ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19659, 20 August 1935, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

CURRENT PROGRAMMES. CIVIC theatre. In “Hooray for Love” a oollego man, inspired by the lure to become a theatrical producer, crashes Broadway with a bang. Fleeced of his smat capital by sharpers, but undaunted b> disaster, the “angel” tights on to success in his career and wins lo\ as his reward. The light comedx Pl° is augmented by musical numbei featuring popular stars of the vaudeville and musical comedy stage, they Include Bill Robinson, world's greate-s. coloured tap dancer, Jem LeGon, coloured dancer, Maria Gambarelli, noted European and American ballerina, and Pert Kelton, comedienne. In addition Gene Raymond and Ann Sothern, who have the romantic leads, present two song numbers. The birthday party of the Dionne quintuplets is an entertaining feat-uie of tho supporting programmeTHEATRE ROYAL.

In “The Girl from 10th Avenue’ Bette Davis portrays a 10th Avenue shopgirl who marries a drunken society man following a champagne party. He had gone to the dogs when jilted by a gold digger. Bette makes a man of him and is smart enough to separate him from the woman he formerly loved, and who had married a rich man for his money, thinking tnat she could continue to flirt wilh tho man of her choice. The picture is a tense drama with some rare touches of humour. it has an all-star cast to ■support Miss Davis, including lan Hunter and Colin Clive. “FORGOTTEN MEN.” “Forgotten Men,” to be screened on Friday", is a complete record of the World War from its beginning to the signing of the Armistice. It points not only to the brutality, horror and stupidity of war, but also shows that ■those who declare war profit from war, while innocent men, women and children must bear the bruntREGENT THEATRE. The age-old theory of the undead beings who leave the graveyard at night to prey upon the blood of men has had disciples throughout the ages. It has become the happy huntingground of the producer who wishes to make a terror thriller for the talking film, and Tod Browning, the producer of “Dracula," has succeeded in giving a new interest to an oftused theme in “Mark of the Vampire." This film tells the story of a detective who set out to solve a mysterious murder case and found himself pitted against an uncanny vampire cult. Varied interests are interwoven in the story, the characters including disciples of tlie “undead,”' a student of demonology, a vampire being assisted by others "with similar gruesome instincts, and a well-developed love interest. The cast is a brilliant one, headed by two of tho screen's most powerful actors, Lionel Barrymore, as Professor Zelen, a student of demonology, and Bela Lugosi as Count Mora, a character reminiscent of Dracula, Lugosi’s first great characterisation. Carol Borland appears as the beautiful but fearsome “vampire girl,” Elizabeth Allan and Henry WadsworLh supply the love interest. “NAUGHTY MARIETTA.” “Naughty Marietta.” to ho screened on Friday, lias Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, singing stars, in Iho leading roles. The songs include “I’m Falling in Love With Someone” and “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life," -two numbers which show Herbert, the composer, at bis best. ' STATE THEATRE. Shirley Temple, tho clever little actress who has won her way into the hearts of fllmgoers by her charm and accomplished acting, gives a delightful performance In “Our Little Girl.” Dealing with emotional 'difficulties common to every man and woman, “Our Littlo Girl” progresses smoothly from one episode to another. Joel McCrea appears as a struggling youns doctor who pays more attention to his profession than to his pretty young wife, a part well played by Adrienne Ames. The rift caused in their married life is widened by the attentions of a wealthy sportsman (Lyle Talbot), but Hie pair arc brought together again by their daughter (Shirley Temple)- .1. Farrell MacDonald is seen as a philosophical tramp who does his part in bringing the estranged couple together WEDNESDAY’S PROGRAMME Two outstanding films will be screened to-morrow. “Air Hawks” is an exciting story of the air, featuring Ralph Bellamy and the late Wiley Post, who was kilted ill an aeroplane crash last week. “The Awakening ui Jim Burke” is an entertaining comedy dramaROXY THEATRE. In the role of Maggie in Sir James Barrie’s famous romance, “What Every Woman Knows,' Helen Hayc* has reached new emotional heights. Maggie’s efforts io win h husband, although she is often declared to be a “woman with no charm,” provide a strong theme for the plot. After she wins a man tier life is devoted to building bis success and guarding tho happiness she has won through much difficulty. •‘Here is My Heart" concerns a millionaire crooner (Bing Crosby) who buys a luxurious hotel and disguises himself as a waiter in an effort to win Hie heart of a Russian princess. HAMILTON PHILHARMONIC CHOIR.

“Tho Ancient Mariner," a very melodious work, will be sung by the Hamilton Philharmonic Choir, at the Winter Show Hall to-night, under the direction of Mr Stanley .lames. The soloists will be:—Soprano, jean McLeod; contralto, Ruby Sutherland; tenor, .1. 'l'. Rattersby; bass, George Wheeler. Items will also be given by Myra Uooth. Kathleen Rapps. Mvra Salter and Douglas seolt.