ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 18 August 1942, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE: To-night: “Escape to Glory” and “Nobody’s Children.”

Drama, with the power of flashing pistons, may be found in “Escape to Glory,” which is now showing at the Opera House. Action with the speed of flashing bullets is a vital part, whilst romance, with the throb of an all-conquering love, is the third essential of this film, which stars Pat O’Brien and Constance Bennett. .. . “Escape to Glory” tells a stirring, thrilling story of men . and women facing disaster and death, and behaving each according to his nature. A soldier of fortune who had hitherto sold his courage for cash, discovers that money isn’t everything; a girl who had hitherto sold her loyalty for minks and sables finds that warmth can come from the heart; a gunman facing electrocution chooses the manner of his death —to die obtaining ms revenge, but to die in a blaze of glory. “NOBODY’S CHILDREN” Unwanted.. small humans.. homeless—parentless, .alone, .pitting their tiny strength against an unheeding world! A drama to stir all hearts! Story of the gallant fight to give “Nobody’s Children” what should be every child’s birthright, .parents and a home is revealed in this deeplymoving dramatisation.

REGENT THEATRE: To-night: “The Man I Married.”

A drama of strong emotional power played by a superb cast, “The Man I Married,” stars Joan Bennett, Francis Lederer, Lloyd Nolan, and Anna Sten. Does a woman i eally know the man she loves. The amazing experiences of a beautiful girl, who learned too late the truth about her husband, are related in the him. Lovely Joan Bennett, suddenly finds the husband she adored. Francis Lederer, a stranger to be hated and feared. In a violent, emotional scene, Lederer’s father, portrayed by Otto Kruger, is so horrified by his son’s plans that he denounces him. It is then that “The Man I Married” surges through to a thrilling and unforgettable climax. Joan Bennett gives a strong performance. Forceful Francis Lederer tops all his previous screen characterisations, while Lloyd Nolan and Anna Sten also score handsomely. The film has outstanding screen names in supporting roles, including Maria Ouspenskaya, one of the great actresses of our day. Ludwigg Stossel and Johnny Russell, plus excellent featurettes.