AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 8 April 1931, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

REGENT THEATRE. “PUTTIN’ ON THE EITZ.” The pride of the Great White Way, Broadway \s supreme entertainer—Harry Eiclinian comes to the Regent Theatre to-day at 2.15 and S p.m. and again on Thursday and Friday night, in a sparkling singing, dancing, talking extravaganza of night clubs and the footlight. A star of George White’s Scandals and master of ceremonies extraordinary, this matchless songster mirrors his own life in a scintillating dramatic revue of beautiful women, magnificent gowns, sumptuous settings, dancing feet 'and aching hearts, singing playboys and jazz-crazed humans, bright lights, rags and riches, loves and hates, songs by the master song-writ-er, Irving Berlin. A I) ’Artagnan of the show world, adventure-bent through the glamorous midnight pleasure haunts of a merry metropolis, Harry Eiehman is said to afford one of the most, enjoyable evenings that could be spoilt in a theatre. His songs include “With Ton,” “Puttin’ on the Eitz, ” “Alice in Wonderland’’ and “There’s Danger in Your Eyes, Cherie. ” A strong cast appears in support of the star. There are Joan Bennett, stage ancl screen star, Lilyan Tashman, Ailccn Pringle and many other well-known celebrities. The supporting programme is of the usual high standard. Plans are on view at Clarke’s Confectionery or reservations may lie made by ’phoning 220 M.

“PERT FIRST.” Laughs and thrills never came so screamingly fast, even in “Speedy,” “Safety Last,” or “Welcome Danger,” it is said, as in Harold Lloyd’s newest comedy. This is “Feet First,” a Paramount release, at the Regent Theatre for a three-day run commencing Saturday next. Beautiful Barbara Kent is again Lloyd’s leading lady. And Noah Young, Clancy, the “sop,” in “Welcome Danger,” is a “goofy” sailor, who keeps the laughs in motion. Others in the supporting east are Robert MeWade, Lillianne Leighton and Alec Francis. “Feet First’’ reveals Harold Lloyd in a new role. This time, he is an ambitious young clerk in one of a big chain of shoe stores.

COSY THEATRE. ‘•'THE LADY OF SCANDAL.” Sparkling witticisms in ultra-smart dialogue woven into a vivid glimpse of modern society, a side-grip into the show-world, and through it, a tense dramatic situation of a woman who sacrifices her lover to the woman who needs, him more than she does—these are the elements of “The Lady of Scandal,'-' adapted from Frederick Lonsdale’s stage hit, “The High Hoad,” and produced as a talking jiicture by Metro-Goldwvn-Mayer. “The Lady of Scandal,” which stars Ruth Ohattcrton, screens, finally, twice today at the Cosy Theatre. . There is a good supporting programme, of Metro-Goldwvn-Mayer featurettes including a Metrotonc News, Burtun Holmes Travelogue, Flip the Frog cartoon and another of the popular and clever dog comedies entitled “Dokway Melody.” Plans are at Vare’s or ring Theatre after 6.30 p.m.

"COIIEXS & KELLYS IX AFRICA.”

Those fascinating funmakers, Charlie Murray and George Sidney, come to the Cosy Theatre to-morrow for a three-night season to tickle the risibility of patrons with their antics in the talking picture comedy, “The Cohens and Kellys in Africa.”' Cohen and Kelly, whose adventures in Atlantic City, Paris and in Scotland have brought merriment to millions, top all their previous performances with their hilarious and thrilling expedition into the jungles of darkest Africa in search of ivory. The trip is a veritable riot, particularly for Mrs Cohen and Mrs Kelly when they are captured by an Arabian sheik and added to his harem much to their enjoyment and their husbands' displeasure. There is an excellent supporting east. Box plans are . now open at Yare’s.

OPERA HOUSE. "ROUGH ROMANCE.-’-' Romance and adventure ride high in "Rough Romance,” Fox Movietone all-talking drama of the north woods which will open to-night at the Opera House. Directed by A. F. Erickson and featuring George O’Brien, Helen Chandler, Antonio Moreno and Xoel Francis, "Rough Romance,” paints the first vivid picture of life as it is lived in the forests and lumber camps of the north since the advent of the talking picture. O’Brien is convincing in the role of a dashing young lumberjack, while Miss Chandler ably portrays the lovely daughter of a fur trader in an isolated, forest post. Others in the well-chosen east include such well-known personalities as David Hartford, Harry Cording, Roy Stewart, Eddie Borden and Frank Lanning. Box plans are now open at Yare’s or ring Theatre after 7 p.m.

“THE LAST OF THE DUANES.” George O’Brien is featured in “The Last of the Duanes'” which comes to the Opera House for three nights, commencing on Friday. This vivid alltalking romance is adapted from Zane Grey’s popular western novel “The Lone Star Ranger.” George O’Brien plays the role of Buck ’Duane, handsome and daring young outlaw. Being an outlaw means eternal vigilance, no home, no rest, no content; always on the dodge, alone and haunted by the thought that he is a marked man. And such was the existence of y r oung Buck

after he killed his father’s cowardly assassin, but the sweetness of life comes to him finally in the love of a beautiful girl. Screening in conjunction with the “Last of the Duanes” is the Fox Movietone comedy "Soup to- Nuts.” In tiiis broad farce and bright comedy vie with an appealing love story for the entertainment honours. Ted Ilealy, Stanley 'Smith and Frances McCoy are featured. Box plans open to-morrow at Fare’s.