AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 12 October 1931, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT AND TUESDAY. "THE BETTER WIFE." A DRAMATIC THUNDERBOLT. Ruth Chatterton and Clive Brook, the delightful co-starring team, of "Charming Singers" and "The Laughing Lady,*" are co-starred in a new Paramount all-talking drama, "The Better Wife," to be screened tonight and Tuesday. Based on Gouverneuv Morris’s well-known story of the same name, it boasts a powerful dramatic situation. Expertly directed and splendidly interpreted by the cast, "The Better Wife" should prove to be one of the most entertaining picture's of the new theatrical season. In this new Paramount production, Miss Chatterton meets Neil Dunlap (Clive Brook), a brilliant attorney who, heartbroken because of his divorced wife’s marriage to a multi-millionaire, proposes to Pansy, declaring that even she would be a better wife to him than his money-crazed first wife. From this point on, the picture’s action takes a highly dramatic turn as Pansy, married to a man she has honestly fallen in love with, fights desperately to take her rightful place in her husband’s world. Miss Chatterton as Pansy adds another notable screen characterisation to her list of successes. Playing with sympathy and understanding, this noted actress of the stage and screen reaches new heights in a role that already is being called the finest characterisation of her career. And Clive Brook in the role of Neil Dunlap once again gives a flawless finely drawn performance. Others in the cast who do good work are Paul Lukas, Juliette Compton, Huntly Gordon and Tom Patrieola. COMING. “CANARIES SOMETIMES SING.” "Canaries Sometimes Sing," a riot

ol fun, statring Tom Walls and a British cast, is coming to the Opera House at an early date. GREYMOUTH CIVIC BAND. THIRD SUBSCRIBERS’ CONCERT. The Civic Band will give its third hon. members’ concert in the Town Hall on Tuesday, 20th October. The rehearsals are proving most successful and a musical treat is in store for those who appreciate music well rendered. There are splendid opportunities for the Band’s soloists to shine, while | .he ensemble is receiving careful direction under the conductorship of Mr A. McMaster, on a well-selected programme. The Band’s numbers are as follows: Hymn. "Come Gracious Spirit"; marches, "Guardis Du Corps" and "The Challenge"; descriptive humoresque,- "Patsy Flannagan’s Party"; Minstrel Songs, and the fine operatic, selection, "Der Freisehutz" (Weber). The last item was the chosen test piece for the Dunedin Championships, 1926, A Grade.

The Committee have been fortunate in securing the Assistance of the following artists, who will give a wealth of variety to the programme. Mrs McCullough, Mrs Earland, and Miss I. Kitchingham, who will render vocal solos; Messrs J. Duffy ami C. Blumsky, vocal duet; Mr E. McQueen, vocal solo; Misses J. Holt and I. Austin, double sword dance; Miss M. Burgoyne, Irish Hornpipe; Mr T. Tarrant, musical monologue. Intending patrons are advised to secure programmes for full description. Seats may he booked from 14th October, at 6d extra.

HOSPITAL BALL. The fact that the Hospital Ball, to be held in Schaef’s Hal] this (Monday) evening, is in aid of the funds of the town’s most deserving charity, should be a strong inducement for dancer 8 to attend in large numbers, but apart from the object for which

it is being held the ball in itself, gives abundant promise of being one of the most enjoyable and successful of the year. Seel’s popular orchestra will provide the music for both old-time and modern dances, and the floor will l*e under the control of a n efficient M.C. The supper arrangements are in the hands of a capable committee, and no detail assisting .to make the dance an outstanding success will be lacking.