ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 August 1936, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. The romantic adventures of an international jewel thief turned honest forms the plot of “The Lone Wolf Returns,” at the Opera House, and makes a picture apart from the ordinary. The iiafidsome Melvyn Douglas, plays the gentleman cracksman, Michael Lanyard, alias the Lone "Wolf, whose name is enough to spoil the sleep of the detective chiefs of the world’s capitals. Specialising in the theft of jewels, the Lone Wolf takes a priceless pendant from the home of a wealthy New York society girl, played by the beautiful Gail Patrick, but when he talks with her a desire to be honest overcomes him. He returns the pennant, and wins the love of the sirl, biit a gang of rivals in robbery take the girl’s jewels and “frame” the I Lire Wolf as perpetrator. His clever escape from the accusation makes u splendid climax. The thrills ara balanced by abundant humour, snpp'i.-d bj- two semi-comic dete;.lives and a - super-serious man-servant. 1

“WHIPSAW.”

After a long absence, Myrna Loy will be welcomed back in Whipsaw.” the gripping story at the Opera H mse next Friday. With her is Spencer Tracy, as the hard customer whom she subdues and comes to love. Each has a part which brings forth their excellent acting abilities. There is action in plenty with any amount of laughter. REGENT THEATRE The reception given “Without Regret” indicates it is a very acceptable feature, and those who to-day see it at the final screening, will be well satisfied. • “SILK HAT KID”—TO-MORROW

Bristling with action and thrills “Silk Hat Kid,” opens to-morrow,

thb Regent Theatre. The exciting theme, coupled with the dangei and romance of Lew Ayres and Mae Clarke, make this so important a product io;: that picturegoers cannot afford to m s., it; It is extremely exciting, with rapid fire action in the underworld of a big city. Acting as bodyguard to Paul Kelly, cafe owner, Lew Ayres falls in love with Mae Clarke, his employer’s girl friend. His interest is resented by Kelly, and a heated rivalry results. The plot becomes absorbing as the rivalry reaches a dangerous stage. The working out of the daring romance reaches a point that adds greatly to the enjoyment. Ayres’ role suits him perfectly, and he brings to it a certain quality that was so evident in his past successes. His romance with Mae Clarke is so refreshing and invigorating that it is bound to meet with the approval of theatregoers. Paul Kelly again gives another of his fine performances in the role of the cafe owner. Other favourites who do exceptionally well in their allotted roles are William Harrigan, Ralf Harolde, Billy Lee, John Qualen, Warren Ilymer, Vince Barnett and William Benedict.

COMPETITIONS FESTIVAL

The twenty-ninth annual festival of the West- Coast Competitions Society will commence on Monday evening next, at 7.30, and will continue in three sessions daily (9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7.15 p.m.) till Friday, August 21, the demonstration of prize-winners being held on Saturday evening. A large entry has been received;, and an interesting series of competitions can be.expected. The judges appointed are: Elocution, Mr. Denys Cow, L.R.S.M. jCfe’risichuixh); music, Mr. Arthur Lilly,’ A.R.A. (Christchurch), and

dancing. Miss Moira Coughlan (Auckland). all of whom possess high credentials. The official opening will take place in the Town Hall on Monday, at 7.30 p.m., when the Mayor, Mr. W. Meldrum, will preside and extend an official welcome to the judges. Specially attractive and diversified programmes will be presented at the evening sessions which will include the recalls from the day sessions as well as other sections of interest to suit all tastes.

Throughout the Dominion there has been a distinct revival of interest in the Competitions movement. Many new Societies have come into being, the most important being those at Auckland and New Plymouth. The value of the Festival movement is indicated in the scope afforded to those studied in the arts of elocution, music, and dancing to find an outlet for their ability and an encouragement to persevere to attain perfection. It can safely be said that high standards are reached by those competing at Greymouth, past, results indicating that performers are able to hold their own with those from the larger centres, and that' the experience gained and the benefit of teaching received, is leading them to a high state of efficiency. The 1936 Festival will give proof of a generally higher standard than any previously attained and will assist to enhance the value of and justification for encouraging and supporting Societies whose object is to foster the arts which come within their scope.

GOLF BALL Golfers and their friends had a gala night at Herb. Moore’s Cabaret, last evening, when the annual Golf Ball was held. It was a cheery party and an enjoyable programme was arranged to excellent music by the Marina Dance Band. Novelty hats, balloons and streamers lent to the gaiety of the evening. Supper was served downstairs.

Among those present were: Mesdames Meldrum, Kitchingham, W. Bird, McGlashan, Chatfield, Lane, McCarthy, A. Wallis, Dickie, Cassells, •’stead, F. Shallcrass, P. Curran .’okitika), Learmont, Webber, ’ ice, Hickman, Ryan, Meade, i>-.itbie, Plank, A. Warnes, Langford ’.’okitika), H. C. Barrett, Cox, Bluett, cKay. M, .James, H. Dodson, Ellis. Bell. Holls (Napier), Caulton. G. ■•'’mends.

Misses Jean Hambleton, M. Ray, U. Dods-m, D. Bunt, Cecil Hannan, Eileen Hannan, M. James, A. Hambleton. M. McKay, V. Peillon, U. Bird, M. Herring, A. Lees, T. Anderson, Lesley Marshall, M. Adamson (Hokitika), M. Cameron, T. McDougall, Mary Quinn, M. Bond, J. Forbes, M. Burgoyne, I. Robertson, J. Williams. L. Wallace, V. Wallace, E. Watson (Kuniara), N. Arlow, J. Abbie, N. McDonnell, M. McDonnell, M. Sullivan. Z. Munson, R. Deere. M. Phelan, Murphy, Robinson. Messrs W. Meldrum, F. W. Shallcrass, J. W. Chatfield, F. A. Kitchinghain, L. McGlashan, Lane, A. Wallis, Di-s. Bird, Rav, Barrett, Dickel, Meade, Messrs F. Bird, Steel, S. Wallace, Howes, Cassells. Halstead. F. Shallcrass, P. Curran, T. Learmont, R. Webber, A. E. Prince, (’. S. Hickman, Duthie; Plank, A. Warnes, Cox, J. Bluett, S. McKay, M. James, R. Pearson, 11. Dodson, Ellis, F. Bell, Caulton, Simmonds. D. Abbie, D. Fogarty, J. Fennell, G. O’Malley, Eagan, S. Sullivan, F. Hill, E. Boustridge, W. Richmond, W. Wilson, J. Allen, D. James, R. McNish, M. McKechnie, McDonnell, Gower, G. Adamson. L. Wicks. H. Wicks.