ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 April 1935, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE Filmgoers who think of the spy romance they see on the screen as being of a purely fictional nature, and that there is no place for the spy in times of peace, will be surprised to learn that in the past two years more than five hundred men and women have been arrested as spies in various countries abroad. This information was revealed during research for “Stamboul Quest” with Myrna Loy in in the role of one of the world’s most fascinating and dangerous spies. The man who Myrna Loy is determined to catch in the film narrative is played by George Brent. Others who have pro. minent roles in the cast include C. Henry Gordon, Lionel Atwill, Judith Vosselli and Leo Carroll. “Towed in a Hole,” Laurel and Hardy’s latest comedy, and a Micky Mouse Cartoon will also be shown. “King of the Ritz” will be shown to-morrow night, the proceeds being in aid of the Mayor’s Unemployment Fund.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY Mack Gordon and Harry Revel, have written a number of new songs for “We’re Not Dressing.” to be presented on Monday and Tuesday. The picture features Bing Crosby, Carole Lombard, George Burns and Grade Allen, Ethel Merman and Leon Errol, an Australian, who is enjoying lame in Hollywood. You must hear Bing Crosby sing “May 1?" and “Love Thy Neighbour” to lovely Carole Lombard. Other songs he sings are “Goodnight Lovely Little Lady, ’I Positive!'- Refuse to Sins.” You’ll enjoy Ethel Merman singing “It’s a New Spanish Custom” to Leon Errol.

REGENT THEATRE. "Man of Aran" showing to-night and Monday, collected overseas the Mussolini Cup, and also America’s greatest award for screen merit. Man of Aran is as great an example of dramatic art. as the cinema has yet given us. “Epic” is the word to describe it. The- technical standard throughout is magnificent, exemplified principally in the storm scenes and the studies and bunting of the banker shark. -It is a supreme example of modern travelogue and photographic art. It also demands homage- as a study and delineation of lite lives of men and women maintaining the sanctity of their independence as they eke out a pia carious existence on a stump ot wave and wind-assaulted rock. They ar< mtn and women, not symbolical* figures, not. various concepts ot’

humanity, not gods ami goddesses, not kings, and queens, not commercial barons and fine ladies, not gigolos, and wantons —men and women! That and no more—that and no less. These people give to God any countenance by which He can be known. In short, “Man of Aran" has the dignity, the august and austere beauty of great art in its sincerity, simplicity, integ-

[ rity, it bears the imprimatur of ■ authentic genius. KIT-KAT CABARET The Lucky One-step and streamers are the special attractions at the KitKat Cabaret this evening. Good prizes are again being offered and the popular Kit-Kat dance band will be in attendance. SCHAEF’S HALL. Remember the old time dance in Schaef’s Hall this evening. This is easily the most popular dance on Saturdays. Schaef’s Full Orchestra, an efficient M.C., and an excellent floor all combine to make this a most enjoyable function. Come along and bring your friends. "GOOD MORNING BILL." “It’s well to be off with the old love before you are on with the new. is a wise precept for every young man to bear in mind, but Bill Paradere and his interfering old uncle failed to observe- this elementary rule in the art of love-making. As a result they found themseves in some, very awk-1 ward situations, which Wodehouse deals with in his inimitable way in "Good Morning Bill," the amusing comedy that is being presented by the Plat lovers at the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday, May 2 and 3. Following her usual practice of developing the talent of young amateurs, Mrs Dickson has entrusted some of the leading roles to junior members of the Society, and by present indications they will score a decided success. They are ably supported by experienced members, who have already established themselves «s firm fav- • ourites by their excellent, work in > i former productions. The cast in-: 'eludes Misses Doreen Donovan, Pat j Knight. Thelma McDougaJl, Messrs W. and P. McGrath. N. Bayley and J. McDonald. Delightful musical selections will be provided by the Convent Orchestra and patrons are assured of an excellent evening's enter-1 tainnieiit. Proceeds are in aid of the Coinpet it ioSociety.