AMUSEMENTS.

Grey River Argus, 13 January 1927, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT. “THE TENTH WOMAN.’’ 1 I’.) be sure, flapper stories are not unusual; their actions seem to follow! a certain formula, of cigarette smoking, cocktail drinking, petting parlies and lip stick, but “The Tenth Woman,” the feature at lhe Opera House to-night presents an entirely different angle of the unconventional girl. Il is about a married flap per, and perhaps that is where the difference comes in. Rose Ann is the tenth woman. "While nine women out of ten would be certain to <lo one thing she would do the other. Her husband wa-I never sure of what her actions woulu Lo, for tach day revealed a new surprise- in Rose Ann’s character. Always craving excitement, yet never reactinu in the same way twice, she was a veritable puzzle. The portrayal of Rose Ann Brainerd was entrusted to June Marlowe, the youngest and newest star on the screen, who has given us a characterization sparkling with originality. Beverly .Bayin', who has recently returned to lhe screen, is a splendid Willa Broe/kes. Others in the cast are John Roche, Raymond Ale Keo, Charles “Buddy” Post, Gilbert Holmes, Alec Francis and .Edith Yorke. FRIDAY. “BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK. The now .Tames Cruze-Paramount, production, “Beggar on Horseback.” which is the feature at the Opera House to-morrow (Friday) night, is described as a story bigger than any cast, just as was “The Covered Wagon” in which the cast wasn’t even a talking point. “The Covered Wagon ” was essentially a story, and so is the “Beggar on Horseback.” made by the same director. It is the story of a young musical genius sought by two L’irls, one rich, one poor, and deals largely with a dream ho has in which the ordinary affairs of life are magnified io ridiculous proportions. One complete stage at the Paramount Stu dies in Hollywood was devoted to a single ro<f i. Edward Horton and Esther Ralston, who played Airs Darling in “Peter Pan,’’ are featured in the leading roles of jhe production. Miss Ralston has the role of Cynthia ATason. and Gertrude Short plays Gladys Cady, the other girl wlio participates with Horton in the fantastic adventures which compose his dream, which con stitutes one of the most amazing adventures ever screened. Others playing in support are Ethel Wales, Janies Mason and Erwin Connelly. CABARET ORCHESTRA. Despite the rain the oppoitunify of J ripping the light fantastic toe to fftst •lass music proved too strong a lure for the large number of dancers who were present at the Town Hall last evening. 'The occasion was the appearance of the Cabaret Orchestra under the diructij’i

of Mr. Charles Aves. This fine* combination- which comes from the Ambas sadors, Sydney, is at present touring New Zealand. Already over 16.0(10 in the North Island have danced to music of the orchestra which, in its interpre lat ion of the numbers, endeavours to give them the soft and light tone' of tin gramophone and achieves this with dis tinct success. The* personnel of the or chestra includes a pin aisle, saxojihon ist, violinist, banzoist who is also trap drummer and a trumpet player. AL - . Aves, the violinist, is well-known in ( New Zealand music circles, having been out here previously as musical director for Sir Harry Lauder. Air. Albert Leahy is one of the finest jazz trumpet players in Australia. While the others ar.' also acomplished musicians. The pro gramme had plenty of musical variety.' ami a number of Charleston items were warmly applauded as was also saxo phone trio “Mamma’s Gone, Goodbye.” The orchestra has been engaged to play in Christchurch for the present year and will occasionally visit Grey-' mouth during this period.