ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 21 June 1938, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE “The Awful Truth,” . co-starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, will be finally screened to-night at the Opera House. They’ve l had the whole town aghast, agog, a goin’ gaga with glee in this merriest, ma’ddtest, matrimonial mix up ever yet concocted for the s'creen. “WE HAVE OUR MOMENTS.” Sally Eilers and James Dunn, one oi the screen’s polpular combinations, appear in a sparkling comedy drama, "We Have our • Mo’mentis,” which screens at. the Opera. House to-mor-row and Thursday. The story concerns a girl who becomes tired ol being a school teacher in a small town. She leaves' for Europe for one grand good time before she settle® down to what promises to be' a dull marriage. She finds herself’ involved in an adventure that is as exciting as it is humorous. A group of stick robbers make her the unwitting means through which, they smuggle money into Europe. She finds herself facing long years in prison. Treated in a light vein, develo|ped with humorous situations and' keen dialogue, the picture has been photographed against the gaiety and glamour o’f a transAtlantic luxury liner and adventurous, romantic Monte Carlo. The cast includes such talent as Mischa Auer, David <iven, Warren I-Iymer, Marjorie Gateson, Thurston Hall, Virginia Sale, Franklyn Pangborn and Grady Sutton. “SENSATION.” The sensational front page story, •‘Sensation,” dealing with the truth behind an amazing murder mystery, screens at the Opera House to-mor-row and Thursday. It fearlessly reveals the relentless go-getter methods of Fleet Street’s “Murder gang”—a pack of “Ace” crime reporters who stop at nothing to get an exclusive “behind the scenes” story to sensationally isplash across' their front pages. Here is a drama —real, stirring, unforgettable, with a million thrills. Margaret Vyner and John Lodge have the leading roles, whilst others in the cast are Diana Churchill, Francis Lister and Joan Marion. REGENT THEATRE “Heidi of the Alps.” the story that has thrilled millions the world over .. . now comes to' laughing, lovable life with Heidi and all the colourful folk into wlrose lives she’ brings tend ernes® and mirth and courage . . a film, and a Shirley Temple that will touch the deepest corners of your tieart Screening at the Regent. Theatre to-night for the last time. “DINNER AT THE RITZ.” A famous Paris banker is mysterious'lv killed and at Monte Carlo a courageous girl, masquerading as a gay adventuress, begins the most dangerous game a woman in love can play in “Dinner at the Ritz.” opening Friday at the Regent Theatre. Annabella.' sensational discovery of two continents, is starred in this picture as tensely exciting, as she is excitingly lovely. “THIS WAY PLEASE.” A sure-fire musical, filled with bit tunes, beautiful' girls, and rollicking humour! That’s “This' Way Please, which comes to the Regent Theatre to-morrow. A trio of big radio names are in the cast: Mary Livingstone, Jack Benny’s Mary, Fibber McGee and M'olly, making their first screen appearance! The popular Charles “Buddy” Rodgers and winsome Betty. Grable furnish the heart interest, aided by Lee Bowman! Frozen-faced Ned Sparks furnishes a lot of laughs, and Porter Hull makes a. .swell theatre manager! And a. great, cast finishes the bill, along with an army of pretty usherettes and chorus girls. “HOT WATER.” •Feeling as "ch'ipper” and “fine ‘n’ dandy” a's when he was Jack Jones’ age, Dad Jones, played by Jed Prouty, wants a chance to sing and dance tn hi® next picture. Prouty wanted the script of “Hot Water,” which comes to the Regent Theatre to-mor-t-QW, changed to include “just a little hoofing.” ' “Nothing doing,” decreed the officials', “you’re a settled father, through and through.” Cast in their usual roles in <t'he Jone’s Family circle, Joel Prouty, Shirley Deane, Spring Byington. Russell Gleason. Kenneth Howell, George Ernest. June Carlson, Florence Roberts, and Billy Mahan are featured with Joan Marsh and Marjorie Weaver.

PLUNKET BALL A reminder is given of the’ Plunket Society’s annual bail to be held tonight in Schaef’s' Hail. The hail will be beautifully decorated, unusual novelties will be presented, and the new Marina Dance Band has been engaged to provide the latest ine.entive to dancing. Mr. P. Coll will be master of ceremonies, and visitors may count on everything to ensure their enjoyment. Not the least important feature will be a first-class sit-down sui per. As a final inducement for a record attendance, the well-known work Of the Plunket Society deserves every support. PIPE BAND EUCHRE Euchre patrons should note that the PipO Band .euchre tournaments are being held on Thursday evenings in Herb. Moore’s Cabaret. VARIETY CONCERT At the Town Hall, last evening, the grand variety concert, under the auspices of the Women’s Institute Dioma Circle, attracted a fair attendance. The contribution by the Drama Circle proved creditable to the Institute, the talent displayed giving the audience entertainment of a humorous and enjoyable nature. The play “The Christening” afforded funny situations If ridiculous, but drama would be poor indeed without it. The second play, “Cupid Rampant” gave further opportunity for characterisation, which was generously applauded. Variety was provided by the following programme, which was generously applauded and rendered lengthy by numerous encores. The orchestra (Miss M. MeSherry. A.T.C.L., L.T.C.L., leader) rendered valuable support with bright music.

Mr. . Pat Coll, stage manager, thanked the audience for their attendance... the and performers for their valuable' assistance. The programme was as follows: — Selection by Orchestra. Dance, Irish Reel. Pat Gallagher, Vonnie Goodall, Joyce Inglis and Pat Gifkins (Pupils of Miss Dorothy Thwaites’ School of Dancing). Yodelling Hillbilly, Mrs. Gilmour. Song and Dance, Miss M. Wil-

liams. Mouth Organ Duet. Dance Duo, Betty Lindbom and Joyce Picken (Pupils of Miss Miriam Trott’s School of Dancing). Comic Song, Mr. J. Smith. Recitation, Miss E. Scott. Song, Miss L. Campbell. Play (The Christening) W.I. Drama Circle. Cast: Gerald Eversley (Mrs. Taylor), Mrs. Blossom (Mrs. Brown), Flora (Mrs. Hutchinson), Lily (Mrs. Payne), Daphne (Mrs. Aiderton) her daughters; Mrs. Joliffer, Gerald’s Aunt (Mrs. Turner). Part 2: Overture by Orchestra. Song: Mrs. Cogswell. Military Tap Dance, Monica Sinnott. Skipping Dance, ‘ Jocelyn Goode. Pupils of Miss Vivienne Knowles’ Dancing School. Song, Master G. Hillman. Humorous Recitation, Miss M. Courteney. Play (Cupid Rampant) W.I. Drama Circle. Cast: An unmarried Female, (Mrs. Campbell). The Sergeant Registrar (Mrs. Dixon), The Orderly (Mrs. Gilmore), The Voice (Mrs. Rose), An Unmarried Male. (Mrs. A. E. Jones). Controller of the Creche (Mrs. W. Green). Cornet Solo: Mr. McHerron. Song, Miss D. Sole. Song, Miss I. Turner. Musical Quartet, Bunk-House Boys.