AMUSEMENTS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXL, Issue 20261, 9 November 1935, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS

“VAGABOND LADY” MAJESTIC THEATRE If you are tired of heavy drama in your screen fare and want to see something that will afford you laughs as well as give you that little touch of romance that is the seasoning for any good motion picture production, then you can’t afford to miss "Vagabond Lady.” which opens at the Majestic to-day. The director has turned out what in show language is known as an "entertainment winner” in “Vagabond Lady.” It has humour, lots of action, and romance. Robert Young, always good, is even better in this picture as “Tony,” a fun-loving son of a millionaire department store owner, who returns home from around-the-world cruise in a sailing sloop just in time to upset the marriage plans of his brother, “John,” portrayed by Reginald Denny. It happens that “John” is desirous . of marrying "Josephine Spiggins,” the daughter of the department store’s irresponsible head janitor. Evelyn Venable as “Jo Spiggins” is ideally cast. She gives the part real sincerity, having lots of fun in the process. Prank Craven as “Spiggins” provides much additional comedy, while Ferdinand Gottschalk, Englishborn comedian, is equally effective. Berton Churchill as the dignified “R. D. Spears,” owner of the store, turns in his usual workmanlike performance. REGENT THEATRE CARDINAL RICHELIEU” His Eminence Mr George Arliss is presented at the Regent as the Cardinal of Prance. First as Disraeli, Voltaire, Rothschild, now as Richelieu, he is just as much himself as ever, always a perfect actor taking a great story and making it even greater fcr his presence. “Cardinal Richelieu” is a presentation of Mr George Arliss. It has to be admitted that he is as much Mr George Arliss as ever—his voice would give him away even if they hid him in the cloak of the invisible man—but that does not spoil the effect nor the enjoyment of this his latest and outstanding picture. He makes a perfect Cardinal Richelieu, just as he did a perfect Disraeli, Rothschild and Voltaire. It will be granted he is always given a part that is a great one from the outset, but he finds more in it than there was to the mind of an ordinary man, and this time gathering about him a strong cast, every member of which seems drawn up to meet the great occasion, he m'.kes perhaps more of a masterpiece of Richelieu than the great cardinal himself could have done. It is an inspiring story, even when it is told in the cold print history book with reference lines down the margin, but here it is given the greatness that only the talking film and Mr Arliss can bestow upon any story. While it remains true in almost every detail to its original, it gathers the suspense of an Edgar Wallace mystery, and has as many thrills as a highspeed detectiv' story. So the story of Cardinal Richelieu, full of speed and action, yet mingling with courtiers, rotting in the midst of their wealth and their intrigue, is as polished and finished as any modern film critic could demand. Maureen O’Sullivan is also featured. THEATRE ROYAL DOUBLE PROGRAMME That particular style of domestic comedy made popular by Charlie Ruggles and Mary Boland in such hits as “Ruggles of Red Gap,” "Six of a Kind,” “The Pursuit of Happiness,” and half-a-dozen other films is developed in an even more delightful vein in “People Will Talk,” their latest Paramount screen effort, which is showing at the Theatre Royal. Once more Ruggles is cast as the meek husband who “takes it” from a domineering, overbearing wife—Miss Boland. This time, however, the characterisations are more finely shaded. Ruggles is not quite so meek nor Miss Boland quite so domineering, and they have reached the far side of their silver wedding anniversary in unusually good spirits. The second attraction is “Miss Fane’s Baby,” in which a famous actress has her child stolen. The film depicts the efforts that are made to secure the return of the child. STATE THEATRE “OUR LITTLE GIRL” Shirley Temple, wonder actress of her age, who has captured so many thousands of hearts, uses her winsome personality to bring two hearts together in “Our Little Girl,” which is the film which has been chosen as the opening attraction at the new State Theatre on Wednesday. Featured with the child strr are Rosemary Ames and Joel McCrea, who are cast as the child’s parents. McCrea is seen as Donald Middleton, a young doctor, whose research activities and his medical practice absorb so much of his time that his wife Elsie finds life very lonely. Twice a year they picnicked at a sylvan rendezvous, and these occasions were as much looked for by their small daughter, Molly, as by her parents, whose anniversary occasions they marked. On their way home from one of these picnics, they pass the great Brentwood estate, and meet its owner, Rolfe Brent, who has been a hunting friend of Elsie Middleton before her marriage. Brent extends a dinner invitation to the Middletons, but in the middle of it Eonald is called away to perform an urgent operation, leaving his wife with Brent. The riding acquaintance was renewed, and gradually they came to ride together day after day. Friendship developed into love, while the young doctor still pursued his researches, heedless of the calls of his home. The inevitable trouble arose, and a break followed. The child seemed powerless to hold them together, although Shirley had taken a dislike to Brent and refused to become friendly with him. She heard her father and mother quarrel, and heard Brent telling her mother that Shirley was in the way. Quietly she packed away her money box, a few clothes, provisions as for a picnic, and set out to find another home. That was the day that Rosemary and Brent had chosen to leave. Both parents, separately, had heard of her disappearance, and to both her safety became a paramount consideration. Eventually the trails led them both to the one spot, “Heaven’s Gate,” the old picnic ground, where the quest ended. J. C. WILLIAMSONS COMPANY “OUR MISS GIBBS,” “HIGH JINKS” AND “ROBERTA” The first appearance at His Majesty’s Theatre, Auckland, after their recent marriage, of Madge Elliott and Cyril Ritchard, who are, together with the J. C. Williamson Ltd. musical company of 100 artists, to present the stupendous musical play “Our Miss Gibbs” and "High Jinks” at the Theatre Royal on Saturday, November 23, and

