AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 1 August 1931, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. BRILLIANT STAR PICTURES. Two fine productions will be present- : ed at the Opera House to-night. Grace Moore, Metropolitan opera star, in a thrilling romantic musical drama and John Barrymore in a modern high hat talking comedy, “The Man from Blank ley.” “A Lady’s Morals,” and the next 1 chapter of the serial will be screened at this afternoon’s matinee LUCKY LARKIN.” “Lucky Larkin will be the fare for Sunday night’s picture benefit. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. “SIN TAKES A HOLIDAY.” Proving itself delightful in every respect, Constance Bennett’s new Pa-thc Picture “Sin Takes a Holiday,” is to be screened on Monday and Tuesday. This is an ultra smart picture of fashi- ' onable life in New York and Paris, fine 1 ly directed by Paul L. Stein and the swift-moving action accompanying the developments of a thrilling story vests , the production with exceptional interest : and appeal. As the secretary of a weal hy div--1 orce lawyer, who makes her his wife so that he might be free to indulge in his hobby of women then sends her off to Paris alone, only .to find her eminently desirable after she has developed into a lovely women. Miss Bennett evidenced her complete mastery of ultrasmar* society characterisations for which she is famous as a star. Her display of fashionable gowns, rich and of vast variety, were viewed with rapt delight by the feminine contingent of the audience. The eminent star was fortunate in the adequacy of her supporting players, the portrayals of Kenje‘h MacKanna, leading man, Basil i Rathbone, Rita La Roy. Louis Bartels, Zasu Pitts, John Roche, Kendall Loe, ; Helen Johnson, Murrel Findlay, and I Fred Walton being especially praisc--1 worthy. BLACKBALL—TO-NIGHT. “Oh For a Man.” and “Simba,” will be screened at Blackball to-night. RUN ANGA—TO-NIGHT. i “The Dancers,” will be presented at | Runanga to-night. i “DANCING WITH TEARS.” — The man who wrote “Dancing With Tears in My Eyes’’ was never at the Mawhera old time dance in Schaef’s) Hall, otherwise he might have changed ; .the words in that song. Dancing at the Mawhera Club’s old time hops does , not give one time to feel blue. Come - to-night and prove it! An excellent programme of old time numbers with a | novelty for which prices will be pre- (

-1 sented, and Billy Williams’ popular I dance band will give it the necessary - “kick.” Master Percy Clarke will as- - si st with the xylophone. Public attention is drawn to the L Municipal Band’s old time dance, to be held .tonight (Saturday), in the Band ’ Room as usual. A capable M.C.. will : I have charge of the programme and a ■ good orchestra will supply the mus c, . so a good evening’s entertainment is I promised to patrons. AHAURA BALL. Devotees of the “light fantast/h*” alre assured of a- good night’s entertainment at Ahaura on Friday next — August 7th, when the ATiaura Tennis Club’s grand annual ball will be held. The dance floor is one of the best on the C r sst. The Gaiety Orchestra, will supply the music. An excellent suplper will be Everyone is guaranteed of a good time.