ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19658, 19 August 1935, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT PROGRAMMES. STATE THEATRE. Shirley Temple, the astonishingly clever little actress who has won her way into the hearts of fllmgoers by her whimsical smile and accomplished acting, gives a delightful performance in “Our Little Girl.’’ In a part calling for experienced interpretation of emotional phases the child acts with restraint far beyond her years. Dealing with emotional difficulties common to every man and woman, “Our Little Girl" progresses smoothly from one episode to another and there, is no gap in the simple hut absorbing plot. There has been no attempt to exaggerate, hut the light and shade of the drama has been etched with a practised hand. Joel McCrae makes the most of the opportunities offered him in the part of a struggling young doctor who pays more attention to his profession than to his pretty young wife, a part played with ability and charm by Adrienne ' Ames. The rift caused in their married life is widened by the attentions of a wealthy sportsman (Lyle Talbot), but the pair are brought together again by the witchery of their daughter (Shirley Temple). Notable in a minor part is J. Farrell MacDonald, who is seen as a philosophical tramp who does his part in bringing the estranged couple together. The supporting programme includes “Palouka for .Paducan,” a funny Busier Keaton comedy; “Five Puplets,” a Terrytoon cartoon; “Isle of Bermuda,” a fascinating travelogue; and the interesting Fox Australian News. THEATRE ROYAL. “Man of the Forest,” the film version of the popular Zane Grey story, is crowded with red-blooded, twofisted action, and there are hard riding and bitter gun play in it as wellThe story centres around Randolph Scott, the man of the forest, who overhears a plot concocted by Noah Beery, the menace, to capture Verna Hillie. She has been sent for by Harry 'Carey, her uncle, so that the latter can place his ranch in her name, and thus prevent Beery from acquiring it. Scott forestalls Beery’s effort to kidnap the girl, and proceeds to do so himself, to protect her. When Beery and his gang descend on the scene a gun battle results. The picture reaches a thrilling climax. “Come On, Marines,” tells of love that blossoms in the tropics, in an atmosphere abounding in laughs and action, with a rollicking story enacted by a large cast of players. In this appealing bit. of screen entertainment honours arc shared by Richard Arlen, Ida Lupino, lloscoe Karns, Grace Bradley, Monte Blue, Toby Wing and others. “FORGOTTEN MEN.” “Forgotten Men,” to be screened on Friday, entirely justifies the wide attention which it is attracting. It is a connected scries of actual film photographs taken during the course of operations on all fronts and under all conditions during the Great War.

CIVIC THEATRE. Inspired by the age-old lure to become a theatrical producer, a college man crashes Broadway with a bang, in “Hooray for Love," which features Gene Raymond and Ann Sothern. Fleeced of his small capital by sharpers, but undaunted by disaster, the “angel” fights on to success in his career and wins love as his reward. The light comedy plot is augmented by musical numbers featuring popular stars of the vaudeville and musical comedy stage. They include Bill Robinson, .world’s greatest coloured tap dancer, Jeni LeGon, coloured dancer, Maria Gambarelli, noted European and American ballerina, and Pert Kelton, comedienne. In addition, Gene Raymond and Ann Sothern present two song numbers that promise to become popular hits. The birthday party of the Dionne quintuplets is an entertaining feature of the supporting programme. REGENT THEATRE. “Reckless” is one of the most thrilling and colourful films in recent months. It is the story of a beautiful blonde dancer who rises from a backcountry carnival to the dizzy heights of stardom, who becomes a nationwide sensation, and marries a wealthy man, capturing society by her charm. It is the story of a girl who becomes entangled in front-page sensationalism through the suicide of her husband, who fights for her name, for her child —a story of her bravery and decency, her courage and her hope, with one man in the background who has always loved her and understood her and who comes to her rescue. Jean Ilarlow plays her best role as the torch singer and dancer, Mona Leslie. Too, she appears tor the first time as a singing and dancing star. William Powell plays tho role of Ned Riley, the promoter of everything from ilea circuses to bearded wrestler, as only lie can play it. l’ranchot Tone is Iho millionaire playboy who first wins Miss Harlow’s heart, and whose suicidal act drags her from fame into scandal- “ When the Gat’s Away,” a charming coloured cartoon; “Show Kids,” introd.ucing some wonderful child talent, and the entertaining Australian Cinesound Review complete the programme. ROXY THEATRE. “What Every Woman Knows,” Helen Haves’ laicst starring picture, is a triumphal return for the star after a year’s absence from the screen. In the ' role of Maggie in Sir James Barrie’s famous romance, she lias reached new emotional heights. Maggie’s efforts to win a husband, although often declared to he a “woman with no charm, provide a strong theme for the plot. After she wins a man through a marriage contract tier life is devoted to building his success and guarding the happi- , ness site lias won through much difficulty. “Here Is My Heart” teams the popular Ring Crosby with Kitty Carlisle. The •story concerns a millionaire crooner who buys a luxurious hotel and disguises himself as a. waiter iri an effort to win the heart of a Russian princess.