ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 December 1943, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—Finally To-night: “Kisses for Breakfast** and “Sleepers West." Friday: “You re Teilin’ I" and “Outlaws of the Desert."

A hilarious combination of music, merriment and romance commences at the Opera House to-morrow (Friday) in “You're Teilin’ I,” starring Judy Canova and Joe E. Brown, and featuring Eddie Foy Jr. and Jerome Cowan. Aside from the tuneful melodies, the eye-filling sets and the smooth and finished performances of the supporting players, there is above all the superb comedy and inimitable personality of Miss Canova which washes away the cares and turmoils of the present day like a refreshing shower. “You’re Teilin’ I” has a timely slant with the utilising of . all that is comical in the Nazi regime and playing it to the hilt for laughs. There are those who hold to the belief that ridicule is one of the strongest weapons in winning a war. If such is the case', “You’re Teilin’ I is an entire defence industry in itself! “OUTLAWS OF THE DESERT" Clarence E. Mulford’s latest “Hopalong” Cassidy action romance “Outlaws' of the Desert,” starring William Boyd, commences at the Opera House to-morrow. The action takes place in one of the most colourful outposts of civilisation —the mysterious desert of far-off Arabia. Natives who wield knives and swords with the accuracy and timing of a vaudeville juggler; alluring harem girls in exotic dances; wild desert tribes led by outlaw chiefs lurking behind sand dunes ready to pounce on the unsuspecting traveller; and sheiks who live in regal splendour and rule their oasis paradise with supreme power over life and death. This is the background which supplies “Hoppy” with his greatest adventure.

REGENT THEATRE: Finally Tonight: “Waterlooo Bridge.” Commencing Friday: “Dr. Gillespie’s New Assistant.”

Medicine, mystery, and good old fashioned sleuthing combine in “Dr. Gillespie’s New Assistant.” . , which commences at the Regent Theatre on Friday, to produce one of I lie most entertaining pictures o! Hie present series. Surrounded by a youth fill cast of comparative screen newcomers. Lionel Barrymore again stars in this production. The fresh faces are Van Johnson, Richard Quine and Keye- Luke, who are introduced into the series as a trio of young internees engaged to take some of the burden of the heavy duties from the shoulders of the ageing Dr. Gillespie. One of the first problems that confront the trio is a baffling case of amnesia for which there seems to be no contributing cause. Its solution provides the backbone for the comedy, drama and mystery which compiiscone of the best entertainment issues of this series.

RUNANGA COMMUNITY WEEK

Residents of Runanga are preparing for Community Week, which commences on Sunday. This week is being held for the purpose of stimulating interest in community activities, "and has been organised by a committee representing all local organisations, with the active cooperation of Canterbury University College, Extension Department, which is extending and developing adult education. The programme has been divided into sections, which include music, homecrafts, drama, child psychology, and community problems. The aim Is not to make the week merely a series of lectures, but to provide an interesting, entrtaining and varied programme that will have a wide appeal. Women will lie particularly interested. in the Home and Child Psychology sections, which will be held every afternoon, and will include cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts demonstration, and talks on “Eat the Right Food.” “Care of Fabrics,” and “New products and substitutes on the Market,” by Miss R. Robins, B.H.Sc. The Child Psychology section will open with a talk by Professor H. E. Field on “Educational and Vocational Guidance,and will include talks and discussions on ‘‘The Importance of Childhood,” and “Difficulties of Pre-School Children,” by Mr A. T. Campbell, M.A. A nursery. play centre will be provided at the Druids Hall, Jvhere mothers with children between the ages of two and live years may leave the infants whilst they attend lhe afternoon sessions. The centre will be under competent supervision.