ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 1 June 1934, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS

EVERYBODY’S TO-DAY. “GOING GAY” FINALLY. Madge Schneider and two new comedians, Maunton Wayne and Arthur Riscoe, head the cast in “Going Gay, ’ the jolly British film which finally screens at Everybody's to-day at 2 p.m. and tonight at 7.45. A glimpse into the future is given in “F.P. 1” (Flying Platform One”), which will begin at Everybody’s to-morrow at 2 and 7.45 p.m. Original in conception and novel in execution this production is hailed by leading critics as one of the most unusual films of the yeai*. The drama of the story comes from two sources—first, the intrigue and underhand bribery with which a large shipping combine seek to prevent the platform’s construction, and failing that, to achieve its destruction; and secondly, the mental strife of the two men most concerned in the construction and ultimate success of “F.P. 1” caused by their mutual love for one woman. “Floating Platform One” is a gigantic structure anchored in mid-Atlantic to act as an ocean landing station for aircraft. The production is crowded with thrills, the rescue flight to saye the doomed platform being one of the most dramatic aviation spectacles ever screened. The well-known artists playing important roles in this fascinating picture are Conrad Veidt, Jill Esmond, Leslie Fenton, Donald Calthrop and George Merritt. THE REGENT. FAMILY. NIGHT TO-NIGHT. In spite of a poor title, “Girl Missing,” which finally screens at the Regent tonight, is a thoroughly enjoyable attraction and one which sends audiences to their homes in happy spirits. The shorts will be supplemented to-night by a further episode of “The Phantom of the Air.” Abounding in historic feuds between cattlemen, the rugged West furnished Zane Grey with one of the most spectacular struggles for “To the Last Man, ’ which will head the new programme at the Regent to-morrow. The imposing all-star cast features Randolph Scott, Esther Ralston, Buster Crabbe, Jack La Rue and Noah Beery. The story has its inception in post-Civil War days. One of two feuding families of Kentucky decides to call quits to the bloodshed. The head of the other family, sent to gaol for the last killing, follows his old rival to Arizona. There the relentless feud is revived. Unforeseen complications, however, enter the struggle at this juncture, when the son of one family and the daughter of the other meet and fall in love without knowing each other's identity. Randolph Scott and Miss Ralston appear in these romantic roles. How the hard and long conflict comes to a thrilling and happy conclusion is said to place “To the Last Man” on a par with the best outdoor romances of the screen. NEW PLYMOUTH OPERA HOUSE. “GALLANT LADY” FINALLY. Ann Harding and Clive Brook have the leading roles in “Gallant Lady," a powerful drama of mother love, which screens finally at the New Plymouth Opera House to-day at 2 and 8 p.m. “Tillie and Gus,” an hilarious comedy in which the leading roles are taken by W. C. Fields, Alison Skipworth and Baby Leßoy, will commence at the New Plymouth Opera House to-morrow at 2 and 8 p.m. Writing of this bright show, a North Island critic said: Honest-to-good-ness comedy that is clean, wholesome and refreshing is offered in “Tillie and Gus.” Witty dialogue and clever repartee and patter make laughs come very easily. This is easy to understand when it is known that the irresistible W. C. Fields is at the head of the cast with Alison Skipworth. These are artists to whom comedy is second nature. As husband and wife, Augustus and Tilly Winterbottom did not at first go too well together. In fact, they drift apart. News of a relative’s death and hopes that they would benefit from the will bring these two together again, and as a pair they provide plenty of laughs. INGLEWOOD TALKIES. “THE HAYSEEDS.” “The Hayseeds,” a colourful story of Australian, life, is the feature attraction commencing at the Inglewood Theatre to-day, and will be an outstanding success. The picture is essentially Australian, and is a worthy successor to “On Our Selection,” which was screened recently at Stratford. During the past year or so Australia has made her mark in the film industry, and this picture maintains the high standard that has been set in the past. Most of the scenes are laid in the 1 backblocks, but a variety is lent by impressive “shots" of Sydney and its amazing bridge. The story is a slender one, but is nevertheless interesting, romance and humour being nicely blended. Mum and Dad—Dad, of course, with his squatter’s set of whiskers—and their rather rakish-looking children, are the principal personalities in this comedy. The picture retains and indeed adds to the honour of “On Our Selection,” being packed with those ridiculous and at the same time human situations which may be found in stories of farming life in Australia.