ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 7 September 1938, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE One of the finest air pictures ever produced comes to the Opera House to-night, and to-morrow. “Flying Hostess.” Filmed around the transcontinental airlines and the air hostesses who ride the big transport planes, the picture brings to the screen the glamour, the courage and the daring of one of the newest and most modern phases of American life. The lead, the role of an airline superintendent, is played by the talented William Gargan. The story deals with the vital, fastmoving romance of a flying hostess and an ace pilot. The roles are ably portrayed by an impressive new romantic team, beautiful Judith Barrett and stalwart William Hall. The supporting cast includes Astrid Allwyn, the comical Andy Devine, Ella Logan, the radio star, Addison Randall and Maria Shelton.

“THERE GOES MY GIRL”

A high’ voltage newspaper drama, charged with romance, reportorial rivalry, and a murder.mystery. “There Goes My Girl ”■ co-starring Gene Raymond and Ann Sothern, screens at the Opera House to-night and,to-mor-row. The ace reporters on rival newspapers are deeply in love. Their marriage is frustrated by the hard-shelled city editor of the sheet the girl works for, who can’t see why his star news hawk should succumb to mushy sentimentality. Dangling the bait of a sensational stoiy under the pretty nose of 'his girl reporter, he twice sidetracks the pending nuptials. But his villainy does not end there. Others in support are Gordon Jones, Frank Jenks, and Richard Lane.

REGENT THEATRE

As tough as the armoured car he drives in his one-man war against crime, Brian Donlevy pilots a wreckproof car, on puncture-proof tyres, behind bullet-proof glass—but the heart of this demon driver of the speedway isn’t proof against love. When the devil-may-care Donlevy meets Rochelle Hudson, a girl who loves to flirt with sudden death, life is spiked with danger in “Born Reckless,” opening Thursday at the Regent. A story of ruthless taxicab racketeer warfare in which a group of strong-arm mobsters, unsuccessful at levying a “protection” tax against the legitimate cab operators of a Western city, embark on a programme of physical assault, the film is highlighted by a series of spectacular automobile smash scenes. Harry Carey, the veteran Western star, and Robert Kent are featured in the roles of the victimised cab owners, with Pauline Moore teamed opposite Kent in a romantic role. Barton Mac Lean heads the racketeers, and the conflict between him and Carey and Kent firings the legitimate cabbies to the point of despair. To this scene of chaos Donlevy brings a reckless courage and daring that dismays the gangsters and stiffens the flagging resistance of the cabmen.

“LIFE BEGINS AT COLLEGE.”

Many young men and women have trained themselves in one profession or another in accordance with the advice of friends or relatives, only to find that success came to them through an entirely different talent. If. the merry, mad Ritz Brothers who are starred in the musical smash, “Life Begins in College.” in which Joan Davis, Tony Martin and Gloria Stuart and a notable cast are featured, opening Thursday at the Regent, had followed the advice of others, they would have been ballroom dancers. It was during a dance contest, however, that the Ritzes decided to turn their attention to comedy. A judge, recognising the perfect rhythm of the dancers which is a fundamental of the Ritz’ special type of humour, talked the matter over with them and suggested they combine their dancing talent with comedy. To-day the Ritz Brothers are at the top of film fame, a pinnacle they reached because of their particular type of rib-tickling comedy antics. In the remarkably short time of one year, they have become known to millions. A supporting cast of entertainment top-notchers, including Fred Stone, Nat Pendleton, Ed. Thorgersen, Dick Baldwin, Joan Marsh, Dixie Dunbar, Jed Prouty, Maurice Cass, Marjorie Weaver and J. C. Nugent is also featured. Five of the song hits include ‘Why Talk About Love?” “Big Chief Swing It.” “The Rumba Goes Collegiate,” “Our Team is on the Warpath,” and “Fair Lombardy.” Another hit number. “Sweet. Varsity Sue,” is also presented.

‘‘THE BUCCANEER.”

The broad panorama of the War of ISI2 is the background for “The Buccaneer” which opens Saturday at the Regent. Fredric March is cast as the famous pirate chief, Jean Lafitte, whose love for a - belle of old New Orleans. Margot Grahame and her ;-y, the struggling young United States, makes him join with General Andrew Jackson in the defence of Now Orleans against the British attack. Although he becomes the hero of the hour when the British are routed, Marsh loses his honour and his sweetheart when it becomes known that his men sank the American merchant ship. “Corinthian.” with Margot’s sister and a score of other prominent citizens aboard. Escaping from New Orleans with Jackson’s help, he goes ir.to exile with the girl who really understands and loves him, Franciska Gaal, an orphan whom he had rescued from the sea.

COMMUNITY SING

The first of a series of community sings in aid of the Labour Campaign Fund will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow (Thursday) evening, at 8 o’clock. Mr J. Duffy will he song leader, and 1 it is expected that the hall will be packed for a splendid programme.

SURF GLOB DANCE.

A grand long-night, dance will bo held in the Blaketown Hall next Monday night, September 12. The committee has arranged for plenty of novelties, squeakers, streamers, snowballs. Good' prizes are offered I for the Monte Carlo and lucky spot. A ladies’ committee will have charge of the supper. Billy Williams’ orchestra I will supply the music. Dod Hogarth 1 is M.C. All profits go towards building , funds for a new clubhouse. The Surf i Club does good work for the public, iso come along and make a real night | of it. i MR. A. GOULDEN. Mr. Allan Goulden, of Greymouth, at it?? recent Wellington Competi Lions Society’s festival, secured first place in the bass section of the vocal

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