ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 3 August 1935, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. Randolph Scott, tall handsome, adventure star, plays the lead in the filmisation of Zane Grey’s “Waggon Wheels.” the dramatic account of the adventures of the first waggon train to cross the country to Oregon in 1844, to be screened at the Opera House to-night. With Gail Patrick, Monte Blue and Raymond Hatton in the chief supporting roles, the film presents the newest discovery among child actors, little four-year-old Billy Lee, who plays an important role as Gail Patrick’s son. “ONE NIGHT OF LOVE.” Heralded by a fanfare of praise, the sensationally successful production “One Night of Love” starring vehicle for the glamorous Grace Moore stage and screen favourite, will open locally at the Opera House on Monday at the matinee. The film presents novel romance, comedy, music, drama and exotic settings. It concerns itself with the operatic aspirations of a carefree young girl who travels to Italy to study voice culture. There she meets a. gay young American with a fortune, and romance in his heart and also a charming, debomyr music teacher, portrayed by Tullio Oarmfiiati. The latter claims her ardorpus affections, but she is constrained to be unromantic by an agreement with him not to inject a love affair into their, musical association. It is a touching predicament for our romantic Miss Moore. In the story are operatic sequences in which Miss Moore sings several of the greatest arias of the operatic stage. Her glorious voice pours forth these pulsating songs, reaching a touching climax where Carminati stands in the prompter’s box and admits his undying love for her.

REGENT THEATRE. A special J. C. Williamson double feature programme will be shown at the Regent Theatre to-night. A sparkling, spicy comedy drama of philandering husbands and jealous wives, with plenty of unexpected twists in it, is the new production “Easy to Love,” which is one of the features. With all its comic complications, and its startling situations, there’s a wholesome lesson or two in it for the romantically unstable. If the difficulties in which John Townsend finds himself as a result of “playing polo” prove everything, they prove that, though the course of true love never runs smooth the course of untrue love is many times thornier. Every woman in the audience will enjoy the diabolically clever manner in which Genevieve Tobin as Carol Townsend, undertakes to make life miserable for her husband and Charlotte, her best friend. No more excruciatingly funny situation has been seen in motion pictures this season than Mrs Townsend’s visit to Charlotte’s apartment knowing that John, the erring husband, is hiding in the bedroom closet. The other star feature is an entertaining novelty. ♦•Kentucky Minstrels," a gigantic all-star production of the most popular broadcast show for many years. The two famous entertainers, Scott and Whaley, are the stars. Music, mirth and melody are happily interwoven in the film.

MONSTER DANCE. Ever increasing is the popularity of the Alonster Saturday night dance in Schaef’s spacious hall. Streamer and Lucky Spot dances, good prizes. Full orchestra, usual prices. AVallsend and Runanga buses after dance. GRAND VARIETY CONCERT. The Red Group of the St. Paul’s Church Carnival are presenting a Grand Variety Concert at the Trinity Hall, on Tuesday next. Artists include Alisses Thwaites’ and Bush’s pupils and Alouth Organ Band. DANCE COLUMBA HALL, TUESDAY “The Younger Set" will conduct another of their popular dances at the St. Columba Hall on Tuesday night next, when a good time is assured all who attend. The funds are in aid of the Greymouth Dental Clinic, a most worthy cause. The Kit-Kat Dance Band will dispense their usual bright programme of music.

FORTHCOMING DANCES. The following is a list of halls which have been arranged:— Kumara League, August 7. Ahaura R.S.A., August !). Moana Drama. August 10. Grey Fire Brigade, August 13. Kiwi Football Club, August 14. Ik-amatua Farmers, August IG. Kotuku W.1.. August 17. Ngahere Hall. August 23. Mawheraiti. August 24. Jnchbonnie Tennis, August 24. Waiuta League, August 24. Post ami Telegraph, September 10. Kumara Fire Brigade, September 13. Moana W.1., September 14. Rotomanu Hall, September 21. Kotuku Cricket, October 5.