AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 August 1929, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. A vivid presentation of the famous Battle of Jutland appears in “When Fleet meets Fleet,” which will he shown at the Opera House to-night. “When Fleet Meets Fleet” is the story of two naval commanders, one aji Englishman and the other a German, and their love for the same girl, and their friendship for each other. During the war their ships are forced to draw fire on each other during the great Battle of .Jutland. When the two fleets, get to grips the audience experience thrill after thrill. MATINEE, SATURDAY. Rex, untamed, unrivalled, unconquered, is the star of another unique film production. This is “The Devil Horse,” showing at the Matinee, Saturday, and again on Saturday night. In it is the fiery, spirited black stallion Rex. ALLAN WILKIE COY. After unavoidable postponements Mr Allan Wilkie and his Shakespearean Company are now booked to appear at Greymouth from September 17 to 21, inclusively, in a selection of Shakespearean plays. The company

is headed by Mr Allan Wilkie and his leading lady, Miss Hunter-Watts. A recent addition to the organisation is Mr Alexander Marsh, a distinguished English actor. During his present tour of New Zealand, Mr Marsh has been receiving eulogistic press notices. Miss Mildred Howard, an experienced English actress, is also making her first visit to the Dominion, figuring in leading parts with the company. The company comprises thirty performers, being the largest combination which has yet presented Shakespearean plays in this country.