AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 8 December 1931, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. “HAPPY DAYS.” A WONDERFUL PICTURE. “Happy Days,’’ the gigantic revue, featuring 100 of the world’s best stage artists will be finally screened to-night. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. “SUCH ATEN ARE DANGEROUS.’’ Catherine Dale Owen, who is co-feat-ured with Warner Baxter in “Such Alen Are Dangerous.” to be screened at Wednesday’s matinee, evening and Thursday, is acclaimed one of the most beautiful blondes to reach the screen. Miss Owen, until recently, was an outstanding success on the New York stage in “The Whole Town’s Talking,” “The Silent House,” and “The Love Set.” Her all talking picture debut was made with John Gilbert in “His Glorious Night.” Supporting Baxter and Miss Owen in “Such Men Are Dangerous” are such notables as Albert Conti. Heddo Hopper. Claude A llister and Bela Lugosi. TOWN HALL. WEDNESDAY ONLY. “THE SECRET SIX.” Inner secrets of city politics, the working of the underworld, and the astounding story of the rise of a gang ruler are the engrossing elements of “The Secret Six,” Afetro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s huge drama of modern American life, to be screened at the Town Hall on Wednesday night. Wallace Beery plays the principal role as the sinister Scorpio. The cast also includes Lewis Stone, John Alack Brown. Jean Harlow, Afarjorie Rambeau, Paul John Aliljan, De Witt Jennings, MurHurst, Clark Gable, Ralph Bellamy, ray Kinnell. Fletcher Norton. Louis Natheaux, Frank McGlynn, and Theodore oA r n Eltz. The picture was directed by George Hill, who scored outstanding success with “The Big House” and “Min and Bill.” The gangster funeral, the sensational murder trial, the formation of the viligantes, the war on the gangster stronghold, the corrupt election, and the grim execution chamber scenes are among the highlights of this astounding exposure of organised graft and •crime. TOWN HALL—TO-NIGHT. DANCED RECITAL. GREAT EXPOSITION OF DANCING. Miss Ala vis Burgoyne (New Zealand’s Champion Dancer) and her talented pupils will be seen to-night at the Town Hall in a programme of beautiful ballets, specialty solo dances and various other numbers. Miss M. Roache, who has become a popular favourite as an outstanding vocalist in Greymouth, will be heard in items. The production is unquestionably the greatest exposition of dancing yet seen in Greymouth. The Box Plan is at the

Bristol and patrons would he well ad vised to reserve their seats. PADDY’S MARKET. The Grey Alain School will be en fete tomorrow (Wednesday), the occasion being the Paddy’s Alarket to raise funds for the dental clinic, grounds and general school purposes. The teachers, parents, and ex-pupils’ association have been working for some time to make this a show to be remembered. At 2 p.m. a monster procession will leave the railway station and proceed to the school, where the work, sweets, produce, etc., stall holders will be selling their wares at bargain prices. Side-shows will be in full swing, and afternoon tea will be | procurable. Numerous prizes are to be awarded for the fancy costume and various displays, and, given a fine day, the public should enjoy themselves both in the afternoon and evening. GRAND FINAL DANCE. MUNICIPAL BAND HALL. In order to wind up the most successful season the above Band are putting on their final dance on Wednesdav night, 9th December. As it is now approaching the festive season, the Band is making special efforts to make this the dance of the season. Lovers of a good nights’ entertainment are in for a treat, so come along and enjoy yourselves.