ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 24 July 1936, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. Laurel and Hardy have produced for theatre-goers another laugh hit — perhaps their best. They run the gamut from high* expectations to disillusionment through the featurelength comedj*, “Bonnie Scotland,” comes to the Opera House tonight and to-morrow. Laurel, as Stanley McLaurel is mentioned in the will of a wealthy uncle in Scotland. So. accompanied by his grandiose friend, Oliver McHardy, he arrives to take over-the magnificent estate. But the estate so far as Stan is concerned consists of some valueless heirlooms. After this, the pair become involved in a hilarious situation, being recruited in the Scottish Highlanders for duty in India. The two, attired in kilts, romp through a series of exciting adventures. There is a thread of pretty romance in this sparkling presentation—a love story interpreted by June Lang and William Janney. Others in the cast include Anne Grey, David Torrence, Vernon Steel and James Finlayson.

“MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY.” The most thrilling adventure of the greatest adventure of the Twentieth Century. If the motion picture had been in use 150 years ago, no more authentic record of the amazing exploits of H.M.S. Bounty and the historical mutiny could have been recorded than in “Mutiny on the Bounty,” which opens at the Opera House on Monday. Adventure-loving men again lived the peril of angry seas, the silent suffering of tyranny, the heartbreak of loneliness to recreate this immortal struggle of a

handful of mutineers. Months were spent in selecting the capt. Charles Laughton surpasses all his other performances as the cruel hut dauntless Captain B.ligh. Clark Gable portrays Fletcher Christian, the young officer who leads the mutiny. Franchot Tone enacts Midshipman Byam who supports Gable’s insurrection. Featured roles are played by Herbert Mundin, Eddie Quillan, Dudley Digger, Donald Crisp, Henry Stephenson, Francis Lister and Spring Byington, with of supporting players appearing in the production's many spectacular sequences. REGENT THEATRE. “Peter Ibbetson” and “Heat Wave,” two outstanding feautres! which form the present programme ad the Regent Theatre, will be screened at the matinee and evening sessions! to-day for the last time. TO-MORROW AND MONDAY.

To-morrow will see another J. C Williamson double feature programme when the Irish drama, “The Informer” will he screened with a screaming comedy, “Lightning Strikes Twice,” while on Saturday morning the first of the Popeye matinees will be held. Any child can join the Popeye Club, and share in all its favours. On Saturday morning each member will receive a free button of Popeve by showing the Popeye cards. Popeye matinees will be given every four weeks, with a special programme. Officers will he elected from among the children. A sports club will be run, and a big Christmas tree will be given to all members, while there will be special awards for the best attendance. The club is going to he a real big thing, and will be a great help to the lucky members that join it. “The Informer” is set in Dublin during Ireland's revblt. Gypo Nolan

(Victor McLaglen) a powerful Irish giant, has been dismissed from the revolutionary forces. He is left without money and friends, but retains the loyalty of his sweetheart, Katie Margot Grahame). Goaded by poverty, Nolan betrays and causes the death of a pal, Frankie McPhillip (Wallace Ford), upon whose head was placed a bounty of twenty pounds. Nolan, having deceived Katie as to the source of his wealth, begins a spending spree, and goes to the McPhillip home where Frankie’s wake is being held. Nolan, dropping some coins which, in his drunkenness, he feels are evidence of his crime, bursts into denials that arouse the suspicions of Partly Mulholland, and other lieutenants of Dan Gallagher, commandant of the revolutionaries. Nolan is persuaded to meet Gallagher, who promises him reinstatement in the revolutionary forces if he helps to discover Frankie’s betrayer. Gypo accuses Mulligan who had a grievance against Frankie. While Mulligan is being secured for a trial at which Nolan is to be present in the Bogey Hole, Gypo continues his spree,

which ends with a gift of what remains of the bounty to Katie. Nolan is trailed by Mulholland. At the trial Mulligan is freed on a perfect alibi and Gypo by reason of his expenditures which amount to just twenty pounds, is cast into a ceil to await death. Escaping Nolan hides in the room of his sweetheart, who goes to plead with Gallagher. Mortally wounded by Gallagher’s men while escaping from his hide-out, Nolan goes to a church where Mary McPhillip and Airs McPhillip are worshipping. Crawling on hands and knees to Mrs AlcPhillip, Nolan obtains her forgiveness just before he dies.

CHILDREN’S PARTY. The prospects are bright for a very jolly children’s party to-morrow to meet Aunt Hilda,, at Schaef’s Hall. The fun commences at 2.15, when the Municipal Band will play a short programme of merry music. All will then assemble in Schaef’s Hall and participate in the activities. The ladies’ committee have been busy for several days, and as a result there will be a good time for all, with lots of fun, plenty to eat, and prizes for the best costumes.

LEAGUE EXCURSION. For the Rugby League excursion on Saturday, August 1, there have, up to date, been heavy bookings, intending passengers are advised to procure [tickets and reserve seats, as only a

’j limited number are available. Pas-- ■ I sengers must travel on the return j journey on Sunday by the trains they travel over in, as shown by the timetable. The Inangahua train leaves at 12’55 a.m., and departs from Reefton at 2 a.m., Ikamatua at 2.40, and Stillwater at 3.25. The Blackball train connects with the train at. Stillwater leaving Blackball at 2.40 a.m., stopping at Ngahere, and arriving ai Stillwater at. 3.11 a.m. This train

leaves on return from Christchurch on Sunday at 0 a.m. The second train leaves Kumara. at 11.43 p.m.,, and leaves Greymouth at. 1.15 a.m., stopping only at Otira. and Springfield, | anu returning at 9.40 on Sunday morning. The last train leaves Grevmouth at 1.40 a.m., (with connecting tram from Rewanui and Dunolliei stopping at Kaiata, Dobson, Wallsend, Brunner, Kotuku, Moana Te Kinga, Otira and Springfield, returning on Sunday morning at 10.45 a.m. Intending passengers are advised to note the timetable carefully, and it is advisable to reserve seats. Anyone without a ticket will not be allowed on the train. Excursionists from Inangahua tej

Waitahu inclusive, will travel on Inangahua tickets; excursionists from Reefton to Hukarere inclusive will travel on Reefton tickets; -excursionists from Ikamatua to Ahaura inclusive will travel on Ikamatua tickets.