ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 111, Issue 18641, 20 May 1932, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAMMES. STRAND THEATRE. The heroism of men facing death in a sunken submarine is the, th ,nnfihK the powerfully dramatic and i tense picture, “Men Like these. One cannot hut feel that it was mspned bv a recoil! naval disaster, as a tubule to the heroism of the men concerned it in; ami a commendable etfoit to show us just how great that bravery was and what the horror ot imprisonment under water really means. Its director (Walter Summers) has a keen appreciation of the dramatic, an! his technical skill in building up suspense makes us share with the men entombed in the sunken craft all the horrors of a failing air supply, creeping water rising inexorably, and the grim sense of doom. We feel we aie with them in their attempts to keep up their spirits in song and jest, m their solemn prayer, and in then courageous, expectant silences. “Keepers of Youth," an interesting public school story on the lines of “Young Woodley,” is a second attraction. “DELICIOUS’ .’ON SATURDAY. Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell are co-starring again in “Delicious the new musical romance to open at tiic Strand Theatre on Saturday. .Miss Gaynor lias a role that is not 0,11 y 1110“ perfect expression for her winsome and charming personality, but one that also reveals new facets ol her screen talent. As an immigrant waif from the Highlands of Scotland as a steerage passenger on a transatlantic liner—as an individual who must enter the country illegally, if at all—as a young girl who charms, by her simplicity—Janet is charming. Charles Farrell is said to surpass anything he lias thus far done. Several song hits are introduced, including “Somebody from Somewhere,” “You Started It,” “Katinkitschka,” “Duishious,” “Blah-Blah-Blah-Blah With You," and Cershin’s symbolic composition, “New York Rhapsody.”

CIVIC THEATRE. “Racing Youth,” the spectacular production at the Civic Theatre, with Slim Summerville and Louise Fazenda in the chief comedy roles, will be screened for the last time to-night. The story is one of “Racing Youth" in two senses —the modern young people who make life a frenzied affair, and a thrilling motor contest, which rouses the audience to a high pitch of excitement. It tells of romantic adventures, with plenty of humour, and more than a toucli of sentiment. Much happens before the lovers gain the happiness that comes to all true lovers —in the films! And in the development of the plot Slim Summerville and Louise Fazenda play a prominent part, to the joy of the audience. Their funny dialogue and the amusing situations in which they land themselves and the rest of the players cause endless amusement. “ Racing Youth " is an entertaining mixture of humour, . romance and thrills. There is an excellent supporting programme. VAUDEVILLE AND COMEDY FILM. On Saturday the programme will be particularly varied and entertaining. The star film will 'be “Peach 0’ Reno,” featuring the popular comedians Wheeler and Woolsev; while on the stage two graceful and fearless artists, Paula and Pauline, will give a demonstration of tight-ropo acrobatic feats and novelty dancing, which has created something of a sensation in other centres. At Auckland recently their act created great enthusiasm. Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey run- riot in “Peach 0’ Reno.” They have a seemingly inexhaustible store of quips and jokes, and the comedy moves at a brisk pace. Dorothy Lee is delightful as the heroine. THEATRE ROYAL. Joe E. Brown adds new laurels to his record as one of the screen’s funniest actors in “Broad Minded.” There is never a dull moment in lids film. Joe is just a well-meaning young man with a terrific capacity for misfortune. Whatever he 'does, or tries to do, seems to land him in trouble. William Collier, jun., plays a comparatively straight part well, and Ona Munson charmingly supplies the oi.ier ball' ol' the serious romantic interest. Marjorie White gives an amusing porIraval as Joe’s sweetheart. Margaret Livingston plays a vamp rot? that is full of comic possibilities, of which she lakes full advantage. More beauty is supplied by Thelma Todd, while Grayce Hampton as the aunt is delightfully funny. Bela Lugosi, as a comic villain, is irresistible. ROXY THEATRE. One of the season’s best comedies —one moment raising the viewer’s eyebrows with its dialogue and the next pulling them down with an uproariously funny comic situation—- “ The Virtuous Husband," is pleasing audiences at the Roxy Theatre. The story, based upon (he stage success, “Apron Strings,” concerns the amazing and unusual antics of an idealistic young husband whose mother’s lei teas of advice cause highly amusing situations. Betty Compson and Lilian. Nugent head the capable cast.