AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 28 March 1930, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

/ OPERA. HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. “Kid Gloves,” a 75 per cent talkie production, will be presented for the last time to-night. Ths cast is headed by those two screen favourites, Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson, both artists possessing excellent speaking voices. It is an exciting drama of the underworld, and is greatly heightened by the wonderful cast. Conrad Nags?. and Lois Wilson are featured as screen lovers, and acquit themselves nobly. Two short talkies wil also be screened. SATURDAY’S PROGRAMME.

Glenn Tryon, a clever comedian who is well known to screen lovers, will be seen in a fast comedy drama of youth, “It can’t Be Done.” Glen Tryon has achieved such phenomenal success in the last two years, portrays the part of a young man who is possessed of a devastating inferiority complex, and consequently undergoes the trials and tribulations that are the lot of all persons afflicted with an excess of timidity. Tryon takes the part of a young clerk in a publishing firm. The adventures that befall him in the pursuance of his duties are most amusing. This is one of the cleverest comedies ever filmed. “Eyes of the Underworld,” with Bill Cody in the leading role, is a drama of the underworld, with numerous situations that flash thrill upoij thrill to the audience. Gunfire, fist fights, perilous jumps across yawning depths between skyscrapers, and an exciting* chase between four cars help to keep the audience in a state of pleasant unrest. “Eyes of the Underworld” will be presented at the matinee and also the latest chapter of the serial. “The Ware Case,” with Stewart

Rome and Betty Carter portraying the leading characters, will be the fare for Sunday night’s picture benefit. TUESDAY’S THEATRICAL BOOM. The all-talking, singing and dancing production, “The Desert Song,” will be presented at the Opera House on Tuesday, and the four following nights. The Christchurch “Press” in its criticism said: “If there is a talkie film that deserves special liberal patronage, it surely is this one. The singing is the outstanding feature. So clearly does it come out that the singers seem to be on the stage in life. Particularly good is the song that has given the story its title. Some of the songs are familiar to the public. The soloists do their work well, and the duets are given with skill; but much effect is created by the chorus, 130 in number. Some of the best scenes are in natural colours. The rest of the photography reaches the highest standard. Mr John Boles, who takes the exacting part of the Red Shadow, mysterious and elu-

sive, has an excellent tenor voice. Mis; Carlotta King, the French girl staying in a French military post on the edgi of the Moroccan desert, is a soprano ol rare talent. The melodies are sweet the love-story has a glamour, and the Red Shadow is a peculiar character calling for acting within acting.’ Patrons are advised to reserve al Moss's. BLAKETOWN BALL To-night is the night for children at the Fancy Dress Ball in the Blaketown Hall. Parents have been busy for for weeks making costumes, so there will be some weird and wonderful sights to see. The committee have decided to give a prize to every child who attends in costume also Father Xmas to give lollies and presents to the children. There will also be lucky Bran Dips for adults and children, so children bring your mothers and mothers bring your husbands and be there early to be in time for the fun. Adults’ dance to follow. Buses leave town at 7 and 7.30 returning at 10.30 p.m.

WISH BONE FINAL The final of the Mawhera Club’s Wish Bone Competition will take place in the Oddfellows’ Hall to-morrow night. The thirty-six persons holding wish bones will dance off the final for the silver cups and all finalists are requested to take their places on the floor. Steel’s full orchestra will supply the music. The following are the finalists. —Misses Lyttle, Neubauer, Wingham, Neubauer, Boutey, Morgan,

Tanner, Markland, Carey, Prendegast, Dymond, Williams. Messrs O’Connor, Guy, Anderson, Flaherty, Martin, Pascoe, Wright, Whale, Janoson, Ryan, Gage, Hewitson.