ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 117, Issue 19514, 1 March 1935, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

CURRENT PROGRAMMES. CIVIC THEATRE. Richard Dix, in his latest picture, '•West of the Pecos,” has scored another success. It is a story of the winning of the West, and- it bears the authenticity one has come to expect of a Zane Grey narrative. The story opens at the close of the Civil War, when Colonel Lambeth and his daughter Terrill begin life anew in the West. Their first meeting with Pecos is at San Antonio, where with pistols drawn he is backing opt of a cantina where he has just killed a man in self-defence. He wants the girl to help him to get to his horse, but he believes she is a young cowboy, because she has donned cowboy garb. When she hesitates he spurs her with a kick, which constitutes their introduction. What follows keeps the audience interested and entertained. “MA.X WHO RECLAIMED HEAD-” “The Alan Who Reclaimed His Head,” to be screened to-morrow, is a stirring attack against the unscrupulous exploitation of war situations by armament manufacturers. Claude Rains, Lionel Atwill and Joan Bennett are starred. As an attempt to dramatise a topic of world-wide importance “The Alan Who Reclaimed His Head” is both courageous and Successful. THEATRE ROYAL. (Mae West’s admirers will welcome her latest picture, “Belle of the Nineties-” Aliss West wrote the story and adapted the screen play herself, and there are few moments when sho is not prominently on the soreen. Even when an amazing light for the world’s boxing championship is staged she is there to work her own ends, and interest in the contest rests wholly on the manner in which she achieves them. Aliss West's habitual langour is reproduced with excellent effect, and she is once again the siren-like creau.re whose life is centred in music hall and gambling den. The spell of a lively personality fills each sequence, and there is significance in every nonchalant gesture and every intonation of her voice. Her songs are typical music hall fare, and she has her own inimitable way Of singing them. The supporting east works well in spile of the dominance of the principal. Roger Pryor, pugilist and favourite of the dance hall queen, has a role which he tills most capably, while of several others John Aiiljan, as the calculating villain of ilie piece, is outstanding. REGENT THEATRE.

To-night will be the last opportunity of seeing one of the best films screened in Hamilton, “The Barretts of Wimpole Street.” The love story of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Moulton-Barrett is beautifully _ told. How a domineering 'father subjected a daughter he professed to love to the most terrible menial cruelty until, inspired by her ardent lover, she decided to end the battle toy running away, is related in a manner that holds the tense interest of the audience. Charles Laughton’s grim portrayal of the Victorian patriarch is impressive in its realism. It dominates the picture. As his daughtei, Norma Shearer .gives a perfect performance, and her gradual development from frailty to strength and from strength to courageous decision is brilliantly executed. “DR. MONICA." “Dr. Aloniea,” to head the new programme to-morrow, tells the story of a woman physician Whose busband’s love has been stolen by a friend. When' the wife learns that the girl is about to have a baby by her husband sho not only attends to the girl during her illness, but arranges for a divorce so that the infant may be given its father’s name. Ilow the girl mother repaid her debt Oi gratitude is the thrilling climax. STATE THEATRE. “One Night of Love” will bring an extended season to a close to-mglu. The singing by Grace Aloore ol excerpts from “Madame Butlcrlly, La Travlata” and “Carmen” is exeeption,,Hy ihie, her glorious voice being reproduced perfectly. The filial scene, where Aliss Moore stands on tlu, sta o o of the Aielropolilau to sing an enS 1.nm.6 area, I. »,* of sul.llc «.£ rmM ,t Tullio Carminati gives an attractive study as ll.e maestro and a strong supporting cast includes i vie Talbot. Mona Barrie, NJ'l.a West-man. Andres de Segurola, Luis Albc rn i and Jessie Ralph.

urpiiß CAMELS ARK COMING. Tn “The Camels are Coming.” to In; screened to-morrow, a beautiful girl •m,l n susceptible squadron leader m the Air Force meet in Hie desert in an amusing passage at arms- The smnulron leader. Campbell _ .lack llulbcrl) suspects (tie girl of being •involved in the drug irafitc, and an amazing set of complications lolhms, nnd result finally in the capture ot the cans leader and a last-minute rescue pv wlia t seems the entire hgyplian jih- and Camel l’orcc.

ROXY THEATRE. “This Side of Heaven presents the problems of a typical middle-class family, the events of all their individual lives crowded together in a human screen document. Heading the impressive cast is Lionel Harrymore, supported by Fay Rainier and Mao Clark. The story deals with the shadow of imprisonment that hangs over Lionet Harrymore, who lias been innocently involved in an embezzlenicnt in Ids firm, while the romances 0( - ||j s children and the high Impes ol his wife in becoming a successful novelist pile themselves one upon Hu; clhnr and reach their climaxes simultaneously. •pn-.MI >RR"W"> ATTRACT!! IN. Kvery child attending the matinee to-morrow will receive a novelty packet, free- \ matcli between l’rimo (.arnera end Alax Raer is a feature of ” Every Woman's .Man," an exciting eomedydrania. I„ •• Murder at the \ .indies, popu].|)t Prison is cast as Hie male ‘|,|[. of Hie elaborate musical show, accused of the murder of an unknown woman, found dead back-stage.