ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 December 1938, Page 14

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. Offering an abundance of riding action, adventure and romance to screen patrons, the new George O’Brien picture, “The Renegade Ranger,” will he screened at the Opera House to-night and to-morrow. The noted outdoor star is at his best in a fast-moving and suspenseful film of this type, and he gives a. brilliant performance as the hard-hitting Texas Ranger hero, with the charming Rita Hayworth as a delightful and convincing heroine. The story deals with an exciting episode on the border, with O’Brien assigned to follow and capture a Mexican girl accused of murdering a ranchman. Penetrating to her mountain retreat, the Ranger finds himself falling in love with the girl and also becoming convinced of her innocense, but his duty as an officei- requires that he bring her back for trial. When his identity is discovered the girl’s followers condemn him to death, but he escapes, rescues the girl from a surprise attack engineered by her enemies and takes her to gaol. Again imperilled when a lynching party takes her from the gaol and' is about to kill her, the heroine once more is saved by the Ranger, who manages finally to clear her name and to arrest the real criminals. Filled with action, the picture is one of the most thrilling of all O’Brien’s vehicles, and its cast makes it as realistic as it is thrilling. Miss Hayworth, who is herself half Spanish. is ideal as the fugitive girl, and Ray Whitley, Tim Holt, William Royle and Lucio Villegas give outstanding performances. I 1 “LET GEORGE DO IT.” I 1 To guarantee laughs, you’ll really | enjoy and long remember, will be the management of the Opera House privilege to present to you on Friday and Saturday the uproariously funny comedy, “Let George Do It,” starring George Wallace, Australia’s greatest comedian, assisted by the greatest cast of comedians ever assembled. In i “Let George Do It,’ ’this popular comedian creates a character in “Joe Blake,” that is human and’ lovable. I so near to his dreams when he hears | he has inherited a fortune; finds life unbearable, when he is told that it is all a mistake. He decides to die, with , the help of Joe Valli, but after several atempts at suicide, signs all | his Avorldly goods over to a gang of < crooks, on condition that they kill him when he least expects it. The fortune is really proved to be his and his efforts to escape the impending doom, brings scenes of suspense, riotous comedy and thrilling action, that has never yet been your privilege to see. This comedy was made to be laughed at, but you are advised not to try and make yourself laugh, “Let George Do It.” REGENT THEATRE. A hilarious comedy of matrimonial misadventures, this picture is highlighted by pitched battles, featuring the hurling of bric-a-brac at each other by the wedded belligerents. With Gloria Stuart and Michael Whalen alternating as pitcher and target, director Eugene Forde soon used up his entire supply of china in retakes. “The Lady Escapes” is screening tonight at the Regent Theatre. “MISSING WITNESSES.” John Litel has not only played a great many lawyer parts but has been studying law as a hobby, and may take bar examinations. In his newest. picture, “Missing Witnesses,” showing at the Regent Theatre, on Thursday and’ Friday, he enacts the part, of a detective, but was also able to he technical advisor on the film. ‘“WALKING DOWN BROADWAY.” I he heart-catching story of these six girls living and loving‘within the shadows of Broadway’s bright lights is dramatically told in “Walking Down Broadway," screening to-morrow at the Regent Theatre. This picture is teeming with drama. People thrill to every moment of the story of six girls hiding their hearts, laughing at love and daring to live for the things other girls only long for. Heading the splendid cast are Claire Trevor, Phyllis Brooks, Leah Ray, Dixie Dunbar, Lynn Bari, Jayne Regan, -Michael Whalen and Torn Beck in featured' roles. THURSDAY DANCE. To-morrow night at the United Pavilion, Arn. Beck and his full or-1 chestra will supply the music to a well-balanced' dance programme, being the first of the Karoro Queen’s Pipe Band Carnival dances. Monte Carlo and Lucky Spot with appro-

priate prizes. Supper supreme consisting of asparagus rolls, sausage rolls, oyster patties, sandwiches and cakes, savouries with tea or coffee is sure to touch the palate of those present for a good night's entertainment. I’AROA SCHOOL. The break-up entertainment will be held at the i’aroa School to-morrow evening, to lie followed by an adults’ dance. As the proceeds are in aid of the picnic fund any assistance will be welcomed.