ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 5 December 1945, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE: To-night: “The Heat’s On” and “Sergeant Mike.”, z Luscious blonde-haired Mae West, who has slimmed off the curves, still sticks to the low-necked, trailing gowns, with plenty of feathers in the musical comedy extravaganza “The Heat's On,” with Victor Moore and William Gaxton in supporting roles, showing at the Opera House. The story concerns two Broadway producers who are continuously wanting to star the curvacious Mae. Victor Moore is the head of a reform organisation, during the absence of his masterful sister,, and uses the family’s funds to promote the show. “SERGEANT MIKE” The tender and thrilling story of a canine hero and his soldier pal is the theme of “Sergeant Mike,” commencing at the Opera House to-mor-row, with Larry Parks and Jeannie Bates in the romantic roles, and featuring the famous canine stars “Mike” and “Pearl.” You are challenged to see the training of “Mike” and “Pearl” together with many other dogs and not admit their intelligence. You are challenged to see the thrilling battle scenes when these dogs risk their lives for the men they love without marvelling at their courage and loyalty. Think what you may have in the past about dogs, this picture will warm your heart and swell your throat with emotion. It’s the finest story of four-footed heroism you’ve ■ever thrilled to. REGENT THEATRE: To-night: “Rhythm Serenade,” starring Vera Lynn. The large number of picture-goers who enjoyed Vera Lynn’s first picture will most certainly be delighted with this talented star’s second picture “Rhythm Serenade,” showing at the Regent Theatre. The story has been extremely well selected, for it casts Miss Lynn as “just an ordinary girl who finds that her best war effort is achieved by helping others.” Much that is grave and gay colours her story, and ol course, this popular star is brought to the microphone with new songs. Five specially composed numbers have all their special part to play in the story and are not merely interpolated. Opposite Vera Lynn is Peter MurrayHill as a war shocked Merchant Navy wireless operator who works out his own salvation with her help. A strong supporting cast includes Charles Victor, Julian Mitchell, Jewell and Warns (the screen’s new comedians) who play the part of Vera Lynn’s soldier brothers, who have worked out an act to amuse their comrades at camp concerts. The scene showing their efforts in this direction is one of the funniest ever seen on the screen. “FRESH FIELDS.” j Last night the Greymouth Little

Theatre Society held a dress rehearsal of the production of “Fresh Fields,” which opens its season tonight, the proceeds of which are to be handed to the R.S.A. in aid of. their Benevolent Fund. Miss N. Grant, as Mrs. Pidgeon, plays a superb part; Miss Ki Learmont, as Lady Lilian, gives a polished display of a difficult part; Miss J. Pearson as Una Pidgeop, the girl from Down Under, provides a fine performance; Mr. J. Pike, as Tim Crabbe and Miss M. Ray, as Lady Crabbe, also show that they have fully recognised the character of the parts they are playing. The other two male members of the cast, Mr. R. Gibbins as Tom Pidgeon and Mr. J. Wood as Ludlow, make the most of the extremely hu-

morous dialogue, as also - does Miss I Lindsay as Miss Swaine. To describe the play further would take away part of the entertainment from those who will be going to the Town Hall to-night and Thursday night. It is sufficient to "say that first-class humour will be heard, good acting will be seen.