“Roberta” on Monday, November 25, was the signal for one of the most spontaneous outbursts of enthusiasm which has ever taken place in a New Zealand theatre. Whep they capie on the stage the record audience' started to cheer, and it was more than five minutes before those in front would allow the performance to proceed. The J. C. Williamson management has procured a very strong organisation of musical comedy and comic opera artists to support Madge Elliott and Cyril Ritchard, including the brilliant actress Miss Ethel Morrison, who was engaged in New. York for the character of Aunt Minnie (Mme. Roberta), Leo Franklin, the popular and clever comedian, Marie La Varre, the talented London comedienne, Frank Leighton, the young Australian romantic light comedian, Mies Miane Du Cane,, one of London’s favourite musical comedy artists, who will make her first appearance here in “Roberta.” Field Fisher, who is well and popularly known in New Zealand, Arthur Clarke, who is the possessor of a rich baritone voice, Miss Leslie Crane, the young Auckland artist, Charles Zoli, John Dobbie, Jerry Connolly, Vera Wallace, Rupert Swalloe, Jean Slaopffski and many other artists, also a beautiful Australian ballet and chorus, and a full operatic orchestra. The box plan for “Our Miss Gibbs,” “High Jinks” and "Roberta” will be opened at Beggs music warehouse on Wednesday, November 20. The production of “Our Miss Gibbs” will prove noteworthy from the fact that the present .company’s representation has been acknowledged the finest ever given of this delightful play. It attracted record audiences in Sydney this year and its season in Auckland had to be extended for 21 nights. HISTORICAL PAGEANT FORTHCOMING DISPLAY The public are asked to keep December 7 free so that they may be present at the historical pageant at Timaru Park. The pageant, which is being presented by the Mid and South Canterbury Federations of Women’s Institutes is the first of its kind to be held in Timaru, and promises to be a colourful and spectacular display. More than 200 performers will take part, and the main costumes have been specially imported from England. A booklet, describing the pageant, is now available. ALL NATIONS FAIR Considerable enthusiasm is being shown in the organisation of an All Nations Fair to be held on Caroline Bay from November 28 to 30 inclusive in aid of the Highland Pipe Band Contest Funds. In conjunction with the Fair itself the tivo major items are a Juvenile Queen Carnival, and an interhouse drill display competition, for wheih seven teams are practising. Many other attractive functions are being organised, and the committees feel sure that the public will not hesitate to show practical appreciation of the services of Timaru’s Pipe Band.

