ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 8 December 1945, Page 8

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,” 1 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 fox chasing Abbott and Costello. “In Society” is packed with so many laughs, gags and original Abbot and Costello antics, as to compensate fans for l the comedians too-long absence from the country’s screens, due to 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- A t REGENT THEATRE — To-night: “Gaslight,” starring Charles Boyer, Ingrid Bergman and Joseph Cotten. If you are partial to mystery, suspense and excitement in film fare—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 long remember.’ The supporting cast includes Dame May Whitty, Barbara Everest, Heather Thatcher, Tom Stephenson and Halliwell Hobbs. MUSIC SERVICE ' Lovers of sacred music will be interested in the musical service at St. Paul’s Methodist Church on Sunday evening. Harold Prescott, the celebrated tenor is -always at his best in oratorio music and he will be heard in three brackets of numbers from Handel’s Messiah, “Comfort Ye,” and “Every Valley,” The Pastoral Music and the recitative “He that dwelleth in Heaven,” and “Thou shalt break them.” Mrs. Greer (mezzo-soprano) has a fine voice which>will be heard to advantage in the number “He shall feed His flock.” Mr. A. Airns (bass), the well known Runanga singer will sing a bracket of solos, “Why do the Nations,” and “The Trumpet Shall Sound.” An augmented choir under the baton of Mr. W. Connolly will render three choruses from Messiah, “And the Glory,” “Since by man came death,” and “The Hallelujah Chorus.” In addition the “Te Deum Laudamus” (Jackson’s setting) and the lovely hymns of Christmas will be sung. The organist will be Mr. Lester Roberts and Mrs. T. H. Best is the accompanist.