ENTERTAINMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 23 September 1946, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE —Finally To-night: “The Girls He Left Behind.” Commencing to-morrow: “The Woman in Green,” starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce; also “Song of Texas,” starring Roy Rodgers. A notorious blackmail-murder syndicate challenges the ingenuity of Sherlock Holmes in “The Woman in Green.” Based on the characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the new screen drama stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce in the respective roles of the famous sleuth and his talkative colleague. London is the locale of the mystery which stems from a scries of baffling crimes. Holmes is asked to aid the police after a woman’s amputated thumb is discovered among the possessions of a wealthy murder victim. Deductions lead to the discovery of a blackmail .ring functioning under the leadership of a well-known criminal. Moriarty. In the film’s conclusion, the detective presumably permits himself to be mesmerised and faces death on the roof of a London skyscraper. , “Song of Texas.’ Audiences who have become annoyed with the sameness of the run of' Western Pictures have a treat in store for them when they see “Song of Texas.” Roy Rodgeis s singing to the accompanying background of the Sons of the Pioneers is always enthusiastically received. The story is built around a modern rodeo circuit, and has thrills aplenty, action and outstanding production value. The old cliff-hanging Western formula was scrapped and a modern believable story with a prominent feminine character was introduced. REGENT THEATRE— Finally tonight: “Madonna of the Seven Moons.” Commencing to-mor-row: “That Night With You, starring Franchot Tone, Susanna Foster,’and Louise Allbritton. A grand new combination is offeied in “That Night With You/’ the de]:«h(iui musical film which commences at the Regent Theatre tomorrow, , Franchot Tone, Susanna Fostei. Louise Allbritton, and David Bruce comnrise the quartet of stella personalities. The story is a timeless fable that breezes in and out of a variety of settings. These range from a New York penthouse to a wholesale food market, and include some interesting spots as a de luxe mountain cabin, a lunch diner and an ultia nicht club. With the action comes an accompaniment 01. tuneful music. Some of this includes original arvancements 01. numbers by flschai imwski and Rossini, mingled with some brand new melodies. Miss Foster not only sings, she also dances a corps de ballet in several routines devised by Lester Horton, the wellknown ballet master. _ In addition to the stars, the cast includes Bustei Keaton, who is seen as a lupch counterman who suffers from ulceis. The frozen-faced comedian turns in another of- his amusing performances. Also featured are Irene Ryan and ■Tacqiieline de Wit.