ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 117, Issue 19599, 11 June 1935, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HAMILTON THEATRES.

theatre royal. Two feature films will be screened to-day, and, being .cleverly contrasted, should make excellent' entertainment. “You’re Telling Me” is a funny and romantic comedy, telling the tale of a tipsy inventor whose contraptions solve everything except trouble for himself, to the great amusement of the audience. The cast Is headed by YVi C. Fields, that past-master in the art of “drunk” roles; Joan Marsh, Adrienne Ames and the former swimming champion Larry (“Buster”) Crabbe. The second attraction Is “Wharf Angel,” an exciting story of the notorious Barbary Coast. It provides •thrills and action, lightened by some rollicking humour, while an appealing romance is unfolded. Alison Skipworth gives one of her clever characterisations, which are always so convincing, and "Victor McLaglen and Dorothy Dell are also included in the strong cast. With two such films audiences should be well entertained.

CIVIC THEATRE. The original stunt men —the men %ho drive automobiles over cliffs, fight wild beasts, flirt with dynamite and nitro-glycerine, rush into toppling buildings, bound over burning structures —are lionised in “Lucky Devils,” in a melodrama relating the daring exploits of these unknown Hollywood heroes. Bob Rose, probably the last remaining veteran of the original army ■of adventurers who first risked their lives to make movie thrillers, heads the group of film stunters who have important parts in the Him. His clique ■of nervy men are seen crashing automobiles through plateglass windows, dropping to ground 50 feet below through a skylight,- performing deliberate head-on collisions, leaping into a huge chandelier and crashing with it 15 feet on solid ground. “Lucky Devils” reveals to what lengths aerialists and general stunt men will go to satiate the fans’ craving for thrills. They think nothing of the denouement, but steel their nerves and co-ordinate mind and body to perform breathtaking crashes, leaps and fights. Bill Boyd is featured in this thrilling film, supported by William Gargan, Dorothy Wilson, William Bakewell, Rosco Ates and others.

STATE THEATRE. Theatre-goers who were delighted by •the appearance together of Janet ■Gaynor and Warner Baxter in such successes as “Paddy” and “Daddy (Long Legs” should find excellent entertainment in their latest film, “One More Spring." The story is based on the well-known novel of the same name by Robert Nathan. Miss Gaynor is cast as an emotional and penniless girl who, when in despair as to where to turn for her support, meets a (Similarly destitute and romantic young man in a city park in midwinter. They take refuge in a disused house, there meeting an oddly-assorted set of characters who. also are' homeless. The adventures these people have in their efforts to secure the necessities of life make interesting drama, the tension of which is relieved by the original humour of Stepin Fetchit in the role of a kind-hearted lion-tamer. Talented support is given by Walter King, Roger Imhof, Rosemary Ames and John Quaien. “ROBERTA.” Among the musical highlights of

“Roberta,” to be screened on Saturdav, are “The Pipe Organ Number,” “Let’s Begin,” “Yesterday,” ‘Til Be Hard to Handle,” “Lovely to Look At,” “Smoke Gels In Your Eyes,” “Russian Refrain,” and “Touch of Your Hand.” Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, the two dancing stars, almost talk with their feet in some of the numbers. One of their feature dances, done to the haunting melody of “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” could almost be described as a poem in motion. Irene Dunne’s voice is heard at its best. Playing the romantic lead opposite Irene Dunne in the role of the football hero is Randolph Scott.

REGENT THEATRE. “The Painted Veil" 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 actors of the day, to give her support. Miss Garbo presents Katrin, the girl who almost wrecks her happiness owing to an infatuation with a waster, with characteristic insight. One reaps enjoyment from every gesture and inflection, her performance being marked by all the arts and accomplishments which make her acting so different from that of other film celebrities. She looks very lovely in some of the scenes. Herbert Marshall, as the husband launched on a medical career In the East, contributes that touch of restraint Which invests his scenes with dignity. His habitual reserve is once more in evidence, adding power and effect where they are most needed. Forrester Harvey impersonates the rather vulgar but likeable Waddington, and George Brent, as Marshall's rival in love, and Warner Oland also give excellent performances in subsidiary roles. “•LIVING ON VELVET."

“Living on Velvet,” which will be screened to-morrow, stars Ivay Francis and deals with the mad exploits of a pilot. The story is a thrilling drama and a most unusual triangular romance

in which Kay Francis, George Brent and Warren William take part. Others in the cast include ■ Helen Lowell, Henry O’Neill, Russell Hicks and Maude Turner Gordon.

ROXY THEATRE. Little Shirley Temple gives a charmingly natural performance in “Now and Forever,” and Gary Cooper and Carole 'Lombard act the roles of two daring, adventurous people who are unsatisfied with what life has to offer, until a child changes their attitudes. In “The Hollywood Party” Mickey Mouse appears with human actors, introducing many movie stars, and presents- a Walt Disney Silly Symphony In which “Hot Chocolate Soldiers," a new popular song hit. is featured, An amusing Popeye the Sailor cartoon is also included. TO-MORROW’S ATTRACTIONS. To-morrow three feature films will be screened, and there will be six entertaining stage acts.