ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 April 1937, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. Reginning with a thrilling re-enact-ment of the climax to the SpanishAmerican War, “End of the Trail, which is now at the Opera House, sweeps on in a kaleidoscope of exciting outdoor action and drama that should whet the entertainment appetite of the most jaded audience. The picture presents Jack Holt in the type of role that made him famous. He is ably assisted by a cast that includes Louise Henry, Guinn (“Big Boy ) Williams, Douglass Dumbrille, Gene Morgan and George McKay.

“RECKLESS.”

An outstanding feature, “Reckless,” which opens to-morrow at the Opera House, has all the essentials of several excellent pictures contained within the footage of one picture that promises to become one of the most successful productions of the year. Of first importance, it brings William Powell and Jean Harlow together as co-star's. Its music . was, created by the aces of composers, including the loveliest dancing beauties in colourful ensembles. The cast includes Franchot Tone, May Robson, the Grand Old Lady of stage and screen; Ted Healy and Nat’ Pendleton, Henry Stephenson, Rosalind Russell, Robert Light, Louis Henry, James Ellison, Leon Waycoff and Nina Mae McKinney. The various sensational musical numbers are sung by Allan Jones and Carl Randall. Jones is the youthful, sensational lyric tenor, - whose golden voice has thrilled the concert halls of Europe. The story is that of Ted Riley, sensational promoter of everything from trained' fleas to bearded wrestlers, and of Mona Leslie, dazzling dancer, whom Riley has lifted from carnivals to Broadway stardom —to fall in love with her, to lose her, and then to win her back again. The settings of the story include Broadway stage life, Westchester County’s social elite, race tracks, carnivals, milionaires’ pent-houses, palatial yachts, etc.

REGENT THEATRE.

“The Bride Walks Out,” Barbara Stanwyck’s new starring vehicle to be screened to-night at the Regent Theatre, is one of the most hilarious and entertaining pieces of screen fare seen in many a moon. The story deals with the trials and .tribulations of a pair of newly-weds, portrayed by Miss Stanwyck and Gene Raymond, who try to limit their expensive housekeeping ideas to a 35-dollar a week budget, while they endure the blandishments of a care-free young millionaire, enacted by Robert Young, aimed at breaking up their scrappy home. Revealing more difficulties in trying to balance their budget than the government ever dreamed of, the tale whirls dizzily from one comedy situation to another and winds up with a grand old-fashioned chase and a light that lands the belligerent Mr Raymond in gaol. The Titian-haired Miss Stanwyck, as the pleasure-lov-ing bride, displays brilliant ability as a comedienne. And her performance is all the more brilliant for.the competition she has at the hands of such accomplished farceurs as Messrs Raymond and Young, and of. those of Ned Sparks and Helen Broderick, who as a long and bitterly-married couple, provided much of the mirthful background of the film. Raymond’s portrayal tops his recent performances, both for comedy and for colourful character delineation, and Young is ideally cast as his champagne-loving rival whose atentions to Miss Stanwyck bring about many of the film’s more vivid moments.

“THE LAST OUTLAW.

Based' on a. battle to the finish between a pair of old westerners —survivors of the carbine and cayuse days —and a mob of modern gangsters, “The Last Outlaw,” which opens at the Regent on Thursday, starring Harry Carey and Hoot Gibson and featuring Henry B. Walthall, Margaret Callahan and Tom Tyler, is exciting proof that the “out-of-date” old timers are more than a match for to-day’s mobsters. The story is a thriller of the six-shooter against the machinegun era. “HUMAN CARGO.” Crimeland’s newest menace is smashed by a thrill-seeking deb and a headline-hunting reporter, Claire Trevor and Brian Donlevy, in the thrilling hit “Human Cargo,’’ which opens at the Regent on Thursday. The cast also features Ala'n Dinehart, Ralph Morgan, Helen Troy and Rita Can si no. AERO CLUB CORONATION BALL The Greymouth Aero Club’s Coronation Ball to be held in Schaef’s Hall on May 11 is certain to provide a full measure of entertainment for the dancers present. Extensive arrangements for Coronation decorations, and novelties, have been made. The music is to be supplied by the Marina Dance Band. Monte Carlos, lucky spots, paper hats, squeakers and balloons will all be present in infinite variety, and a real gala night is assured for all. Schaef’s Hall will now provide unlimited accommodation for the large attendance expected. ADDRESS ON MELANESIA. Taking as his subject, “The Forward March in Melanesia,” Rt. Rev. W. H. Eaddclcy, M.A., D. 5.0., Bishop of Melanesia, will give an address in Holy Trinity Hall, this evening. The group of islands which comprise Melanesia, provide a fertile field for missionary work.