ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 30 December 1937, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE.

. The double star attraction, “We’re cn the Jury,” starring Helen Broderick and Victor Moore, with “Crimson Romance,” starring Ben Lyon and Sari Maritza, will be finally screened at the Opera House to-day.

“WAKE UP AND LIVE.”

Nip’s M'ew song, hits by . Gordon and Revel, acb Hollywood songwriters who have written many of the nation’s leading m’usical successes, (feature “Wake Up and’ Live,’ featuring Walter Winchell, Ben Bernie and Alice Faye, which opens on Friday at the Opera ■ House. Mack Gordon and Harry Revel, respectively, the “words” and “music” ci; a combination that has clicked unfailingly. For “Wake Up and Live,’ which carries the Waltr Winchell —Ben Bernie fetid to the screen, Gordon and Rebel contributed “Never in a Million Years,” “It’s Swell cf You,” “I’m Bubbling - Over,” “There’s a Lull in My Life,” “Wake Up and Liv,” “Oh, But I’m Happy,” “I Love You Too Much, Muchacha,” “Red Seal Malt,” and “Bernie’s Love Song,” Bernie, a radio favourite from coast to coast, steps up to the microphone for three of the new Gordon and Revel numbers, singing “Bernie’s Love Song” and his thenie melody in the film, “Red Seal Malt,” as well as taking a vocal part in. the lavish production number built around “I Love You Too Much, Muchacha.” Two of the numbers, “Wake Up and Live” and “There’s a Lull in My Life,” are. sung by Alice Faye, of whom Winchell reported in his column: “Some critics have announced that Alice Faye gave her finest performance in “On the Avenue” —but they will say that, we believe, with more superlatives, after they enjoy her in this picture.” Screened in conjunction with “Wake Up and Live,” is the exclusive ■and authentic film, taken from the ringside of the world’s championship, Joe Louis v. Tommy Farr. See the plucky Welshman regain boxing prestige for England. Louis gained the decision on points which the crowd hooted- Who diet win? See the film and judge for yourself.

REGENT THEATRE.

New honours are won by George Raft and Dolores Costello ‘Barrymore, stars in “Yours for the Asking,” at the Regent Theatre. Raft appears as a gambling house proprietor seeking to t start the social climb; to exchange his “tough guy” mannerisms for the manners of the drawing room. Miss Barrymore is a society girl, daughter of a banker who died and left his mansion under the weight of mortgages. She leases the place to the gambler, then helps him set up a swank gambling club in it. Gradually she is falling in love witli Raft, but he remains blind. Sensing romance is about to break up the life they have had with their boss, three Raft aides, James Gleason, Lynne Overman and Edgar Kennedy employ Ida Lupino, beautiful adventuress, to win Raft and sour him against women and .society girls. Falling for the scheme, Raft goes to Miss Barryniore for lessons in etiquette and gets her to aid him in his campaign to win Miss Lupino.

“THE ARIZONA RAIDERS-”

Some of the finest shots of both cattle ’and horse stampedes are in “The Arizona Raiders,” at the Regent Theatre. The picture features Larry Crabbe, Raymond Hatton, Marsha Hunt, Jane Rhodes, Johnny Downs, and Grant Witheres in a whirlwind yarn of the old West. Crabbe, a hard riding adventurer, escapes from a lynching party and saves Hatton from a similar situation. The two flee into Arizona, where Hatton becomes involved in a shooting scrape and is gaoled. Crabbe releases him by stampeding a herd of cattle. liatton has promised to aid a bashful youth, Johnny Downs, in an elopement. To carry out this promise, he and Crabbe get jobs on the ranch operated. by Miss Hunt. The pair reveal a plan to rob the girl of her valuable herd of horses. '■They outwit and outshoot the would-be rustlers.

MIDNIGHT MATINEE.

Eleanore Whitney, famed for rapid tap dancing, does a toe dance in “Turn Off the Moon,” featuring Charlie Ruggles, Johnny Downs, Ben Blue, Kenny Baker and Phil Harris, which opens at the Regent Theatre at the Midnight Matinee on New Year’s Eve. Paramount employed Aida Broadbent, professional toe dancer, to supervise its star’s preparation for this number.

“HEAD OVER HEELS.”

“Head Over Heels” is packed with ’ sure-fire song hits only found in' a 1 Jessie Matthews musical. There are ! six numbers. Titles are: “Through * the Courtesy of Love,” “May I Have ‘ the Next Romance With You,” “Don’t ' Give a Good Gosh-Darn,”. “Looking , Around Corners,” “There’s That Look . in Your Eyes Again.” It will be i screened at the Regent on Saturday in three sessions. STANLEY McKAY GAIETIES That popular comedia.n, Joe Lawman, who made such a “hit” with audiences last year, will again be the star, and he will be supported by a galaxy of revue artists from principal theatres of Sydney and Melbourne and a host of wonderful specialities including “The Glittering Diamondos” (an act from the Folies Bergeres, Paris), when the Stanley McKay Gaieties of 1938 open theii’ Greymouth season tomorrow (Friday). Among the star performers is Heather Wright, a marvellous contortionist, and acrobatic dancer, whose performance should be particularly interesting to West Coasters, as this charming young lady was born in Reefton, and although not yet 16 years of age, has captured the hearts of Australian playgoers. Heather will be particularly popular on her return to her native land. “James” (the Man with the Cigarettes) is known as “The Gay Deceiver,” and presents a completely mystifying act. “The Big Four” (Straight and Comedy Harmonists) have been a big success in the Australian cities and those popular Hawaiians, "The Hilo Duo” need no introduction. The clever and dainty violinist “Elvy” is still a popular member of the Gaieties and the musical side of the programme will be fur-

ther enhanced -by the vocalists, Leo Trenette (tenor) and Wyn Edgerton (soprano). Cliff O’Keefe will be responsible for the work of the Harmonists.” The opening production will be “Something Novel, Something New,’ an up-to-the-minute revue and there will be frequent changes of programme. Add to the foregoing, magnificent costumes and scenery and you will realise that local playgoers will have something special in “The Gaieties of 1938.” Box plan now open at Kilgour’s.

NEW YEAR BALL.

Schaef’s Hall will be packed to capacity on the occasion of their monster Carnival New Year’s Eye ball. Every effort is being made to make this ball the most outstanding event of 1937. King Carnival will reign supreme. Hats, squeakers and streamers in abundance will add to the gaiety, also numerous lucky spots. A sumptuous supper will be provided, and the Melody Boys’ Band will help you start the New Year with a swing-