AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 11 August 1931, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT. UA WONDERFUL PROGRAMME. TWO BRITISH PRODUCTIONS. Two splendid British pictures will be screened at the Opera House tonight. “The Hate Ship,” a drama of thrills, features that foremost English actor Jameson Thomas, and is supported by an excellent cast. ‘ ( Harmony Heaven” is an all-talking, singing, dancing musical, colour romance, and features many prominent English artists, including Polly Ward, Stuart Hall, Jack Raine and Aubrey Fitzgerald. This is one of the best programmes yet presented to Opera House patrons. “The Princess and the Plumber” will be presented at Wednesday’s matinee, evening and Thursday. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. THE BIG COMEDY—“ON APPROVAL. ’ ’ Again, one of the most successful of all English stage comedies has been converted into a talkie. British Do 1 minions Films Ltd. obtained at -enormous expense, the rights to the successful Frederick Lonsdale stage comedy, “On Approval,” which was such a splendid hit in London, playing to capacity houses for thirteen months. The direction of this super-attraction was left to Tom Walls, world renowned for his work in connection with “Rookery Nook.” It was decided that Edmund Breon, who had the male lead iu the play, should be recalled from Hollywood to play second lead to Tom Walls. Winifred Shotter was selected to play the part of Heen Hayle, wealthy daughter of a retired tradesman, while Yvonne Arnaud, French actress whose imperfect pronunciation breaks sweetly upon one’s, ears, was picked for the widow, Wislak. Frederick Lonsdale was so impressed with Mary Brough’s interpretation of the “daily woman” in “Rookery Nook” that he gave her fhe post of Emerald, the “ ’ighly moral ’ousekeeper” in “On Approval.” Robertson Hare, henpecked husband of “Rookery Nook,” is now Mary Brough’s husband.

Greymouth Playlovers | TO-NIGHT—TOWN HALL. Three snappy one-act plays will be presented by the Greymouth Playloveis to-night at 8 o’clock at the Town Hall. This form of entertainment will be a welcome change for the public of Greymouth, and should prove very popular, especially as the leading local artists have been well cast in their , parts. If you want a good night’s en- I tertainment and want to help our local j unemployed, don’t forget to-night— Town Hall. 8 o’clock. Prices 2/- and 1/-. It is certain that discriminating' lovers of drama and comedy will not I miss this entertainment , which has I been fully rehearsed, and all the characters are splendidly portrayed. The leading parts are takn by elocution- . ists and histrionic artists who have already won fame.' MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB BALLI Shoot? Sure! Shoot along to the Grey Miniature Rifle Club’s first annual ball to be held at Schaef’s Pre-, niier Hall on Friday next, Augus,t 14th. All arrangements are well in, hand to . make this ball “the” ball of the season. The supper is in the capable , hands of a strong Ladies’ Committee | including the lady members of the I Club. Messrs H. Petrie and G. Jamieson will' be in charge of the floor, while the programme is entirely one of old-'ime dances. Mr Billy Williams’ popular/ orchestra will supply the music. Kindly note:—Popular prices: Double, ticket 5/-, Gents 3/6, Extra Lady 2/6. Special buses will ru n from Karoro and Dunollie, returning after < the ball. OLD TIME DANCE. Schaef’s dance hall accommodated a i large gathering on Saturday night last, { on the occasion of the Mawhera old time dance. Old time numbers held j sway and were thoroughly enjoyed by j all present, including a large contingent from Runanga and other surrounding districts. Billy Williams’ Orchestra, featuring Master Percy Clarke on the xylophone, rendered an enjoyable programme, which was thoroughly appreciated. So popular are these dances that Station 3ZE commenced on Saturday night to broadcast the dance music. All should come tilong, next Saturday night and , help Williams’ Orchestra, assisted by 1 Master Percy Clarke (xylophone) to i put the music over the air again.