CINEMA PROGRAMMES

Taranaki Daily News, 3 September 1935, Page 3

CINEMA PROGRAMMES

EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. “NAUGHTY MARIETTA” COMING. William Powell, Jean Harlow, Franchot Tone and May Robson have the leading roles in “Reckless,” a delightful musical romance which screens finally at Everybody’s Theatre to-day at 2 and 7.45 p.m. Occasionally motion picture producers succeed in placing before the hardest judges and sternest critics —the public the perfect entertainment. To earn such a pleasing and satisfying title the entertainment must be of a standard capable of drawing capacity houses to a theatre for some time. Such a film is “Naughty Marietta,” which commences a season of six matinees and six nights at Everybody’s Theatre to-morrow at 2 and 7.45 p.m. It is probably the finest musical romance ever produced. The settings are most elaborate and the outdoor scenes truly magnificent. The musical numbers are well known, "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life,” the main feature song, being one of the most popular ballads of the past two decades. “I’m Falling in Love With Someone,” “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp,” “ ’Neath a Southern Moon” and the “Italian Street Song,” are other titles. The lovely soprano voice of beautiful Jeanette MacDonald Las never been heard to better advantage, while Nelson Eddy, new to films, but already famous on. the concert stage and in grand opera, is a glorious success, demonstrating the range and power of a great baritone. Together they sing their delightful way through the lilting Herbert score, which has been preserved in its entirety by the director, W. S. (“Thin Man”) van Dyke. A romantic story, an astounding range of settings, some thrilling scenes, neat comedy, an excellent cast and fine direction' combine to present screen operetta at, its best. The story, which is never allowed to interfere with the music, is a delightful affair about a runaway princess. The comedy is in the capable hands of Frank Morgan and Elsa Lanchester. An excellent array of featurettes includes a Laurel and Hardy comedy entitled “Going Bye-Bye.” The box plan for the entire season is now open at Collier’s and intending patrons are advised to secure early reservations.

REGENT THEATRE.

MATINEE 2 P.M. TO-DAY.

“Car 99,” Paramount’s thrilling drama of radio police work, which has-been pleasing . big audiences at the Regent Theatre, will be finally screened to-day at 2 and 7.45 p.m. Sir Guy Standing, Fred McMurray and Ann Sheridan portray the principal characters. There is a well balanced array of shorter films. Did Alice Vaile do wrong? Was it wrong for her to enter the life of the man she always loved when she knew that he was misunderstood by his wife and children? Was she unjust to herself when she opened their eyes to his virtues? Or should she have won him for herself? With Binnie Barnes, glamorous English beauty as Alice Vaile, this new twist to the eternal triangle theme takes on added intensity, in “There’s Always To-morrow,” the Universal picture which comes to the Regent to-morrow at 2 and 7.45 p.m. Frank Morgan and Lois Wilson are the husband and wife into whose life she enters with such astonishing results. The picture is from Ursula Parrott’s story of domestic stress which might happen in any home. It was directed by Edward Sloman, and boasts a strong cast supporting the principals. “There’s Always To-morrow” will be supported by “The Texas Bad Man,” a gripping Western romance dealing with the exciting adventures of a Texas ranger. Tom Mix is the star and he is supported by Lucille Powers, Fred Kohler and his ever-faithful steed, Tony.

PLAZA THEATRE.

“NAUGHTY MARIETTA” FILM.

Extraordinary public interest has been maintained in the ttaeful operetta, “Naughty Marietta,” which will be shown finally at the . Plaza Theatre, Stratford, to-day at tire matinee and evening sessions. There is. sufficient action to provide excitement and there are very pleasant settings for the many songs. Jeanette MacDonald eclipses her other fine performances. Her singing and acting set the very high standard of the whole film. Nelson Eddy in the principal male role is a newcomer to the screen and he gives a performance that definitely marks him as destined for quick advancement. Among the songs are “ ’Neath the Southern Moon” and “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp,” while the duet by the two principals is a beautiful piece of music. One of the famous brownstone mansions that still front New York’s world famous Fifth Avenue is the setting of Paramount’s thrilling and amazing picture, which will be shown at the Plaza Theatre to-morrow night only. The story concerns the activities of an eccentric old spinster, Victoria Van Brett, tyrannical ruler of the enormous Van Brett fortunes. When her attempt to destroy the romance of her younger half-brother is frustrated, she attempts to murder his bride. The discovery and defeat of her plot breaks her control of the family, and frees the young people to live their own lives. Featured in the cast of “Double Door” are Mary Morris, Evelyn Venable, Sir Guy Standing, Kent Taylor and Colin Tapley, who successfully represented New Zealand in Paramount’s world-wide “Search For Beauty” contest. INGLEWOOD TALKIES. “SECRET OF THE CHATEAU.” In “Secret of the Chateau,” featuring Claire Dodd, Clark Williams, Alice White and Jack Laßue, at the Inglewood theatre to-night, 12 people are held as suspects of two murders, and all 12 have motives for committing the crimes. The screenplay concerns the adventures of a dozen people in a French chateau while a notorious thief tries, to steal an original copy of the Gutenberg Bible, valued at £lOO,OOO. In the attempt to steal it, a man and a woman are killed and suspicion is directed against everybody inhabiting the dismal eerie chateau. Supports include “Henry’s Social Splash” (comedy). Coming for Friday and Saturday is Dickens’ “Great Expectations.”.