ENTERTAINMENTS Opera House

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 December 1950, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS Opera House

“The Secrets of Life" and on the stage in person, Elliot Forbes, famous American hygiene commentator.

Dealing with all the delicate subjects of hygiene, and the facts of life in a cold, honest, frank and outspoken way, “The Secrets of Life” with an all star Hollywood cast comes to the Opera House tonight. Sparkling, new and full of modern 1949 zest and catchy dialogue, it claims to be a story that thousands of teen age girls “lived” last year, and it goes on to . prove, where in most cases the truth lies — who is to blame. But it doesn’t stop there—it keeps right on going, proving its point—and suggesting the solution. “Secrets of Life” is a story so human it overflows with good fun, yet it is so humanly true the film has its moments when the tears flow freely. “Secrets of Life” cannot be rightfully misconstrued by anyone as anything salacious or immoral because it is shown to segregated audiences it is a heart-tugging story of you and the social problems of today. Elliot Forbes, famous American sex hygiene commentator, who has toured America, Australia and now is touring New Zealand will appear on the stage in person at every session. Regent Theatre Finally Tonight—“Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town,” with Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride. Commencing Tomorrow: “Enchantment,” starring David Niven, Teresa Wright, Evelyn Keyes.

Charm and distinction feature “Enchantment,” David Niven, Teresa Wright, Evelyn Keyes and Farjey Granger have the stellar roles in this delightfully-told tale of two love affairs that take place half a century apart, but both in the same setting—a stately and gracious old London home.

A young British subaltern and his father’s pretty ward are the principals in the earlier romance, which never culminates because of family jealousy. But by the time the young officer has become a retired and embittered General, he finds himself an interested spectator of the second romance, between his American grand-niece and the nephew of his old fiancee. At the crucial moment he triumphantly steps in to keep the pair from suffering the same frustration that he did.