ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 30 July 1941, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE: —Now Showing: “Castle on the Hudson” and “Behind the News.”

A tightly-knit story in which those ingriedients of truly exciting screen entertainment —romance, action and suspense —are blended in perfect proportion and seasoned to taste with numour, is the fiery emotional drama, “Castle on the Hudson,” co-starring Ann Sheridan, John Garfield, jand Pat O’Brien, which is now showing at the Opera House. . A turbulent love story of a young couple who risk death to be together, it is a fastmoving drama, full of suspense. Gar,field portrays an egotistical young gangster, arrogant in his confidence that his luck will hold. But like most other young characters, he has a weakness. That weakness is his love for Kay, the role played by Ann Sheridan. Beautiful and desirable, she is queen of the underworld, but her love is all for Garfield. Separated when he is finally apprehended, they cannot stay apart. He comes to her when she needs him most, and she, in return, murders another man to save his life. It is this point on which the plot revolves, and to tell how the situation is resolved would detract from the full dramatic impact of the picture. Pat O’Brien has his mightiest role as the prison warden. “BEHIND THE NEWS.”

Triumph of the idealistic principles of true journalism against a corrupt city government abetted by a corrupt Press, is the potent .theme ot a new and unusual newspaper story, “Behind the News,” which is also showing at the Opera House, with an excellent cast headed by Lloyd Nolan and Doris Davenport, and Frank Albertson.

REGENT —Now Showing: A delightful comedy set to music: .If I Had My Way.”

Bing Crosby shares honours with his youngest co-star, little Gloria Jean, in a bright new comedy, Il I Had My Way.” Gay tunes, the best Bing has had in a long while, are enlivened 'by duet arrangements for Bing and Gloria that are particularly effective. And with the addition of a clever supporting cast and an excellent screen play, “If I Had My Way is altogether an appealing film. Bing riDDOcirs as a »steelworker, one of a trio oi pSs that include El. Brendel and Donald Woods. Gloria is the daughter of Woods, and when the father is killed in a bridge accident, Bing and. Brendel take her to New York to live with relations. Complications ensue when Brendel generously buys a bahkrupt cafe from .a friend and the story then concerns itself with the problems of the three comrades in making the business pay. As always, Crosby’s .easy presence lends enjoyment to his performance, and makes it one of the best, m his long string of successful pictures. Gloria Jean has a. childish charm that is utterly captivating. In several dramatic and comedy scenes she proves that her talents as an actress have not. been over-estimated. The, supporting cast is headed by Charles Winninger and El Brendel. Plans are now open at the theatre. ’Phone 601.

HIGH . HAT. ’ Considerable interest is being taken in the production of the Revue

* e High Hat, and judging by the steady filling of the box plan, the effort, for patriotic purposes, promises to be successful, and intending patrols are advised that tickets are procurable at the Regent box office, reservations being made free. The Company have pleasure in announcing that Shorty Sorenson will be playing the part as comedian, with plenty of new jokes and comic sketches which will keep the audience well amused throughout the ever-changing scenes. A few shillings well spent will bring you happiness and content. PATRIOTIC SHOP. The Soldiers’ Shop (opposite Town Hall) will re-open on Friday. Residents to the south of Sawyers’ Creek are reciuested to forward their donations early Friday morning.