ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19353, 5 September 1934, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

CURRENT PROGRAMMES. 4 STATE THEATRE. Realistic in background, powerful in theme, and swift and dramatic in action, “The Lost Patrol” opens today. Strikingly different is this epic Dim of gallantry,and reason tottering, on the desert, Played with virility by a great cast, including Victor McLaglen, Boris Karloff, Wallace 'Ford, Reginald Denny and a notable army of supporting artists, the production is directed with a masterful hand by John Ford. The story is that of a patrol of British cavalrymen who are lost on the Mesopotamian desert when their oUlcer is killed by Arabs. Under the command of their iron-nerved sergeant, they take refuge in an oasis, where they become the virtual prisoners of their invisible but ever vigilant enemies. Lightened frequently by comedy, tinged with romance, and often touched by pathos, the record of the doomed patrol is mostly one of drama, which reaches stirring heights in a surprising climax. REGENT THEATRE. H. Fowler Mear wrote’ the story of the musical romance, “Lily of Killarncy,” which was directed by Maurice Elvey at Twickenham studios. The title role is played by Gina Malo, and John Garrick (who was in New Zealand in the stage version of “Hose Marie”), Stanley Holloway, Leslie Perrins, Dennis Ilocy, A. Bromley Davenport, Sara Allgood and Dorothy Boyd appear in support. Beautiful Irish settings arc a notable feature of “Lily of Killarncy, which will also include popular songs, including “Killarney,” sung by Hughes Macklin, famous tenor; _ “Hunting Song,” sung by Male Choir of :>0 voices; “Father O’Flynn,” sung by Stanley Holloway and chorus; “The Moon Hath Raised Her Lamp Above” (duet), sung by John Garrick and D. J. Williams; “Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms," sung by John Garrick; “The Dear Little Shamrock,” sung and played by Percy Henri and his concertina and chorus; “My Little Sheep Dog and I,” sung by Hughes Macklin, famous tenor; “My Little Irish Gig,” sung by Stanley Holloway and Gina Malo; and “Ireland in Spring," song and dance by Gina Malo and chorus. THEATRE ROYAL. A more striking film that “Tarzan and His Mate” could hardly be conceived. Against an almost terrifying background, marvellous acrobatic feats are performed by wild beasts and humans. . Johnny. Weissmuller, as Tarzan, King of the Jungle, climbs trees and swings from branch to branch at an amazing speed. The audience is kept breathless with suspense as he swings from tree-top to tree-top, using giant creepers as •trapezes. Maureen O’Sullivan, as the beautiful wife of the jungle king, is seen being hurled through the air by giant apes and caught by the heels. Equally thrilling are the scenes in which the wild beasts fight to the death among themselves and then maul the baggage-man of the ivory traders. Weissmuller himself attacks single-handed, al various times, a snarling crocodile, a lion, and a hippopotamus. “LOVE, LIFE AND LAUGHTER.” The irrepressible lass from Lancashire (there is really no need to explain that this means Grade Fields) lias never given a belter account of herself, and never appeared in a more humorous story,, than in. “Love, Life and Laughter,” to be screened on

Friday. The picture is screamingly funny and affords splendid entertainment. According to reports, the openJng scenes might have been actual happenings from Grade's own life. CIVIC THEATRE. George Raft’s second starring picture, "The Trumpet Blows," reveals a tempestuous romance in a background of Mexico and the bullring. George Raft returns to the home of his brother, a wealthy rancher in Mexico. Adolphe Menjou wants Raft to settle down, marry, and forget all about bull-fighting. The younger brother does change his mind when he meets Frances Drake. But, later, learning his brother loves the girl too, he returns to his teacher, and makes plans for his return to the world’s most dangerous profession. Injured, he loses his first fight, and, his courage gone, he becomes a coward, drinking heavily. However, through a series of unusual incidents, Raft finally redeems his honour, wins his heart’s desire and his brothers love, and brings the picture to a thrilling ending. ROXY THEATRE. A very beautiful picture in its silent form, the new articulate screen version of Warwick Deeping’s story, “Sorrell and Son,” is even more deeply impressive. ’Most admirably cast—only English players are concerned —this picture, in its rare sincerity, its clear and penetrating understanding of human emotions, its fine sympathy and perfection of acting and presentation, takes rank with the very best of its class, and adds another leaf to the laurels of English artistry in the realm of the silent drama. 11. B. Warner heads a notable cast, .in which outstanding performances arc also given by Hugh Williams, Winifred Shotler and others.