RADIO PROGRAMMES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 IYA Auckland 12.0: Lunch music. 2.0: Selected recordings. 5.0: Children’s hour. 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: News and reports. 8.0: Concert programme. Recorded presentation of the Puccini opera, “La Tosca” (abridged). 9.5: The Orchestra. 9.15: "Fifteen Minutes of Humour.” 9.30: Olive Groves and George Baker in Gems from “A Southern Maid.” 9.39: The Orchestra. 9.49: Norman Long, entertainer at the piano. 9.52: The Orchestra. 10.0: Sports summary. 10.10: Modem dance music. 11.15: Close down. 2YA Wellington 12.0: Lunch music. 2.0: Light musical programme. 3.0: Sports results. 5.0: Children’s hour. 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: News and reports. 8.0: New Mayfair Orchestra. 8.10: “The Mountebanks” present “Bubble and Squeak”. 8.45: Sol Hoopii and his Hawaiian Quartette. 8.48: Fred Bluett and Frank Perrin. 9.5: Talk, Mr Frank Kilby, “My ‘All Black’ Team, Selected from Active Players During the Years 1925-35.” 9.25: Modern dance programme. 11.30: Close down. 3YA Christchurch 12.30: Relay from Riccarton of the Cup meeting. 2.0: Selected recordings. Canterbury Jockey Club’s New Zealand 2.35: Running commentary on the New Zealand Cup. 3.30: Sports results. 5.0: Children’s hour. 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: News and reports. 8.0: The London Palladium Orchestra. 8.10: John McCormack (tenor). 8.16: Jascha Heifetz (violin). B.2s:Hulda Lashanska (soprano). 8.28: Eileen Joyce (piano). 8.34: Richard Tauber (tenor). 8.40: 3YA Orchestra. 8.47: Ernest Jones (banjo). 8.50: Cara and Arnaldo, popular songs and duets. 9.0: Weather, Station notices. 9.5: 3YA Orchestra. 9.17: Jock Lockhart (comedian). 9.23: Piccolo solo with 3YA Orchestra. 9.27. Cara and Arnaldo. 9.36: Tom Katz Saxophone Band. 9.42: Jock Lockhart (comedian). 9.49: The Shannon Male Quartet. 9.52: 3YA Orchestra. 10.0: Sports summary. 10.10: Dance music. 11.15: Close down. 4YA Dunedin 12.0: Lunch music. 2.0: Selected recordings. 5.0: Children’s hour. 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: News and reports. 8.0: The Concert Orchestra. 8.16: Mr F. C. Cooper (bass). 8.29: The Orchestra. 8.38: Miss Jean McLay (contralto). 8.50: The Orchestra. 9.0: Weather. Station notices. 9.5: Dance music. 11.15: Close down. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 IYA Auckland 9.0: Report of play in the Rugby match New Zealand versus Hampshire and Sussex. 9.5: Selected recordings. 11.0: Epsom Methodist Church. 1.0: Dinner music. 2.30: Hephzibah (piano) and Yehudi Menuhin (violin). 4.5: Selected recordings. 6.0: Children’s song service. 7.0: St. David’s Presbyterian Church. 8.30: Orchestra. 8.53: Wilson Ewart, Australian baritone. 9.5: The Orchestra. 9.21: Muriel Brunskill, contralto. 9.25: The Orchestra. 9.40: Wilson Ewart. 9.50: The Orchestra. 10.0: Close down. 2YA Wellington 9.0: Report of play in the Rugby match New Zealand versus Hampshire and Sussex. 9.5: Selected recordings. 11.0: Salvation Army Citadel. 1.0: Dinner music. 6.0: Children’s song service. 7.0: Trinity Methodist Church. 8.30: Gilbert and Sullivan opera, ‘Princess Ida.” 10.0: Close down. 3YA Christchurch 9.0: Report of play in the Rugby match New Zealand versus Hampshire and Sussex. 9.5: Selected recordings. 11.0: St. Michael’s Anglican Church. 1.0: Recordings. 5.30: Children’s song service. 6.15: Selected recordings. 7.0:

Church of Christ, Moorhouse Avenue. 8.30: Recordings. 8.35: Steuart Wilson (tenor). 8.56: New Symphony Orchestra. 9.5: Miss Dorothy Clarke (contralto recital). 9.21: Fritz Kreisler (violin recital). 9.31: A presentation of Russian music by Barend Harris. 9.46: Alfred Cortot (pianoforte recital). 9.56: Symphony Orchestra. 10.0: Close down. 4 YA Dunedin 9.0: Report of play in the Rugby match New Zealand versus Hampshire and Sussex. 9.5: Selected recordings. 11.0: Salvation Army Citadel. 1.0: Recordings. 5.30: Children’s song service. 6.15: Selected recordings. 6.30: Moray Place Congregational Church. _ 7.45: Selected recordings. 8.30: Gilbert and Sullivan opera, “Princess Ida.” 10.0: Close down.

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