ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 111, Issue 18642, 21 May 1932, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

" ■ ■ TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAMMES. CIVIC THEATRE. Vaudeville and Aims, a combination proving very popular in England and America, should make good enteitam ment at the Civic Theatre. The vaudeville act is provided by Paula and Pauline, who have just concluded a successful season m Auckland. They combine grace and skill on the tight-rope and in dancing, and their act is both spectaculer and thrilling. ... . . In “Peach o’ Reno” the .likeable comedians Wheeler and Woolsey will make their re-appearance. The comic antics and “wise-cracks” of these two plavers are always very diverting, and in their latest Aim they are-.said to be at their best. As the title inchcates, the action is laid in the wellknown American divorce centre, Reno, and the adventures of Wheeler and Woolsey in such an environment may be ijnagined. They certainly keep the audience interested ' and amused. Dainty Dorothy Lee again heads a strong supporting cast. THEATRE ROYAL. “Superb” is the adjective which most aptly describes “Hell Divers,” says an Auckland paper. All-star cast, romantic love scenes, a witty dialogue, are enough to secure success for any Aim,' and they are all present in “Hell Divers,’ but the greatest feature of the production is the tense Aying sequences and thrilling crashes. One thrill leads to another, as the situations develop. Wonderful photography, from the air and from the ground, mhkes the most of the spectacles provided. A triple orash, take-offs q,nd landings from the deck of an aircraft carrier, and a crash into the superstructure, together 'with the ensuing Are, wing formations, and long, steep, breath-taking dives,' together with bombing exhibitions, are but a few of the sensational scenes which are projected on to the screen. The setting of the story is the United States naval manoeuvres at Panama, and Wallace Beery plays the part of a hard-boiled chief petty officer with many years’ service—and he sings. A love story between him and Marjorie Rambeau, who is cast as a Panama resort keeper, provides the romance of the picture. Next to Beery in the cast Is Clark Gable, his shipmate rival, and between them they have made a really great Aim. "l , ' STRAND THEATRE. “Delicious” is quite as delightful a Aim as any in which Janet Gaynor and ■ Charles Farrell have appeared. There ig far more action and plot suspense than is usual in a Aim ot‘ this nature, though none of the sentimental interest, associated with Gaynor-and Farrell has been sacrificed. Janet, Gaynor is excellent throughout, and this time she does some real acting. She has by far the lion’s share of the footage of the Aim, and use's every inch to advantage.” Charles Farrell is still improving, and he is better than ever in “Delicious," but in spite pf this he is thrust into the background, a mere foil for Janet, though a very neoessary part of the plot. El Brendal supplies the comedy, and Is so good that he. steals the place of Farrell as second of importance in tho oast. Paul Roulien, as Janet’s lover, who loses her in the long run to Farrell, makes a vivid Arst impression. With 1 the musical numbers, “Delicious," "Somebody from Somewhere,” and “Blah, Blah, Blah,” George Gershwin has given the Aim a delightful background, and they are numbers which have already begun to be heard round the town. So with the stars, story, muslo and direction all of the Arst class, “Delicious” should have a successful season. ROXY THEATRE. An exciting drama of wSr at sea, enlivened by a generous leavening of comc'dy, is presented in “Suicide Fleet." Splendid performances are given by James Gleason, William Boyd, Robert Armstrong and Ginger Rogers, a vivacious soubrette. “Suicide Fleet” was made on the PaciAc Ocean off the coast of San Diego, with 'the complele co-operation of the United States Navy, whioh lent six destroyers, three of its latest submarines, lighters, tugs, and personnel as aotors, in addition to seaplanes for camera use. It'is a wonderfully exciting drama of war at sea, with Q-ships, destroyers, and U-boats in action.