“TWO'S COMPANY”

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 281, 27 November 1936, Page 10

“TWO'S COMPANY”

COMEDY PARTNERSHIP I A new and most interesting comedy partnership is introduced in “Twos ! Company." coming to the Plaza i Theatre next Wednesday. Ned Sparks | one of Hollywood’s leading comedians, Jis co-starred with that inimitable Cockney humorist, Gordon Harker. ; The story opens in New- York. B. G. I Madison, a wealthy business man, is ■ reluctantly persuaded by his wiie and j daughter, and his lawyer, Al (Ned I Sparks), to take a health trip to EngI land. On board the liner they meet Muggiidge (Gordon Harker), valet to* l the Earl of Warke. Muggridge is travelling back to England in charge ,; of his master’s champion dog. Of I course, the Americans mistake Muggi ridge for the Earl. Madison’s daughter Julia (Mary Brian), makes a hit with the Earl’s son. Jerry (Patrie Knowdes) and fun begins when the Earl gets into holts with the fiery Madison. | Malibu was lhe scene of a thrilling rescue the other day when Gladys George fell into the water from a J houseboat during the filming of Para- • mount’s “Valiant is ’he Word for Carrie." The stage star screamed that i she couldn’t swim, and Director Wesley Ruggles threw off his coat, dived i I in and rescued her. ■ I “Peter Pan.” The forces of J. C. Williamson. Ltd.. . and the Wellington Repertory Theatre I'Society are to be conjoined in a prei Christmas production of Sir James i Barrie's world-famed fantasy "Peter i Pan,” to be directed by Leo du Chaj lean in the Grand Opera House from I December 15 to 21. An excellent cast . I has been chosen, and the scenery, proI perties, costumes, mechanical effects, and other paraphernalia is being sent Hover from Australia to ensure a presentation in keeping with the J. C. Williamson metropolitan standard. It is almost 30 years since this delightful fantasy was performed in New Zealand with Lizette Parkes in the title role and Thomas Kingston as the J villainous Hook. It is interesting to I note that it made a smal fortune for ; each of its three sponsors, Harold I Ashton. Dick Stewart, and Bert Royle.

"The Flying Doctor.’ The success of “The Flying Doctor,” greatest of all Australian productions, af the Lyceum Theatre, Sydney, is of lhe phenomenal order. Receipts for the first week of the season are the , heaviest registered at the theatre for five years. Long queues assemble at an early hour daily, and the reserved seat accommodation is booked out for a fortnight, ahead. James Raglan as lhe Doctor, Charles Farell as the wandering sundowner (“Kalgoorlie Skipper”), Mary Maguire as his beautiful young wife, Margaret Vyner as a 'social butterfly, and Joe Valli, most natural of comedians, each register outstanding successes in the film. Don Bradman, the famous batsman, and Tom Lurich are also seen to real advantage. “Adventure in Manhattan.” John Eldridge and Robert Walker recently were engaged by Columbia for “Adventure in Manhattan,” starring Jean Arthur, with Joel McCrea as the male lead. Thomas Mitchell. Henry Mollison. George Cooper, Romaine Callender, John Gallaudet, Herman Bing, Victoria Kilian, Reginald Owen, and Mary Lou Dix appear in featured roles. Edward Ludwing is directing. Mr. Eldridge includes has appeared recently the following: “Woman In Red,” “The White Cockatoo,” “Oil For The Lamps of China,” “Girl From Tenth Avenue,” “The Goose And The Gander,” “Dr. Socrates,” and “Dangerous."