ENTERTAINMENTS

Waipa Post, Volume 42, Issue 3303, 30 May 1931, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

EMPIRE THEATRE, TO-NIGHT. "A WARM CORNER." One of the outstanding screen, comedies of this, and many years—"A Warm Corner," was screened at the Empire Theatre last night, and concludes to-night. This comedy, a V British comedy adapted from the celebrated Princes' Theatre, London, play, sets out to tickle the risible faculties of audiences, and it does so with a gusto and a success that leave the spectator panting—for the laughs, come thick and fast and continuous. This is not to be wondered at ing that the chief fun maker in the • play is Leslie Henson, perhaps our premier comedian. Henson's face play in the picture is itself a rich comedy. His bustle, his comedy sense displayed in a hundred gestures and movements, and his clever use of his voice—this is his first talkie—keep the merriment at top note in an endless succession of irresistibly humorous situations. One scene in particular, his panicky attempt to get a telephone number quickly, is a perfect joy to watch. And he is supported by a band of brilliant artists, all feeding the comedy fun, including such.famous exponents of humour as Connie Ediss, Austin Melford and Heather Thatcher.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY. “THE GAY NINETIES.” Marion Davies’ newest all talking picture for Metro-Gokhvyn-Mayer, “The Gay Nineties,” a story of romance in the 90’s, punctuated with laughter and songs throughout, will be at the Empire Theatre on Monday and Tuesday next. An imposing cast was selected for this mirthquake, including Lawrence Gray, Sam Hardy, Nance O’Neill, Ilka Chase, Vivian Oakland, Jed Prouty and other favourites. Extensive research work was executed at the M.G.M. studios for the correct styles and conditions of those days, and the picture will recall to the mind the bustles and tight laced waists, the old hansom cabs, muffs, plumed hats and many other things that have faded from present day existence. Songs heard in'the picture include many good old favourites rendered by a chrous. Lawrence Gray sings a theme number which was specially written, for the picture.