ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19450, 14 December 1934, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT PROGRAMMES. REGENTTHEATRE. "The Student Tour,” featuring Jimmy Durante, Charles Butterworth, and Maxine Doyle, is a delightful musical comedy which abounds in novel situations, snappy dialogue, and some remarkable dancing. The future of boat racing is the problem which concerns the collegians at the outset, but wrapped up with the solution are the study of philosophy and the attainment of scholarship. Some ingenuity is required before the authorities approve the start of. the , world, tour, which'is to culminate in the great contest for the. blue riband of boat racing. Every ounce of humour that can be won from the situations is extracted by "Schnozzle” Durante), and the balance required to make the picture logical is- supplied by the other principals. The love theme is adroitly interwoven. The second attraction is “The Midnight Patrol," the latest vehicle. of the popular Laurel and Hardy. This time The duo are policemen, in charge of a radio patrol, and their attempts to arrest burglars and prevent crooks from stealing the spare tyres of their car provide much laughter. “AS THE EARTH TURNS.” ■ "As the Earth Turns," to be screened to-morrow, is based on the best-selling novel by Gladys Hasty Carroll, a novel about American life as It is actually lived to-day. In its screen version, “As the Earth Turns” has been produced in the same spirit in which the book was written—-with honest directness. There is no false sentiment, no tawdry straining for effect. THEATRE ROYAL. < "Family Night” will bring to the Theatre Royal to-night “The Vanishing Frontier,” a .thrilling Western drama featuring the popular Johnny Mack Brown. v In the daily routine of telephone employees there is comedy as well as thrills in the thousands of vivid incidents, especially in the “troubleshooting” end of the game. “I’ve Got Your Number," by capitalising on this, furnishes some, rollioking comedy. Striving realistically to portray on the screen every bit of thrilling drama found in the real life of the story, Warner Brothers shot most of the him in authentic telephone exchanges. Experienced operators worked side by side with the stars; and while the former got a great kick out of the combination the picture got its true atmosphere. Romance, action, pathos and hilarious comedy are wrapped together in what the world regards as cold, mechanical bundles of instruments, and wire. "I’ve Got Your Number” was written for the screen by Warren Duff and Sidney Sutherland, both of whom spent many weeks in close con.taot with the people they portray on the soreen.

"HAVE A HEART.” As Sally, a young dancer, who is made a cripple through a tragic aocident, Jean Parker gives a fine performance in “Have a Heart,” to be screened to-morrow. The story of her romance with James Dunn, playing Jimmie Flaherty, employee of an Ice oream company, whose heart is as warm as its product is cold, Is a blend of wholesome simplicity, pathos and lomedy. STATE THEATRE. “Oh, I Say,” a picture version of Ivor Novello’s play, “I Lived With You," is decidedly original in sl,ory, telling of a girl who met a handsome stranger in the maze at Hampton Court, and took him home to live with her .people. There he quickly won the hearts of the family, and when it was discovered that he was a Russian prinoe, reduced to poverty, the romanlio developments can be imagined. Much of the huipour of the film is derived from the mother’s attempts to “livo up" to the standing of her distinguished lodger. Love develops between tho prince and the girl who had helped him, but it does not run smoothly. Ivor Novcllo makes a handsome princo, and acts with distinction and charm, being particularly amusing In his occasional royal tantrums.” “TWO HEARTS IN WALTZ TIME." " Two Hearts In Waltz Time," to be screened to-morrow, is a gay musical comedy, full of tuneful melodies, exhilarating humour, and charming romance. Among the song hits will be “ Give Her a Little Kiss," “For Love of You,” and “Wc Hate tho Men,” and the theme song of the title. The cast is headed by Carl Brisson, the London stage idol, Frances Day, Oscar Aschc, Bert (Joote and a strong ballet.

CIVIC THEATRE. Should a woman sacrifice her career on tiie altar of love? Should years of self-denial, of hard, concentrated work go for naught when romance beckons? Dr. Margaret Simmons, a worldfninous plastic surgeon, believed love was the most important thing in a life, and therein lies the "drama of "The night to Romance,’’ Ann Harding’s new starring film. Tired of fame and wealth, and slightly bored by the modest affections of an idealistis scientist, Dr. Margaret Sim- - mons sheds her surgical garb and blossoms forth as "Peggy,” a radiant, lovely woman, when siie falls desperately in love and marries a handsome playboy. However, when temperamental differences crop up and the husband’s everlasting hunger for excitement attracts him to Ids vivacious ex-sweetheart, Peggy begins to doubt the wisdom of forsaking her career for love. “LITTLE MISS MARKER.’’ Shirl?y' Temple, the sensational child star, whose personality and cleverness have brought her into the forefront of film celebrities in a few months, has I lie best part site has as yet been allotted. In "Little Miss Marker," a slory of peculiar people, which will lie shown 10-morrow. 'The film shows Hie career of a child after siie lias been left on the hands of a bookmaker who accepted her as . gecurity for a gambling debt, (Continued in next column.).

ROXY THEATRE. .1

“The Return of Bulldog Drummond” brings back to the screen one of the most fasoinating characters in fiction, “Sapper’s” Bulldog Drummond. In this film he is seen in one of his most thrilling and romantic adventures, which takes him through many sensational experiences before he ’confounds the wrongdoers and secures the girl of his heart. It is a British production, and the London stage star Ralph Richardson plays the principal role in convincing fashion. He has the support of an excellent cast. THREE FEATURES. Three features will he screened tomorrow —“ You Can’t Buy Everything,” with May Robson; “Counsellor at Law,” with John Barrymore; and " Not To-night, Josephine," „a spectacular and amusing film In colour. MYRA BOOTH PUPILS. Among the soloists to appear at Mrs Myra Booth's recital to-morrow night are some who are well known to Hamilton audiences, including Miss Ruby Sutherland, Miss Marjorie Kinniburgh, Mrs Corallo O’Connbr, and Mr Graham Magill. The newly-formed boys’ choir and the ladies’ choir will also give items. REGENT BALLROOM DANCEB. It is evident, judging by the very large attendances of : the last two Saturday nights, that the re-opening of the popular Regent 'Ballroom has filled a long-felt want. This dance rendezvous has b.ccn remodelled, on up-to-date lines, ' neatly decorated and, greatest of all to appeal to dancers, is Hie introduction of two separate bands, playing jazz and' oldtime alternatively. Especially attractive, is the spacious gallery, where cabaret tables are available. The Radio Dance Bands are responsible for tiie music.