ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 July 1941, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—Now Showing: “Village Barn Dance” and Saloon Bar.” For an evening of cheerful relaxation, we recommend the pleasing, gay, musical comedy romance, “Village Barn Dance,” now showing at the Opera House. Richard Cromwell and Doris Day have the romantic leads, whilst a blue ribbon cast of radio and screen personalities have been assembled including Lvlubelle and Scotty, the mad zanies who will keep audiences in stitches for an extended period of time; Don Wilson, famous radio announcer; Barbara Jo Allen in her familiar and ludicrous role of “Vera Vague”; Esther Dale, together with her electric limousine also keeps audiences in fits of laughter; a mouth organ specialty bv Frank Cook; whilst the “Kidoodlers” and the “Texas Wanderers” greatly add to the general merry-making. A number of tuneful melodies also make their screen debut, which includes: “Howdy Neighbour,” “Hail to Lyndale,” “What are Little Girls made of?” “When the Circus Comes to Town,” “When do Clouds G’wine roll by.” and “When I Yoo Hoo in the Valley.” The story concerns a group of youngsters who take over a national broadcast and secure financial independence for their town, not to mention saving one of their number from marrying a young man she does not love. Described as something more than just a thriller, the astounding murder mystery drama. “Saloon Bar,” starring Gordon Harker and Elizabeth Allen is the associate feature showing at the Opera House.

REGENT —“The House Across the Bay.” With George Raft and Joan Bennett sharing stellar honours and a strong supporting cast featuring Walter Pidgeon, Gladys George, Lloyd Nolan, and June Knight, “The House Across the Bay” will commence to-morrow at the Regent Theatre. Based on a story by Myles Connolly, the central figure is Brenda Bentley, played by Miss Bennett, a young girl whose husband is sent to orison for income tax evasion. This role, outstandingly dramatic, gives the alluring Miss Bennett wide scope as she is seen as a singer and dancer in addition to her dramatic opportunities. In one sequence of the film she sings and dances “Chula Chihuahua,” her own interpretation of the South American rhumba-, and later introduces “I’ll Be a Fool Again.” Its story revolves around the women who are left behind to battle their own odds and to retain their ’faith and balance while thenhusbands are serving terms behind prison bars. Miss Bennett therefore presents a composite picture of a whole group of women who wait for that dim to-morrow when at last their husbands will be free, too. Among the outstanding sets created and designed for the film were a swank New York night club, where the action of the story begins, authentic prison cells, a streamlined racecourse and many others. Patrons are advised to make early reservations. CORONATION CEREMONY. Preceded by a short concert programme, the coronation ceremony in connection with the recent Patriotic Queen Carnival will be held in the Regent Theatre this evening, under

the direction of Mrs J. W. Hannan. Minute attention has been given to detail in connection with the production, with the result that the scene presented promises to be one of regal splendour. The frocking for the Pageant of Queens of History is truly spectacular. A full orchestra and choir will supnly the incidental music. The proceeds are for patriotic purposes, and reserved seats are procurable at the Regent.