ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 20 June 1939, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE.

“ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD.”

The mighty events that thrilled the ages, now live again on the colour screen in the huge technicolour melodrama, “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” to be finally screened to-night at the Opera House. Headed by Errol Flynn as Robin the cast also includes Olivia de Havilland, Claude Rains, Basil Rathbone, lan Hunter', Herbert Mundin, Eugene Pallette, and many others. Rich in lore is the story of how a Saxon noble, Sir Robin, of Locksley, the ablest archer in all England', gathered a band of stalwarts around him to harass the cruel Norman knights. How the outlawed Robin Hood plundered the rich and fed the poor has been re-sung in ballads and has come down through the centuries —an incomparably fascinating story. “FOOLS FOR SCANDAL.” Hailed as the comedy event of the. vear, “Fools For Scandal,” starring Carole Lombard and Fernand Gravet, will he screened at the Opera House to-morrow and Thursday.

No one needs to be told about Miss Lombard.- Her recent comedy triumphs, “True Confession” and “Nothing Sacred,” speak i'oi’ themselves. “Fools for Scandal” gives her the opportunity to further hei’ success as a comedienne. Fernand Gravet is winsome in the picture singing and dancing; the song hits being “How Can You Forget,” and “There’s a Boy in Harlem.”

The Les Hite Orchestra contributes their grand brand of music, and there’s a lavish dance sequence set in an elaborate Paris night-club, to add to the general gaiety of the film. The story is about an American movie star who under an assumed name is seeing the sights of London and Paris. That, of course, is Carole. She meets with a Baron who likewise is travelling incognito and keeping ■secret his rank. And that is Fernand. Plenty of fu,n follows, when Carole hires him as her chief.

Others in the capable cast include Isabel Jeans, Ralph Bellamy, Marie Wilson, Allen Jenkins, Marcia Ralston, Heather Thatcher and Tola Nesmith.

Lavish settings and beautiful costumes are another feature of “Fools For Scandajl,” and Miss Lombard’s gowns are something for the girls to go home and yearn for. The costume ball sequence is said to have some of the most original creations ever seen on the screen.

REGENT: FINAL SCREENING OF “BOY SLAVES” & “MR, WONG DETECTIVE.” COMMENCING WEDNESDAY: “STORM OVER BENGAL” & “GANG BULLETS.”

Glorious in its sweep of exciting adventure in North-West India far-flung outpost of the Empire, and moving in. its depiction of gallantry and heroism is “Storm "Over Bengal,’ ’an adventure story of the Bengal Lancers. Patrie Knowles heads -the cast as Captain Jeffrey Allison, hero of the British Army in India. Richard Cromwell is seen as the younger Allison, bitter towards his big brother, because he is constantly flung in his face as a fine example to live up t-o. By his amazing deed in an army secret service, in battle against, fanatical tribesmen and on the polo fields, Jeff has certainly set. a mark for his younger brother to shoot, at.

When the story opens, Cromwell, a young officer in the aviation corps, is escorting lovely Rochelle Hudson, who has just arrived from to

Fort Dungra, where she is to marry Jeff. Cromwell falls in love with Rochelle, and further complications set in when Rahman Khan, a hill tribe chieftain, cleverly portrayed by Douglas Dumbrille, incites NorthWest India to rebellion against the English. Sir Austin Carter, peace ambassador’ from the Viceroy and GovernorGeneral of India, and his military escort are trapped’ and murdered on •their way to Lianapur. Allison is ordered to fly to Lianapur to complete the mission Sir Austin started and the regiment march to punish the murderers and restore order. And as they swing along, eager to revenge the death of Sir Austin and their comrades, little do they know that they are riding into a death-trap in the pass, where hiding tribesmen, heavily armed, are ready to swoop down upon them. How the troops are warned of the ambush and 1 how Rahman Khan and his revolutionary leaders are finally defeated, is told in the most exciting climax ever flashed upon the living screen. This gallant tale of adventure is an epic of British courage and heroism, a must-see picture for the entire family, and one that will long be remembered for its deeply-etched portrayals and its excellent story. The associate feature, “Gang Bullets,” is a very exciting story of the inner workings of a ring of political crooks. The cast is headed by Robert Kent and Anne Nagel. Together these two features are excellent entertainment. Plans are open and reservations may be made by ringing 601. PLUNKET BALL. Schaef’s Hall will be the centre of attraction to-night, on the occasion of the annual ball of the Greymouth Plunket Society. While the cause of the Society is in itself enough to warrant a crowded assemblage, the Society is not by any means relying alone upon that inducement, but has set itself to assure’ all patrons, of a most enjoyable night’s dancing and, in addition, a specially good supper. Music for modern and old time dancing will be played by Arn Beck’s popular modern orchestra. The ball should prove the most popular of the season.

THE GREYTONIANS. With the object of assisting the Greymouth Competitions, the above company propose to hold a variety entertainment on Thursday, at the Town Hall. The programme has been carefully selected ,and patrons are assured of wonderful variety of amusement. The object is certainly a praiseworthy one ,as one has only to look back and see how advantageous competitions are to the young people of New Zealand. Many of our leading citizens have made their debut on the various competition platforms, and talented children have been helped and brought under the public eye. The public should not fail to be present.