CINEMA PROGRAMME

Taranaki Daily News, 4 September 1935, Page 2

CINEMA PROGRAMME

REGENT THEATRE. MATINEE 2 P.M. TO-DAY. “There’s Always To-morrow,” which will commence at the Regent to-day at 2 and 7.45 p.m., is based on the novel by Ursula Parrott and co-stars Frank Morgan and Binnie Barnes. With Mr. Morgan as the father, Lois Wilson as the mother and Miss Barnes as the “other” woman, “There’s Always To-morrow” is at times humorous in its situations and semitragic at others. The five children of the household discover Morgan’s interest in Miss Barnes, and their efforts to save their father from the girl they believe to be a vamp provide some of the most rollicking scenes the screen has revealed for a long time. The picture introduces, besides Miss Barnes, Louise Latimer in her first picture since leaving the Broadway stage, Elizabeth Young, Alan Hale and Margaret Hamilton. “There’s Always To-morrow" will be preceded by “The Texas Bad Man,” starring Tom Mix, Lucille Powers and Fred Kohler. The story, which pictures the Western star as a Texas Ranger in the disguise of a bold, bad bandit, is an original one by Jack Cunningham. It packs thrilling stage coach hold-ups, desperate chases, daring rescues and the amazing antics Qi Mix and his ever-faithful steed, Tony, into a whirling scries of exciting situations, according to reports, and shows the adventurous Texan at his very best. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. “NAUGHTY MARIETTA” TO-DAY. “Naughty Marietta,” the record-break-ing, scintillating musical romance starring Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, brilliant Metropolitan Opera Company baritone, will commence an extended season of six matinees and six nights at Everybody’s Theatre to-day at 2 and 7.45 p.m. As the princess who takes the place of her maid and goes to America, Miss Macdonald has never been more attractive; she is gay and insouciant, daring and lovable, and her romance with the handsome trapper, whose men rescue the girls when captured by pirates, is watched with sympathy and eagerness. There are gome exquisite scenes, too, in French palaces and in the woods of Orleans. The ballroom scene in which the stalwart young lieutenant of tlie backwoodsmen braves authority and visits the princess is a beautiful setting, and there is a moonlit river scene that is also effective, The singing of “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life,” is a revelation; first as a solo and then as a duet, it is a song that remains long ih the memory. “Chansonette,” “The Italian Street Song” and “I Am Falling in Love with Someone," are but a few of the catchy songs that make the theme so interesting. With Miss Macdonald and Mr. Eddy are associated Frank Morgan and Elsa Lanchester. Of such a high standard is the singing and acting that the stars pearly compete with one another, and it would be a hard task to differentiate between their respective characterisations. A brilliant associate programme includes Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in their latest comedy, “Fairy Bye Bye”; “Los Angeles, Wonder City of the West” (Fitzpatrick travel talk in colour) and Metrotone News.

STATE THEATRE.

DOUBLE-FEATURE PROGRAMME.

An achievement in entertainment, “Break of Hearts," with Katharine Hepbury and Charles Boyer as principals, is to commence screening .at the State Theatre, New Plymouth, to-day. A more able romantic actress than Miss Hepbum would be difficult to find. She proves this by her splendid acting in this picture. It is essentially a love story, not overdone, but beautiful. The well-known actress appears as a young composer struggling to earn fame as a musician. Falling in love with a great orchestra leader, she leaves him through pride, thinking it to be only an incident in his career. Charles Boyer, who has this part, is the ideal romantic personality. He is the correct actor to play opposite Katharine Hepburn. The incidental music is also worthy of note. Selections from Tschaikowsky and Bach are given by a distinguished symphony orchestra of 85 pieces. There is something in the unusual nature of this film that must appear to everyone. The appearance of Katharine Hepburn in the cast should be sufficient reason for enthusiastic support. John Beal, remembered for his classic performance in “The Little Minister" and “Laddie," has a prominent supporting role. On the associate film the well known outdoor star George O’Brien adds .fui’thei’ to his laurels in “The Cowboy Millionaire," a clean, entertaining comedy-drama of the type made so popular by O’Brien. PLAZA, STRATFORD. "DOUBLE DOOR” TO-NIGHT. One of the famous brownstone mansions that still front New York’s worldfamous Fiftli Avenue is the setting of Paramount’s thrilling and amazing picture, which will be shown at the Plaza Theatre to-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. “The World Moves On,” the sensational Fox film production which has in the principal roles Madeleine Carroll and Franchot Tone, .will commence a season of two nights and a matinee to-morrow at 1.30,