ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 7 December 1945, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—To-night: “In Society.” Two of the nation’s funniest men, Bud Abbot and Lou Costello, return to the screen of the Opera House tonight, in the funniest picture they ever made —“In Society,” in which they are plumbers. “In Society” tells the hilarious story of what happens when Abbott and Costello are called to the home of a society woman to do some repair work. They arrive during a costume ball, dressed, naturally, as plumbers, but are mistaken for guests. The things that happen thereafter could only happen to Abbott and Costello, who find themselves in society with a vengeance. There are many really riotous sequences, including a fox hunt to end all fox hunts, which winds up with the lox chasing Abbott and Costello. “In Society” is packed with so many laughs, gags and original Abbot and Costello antics, as to compensate fans for the comedians too-long absence from the country's screens, due io Costello’s illness. An outstanding cast of supporting players includes Marion Hutton, young, blonde singing sister of Betty Hutton, romantic newcomer, Kirby Grant, Anne Gillis, who not so long ago was playing tomboy roles, and. overnight blossoms out as a glamour girl. REGENT THEATRE — To-night: “Gaslight,” starring Charles Boyer. Ingrid Bergman and Joseph Cotten. If you are partial to mystery, suspense and excitement in film far e and who isn’t?—then “Gaslight,” showing at the Regent Theatre tonight is exactly what you are looking for. “Gaslight” is perfect entertainment and is made so by the story and everyone connected with the production of the film, and earned Ingrid Bergman the Academy Award for 1944. The story relates how a beautiful young singer (Ingrid Bergman) marries her accompanist (Charles Boyer) and moves into the London house, where her aunt, a famous singer in her day was mysteriously murdered. The film moves rapidly and with a maximum of excitement as Boyer deliberately sets out to drive his wife insane. Just why, and through what ingenious methods it would be unfair to relate here. You'll have to see for yourself the devilish ingenuity exercised by Boyer, and learn the reason for it from the edge of your seat in the theatre. The entrance on the scene of Joseph Cotten, as a Scotland Yard detective brings the picture to a gripping climax you will Jong remember. The supporting cast includes Dame May Whitty, Barbara Everest, Heather Thatcher, Tom Stephenson and Halliwell Hobbs. “FRESH FIELDS.” There was_a larger attendance last evening at the Town Hall, when the Greymouth Little Theatre Society ?aga*ni presented “Fresh Fields.” The audience was appreciative, but attendance at cinemas has apparently affected the custom of bestowing adequate applause whdn this is due to real-life acting. Principals and subsidiaries gave of their best and caused many regrets that the present season was so limited. Further presentations by the Society will be eager - 13' awaited. Features'of the presentation of “Fresh Field” included the lavish dressing and the charming scenic background. Thanks to the performers and patrons were offered by Mr. O. McLean on behalf of the F.S.A., for whose Benevolent Fund the entertainment was given, Mr. W. W. McKechnie, the producer, who had cause for gratification on the re-’ suit of his efforts, and Mr. T. Learmont, President of the Society.