ENTERTAINMENTS Opera House

Greymouth Evening Star, 25 September 1947, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS Opera House

Finally Tonight: “The Phantom, Thief” and “Here Comes Kelly.” Commencing tomorrow: “The Bells of St. Mary’s” starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman.

Conceived as a drama with humour and songs and with a story that is heart-warming and human, “The Bells of St. Mary’s” commences at the Opera House tomorrow. Bing has the role of Father O’Malley, newly appointed pastor of a somewhat -rundown parochial school, St. Mary’s. Miss Bergman is seen as the Sister Superior, Sister Benedict, whose ideas as to child-training do not always coincide with those of the new pastor. Thought the nuns greatly outnumber him, Father O’Malley manages to hold his own, thanks chiefly to the warm sense of humour existing within the walls of St. Mary’s. Sister Benedict takes it upon herself to instruct a too inoffensive youngster in the noble art of self-defence. St. Mary’s is threatened by condemnation proceedings and then the methods used by Father O’Malley and the gentle nuns Io preserve their beloved school are responsible for some of the most amusing scenes. There is drama in the rehabilitation of Patsy, who is a neglected waif, whose Jifie is replanned for her at St. Mary’s. Bing sings five numbers “Adesle Fidele-;”; “The .'Rolls of Sf. Mary’s”; “Id the Land of Begin Again”; “Aren't You Glad You’re You”; and “Saniissima.” Miss Bergman sings, for the first time in her screen career, a short Swcedish folksong. Regent Theatre Finally Tonight: “The Perfect Marriage.” Commencing Friday “Song of Scherazade,” starring Yvonne de Carlo Brian Donlevy and Jean Pierre Aumont.

Intriguing and delightful entertainment as keenly conceived as the spectacular whiplashing duel that provides but one of its many highlights sounds the keynote of “Song of Scherazade” commencing at the Regent Theatre on Friday. Done in the warm tints and chromes of technicolour, each phase of thq production has been paced for interest and enjoyment, from the dashing heartstirring story of one of Rimsky Korsakoff’s early adventures in love to the expert blending of the composer’s most popular musical masterpieces into the romance. Yvonne de Carlo has the role of. a vivacious Spanish dancer in a shoddy Moroccan cafe. Brian Donleyy plays a swaggering hard-bitten captain of a Russian training ship. Pierre Aumont is sincere in his convincing portrayal of Midshipman Rimsky Korsakoff. Charles Kullman Metropolitan Opera singer, player the part of the ship’s doctor, and sings among other selections, Korsakoff’s “Song of India.” TIVOLI SHOW TO VISIT GREYMOUTH

Mr W. R. Chrisp, advance business representative of the Tivoli Circuit, Australia, is in Greymouth making final arrangements for the forthcoming visit of “Folies Bergere,” which will open at the Regent Theatre, on October 4, at 8 p.m., with a further two performances on October 6.

The extension of the Tivoli Circuit to New Zealand was made possible by the association of R. J. Kerridge and David N. Martin, of Tivoli, Australia. An Australasian company has been formed with the object of bringing the world’s greatest entertainers to this Dominion. Modern methods of air transport have overcome the long periods of travel, causing impossible losses to high-paid artists. The tour of the present “Folies Bergere” is in the manner of a trial to test the ground for regular visits. It is hoped to bring a new Tivoli show to New Zealand every six months.