ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 August 1936, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. From the blood-drenched decks of a man o’ war to the ecstasy of a sunbaked paradise isle—from the tyrannical grasp of a brutal captain to the arms of native beauties who brought them love and forgetfulness—came sixteen men from the “Bounty. ’ Now their romantic story lives on the screens of the world —in one of the greatest entertainments since the birth of motion pictures, “Mutiny on the Bounty,” which is to have a return season at the Opera House tonight. Charles Laughton, Clark Gnblo and Franchot Tone have the featured roles.

“THE LONE WOLF RETURNS.” Drama with the right infusion of comedy is t)ie basis of "The Lone Wolf Returns,” the featured film at the Opera House on Wednesday and Thursday. This is good 'fare for patrons who relish excitement spiced with romance. The story is that of a gentleman cook who mends his ways for love of the girl whose jewellery he plans to remove. The gentleman thief, “The Lone Wolf,” turns to aid the police in the capture of a dangerous gang, whS have eluded the best detectives of two countries. The debonair Mervyn Douglas has the name-part, and opposite him is the alluring Gail Patrick, as an heiress, who has a remarkable collection of jewels, coveted by more than one crook. Tala Birell and Henry Mollison have the roles of well-known jewel thieves working against Douglas in planning a grand coup. Excellent comedy is provided by Raymond Walbttrn, as Douglas’s “gentleman’s gentleman.” The rest of the cast is strong, particularly Thurston Hall, as Crane, a flower-growing detective, brought out of retirement to track down the mysterious “Lone Wolf,” where younger sleuths have failed. The supporting programme comprises topical newsreels, a cartoon, and a comedy entitled, “Mickey’s Tent Show.”

REGENT THEATRE. Never has Elissa Landi been assigned a role as demanding of her acknowledged versatile capabilities as in “Without Regret,” a sophisticated romance, featuring also Paul Cavanagh, Frances Drake and Kent Taylor, now showing at the Regent. Recognised as a comedienne of exceptional skill. Miss Landi appears in an intensely diamatic portrayal. As an attractive young woman travelling in China, she is swept off her feet by the attentions of Kent Taylor, handsome, ne'er-do-well aviator, she lives to' regret her marriage to him. Being officially informed of his death, she marries a man worthy of her love, Paul Cavanagh, wealthy, famous, titled London physician. Frances Drake, Tayor’s ex-swj*etheart, appears, informing her that her first husband is alive and demanding blackmail. Many dramatic situations follow Miss Landi’s attempt to save her husband’s career.

“SILK HAT KID.”

A romance packed with thrilling drama is how previewers described Silk Hat Kid,” which comes on Thursday to the Regent. The brilliant dialogue and the star-studded

.1:.:!. make “Silk Hat Kid” one of the most daring dramas.

“GENTLEMEN OF THE NAVY.”

The drama of an old sea dog is pictured with intense interest in “Gentlemen of the Navy,” which conies to the Regent on Saturday. Sir Guy Standing appears as a retired commodore who returned to the naval base to spend the last of his days. Richard Crqinwell, Rosa,Kind Keith 1 , and Tom Brown have leading roles. Others also cast are Benny Baker-, who supplies the hilarious moments, John Darrow, John Howard and Louise Beaver.