ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 117, Issue 19597, 8 June 1935, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE THRILLING ‘BABOONA’ AND “HE KNEW TOO MUCH.” AT THE 'CIVIC THEATRE. fe * “Baboona,” one of the Martin Johnson aerial African travelogues, and the most striking these remarkable photographers have yet achieved, is one of the most interesting pictures ever screened in Hamilton. The best part of the film is the sound record of a “tribe” of baboons. The monkey life, uncannily human, will remain in everyone’s mind, especially the thrilling battle between huge baboons and little ground monkeys. Then there are exciting "close-ups" of huge herds of other wild animals elephants, giraffes, lions, etc. —seen as they have never been seen before. The photography from the air, over localities never before seen by man, is very beautiful, and the whole film is an amazing Nature picture that should be seen by everybody. “The Man Who Knew Too Much ” is an interesting drama. Leslie Banks and Edna Best are oast as the father and mother respectively of the youthful Nova Pliilbeam. .The murder of a secret service agent who meets them on a Switzerland holiday gives them vital knowledge of a plot to assassinate a European statesman» In England. Their ohild is kidnapped and held as a means of preventing them from imparting the information to the authorities, and the efforts made to secure her release provide much excitement, coming to a climax in a pitched battle between desperadoes beleagured In an old house In Wapplng and the police in 'the street outside.

THEATRE ROYAL. "Devil Dogs of the Air" is a pioturo which in daring exploit and gripping Incident Justifies the title it carries. It is filled with thrilling aerial enterprise and fully satisfies an appetite for that type of screen entertainment in which adventure and oomedy are linked hy the happy threads of romance. The oxolting incidents show an aviator bringing down a machine in flames and two men safely landing an aeroplane with a crumpled wing-tip. Naval and military exeroises on the grand scale, with the aid of massed squadrons of aircraft', aro also shown. The story concerns the doings of the American Marine Corps’ aviation branoh, whioh leads an exciting existence oven in the days of peace. The exploits of this service would provide adequate material for an engrossing pioture in themselves, but “Devil Dogs ol the Air” is more than a record of speotacular aeronautics and of breathtaking mass manoeuvres; it is a fresh and delightful comedy, into which is packed much wholesome fun. Two popular players, Janies Cagney and Pat O’Brien, are the principal characters. They make the most of a splendid opportunity. The one takes the role of a flippant, irresponsible youth who Joins the marines for the chances afforded of Indulging a natural bent for flying. His oonceit loses him the sympathy of bis associates and of tho audience also, bait his experiences in the air ultimately induco a much more modest demeanour. The other Is a marine officer who seeks to assist the new recruit and then to discipline him, and he pays many a penalty for it. Margaret 'Lindsay is a charming heroine in the role of a waitress, and is popular with the entire Marine Corps. Most of the humour is furnished by Frank McHugh, who, as an ambulance driver, is continually lamenting the fact that he is not kept busy. The preliminary programme embraces some most attractive variety Items. "Hear Ye,” a clever revue with catchy music and bright danoe ensembles, strikes a novel note with its comio-opora court scenes; while Billy Hill, an Amerioan song writer, presents a most enjoyable bracket with orchestral gupport. A newsreel and “Bosco’s Mechanical Man,” a highlydiverting cartoon, complete an excellent programme-

3TATE THEATRE. One of the most widely-debated questions of private life, “Is platonlo love possible?” Is answered In “One More Spring,” whioh. re-unites in romance the two popular stars, Janet Gaynor and Warner 'Baxter. It Is the story of a young woman In .search of romance—and a job—who, while in a park in the dead of winter, encounters a stranger, homeless like herself, but

keeping the courage of his dreams. Reonuited by a penniless muslolan and a ruined banker, they take up their abode for tho winter in a disused toolhouse. Until spring comes the couple think they are Just friends, r They have gone through thick and thin, shared their last dime, and believed their fondness to be like that of a sister-brother relation. When the buds come out, and life Is renewed, their platonic love drops from them, and they become sweethearts. “One More Spring” is from the pen of Robert Nathan. Its problems touoh our modern day, in which youth must fight twice as hard to make the opportunities for suocess that once knocked at his door.

REGENT THEATRE. .-viditiSik. There is an unusual combination 'of ciroumstanoes to oommend “The Painted Veil.” Tbe story is adapted from Somerset Maugham’s novel of the same name; It has Greta Garbo, one of the outstanding personalities of the screen, to interpret its principal role; and it has Herbert Marshall, one of the leading English aotors of the day, to give her support. Miss Garbo presents Katrin with characteristic insight. One reaps enjoyment from every gesture and every inflection, her performance being marked by all the arts and accomplishments which make her aoting so different from that of other film celebrities. The role is one which beoomes thoroughly Impressive under her treatment, for her teolinique is as convincing and brilliant as ever. Herbert Marshall, as the husband launched on a medical career In the East, contributes that touoh of restraint which Invests his scenes with such a degree of dignity. His habitual reserve is once more in evidence, adding power and effect where they are most needed. In addition to the efficiency of these two there is the notable work of Forrester Harvey, who impersonates the rather vulgar but extremely likeable Waddington. George Brent, as Marshall’s rival in love, and Warner Oland give excellent performances in subsidiary roles.

ROXY THEATRE. Three outstanding attractions will be soreened to-day. In "Now and Forever" the olever ohlld actress Shirley Temple is seen in one of her most appealing oharaoterisatlons. “'Mlokey the Mouse and His Chooolate Soldiers” is one of the best of tbe Mlokey Mouse series, and introduces realistio burlesques of isoreen stars, with a gorgeous coloured sequence. “The Hollywood Party” is an entertaining mixture of music, danolng, humour and romance; and “Popeye the Sailor” is as amusing as ever.