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Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 662, 16 January 1933, Page 3

Picture Theatre Advertisements and Other Announcements

AMUSEMENTS. DAME SYBIL THORNDIKE DAME SYBIL THORNDIKE DAME SYBIL THORNDIKE SEASON SEASON SEASON CAPTAIN BRASSBOUND CAPTAIN BRASSBOUND TO-NIGHT to-night Dame Sybil’s First Appearance in Comedy this season. THEATRE ROYAL. Direction: J. C. Williamson, Ltd. By arrangement Cherniavski Bureau, London. TO-NIGHT AND TO-MORROW NIGHT "CAPT. BRASSBOUND’S CONVERSION” "CAPT. BRASSBOUND’S CONVERSION” “It was a flawless performance,” said the Melbourne “Herald,” “which seemed to argue Dame Sybil as great in comedy as in tragedy.” “ CAPTAIN BRASSBOUND ” Special interest attaches to this production, as it is the first “ modern ” Play to be staged during the season. “ Captain Brassbound’s Conversion ” is characterised by brilliant comedy in a strongly dramatic setting. The action of the piece takes place in a Moorish Castle and a missionary’s house near Mogador, Morocco. Brigands, sailors and Arabs figure among the people of the play, which maintains its powerful interest till the end. PLAY PRODUCED BY LEWIS CASSON WEDNESDAY MATINEE, “ MEDEA " WEDNESDAY MATINEE, “ MEDEA ” WEDNESDAY MATINEE, “ MEDEA ” ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY The Famous Greek Tragedy One of Dame Sybil’s Greatest Roles “ Not for many years has such a noble piece of acting been seen on any stage.” (.“ Herald.”) WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY “MADAME PLAYS NAP ” “ MADAME PLAYS NAP ” A Delightful Romantic Play of the Napoleonic Era, with Dame Sybil in a Truly Comic Role. Box Plan, Prices and Day Sales as FRESH FROM NORTHERN TRIUMPHS! “An Amazing Performance!” Every newspaper says the same thing “ THE SLEEPING CAMP ” Acclaimed by Press and Public as the greatest VAUDEVILLE SHOW EVER PRESENTED IN NEW ZEALAND! f II E A T E E ROYAL Commencing- Saturday, 21st January. The Guards' Band in Miniature! Australia’s Lex Macdonald. The Youthful Kreisler and Heifetz! Australia’s “Ella Shields”! CHARLIE STANTON, ' The Youngest Drum-Major in the W< as he leads his 40—— BOYS 4 YOUNG AUSTRALIA LEAGUE In the most unique and amazing entertainment ever offered the public of Christchurch. „ D £' ,? na Front Stalls 3s, Back Stalls 2s, Gallery Is; Children half-price except Is seats. Matinees Saturday, January 21st, and Wednesday, 25th, when children half-price to Is seats also. NO I AX. Box plan now open at The Bris-

AMUSEMENTS. Britain’s Classical Musical Comedy Hit, with the Queen of All England's Comediennes Leading the Songs and Laughter. <EG22S> Direction: J. C. Williamson Picture Corporation, Ltd. Sessions: 11 A.M., 2.30 AND 8 P.M. GRACIE FIELDS GRACIE FIELDS GRACIE FIELDS GRAC IE FIELDS GRACIE FIELDS GRACIE FIELDS Happiness Picture —Radiating Sunshine and Laughter ‘LOOKING * LOOKING * LOOKING ‘LOOKING ‘LOOKING * LOOKING ‘LOOKING 4 LOOKING 4 LOOKING 4 LOOKING ON THE ON THE ON THE ON THE ON THE ON THE ON THE ON THE ON THE ON THE BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT SIDE ’ SIDE ’ SIDE ’ SIDE ’ SIDE ’ SIDE 4 SIDE ’ SIDE ’ SIDE ’ SIDE ’ British Empire Films Production. The artist that you loved in 44 Sally in Our Alley,” with her inimitable catchy ways and her charming personality comes again to the screen in a picture guaranteed to have everybody looking on the bright side of life. Reserves, Bristol or Plaza, ’Phone 36-021. VAUDEVILLE AND REVUE VAUDEVILLE AND REVUE VAUDEVILLE AND REVUE VAUDEVILLE AND REVUE TO-NIGHT AND EVERT NIGHT TO-NIGHT AND EVERT NIGHT TO-NIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT At FULLER’S ST JA 51 U L L E R ’ S ST JAM S. S. Proprietors: Sir Ben and J. Fuller. Lessees: Christchurch Cinemas. Sub-Lessees: S. McKay and P. Warton. DIRECT FROM AUSTRALIA DIRECT FROM AUSTRALIA I THE GAIETIES OF 1933 I THE GAIETIES OF 1933 | THE GAIETIES OF 1933 | Opening Production: 44 A BRIGHTER 1933 ” 44 A BRIGHTER 1933 ” A Revue of Laughter, Song and Dance. 25 AUSTRALIAN STARS 25 25 AUSTRALIAN STARS 25 Including AMY ROCHELLE, the Queen of Variety RENE RICH, the Genius of the Violin FRED BLUETT, the King of Comedy FLYING WARTONSi Thrilling Aerialists WALLY REYNOLDS, English Comedian. BALLET, CHORUS, ORCHESTRA. Beautiful Dressing, Elaborate Scenery. GORGEOUS SONG SCENAS. PRICES: 3s, 2s, Is 6d, Is (plus tax) PRICES: 3s, 2s, Is 6d, Is (plus tax; Day Sales at St James Confectionery. PLAN AT BRISTOL. V ISITORS TO SYDNEY OBTAIN COPIES Of The MAY 44 CHRISTCHURCH TIMES ” And 44 CHRISTCHURCH STAR ” AT OUR AUSTRALIAN OFFICE, 32, CASTLEREAGH STREET, SYDNEY. FILED COPIPJS OF OUR JOURNALS MAY ALSO BE SEEN. X

