ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 19 September 1945, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE —To-night: “Riding High,” (in Technicolour).

Lining up all the ingredients of popular escapist mood Dorothy Lamour and Dick Powell in the streamlined Western musical comedy “Riding High,” is showing at the Opera House. The -picture is well trimmed with song and dance routines, plentifully besprinkled with gag lines and handsome settings, and its Technicoloui’ enhances the richness of the I rocking in artistic interiors and a few outdoor shots. The story has Dorothy returning home after her burlesque show has folded up, to find that her dad’s silver mine has failed to get finance, owing to the unhappy efforts of Powell. Moore’s flashing of counterfeit bills, drawing financial interest from several parties at first, also fades away when the imposter is revealed.. But There’s a grand £lOOO chuckwagon race to wind up the film, with Dottie, Victor and Powell aboard Cass’s entry, the parts falling off it until they whoop into the winning post like charioteers. The mine proves its worth when the real cash turns up, and romance ends happily for Dottie and Dick. Comedy honours are shared between. Cass Daley, Victor Moore and Gil Lamb, whilst Milt Britton’s Bancr provides the musical side. There are seven new song hits which you will be singing, whistling and humming, so take a bit of friendly advice and head for the laugh roundup.

REGENT THEATRE— To-night: “Heaven Can Wait,” starring Don Ameche and Gene Tierny.

Nothing's sacred when Ernst Lubitsch gives that grand new touch to the gay old nineties. That, in a nutshell, is the saucy, sparkling story of “Heaven Can Wait,” the new technicolour hit showing at the Regent Theatre.

The spicy film is the story of what went on in grandpa’s day—after the gas lights went out. Don Ameche and Gene Tierny top the featured cast, Don as a scion of a staid New York household—and his antics stand the the family on its ear. Gene is the lady he woos and wins; but Don is a flighty person, while Gene is not what you could call a submissive sort of girl. Which «neans that even after they’re happily married there are lots of fireworks. “Heaven Can Wait” is a frank, frolicking frivolous comedy aided immeasurably by the calibre of its performers. The large and capable cast includes Charles Coburn, Marjorie Main, Laird Cregar, Spring Byington, Allyn Joslyn, Eugene Pallette and Signe Hasso;

“A COUNTRY GIRL.”

If present bookings are any indication, the Greymouth Operatic Society’s presentation of the sparkling musical comedy, “A Country Girl,” commencing a season of six nights and two matinees (Wednesday "and Saturday) at the Regent Theatre on Monday next, should enjoy a record season. There is a call for all-round patronage, as the proceeds are being devoted to the benevolent funds of the Greymouth R.S.A., which is taking the opportunity to treat the production as a grand victory celebrations finale. A good" response is expected from schools throughout the district for the Wednesday afternoon matinee. By the time Sunday comes around, when the final dress rehearsal will be held, the whole company of talented local artists, comnrising a well-balanced supporting chorus and ballet will be a polished and accomplished team for the exacting work allotted to one and all. Other highlights of a bright and spectacular presentation will be the music under the able baton of Mr. W. Ford and the scenes painted by Mr. Jim Rhodes. “A Country Girl” will also be presented at the Princess Theatre, Hokitika, on Thursday: and Friday, October 4 and 5. Book-i ing for the Greymouth season can now be made at the Regent Theatre.