ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 November 1936, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. A picture that is said to give Bette Davis an opportunity to display her rare dramatic genius comes to the Opera House to-night and to-morrow. The picture is the drama “Dangerous,” in which Miss Davis is supported by Franchot Tone, who has the leading masculine role. “Dangerous” which has been hailed as a masterpiece wherever it has been produced, is sheer, stark drama, featuring both the glamour and the shadows of Broadway life. The story which unfolds a realistic slice of life and paints with great force the inner conflict of a tempestuous woman at war with herself and the world, gives Miss Davis her first opportunity to pre-i sent a truly vivid character study. It is a story of a beautiful and fascinating actress who is overwhelmed by her'own terrific desires and whose egotism and selfishness bring ruin to herself and the many who love her. Bette Davis has captured all the moments of joy and the drab bitterness of this tormented woman with real artistry. She does not portray a character; she lives it and that is the ultimate in art. Franchot Tone has never given a more convincing portrayal than in his role of a somewhat conventional man of society and business, who is swept off his feet by the fatal fascination of this actress whose power over men remains even after she has drunk herself into a sodden harridan of the slums. The first half of the programme is comprised of a Cinesound Review, Musi- ' cal Revue, Cartoon, and “By Request,” a number featuring the Melody Mas- ; ter.

“OUR GANG.” Another big Our Gang matinee will be held on Saturday, at the Opera I House. The programme comprises a [Western feature “Branded,” featuring I Buck Jones, an Our Gang Comedy, i Cartoon and Musical Revue. The second part of the reciting competition will be held and everyone will receive a bag of Turkish Delight brought especially from Turkey. Four prizes will be given to the one bringing in the correct names of the stars’ names who are advertised in to-day’s “Star.”

REGENT THEATRE. To-night will see the last of the present programme which consists of one of Zane Grey’s western thrillers, starring Larry Crabbe and Tom Keene; also Jack Haley and Grace Bradley in a story of a bunch of crooks who were too daft to become crooks, so they had to turn to comedy. On this programme is the landing of Miss Jean Batten in Sydney in which she makes a really good speech. "CAPTAIN JANUARY.” The fascinating adventures of a little Avaif and her two old, sea-salted friends furnishes the story for “Captain January,” tuneful, colorful Shirley Temple picture which comes to the Regent to-morrow. On the rockhound coast of Maine the action of this most delightful of Shirley’s pictures is set. She is a nimble-toed little lady of a lighthouse, jealously guarded by old Guy Kibbee, lighthouse keeper who had fished her from the sea years ago. Her other old salt friend, Slim Summerville constantly ; bickers with Kibbee, but when au-ti thoritjes threaten to take the little girl away, the old sailors present a 1< united front. Despite their strategy*’

and an attempted flight in the night, the vixenish old Sara Haden, truant officer, takes possession of Shirley. But not for good. Unexpected friends turn up to bring Shirley and Kibbee together again and the picture to a happy close. Shirley executes toetickling new dances with Buddy Ebsen, a sensational Ziegfeld Follies dancer, while her old songwriter Lew Pollock, composed the music for her three new hit tunes. June Lang, Jane Darwell, as the lady who has her heart set on Kibbee, and Jerry Tucker are prominent in the supporting cast. KUMARA BACHELORS’ BALL A reminder is given of the Kumara Bachelors’ Ball which takes place tonight at the Memorial Hall. Ron Stopforth’s Marina Band will present the latest and most popular music and the floor will be in perfect order. Prizes will be given for Lucky Spot and Statue Dances and a broadcast descrip- ’ tion of the function will be given by Mr. M. E. Spiers. Mr. Pat Coll is Master of Ceremonies and special attention will be extended to visitors. ROTOMANU WHOOPEE BALL. To-morrow night there will be a great opportunity for dancers to enjoy an outing at the Whoopee Ball being held at. the Rotomanu Hall, when there will be carnival novelties and gay Popeye and Micky decorations, with Marley’s Orchestra.

MUNICIPAL BAND

On Tuesday, November 17, the Greymouth Municipal Band will present to the public the third and final Honorary Members’ Concert for the season. The band numbers have been well selected and include selections, lolanthe, Chu Chin Chow, Old King Cole. Marches, Famous Fragments, 8.8. and C.F. and Hymns, Starbank and Eugenie. Horn Solo, "Song Birds” by R. Francis. The assisting artists are all first class and include Mr. J. McGeady and Mr. H. Boote; humorous sketch by Mr. Emsworth. Yodelling Numbers by Billy Muir (of Hokitika). Recitation by Miss N. McDonald. Specialty tap duo, Miss M. Burgoyne and Miss McDonnell; also vocal solo "My Ships” by Miss G. Jligson with Band accompaniment arranged by Mr. L. Francis. A first-class programme and patrons can look for a musical treat.