time and the quaint philosophy as well as the ;-.;tient persistent inquiry of the great detective keeps the interest keen, while his humour is constantly refreshing. The mystery of the murders is well disguised and the discovery of the real criminal makes a very dramatic scene. A picture that can be thoroughly enjoyed for its fun as well as its cleverness. The main film was preceded by some very fine travel scenes, including a description of the much-discussed island of Malta, a clever comic cartoon, and a fine picture of the first test match between the Australian and English Rugby League football teams. The whole programme is one that makes a great appeal and will be repeated to-night.