AMUSEMENTS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVI, Issue 19156, 12 April 1932, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE. FINAL SCREENING OF “ OUT OF THE BLUE.’’ I “Out of the Blue,” which will con- | elude its season at the Majestic tonight, is another triumph for British as compared wtih American comedy. In the starring role is Gene Gerrard. who in a single picture, “My Wife’s Family.” became one of the* greatest box-office attractions on the screen; and in his latest talkie he proves that his first performance was no mere flash in the pan. Without the situations of “My Wife’s Family,” but with dialogue that is just as witty and situations that are just as hilarious, the film keeps the audience rocking with laughter almost the whole time. “ Once a Gentleman.” Keen comedy work, sprightly dialogue, and a story that is novel and clever, combine to make -James Cruze’s latest offering, “Once a Gentleman.” commencing at the Majestic to-mor-row, one of the gayest and most sparkling comedies of the season. Edward Everett Horton and Lois Wilson are in the principal roles. Expertlv directed and capably acted, this hilarious photoplay should prove excellent entertainment. “MY SIN” AT REGENT. CONCLUSION OF SEASON TONIGHT. “My Sin,” Tallulah Bankhead's latest dramatic triumph, will conclude its season at the Regent to-night. The first class story material affords this distinguished actress an excellent' opportunity to show motion picture audiences just why she ruled supreme on the London legitimate stage. Her new picture, “My Sin,” is an unconventional, stirring story of a woman’s regeneration, in which Tallulah Bankhead is revealed as a convincing and brilliant emotional actress of quiet charm and persuasive beauty. Supplementing Miss Bankhead’s fine performance is Fredric March expertly cast in one of his most interesting roles. In passing it may be added that Fredric March and Tallulah Bankhead prove to be a particularly engaging and attractive co-starring team. Others in the cast include Harry Davenport, Scott Kolk, and Anne Sutherland. The action of “My Sin” begins In Panama, where Tallulah is a cabaret entertainer, and Fredric March is a lawyer who has succumbed to tropic heat and liquor. These two. meeting under strange circumstances, are brought close together when March, rising to an unexpected emergency, musters enough sense and decency to successfully defend Tallulah on a murder charge. And then begins the "march back.” “Street Scene.** Commencing to-morrow, Samuel Goldwyn will present “Street Scene” for a short season at the Regent. Elmer Rice’s Pulitzer drama, this production is a masterpiece of the dramatic art. The story is told with infinite pity, but nevertheless with merciless truth. It is a story that will grip the imagination and live long in memory. The principal roles are enacted by Silvia Sydney, William Collier junr., and Estelle Taylor, while the cast in support is a capable one. “THE BETTER WIFE ” AT ROYAL. RUTH CHATTERTON AND CLIVE BROOK. Among the actors who have been brought into popularity by the talking screen, no two have come more into the limelight than Ruth Chatterton and Clive Brook, who are featured in "The Better Wife.” which will conclude its season at the Royal to-night. These two stars are seen at their best in a story, which, besides being • unusual, offers them full scope for their talent. “Sweep takes.” Laid against the giamorous background of the turf. “Sweepstakes,” opening at the Royal to-morrow, offers a story that is composed of romance, thrills, laughs and pathos. Eddie Quillan and Marion Nixon give unusually clever performances.