ENTERTAINMENTS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 218, 27 June 1938, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ST. JAMES THEATRE. “Ebb Tide,” the first story of the South Seas to he filmed in technieolour, is based on a tale by Robert 'Louis Stevenson. Ray Milland, Frances Farmer and Oscar ILomolka are featured in the film, with Barry Fitzgerald and Lloyd Nolan in support. All the elements of a thoroughly entertaining motion picture are combined in Bobby Breen’s now. musical starring vehicle, “Make a Wish.” the Principal Production for RIvO Radio release. This film will be shown tojnovrow and Wednesday evening. Foremost among its attractions is the sweetly tender voice of young Bobby himself, who sings several numbers written especially for the picture by Oscar Straus, noted Viennese composer. Another Straus song is sung by the lovely Marion Claire, radio vocal star, who makes her screen debut in this production. A new Basil Pathbone, essaying his - first completely romantic screen role, shares the love interest with Miss Claire, though their romance is complicated by the fact that tlie young lady is engaged to Ralph Forbes. The strong comedy element in much of the story is in the capable hands of a large group of popular comedians, the explosive Henry Armetta, Leon Errol, . Donald Meek and .Leonid Kinskey.

England’s. Grand National Steeplechase is featured in one of the news reels included in the excellent supports.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY’S DANCE. An enjoyable evening was spent bv the large number of couples who attended the Scottish Society’s dance on Saturday evening. Monte Carlos were won bv Mr and Mrs C. Freeman, and Mr and Mrs E. Litligow. Mrs Mitchell’s orchestra supplied the dance, music. Extras were played by Mrs T. McGregor and Messrs C. Freeman, T. McGregor and A. Dolphin. The master of ceremonies were Messrs T. McGregor and G. Chilton.