ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 7 February 1939, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE Just a simple letter of introduction, but it will provide for you some of the greatest dramatic and hillarious comedy momenta ever to be seen on any screen in “Letter of introduction,” to be screened at the Opera House to-night, to-morrow and Thursday, with Adolphe Menjou, Andrea Leeds and George Murphy, providing the drama. The comedy is excellently taken care of by that remarkable pair, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. Andrea Leeds and Adolphe Menjou carry the story of an ageing actor who discovers, through a letter of introduction, that he is the father of a grown daughter the role played by Miss Leeds. The actor’s ego, coupled with the fear of losing his screen-idol popularity, prompts him to conceal their true relationship from the world and to extract from his daughter a promise of secrecy. Through this deception comes a succession of events, some tragic, some dramatic, some hilarious. Enhanced by the extraordinary acting abilities of Miss Leeds and Mr. Menjou, they mergje to form a truly great screen offering. George Murphy reveals unsuspected qualities as Miss Leeds’ suspicious fiance, Rita Johnson as George’s dancing partner, Ann Sheridan asi Menjou’s society-fiancee, and Eve Arden as a sophisticated showgirl, are excellently cast. McCarthy, however, emerges as tops in the comedy line, although he has an unexpected rival in Mortimer Snerd, a rural dummy who makes his screen debut in “Letter of Introduction.” Mortimer nearly steals the shows from Charlie in spots. REGENT THEATRE

The last screening at the Regent Theatre of “The Texans” will be tonight. “TRAPPED” OPENS “Trapped by G-Men,” newest Jack Holt melodrama, will be the new attraction at the Regent Theatre starting on Wednesday. Dealing with the relentless G-man war on crime, “Trapped by G-Men” introduces for the first time on the screen the part played by the gallant women in the Secret Service. Wynne Gibson represents this intrepid clan, with C. Henry Gordon and Jack la Rue in featured roles.

“JOSETTE” The gaiety of a Mardi Gras in Nev/ Orleans! The kick of a. sazarac cocktail! Sparkle! Twinkle! Music! Fun! That’s what you can expect of “Josette,” coming Wednesday to the Regent Theatre! “Josette,” in case you haven’t met the girl, is that irrestiblo little French coquette, and you’ll love the way Simone Simon plays the role, with Don Ameche and Robert Young in hot pursuit! It’s the sauciest, 00-la-la-laughingest escapade in the history of love, to say nothing of the history cf motion pictures. “Josette” is just brimming with music that will send you out humming and singing music’ by the inimitable Gordon and Revel. Its cast assures you merriment. ... a cast including Bert Lahr, Joan Davis, Paul Hurst, William Collier soar., and Tala Birell. Let "Josette” solve your entertainment problem immediately. The formulais simple: go down to the Regent and have a swell time on Wednesday. PERRY BROS.’ CIRCUS. The traditional atmosphere and glamour of the sawdust, ring comes to Greymouth on Thursday and Fri-

day. Coming by special trains, the celebrated Peri?y Bros, will present their all-new modern circus of 50 International stars together with their mammoth Zoo of 18 cages of wild jungle animals and herd of elephants. This year sees Perry Bros, at the height of their popularity. Their outstanding success has been of genuine enterprise and a careful study of the tastes of their audiences. At the inception of Perry Bros, it was decided to bring on tour only artists of proven calibre.

Abundant proof that this scheme of entertainment has won the hearts of their audiences has been the everincreasing attendances wherever Perry Bros, have appeared. From generation to generation this policy has been handed down and after 70 years of progress the present generation (the third), Perry Bros, are proud to say that, the motto is still the same. Press praise is piled on. Crowds continue to flock to every performance. EveYy act of this great Australia]! unit is brimming over with fun, novelty and originality. It is an exhibition of astounding feats of daring and skill. It comes to New Zealand with the hall mark of 100 per cent, entertainment, produced and presented under one of the largest marquees of canvas ever to leave Australia. It is a wonderful show, a marvellous show, a gigantic show, a sensational show, a colossal show, a magnificent show, is the Perry Bros, of 1939. The huge marquees will be located in Victoria Park. No other location is big enough to hold this stupendous circus and' Zoo. There will be a special matinee on Friday afternoon at 2.30. The box plans are now open at Kilgour’s and patrons are advised to reserve their seats early and avoid disappointment.