AMUSEMENTS. hue = CRYSTAL PALACE J ALL BRITISH THEATRE. □mn 12 NOON! 2.30 P.M.! S F.M.! STEELE RUDD'S FAMOUS COMEDY STEELE RUDD'S FAMOUS COMEDY * ON 4 ON 4 ON 4 ON 4 ON 4 ON • ON 14 ON 14 ON OUR OUR OUR OUR OUR OUR OUR OUR OUR SELECTION " SELECTION ’ SELECTION ” SELECTION 4 SELECTION 4 SELECTION 4 SELECTION 4 SELECTION 4 SELECTION 4 Acclaimed by 18,000 Theatregoers of CHRISTCHURCH as being the GREATEST COMEDY EVER PRESENTED ON STAGE OR SCREEN. SIR HARRY LAUDER SIR HARRY LAUDER The World’s Finest Scottish Comedian Book Your Seats Early at The Bristol or Theatre, Phone 3^-40 S. SATURDAY'S AUDIENCES ENTHUSIASTIC—DELIGHTED WITH THE BRITISH TRIUMPH At The CIVIC THEATRE. British Dominions Films, Ltd. ...JE DAILY—2.IS and S p.m. uthful Love . . . Forgetfulness EDNA BEST | As 44 Blaclcie 44 —the EDNA BEST I loveliest character EDNA BEST j ever seen in play EDNA BEST AND 44 The Man Who You’ll Love Him. HERBERT MARSHALL HERBERT MARSHALL HERBERT MARSHALL HERBERT MARSHALL HERBERT MARSHALL THE IDEAL LOVERS OF THE BRITISH SCREEN in the Most Natural Story Ever Told. Plot, Character and Dialogue Perfect in a Story that UNUSUAL and GRIPPING. | 44 THE FAITHFUL 44 THE FAITHFUL I 44 THE FAITHFUL I 44 THE FAITHFUL | 44 THE FAITHFUL HEART 44 HEART 44 HEART 44 HEART 44 HEART 44 Prices: Is, Is 6d, 2s (plus tax). Matinees: D.C. and Res. Stalls Is 6d, Stalls Is, Children Half. Book at CIVIC—No fee—Tel. 31-508. KING’S THEATRE COLOMBO STREET . . SYDENHAM. TO-NIGHT AND TUESDAY, at 8 p.m HELEN HAYES And LEWIS STONE 4 THE SIN OF MADELON 4 THE SIN OF MADELON CLAUDET." CLAUDET.” (Recommended by Censor for Adults.) DANCING. Old-time Dance. TO-MORROW (TUESDAY') FERRY 'ROAD HALL. Semi-final 1933 Waltzing Championship (Public Vote Judging). Bryson’s Band. Ladies Is, Gents Is 6d. 448 LATE ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, Good Home Offered and ' per week in return for Household Services; working man. Apply 5836 Bed-Sitting-W ANTED, Accommodation for two ladies at Geraldine from Sunday, j January 22. Use of conveniences. Reasonable. Apply 5825, “ Star. 44 E EXCHANGE, .22 Repeating or .303 J Sporting Rifle for 3 or 4-valve Battery Wireless; chassis and valves only. 5822, 44 Star.’ W ANTED, Experienced Salesman tc Canvass for Orders for Produce ommission. Apply 5850, 44 Star. 44 WANTED, Small, Self-contained Furnished Flat, east end preferred. Full particulars 5852, 44 Star. 44 SELL, Fulton Marine Engine, Gearbox and Propeller, 6 li.p., 2-stroke, perfect condition; seen working. ’Phone W ANTED, Refined Boy, j chool, for Shoe Store. 676. COOK or Housekeeper, good, thoroughly experienced, all duties. Excellent references. 4 625, 44 Star. 44 X G l Cl REY and Faded Hair Restored T Natural Colour by using Vincent’s Double Strength Hair Restorer. High Street. blowing and dropping discharge from the nose quickly disappears. One month’s treatment 3/6, or 4/6 posted. TAVENER, Chemist, High Street. X rAVENER’S Double Strength Poisoned Wheat will overcome the rat, nouse or bird pest for you. 1/6 packet. GALLSTONES can be dissolved without an operation. 44 Vincelet 44 is guaranteed to remove all gallstones. pay. 10/6. posted. TAVENER, Chemist, High Stre CHIMNEYS Swept by Tidy Workman, from 2s. George and Co., 221, Lichfield Street. ’Phone 35-123. 5573 X W ANTED by Young Girl just left school, Position in Office: able to shorthand notes. 5578, “Star.” 01-O 1 - w ANTED by Widow, Partly Fur n, fireplace: must be c nt Is 6d. 5875, 44 Star. 4 * 5862, 44 Star. 4 W ANTED, Baby’s Seagrass Foldin Pram, good order and reasonabl iculars, type, price. etc.,_sß64 J _^Star TUITION. SCHOOL OF DRESSMAKING, 272, HTGH STREET CHAMBERS, Resumes Teaching January 24. T n ttendance for interviews frowi anuary 16 daily from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. 5548 LATEST Ballroom Dancing Taught. Waltzing a speciality; also Step Dancing. Strictlv private. 116, Stanmore Rd. W. M’Mullen, Principal. light. Success guar Gloucester St. (Fisher’s C floor).