ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 30 May 1935, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. “Strike Me Lucky” an all-Aus.tialiaij production, has niahy sides to its entertainment value. Laughter, romance, thrills and a stirring human interest are delightfully blended in this merry “Musical” comedy, that’s ideal entertainment for the whole family. The central figure is Roy Rene, in his inimitable role of “Mb,” and he ladels out the laughs in large doses. Others in the big supporting cast include charming Lorraine Smith and John D’Arcy, who provide the romance, i Yvonne Banvard, Eric Masters, Dan Agar and-little Pamela Bevan. “Strike Me Lucky” will be finally presented at the Opera House to-night. Marion Marsh and Bobby Howes in “Over the Garden Wall,” will he shown at Runanga to-night. “The Girl From Missouri” to be screened Friday and Saturday, brings Jean Harlow back to the screen. In her new starring vehicle, Miss Harlow essays one of her most amusing, characterisations, that of Eadie Chapman,

a girl who embarks upon a social climbing career because she is determined to get financial security and position along with her marriage ring. Lionel Barrymore shares honours with Miss Harlow, in the role of the exceedingly wealthy T. R. Paige, a national political power. Franchot Tone, too, makes his second appearance with Miss Harlow. In “The Girl From Missouri,” he plays the son of Barrymore who falls madly in love with Eadie. Additional humour is supplied by Patsy Kelly, popular comedienne. The fifth member of the notable quintet that leads the cast of the new picture is Lewis Stone, who can always be depended upon for a first-class per-

formance. REGENT THEATRE. To-night will be the final screening of “Fashions of 1934,” a great laugh drama, packed with song, surprise and sensation. The first real story of designers and models in the sensational novelty picture of the season! Just as big—just as tuneful — just as thrilling as “42nd Street,” “Gold Diggers,” and all the other great musicals —but entirely different!

FRIDAY. A new double feature programme commences to-morrow night. Tip? master melodist of all time, Franz Schubert, has at last been brought before the eyes of screen audiences. The film, “Love Time,” in which Schubert is portrayed, is based on facts in tho life of the great composer, and in it are to be heard some of his greatest works such as “Serenade,” “Abschied,” and “Moment Musical.” The role of the composer is portrayed by Nils Asther, while “Pat” Paterson ap- ( pears as his inspiration. i

Barbara Stanwyck, who has been given an entirely different role from tny which she has portrayed, is featured in “Gambling Lady,” the other feature, in that, her character part is both a. glamorous and a sympathetic one. The thrilling story is climaxed by a murder for which McCrea is arrested, and which .he cannot explain without bringing dishonour on a woman. The story also reveals the grip on city life of the gambling syndicates and the methods they employ to take cash from the suckers.

NELSON CREEK BALL. A grand ball, in aid of the Catholic Church funds, will be held in the' Nelson Creek Hall on June S. The Peter Pan Orchestra will supply the music, and other arrangements will be quite up-to-date. [