ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 20 November 1939, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—Final Screening: “THE CITADEL.”

’ The adaptation of A. J. Cronin’s powerful novel, “The Citadel,” star- ' ring Robert Donat and Rosalind Russell will be finally . screened at the Opera House to-night. The story of a young doctor tempted,’ a world of luxury and beautiful women within easy reach, but the cry of humanity ’ calling him back to the "Citadel” of his youthful ideals. 1 NEXT ATTRACTION. Handsome Charles Boyer has his most romantic role as a lovable fugitive in Walter Wanger’s “Algiers,” which screens at the Opera House tomorrow, also Wednesday and Thursday, and is a colourful adventure romance that stars him opposite Hollywood’s two most glamorous newcomers, Sigrid Gurie and Hedy Lamarr. “Algiers” casts the darkeyed screen lover as Pete le Moko, devil-may-care international jewel thief, who takes refuge from the French police by living in the Casbah, the mysterious native quarter of Algiers, where the law dare not intrude. Here Pete le Moko rules as king, idol of the strange exotic women of the quarter, commander of the men, and beloved by everyone by his handsome smiling face and high adventurous heart. Sigrid Gurie is seen as Ines, his beautiful and wildly-ealous native sweetheart. Then one day there strolls into the Casbah a beautiful Parisian tourist named Gaby—played by the alluring Viennese actress, Hedy Lamarr. This is the day for which Silmanc, suave provincial detective has been patiently waiting. For he knows that if noihihg else can lure the great lover out of the Casbha and into the hands of the law, perhaps a woman can. Pete and Gaby fall madly in love, and after a series of exciting and' romantic adventures, in the course of which the jealous native i' sweetheart betrays Pete to the police, the story ends on a breath-taking sur- J prise climax. Afforded the best role of his screen careet in “Algiers,” c Boyer delivers an engaging charac- ' terisatiou of the debonair jewel thief. The picture takes on added interest through the fact that marks the first time the star’s rich bass-baritone singing voice has been heard on the t screen. In addition to the stars, the t cast also includes Joseph Calleia, who t plays the part, of the detective Slimane, Gene Lockhart, Alan Hale and f Mme. Niha Koshetz. a

REGENT: NOW SHOWING.—“FI VE . CAME BACK” & “MYSTERY OF THE WHITE ROOM.”

“FIVE CAME BACK.”

Bringing together one of the strongest groups ®f players ever assembled for a single picture, that unique screen drama, “Five Came Back," reveals a striking cross-sec-tion of life among eleven people marooned in a Brazilian jungle following a plane accident. Heading the imposing cast and providing one of the two romances in the story are Chester Morris, in the role of a courageous transport pilot, and Lucille Ball, as a chorus girl. Another romantic team is formed by Kent Taylor, cast as a co-pilot, and Wendy Barrie, a runaway heiress. Other fine players who are seen as ( the ill-fated passengers forced down in the wilds of the upper Amazon are Joseph Calleia, as an anarchist returning to stand trial for murder; I John Carradine, as a private detective [ escorting him; C. Aubrey Smith and Elisabeth Risdon as a botanist and his wife; Allen Jenkins and little Casey

Robinson as a gangster and the tiny son of a public enemy running away from a gang war; and Dick Hogan as the airplane steward. The sharply etched characterisations of these noted players are said to add much to the realism and tense drama of the gripping picture.

ASSOCIATE FEATURE.

Seventh in the series of Crime Club mysteries that have become as popular on the screen as they are in fiction form, is “Mystery of the White Room.” The strongest cast yet assembled for a Crime Club production will appear in the new film, Bruce Cabot and Helen Mack portray the principal characters with Constance Worth Joan Woodbury, Mabel Todd, Tom Dugan, Roland Drew, Addison Richards and Tommy Jackson in support. The story is laid in a hospital, where the eerie events begin with the scalpel murder of a. doctor in a darkened surgery. Heroic detective work by a young doctor highlights the ensuing action as he unravels a doublemurder case involving a dozen suspects. Hospital staff intrigue provides an undercurrent to the mystery. Authentic, scientific and medical background was carefully prepared.

GREY SURF CLUB DANCE. To-night should see another crowd at the Surf Club’s weekly dance, as they have been drawing large attendances. Learners should come along. Williams’ orchestra, a good supper, an excellent floor, and soft drinks are all available. Mr Dod Hogarth is in charge of the floor.