ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 March 1939, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. The advent of any Deanna Durbin picture is a milestone in the'history of the screen. From the surprising “Three Sffiart Girls.” through the beautiful and stirring “100 Men and a Girl,” and the touching “Mad About Music,” right to the current, “That Certain Age,” screening at the Opera House to-night, to-morrow, also Monday and Tuesday, her pictures have been a delight and a revelation. “That Certain Age” is as different from the previous trio as each of them were from each other. As Deanna grows older, her stories are carefully tailored to her age. This picture is lighter in the theme than the others, but no less powerful in entertainment content. Starring Deanna, with Melvyn Douglas, Irene Rich, Jackie Cooper, John Halliday, Juanita Quigley, Jackie Searl, Peggy Stewart, Nancy Carroll and Charles Coleman, “That Certain Age” tells the story of a younggirl, nearing sixteen, who meets a war correspondent and fancies herself violently in love with him. Temporarily infatuated with him. she forgets her younger “boy-friend” and her childish playmates until it is brought home to her that she is still a child, and that romantic love has no place in her life. Packed with clever comedy, brilliant dialogue, the sparkle of youth and the indescribable beauty of Deanna’s voice, Deanna sings five numbers in “That Certain Age.” Three of these are by the popular songwriting team of McHugh and Adamson. These are “My Own,” “Be a Good Scout,” and “You’re as Pretty as a Picture.” Her two classical selections are “Les Filles Des Cadiz,” by ■ Leo Delibes, and “Romeo and Juliet Waltz,” from the opera. This is the biggest movie news of the year you’ve been waiting for. An evening of glorious entertainment that will linger long in your memory. Specially coloured autographed photographs of Deanna Durbin will be given away to each person attending to-morrow’s matinee.

REGENT THEATRE. The parole law in force in many States, forbidding the marriage of persons who are out on parole, motivates the powerful Sylvia Sidney-George Raft film, “You and Me,” which has its final screening at the Regent Theatre to-night. “THE LAST WARNING.” Mystery “chillers” provide Hollywood directors their most difficult assignments, says Al Rogell. veteran megaphone? whose “The Last Warning.” has its final screening at the Regent Theatre to-night. Preston Foster and Frank Jenks appear as Bill Crane and Doc Williams, detective team.

‘•LITTLE TOUGH GUY.” Described as the most natural young actors, the ‘‘Dead End” kids give full play to their unique talents in '‘Little Tough Guy,” an astonishing document, of reckless youth, which starts to-morrow at the Regent Theatre. The boys were told to “just be natural and your acting will take care of itself.” Following that advice, they scored in “Dead End” and in “Crime School” before being brought to play featured roles in “Little Tough Guy,” with Helen Parrish, Robert Wil-cox,-Jackie Searl and Marjorie Main. Miss Parrish won the sister part as a reward for her performance as the "meanie” with Deanna Durbin in “Mad About Music.” The story be-

gins when the father of a family is sent to gaol on a murder charge, and follows the mother, son and daughter to quarters in a sordid section of the city. Billy Halop, as the son who sells newspapers to help his family, portrays the boy whose heart is filled with bitterness over what he feels has been unfair treatment of his father. Joining street hoodlums, he begins a series of escapades which build to a breath-taking climax. "RADIO CITY REVELS.” Kenny Baker, noted singer, and Ann Miller, charming star, form the screen’s newest, romantic team in “Radio City Revels,” commencing tomorrow at the Regent Theatre. Jack Oakie and Bob Burns are co-starred. Victor Moore, Milton Berle, Jane Froman, Buster West and Melissa Mason are featured along with Hal Kemp and his orchestra. The cast includes a score of novel specialty acts.

EXCURSION TO KOTUKU

Under the auspices of the Physical Fitness Centre, a railway excursion will be run to Kotuku on Sunday, leaving Greymouth at 9.30 a.m., stopping at Dobson, Brunner and Stillwater, It. leaves Kotuku at 5.30 p.m. on return. An excellent opportunity is afforded of seeing the Kotuku oilfields, and to view the famous Kotuku school grounds and model bungalow built entirely by the children of Jack’s Mill school. There will be novelty attractions on the grounds at. Kotuku. and ice creams and sweets will be available. Sugar, hot water and milk will be provided, and an enjoyable day’s outing is assured.