ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 18 April 1936, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. Three major songs and a comedy number with many choruses, are used in the new comedy “Bright Lights,” which is now at the Opera House. “You’re an Eyeful of Heaven,” a foxtrot. sung by Patricia Ellis; “Toddlin’ Along With You.” sung by A. Dvorak; “Powder My Back,” a burlesque novelty, sung by Esther Burke, the chorus, and “She’s An Acrobat’s Daughter” sung by .Joe E. Brown, star of the picture, accompanied by Hill Billies. “Bright Lights” is a hilari ions Joe E. Brown comedy. In the cast, besides Joe E. are Ann Dvorak, Patricia Ellis. William Gargan, Joseph Cawthorn, Henry O'Neill and The Maxellos. “HERE IS MY HEART.” Bing Crosby’s new picture “Here is My Heart,” coming to the Opera House, presents the famous crooner with another opportunity to display his comedy talent as well as his singing ability. The picture is a bright little comedy about a millionaire crooner’s courtship of a princess with whom he falls in love in an elevator. Unable to meet the princess, Crosby buys the hotel in which she lives, and disguises himself as her waiter. Then the princess warms to his charm and comes under the influence of his singing.. Kitty Carlisle is cast as the princess, opposite Crosby, and Alison Skipworth, Roland Young and Reginald Owen are prominent in the supporting cast. REGENT THEATRE. "Hriam Hopkins enacts a vivid role in “Splendour.” a dramatic play to be shown to-night. A splendid cast has been selected to enact this unusual love drama, of a girl forced to make sacrifices to maintain her husband’s greedy family in glittering splendour, j This smart, story casts the glamorous blonde star as Phyllis Manning, a . penniless beauty who marries Brighton Lorrimore (Joe McCrea) scion of a once-great New York family. She has a cold reception from the family, especially the embittered, domineering mother (Helen Westley) who schemed to marry Brighton to an heiress. When Martin Deering (Paul Cavanagh), a charming, wealthy relative of the Lorrimores, shows interest in Phyllis, Mrs Lorrimore secretly forces her to sacrifice herself to further Brighton's career and insure a return to luxury. When Brighton learns of the sacrifice, he is neither understanding nor forgiving, so she gets herself a job. However, he realises his error in time to ensure a happy fadeout. Miriam Hopkins has never looked lovelier than in the magnificent array of gowns designed for her. Joel McCrae gives a fine performance. Helen' Westley is superb as old Mrs Lorrimore. and Paul Cavanagh is ideally cast as the worldly Deering. Others who shine are Billie Burke. David Niver, Katherine Alexander and Ruth Weston.

“TOP HAT” NEXT WEEK

When better musical pictures are made, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers will make them. The lavishly produced new Astaire-Rogers comedy “Top Hat” will open at the Regent on Tuesday next, for an extended run. One reason for the tremendous popularity of ‘‘Top Hat” is the musical score by Irving Berlin. The king of popular song writers wrote •all of the melodies and lyrics showing five hits that are acclaimed as the catchiest of his brilliant career. The stars introduce the new ballroom dance, the “Piccolino.”

SCHAEF’S DANCE

The old-time dance will be held in Schaef’s Hall, to-night. The Royal Star Dance Band has been augmented to eight instruments, and patrons are assured of a splendid programme.

R.S.A. CONCERT

Apart from the galaxy of splendid talent assembled to app’ear at the Town Hall on Anzac night, Saturday, April 25th. the worthiness of the object—to help the Grey Returned Soldiers’ Association to help those unable to help themselves —should see the seating capacity taxed to its utmost. Artists giving their services gladly to such a deserving cause are Mrs W. Cogswell, Gladys Higson. Nora Barrett, Nellie McDonnell, J. Hadland, J. Duffy, W. Baird, W. Tones, Convent Orchestra (Ida Clayton, A.T.C.L., T. McSherry, A.T.C.L., C. Phillips, R. Peillon, Una and Mona Murray, M. Older, D. Willis, C. Keating-, M. Blake. Hilario Zampese). Piano accompanists, Mary McDonnell and Margaret James. There will be no interval, and no undue waits between items. The performance will commence at 8 o’clock sharp, and buses and cars are ordered for 9.45 p.m. BALLET CLUB Miss Dorothy Thwaites announces that she is resuming evening classes for adults in physical culture and health exercises; also tuition given in all branches of dancing. Intending patrons are requested to apply early for particulars at Druids’ Hall.