ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 November 1943, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

; OPERA HOUSE— To-night: “Sons of ! the Pioneers” and “Henry Aidj rich, Editor.” j The exciting and thrill-packed ! Western drama “Sons of the PioI neers,” starring Roy Rogers (new ! Western singing star), and featuring ; George (Gabby) Hayes, Maris Wnxion and the famous . musical group, ! “The Sons of the Pioneers,” is now I showing. r , , x ( The picture deals with the fight which the citizens of the western town of Rogers City are waging against I a ruthless gang of desperadoes who i have been destroying the ranchers I property and killing their cattle. J. he secret leader of this gang is Frame Bennett (Bradley Page), one of the town’s leading citizens. The region is rich in deposits of chromite, and Bennett plans to bankrupt the ranchers and force them to sell out to him before they can learn of the presence of the valuable ore on their land, fhe efforts of the sheriff, Gabby Whittaker, to stop the gang are unavailing, and the ranchers decide to replace him with someone more efficient. Gabby immediately calls in Roy Rogers, grandson of the most famous sheriff in the town’s history, to help him. Roy has lived most of his life m New York where he is employed as I an entomologist, but agrees; to come to Rogers City. His exploits in securing evidence against Bennett provide ; screen fare of the most exciting or- ! der.

REGENT THEATRE— To-night: “The Prime Minister.”

One of the finest characterisations ever done for the screen is John Gielgud’s portrayal of the great _ British statesman Benjamin Disraeli in The Prime Minister” showing at the Regent Theatre. The film traces Disraeli’s life from his youth to his old age. His triumphs and defeats, his courtship and married life are told with deep understanding in this dramatic film biography. Many of the highlights o± Disraeli’s spectacular life are shown, but one that will be particularly significant shows how Disraeli diplomatically out-manoeuvred the Prussian Dictator Bismarck. By showing the might of Great Britain at a most opportune time Disraeli forced Bismai k to make a concession which saved the Empire and prevented a blood?/ conflict. Diana Wynward plays the part of Mrs. Disraeli with much conviction. Other mefnbers of the cast include Will Fyffe, Owen Nares and ray Compton. i LEARNERS’ DANCES I Commencing next Monday in iPerotti Hall a weekly dance from 9 till 12 will be held to augment I funds for additional Pipe Band uniforms. The hall interior has been ' renovated and the floor has received ' a special preparation. The dance is i for all, but learners will receive i tuition from 8.30 till 9. Mr Reuben I Stea] will be at the piano, with Mi ; Don Parfitt on the drums. It is hoped Ito add to these instruments il patIronage is forthcoming, while at in'tervals a long night dance will be ; held. The committee is making every I endeavour to have a successful opening on Monday.