ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 June 1936, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. The story of the sister of a pretty American girl marrying her man is unfolded in “Smart Girl,” which began at the Opera House last night, and the love of two sisters for the same man adds a delightful romantic touch which greatly appealed to the audience. Ida Lupino as Pat Reynolds, the young girl who outwits the unscrupulous oil brokers, is superb in a role which suits her to perfection, while Kent Taylor, as Nick Graham, the unsuspecting tool of the oil concern and object of the girl’s affections, plays his part, convincingly. “SHE COULDN’T TAKE IT.” Virile comedy is presented in “She Couldn’t Take It,” starring Joan Bennett and George Raft, which commences at the Opera House on Wednesday. Raft is seen as the ex-

gangster. Spot Ricardi. Miss Bennet plays opposite Raft as madcap heiress who gets her own way once too often Featured in the supporting cast art Walter Connolly, patriarch and patron of his family’s tempestuous escapades; Billie Burke, as his giddy sciitter-brained wife, and Wallace Ford in the familiar role of a gangland “mugg.” Briefly, the film relates the swords-end banter between the leading characters engendered, when Connolly, sent to prison for taxdodging, dies of heart failure and appoints his friend, Raft, the executor of his estate. This unforeseen move makes of Raft the overseer and guardian of Connolly’s household. There is a strong supporting programme. “SHIPMATES FOREVER.” The popular Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler, will be presented in “Shipmates Forever,” next Monday night only. With an excellent array of supports will be seen a coloured musicale, “.Memories and Melodies.” REGENT THEATRE.

The effervescent charm, good looks and remarkable comedy talents of Francis Lederer are the attraction at the Regent Theatre, where the romantic Czech star is heading the cast of “The Gay Deception.” Mounted and dressed with the beauty and colour of a high-class production. “The Gay Deception” whirls its principals, Lederer and Frances Dee, through a series of comedy adventurb to a joyous romantic climax. Lederer is a pi'ince masquerading as a member of the staff in an ultra-luxurious hotel, and Miss Dee is having a fling j on some money she has won and pretending to be an heiress. When they meet she, of course, resents the attention of a mere menial, but Lederer persists in paying court, resumes his title and the situations are reversed. When he is arrested as an imposter through misunderstanding, the hilarity reaches its peak. There are still more laughs left as the picture races to its climax.

“REDHEADS ON PARADE.”

Rhythmic, gorgeously mounted, filled with gay tunes and glamorous girls, the musical comedy “Redheads On Parade,” will be shown to-night. The action falls mainly to John Boles and Dixie Lee, who carry out their assignments in fresh and admirable style. Supported by Jack Haley, Alan Dineheart. Raymond Walburn, Herman Bing and William Austin, and by' ensembles of adorable redheads, they play the leads in this rhapsody. It is a deliciously amusing story about 2he production of pictures. Dineheart is the producer, Boles the star, but right, in the middle of the production they'

find themselves with no picftire at all. because their backers have backed out. Through a series of amusing adventures they hook up with another backer, Raymond Walburn, who wants the picture to ballyhoo redheads and sell his patent hair dye. Walburn is interested’ in furthering the film fortunes of the loveliest of them all, Dixie Lee. There are complications in the love triangle formed by Boles, Miss Lee and Walburn. They manage to complete the movie, and the love path of Boles and Miss Lee is cleared. Boles offers his most versatile performance as he dances, sings and romances.

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A spectacular entertainment featuring Miss Dorothy Thwaites’ School of Dancing and associate artists, will he given at the Town Hall on Thursday, July 2. Proceeds are in aid of Holy Trinity Church Building Fund.