AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 19 February 1935, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

• OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. The double star programme, “No i More Women” and “His Greatest Gamble” will be finally shown toj night. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. “LITTLE WOMEN.” Louisa M. Alcott's “Little Women” is an elaborate production designed to animate this classic of romance with all its native sweetness and power. The picture encompasses the adventures of “Little Women” > that brought the book recognition as | a classic and 65 years after its pub- * lieation cause it to demand a brisk sale. Katharine Hepburn was selected as Jo, the tom-hoy. Joan Bennett, is Amy, thp “snow maiden, with blue eyes and hair curling over her shoulders.” Frances Dee is Meg. flirtatious and charming. Jean Parker is Beth, the sister with a shy manner and a peaceful expression. Of the , masculine cast, Paul Lukas is Fritz ■ Bhaer, quaint professor who finally i wins Jo; Douglass Montgomery is I Laurie, the rich boy next door; Henry I Stephenson is Mr Laurence, a grumpy neighbour: John Davis Lodge is i Brooke, who marries Meg; and Samuel Hinds is Mr March. “Little Women” will bp presented at Wednesday’s matinee, evening and Thursday. The box plan is at Kilgour’s Warehouse. 'Phono 259. At Runanga to-night “Little Women” will he shown; and at Wallsend “Beloved” will he shown tonight.