AMUSEMENTS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20669, 6 March 1937, Page 19 (Supplement)

AMUSEMENTS

REGENT THEATRE DOUBLE BILL “The Arizona Raider” and “Yours for the Asking” are the attractions I on the current programme at the Regent. Larry Crabbe rides, shoots and swims his way through a thrillpacked yarn of cattle-thieving and adventure in the Zane Grey film, “The Arizona Raiders.” Crabbe is teamed with M. Hunt and aided by,', a cast of top-notetiers, including Raymond Hatton, Johnny Downs, Jane Rhodes and others. Unique in a number of ways, “Arizona Raiders” presents its thrills in double-barrelled doses. There are two romances; two hearlyriches and two stampedes worked into the plot, each as exciting as the other. In addition, a novel twist is given the story by a sequence in which Miss Hunt, as a ranch owner, is forced to “steal” her own herd of horses to save them. Paramount’s “Yours for the Asking” marks the fourteenth picture for George Raft under ttie Paramount banner. This is the first time he has starred with beautiful Dolores Costello Barrymore, and this picture is one chocked full of laughs and roma.'.ce. THEATRE ROYAL FINE ENTERTAINMENT There is a wealth of entertainment in the current programme at the Theatre Royal, “Adventure in Manhattan.” Colombia's tantalising tale of two lovers loose in mildly hiad Manhattan will remain the featured piece de resistance. The adventures alluded to in the title cdrhprlse many of the most hilarious sequences seen in recent pictures. They concern a crime novel author and a Broadway stage star who unwittingly involve each other in a series of daring robberies of valuable art treasures. McCrea and Arthur are seen in these respective roles with Reginald Owen, Herman Bing and Robert Warwick. Ken Maynard, daredevil star and king of cbwboys, is the associate attraction in his latest Columbia filth, “Heir to Trouble.” This neW thriller relates thb serio-comic adventures of a young ranger who falls heir to a gold mine, a baby—and trouble, trouble, trouble. Joan Perry, Harry Woods and Fern Eniinett have the leading featured roles.

STATE THEATRE “RAMONA” Compelling in its appeal of Indian life in California in 1870, the inaih attraction on the new pi-ogramrhe at the State Theatre, “Ramona,” had its initial screening last night. Based on Helen Hunt Jackson’s immortal love idyll, “Ramona" is filmed in the new technicolour, which gives the settings an air of naturalness. As Senorlta Ramona, beautiful Loretta Young makes a charming heroine, and it Is little wonder that she is the centre of an admiring circle of malq friends. Her affection is for one Felipi Moreno (Kent Taylor), until Allesandro, an Indian is so completely carried away by her beauty and charm that he asks her to become his wife. Mystery surrounded Ramona’s parental relations, but events disclose that Indian blood is in her veins. She runs away, marries Allesandro, and the couple settle in the rolling hills of California. The emotional scenes that follow the killing of the husband call for exceptional ability on the part of the actress, but the sensitive, restrained acting of Loretta Young reveals her to b 6 a player eminently suited for the role. Her devotion and belief add a touch of pathos to the film that cannot help but find a place in the hearts of the audience. The selection of Don Ameche for the part of Allesandro is perfect. The varied scenes are vividly portrayed and great credit is due to the producer, Darryl F. Zanuck, whose skill and knowledge go a long way in determining the success of the film. This recent adaptation fob the screen is accurately trahsfdrilied and hitist prove popular with film-goers. In keeping with the State Theatre’s policy of presenting high-cldss entertainment, an excellent selection of shorter features is also being shown. MAJESTIC THEATRE “ HIS BROTHER’S WIFE ’’ Any film directed by W. S. Van Dyke, the man who made “San Francisco,” “Naughty Marietta,” “Rose Marie," and “The Mutiny on the Bounty,” is an event and with “tils Brother’s Wife” which commences its season at the Majestic at the matinee this afternoon, he returns with the intimate type of romantic drama with which he excels. Aided by a splendid cast whose work reaches a very high standard, a story that is an interesting variation on an old theme and with a vitally interesting background, he has evolved an entertainment that cannot fail to be enjoyed by all types of patron. Robert Taylor, who has stepped up the rungs of stardom’s ladder, and now enjoys a popularity which places him prominently in the limited company of male players, has the leading male role. Teamed with him is Barbara Stanwyck who has a large following of patrons. Together they cany the romance along at a fast rate, balancing tlqe heavier dramatic incident witji effervescent humour. Jean Hersholt (“The County Doctor”) also has a part in this attraction. The supports are tip to the usual M-G-M standard. Plans ate at Begg’s until 11.30 and at the Theatre from 1.30.