AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 18 February 1932, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. , A double-star programme will be shown at the Opera House to-night for the last time. The first feature is “Oh Sailor Behave,” and “Scarlet Pages” starring Elsie Ferguson, will be shown as the second big feature. FRIDAY. “GUILTY HANDS.’i Lionel Barrymore is .featured as the master killer in “Guilty Hands,” Bayard Veillcr’s new mystery drama which will be shown at the Opera House on Friday and Saturday, and matinee Saturday, as a new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer offering. In this startling murder thriller Barrymore contributes, in the opinion of this reviewer, the best performance he has ever given upon the screen. His characterisation of the- veteran prosecutor arid attorney, facing the necessity of killing a man himself, rises far above the dramatic heights of all his earlier efforts, even including his personal triumph in Norma Shearer’s “A Free Soul.” W. S. Van Dyke directed the mystery picture with splendid judgment and adroit use of unusual camera angles and sound effects to strengthen the bafflement and mystery of the original piece. This is the most striking story of its kind to come to the attention of the reviewer and certainly the most novel picture to reach the talking screen jn many months. ,Kay Francis and Madge Evans head the splendid supporting cast Miss Francis playing the part of Barrymore’s feminine Nemesis and Miss Evans acting the part of his daughter, paired with William Bakewell i n romantic interest. Included in the cast are C. Aubrey Smith, Polly Moran and Alan Mowbray. MAORI CONCERT PARTY. The Superintendent of the Party writes: “You will see by the church newspaper that this party is even more popular than any of its predecessors. We expect it to have an outstanding triumphant tour through the South Island. Please book the largest hall possible.” This concert should be a landmark of entertainment for 1932. The party consists of nine members, in native costume. The programme will consist of beautiful melodies, choruses, and native customs and dances. Do not miss this treat. There will be only one performance in Greymouth. UNEMPLOYMENT DANCE. Dancers are reminded of the Old Time Dance to be held at Fernhill tonight (Thursday), February 18th. The hall being given free, also the services of orchestra and M.C., it is hoped a substantial sum for the Unemployment Fund will bo realised.