ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 8 November 1944, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE: To-night: “Cabin in The Sky.”

Music, drama and fantasy mingle in rapid-fire entertainment that starts in an air-conditioned Hades and ends in a wrecked night club in “Cabin in the Sky,” showing at the Opera House.

Based on the Broadway musical fantasy, the film deals with the struggle between the forces of good and evil for the soul of Little Joe, played by Eddie Anderson. Lucifer, Jr. is played by Rex Ingram, wellknown stage star, who enlists the aid of the beautiful temptress Lena Horne to achieve his end. The forces of good represented by Kenneth Spencer, noted concert singer, align themselves with Petunia, Little Joe’s faithful and loving wife, depicted by Ethel Waters. In spectacular musical sequences she sings the charming songs, “Happiness is Just a Thing Called Joe,” “Cabin in the Sky,” and “Taking a Chance on Love.’” Lena Horne is a tempting temptress. She sings the ballad, “Honey in the Honeycomb,” and does a delightful comic duet with Rochester called “Consequences.” Bright musical moments are provided by the swing numbers of Duke Ellington and his band and the impressive harmonies of the Hall Johnson choir.

REGENT THEATRE—“Pride and Prejudice”.

There is nothing in the world like a good old fashioned story and the Regent Theatre will present “Pride and Prejudice.” That splendid actress, Greer Garson, is supported by Lawrence Olivier. The theme is that of an energetic mother, whose trials and tribulations are many in her efforts to secure husbands for her daughters. Lawrence in particular being a real snob is eventually brought to earth by the adorable Greer. Mothei eventually turns the trick and succeeds in disposing of her daughters tc very-eligible young men. Included ir. the cast are Mary Boland, Edna Maj Oliver, Maureen -O’Sullivan. Ann Rutherford and Freda Inescort. Oui mid-week news and a Pete Smith will also be screened. For the convenience of our patrons starting and finishing times will in future be advertised on the front page.