AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 1 August 1935, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House A MURDER MYSTERY. ‘‘The Case of the Howling Hog”, Warner Bros, most baffling murder mystery drama with Warren \\ illiam anil Mary Astor in the stellar ro es will be screened at the Opera House to-night for the last time. This sensational trial of a beautiful woman uncovers a series of other murders. The police never solve the crimes, although the spectator peeps behind the scenes.

“OUTCAST LADY” TO-MORROW. J Constance Bennett has a most remarkable part in “Outcast" Lady”, which will be shown tomorrow. It proves her forte is drama, particularly with a background of glamorous romance. Her knowledge of life in the upper strata in England, in France and other places in Europe fitted her for the heroine of this story ol brilliance, of modern, highly intelligent people, of men and women who live sophisticated, colourful lives. “Outcast Lady” ’8 heralded as the smartest dramatic attraction of the season. With Herbert Marshall in the ro’e of Napier Metro-Goldwvn-Mayer have given the screen a new type of romantic team. Elizabeth Allen, a clever youthful English actress, is the third point of this unusual triangle, and her performance is sympathetic and superb. Mrs. Patrick Campbell, who ranks with Bernhardt as one of the greatest actresses again brings her rapier-like wit and barbed humour to the screen in this production. . “One Night of Love”, featuring Grace Moore (the girl with the voice divine) will commence a season ot four nights and fonr matinees at the Onera House on Monday afternoon at 2 30. The box pion is now open.

Either pictu:< mid have made an ext client secoi alf for any programme. ami rould be a difficult task to difl late between them. Musical comet : its brightest and best is provi in “There Goes Susie ” whir eatures the popular stars. Gene G d and Wendy Barrie. The story ight, clean,, and entertaining, anueerns the ups and downs of Am .'ochct. a struggling artist with a curial temperament, and Made ine ?aux, a weai.hy soap manutac:urer : ighter who poses as a model for e:. Gene Gerrard, as the artist, excellent, while he also pleases \\ singing seme of the catchy songs which the film I abounds. His the characterisation of the polishes or and he proves to be equally a: :e in dramatic and comedy sequen Wendy Barrie gives that touch of feminine necessary to the succes: any picture, while Zelma O’Neal Gus McNaughton supply much o comedy. Gay cabaret scenes, dig.. singing, and repartee al’, ad the interest of a really good cc . “The Man I Want’’ is ; hing entertainment also. SOCIETY. The Greyn Philharmonic Society at the Hall las! evening presented the icert for the 193’ season. The ly’s production w:w the “Er! Kiiu.ughter” and “The Revenge. 7 ’ w were given exceptionally fine r ons and thorough 1 ;? enjoyed by a appreciative audience. The wc the soloists m the “Ere King’s ter,” Mrs T. Tarrant. Miss N. 1 ns and Mr Nightingale, was vet amendable and re fleeted the gr< of credit on 'themsc'ves. The g of the choru” was nicely do neat balance being always eviden the second portion of the prograr The Revenge” was presented. T a Ballad of the fleet, the wor which were written by Alfred L onnyson and thmusic by C. ford. The soloists were Mr .T. ' d (tenor) and Mr R. R. Smit s). who portrayed •their roles ad y and lived u < their reputati outstanding weal < ists. They i bly supported bv the chorus. >eiety had the assistance of t! ymouth Orchestral * Society, unde’ onductor, Mr W. ‘ Coltman, wi'th Tenry presiding at 1 the piano, anc work added great- s Jy to th 6 exci of the production, i