AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 8 October 1936, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House “CRIME AND PUNISHMENT.’ Stirring entertainment is provided in “Crime and Punishment, ” the dramatic picture at the Opera Home Based on the novel by Dostoievsky the story in ordinary hands might have suffered in its reproduction o:. the screen. With exceptional skill, the producer, Joseph Von Sternberg, has created a masterpiece. It does not concern ruthlessness ami brutality lithe title suggests), but deals with human eniotions- and their reaction to dramatic events. Edward Arnold gives a fine, performance in the Heading role and receives sound support from Peter Lorre, Marian Marsh, Tala Birrell and Xobei’t Allen. There is a wide non of shorter pictures. “A NIGHT AT THE OPERA.” Those merry madcaps, the Marx Bnothers —Groucho, Chico,, and Ilarpo • —spent two years in preparation for the filming of their latest comedy. “A Night at the Opera,” wh’ch opens to-morrofw. Here is a picture that In;i)t only tops for the screaming'y funny comedy you would expect from the Marx Brothers), but one that is built around an intriguing p’ot. mi interesting story, and some truiy brilliant singing by two Broadway favourites. Kitty Carlisle and Allan Jones. The action romps along at a snright'y pace as Groucho, Chico, and Harpo go into the grand opera bus'nea s in. Italy, dash across the Atlii. tie and stage an opera in New York that hasi the city on-its ear. It i opera such as has never been se?n befoi'e, as the Marxes beqome matchmakers to. further the romance of fwo unknown opera singers. Origina.' comedy; sparkling dialogue, del-'ght fr. 1 ..peiti. an7Ti, of cjourse, ALG.AI.’s mad men,, the Marx Brothers, vie in tin funniest, most delightful' funfost that has ejoni-e to the screen for some time. Supporting the Marxes,, in addition to Jones and M'iss Carlisle, who are cast as the young lovers, are AV alter King, who also has a fine singing role. Siegfried Rnniaiin, Margaret Dumont, Edwar,] Keane, Robert Emmet 'O’Con nor. OUR GANG. On Saturday at 10 a.m., Our Gang wi’l h,old their weekly meet at the Opera House. The Gang, which was farmed two weeks ago, has a mem bersliip of eleven hundred children The programme for Saturday consist 1 of ’Pin McCoy, in “Cornered”; a Laurel and Hardy comedy; a coloureld revue; a Chile Sale comedy; Chapter ’Pen of “Call of the Savage”; and a coloured Travelogue. The second paid, of the singing eompetitio’will also, be held. Roy Muir. Hok - tika’s champion yjodeller, who 's member of Our Gang in Hokitika, icoming up by car on Saturday, and he will be heard in several numbers, as well as in a competit'-on with ;> local member of the Gang. If Gang members twiljl look in to-morrow’s “Argus” they will find a big surprise that is in store for them.

Regent Theatre

“SO RED THE ROSE’’-TO-NIGHT “So Red the Rosa ” Paramount’s stirring adaptation of Stark Young’s

novel, opens to-night at the Regent. Margaret Sullavan is the star, am tnc east includes Walter Connolly, Randolph Scott. Janet Beecher, Elizabeth Patterson, Harry Ek'erbe, and the child, actor, Dickie -Moore. It is ; romantic and poignant account of turbulent, days of the war between the North and Sfout-h of United States. It reveals the hopes and bravery of a gentle Southern family when sfriL made men and women array themselves on the side of duty,, sure of tin righteousness of their cause. It is the story of a young girl’s love for a mat who hesitates to answer the fighting call, and to do what he believes is right i-s even willing to sacrifice love for his beliefs. Margaret Sullavan i> the girl, Vallelttfc, a vivacious belle of the South. It is a pole delicately in tune l with Miss Suj'lavan’s subtle gifts and she brings to her portrayal the artistry that has distinguished her The boy, Duncan, is portrayed by Randolph Scott, a handsome and talent el actor who forsakes “western” characterisations an<] shopvs his versat.il ity. Walter Connolly, one of the for. most character actors, is splendid as Vallette’'.s father. Janet Beecher. Harry Ef'erbc and Elizabeth Patterson (in one of her biting roles) do well in parts that give background and authenticity to the story. “THIS IS THE LIFE”—SATURDAY Jane Withers, mne-ycar-old motion picture actress;, makes her debut as a singing and dancing personality m 's the Life.” at the Regent on Saturday. The story is that of a child performer who sacrifices fame and wea'th for happiness. Included in the 'mst are John McGuire, young Sant.. Clara graduate who was last seen in the juvenile lead in Will Rogers’ “Steamboat Round the Bend”; Sally Blanc. Gloria Ray, Francis Ford, and Sidney Toler. Little Jane scored her first hit in “Bright Eyes,” wliicn starred Shir'ey Temple. In this film she portrayed the part of an obnoxious child who made life iiubearan ' for Sh.'riey. This will be screened at the Popeye session at 10 a.m. “THE BRIDE COMES HOME.” Claudetite Colbert and Fred Mac Murray, who met wide favour as :- light romantic team in “The Gildel Lady.” are together again in the new comedy-romance, “The Bride Conics Home,” -which opens on Saturday a the Regent. “The Bride Comes Home” :| s an joriginal story written especially for M'iss Cofbert by Claude Binvonj. and though it resembles “Th< Gilded Lady” in that it treats of the problems confronting young loveis oi to-day, its originality makes if, one of the most amusing screen farces. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY’S CONCERT On Tuesday next, at the Town Hall, the Greymouth Orchestral Society will present its second concert for the 1936 season. The associate artists are Mrs W. Cogswell and Mr Max Marshall. The Box Plan opens at Kilgour’s on Friday, CIVIC BAND CONCERT. To-night the Greymouth Civic Band will give their second honorary members’ concert in the Town Hall. An excellent programme will be submitted, including Mr J. Emsworth, Miss Gladys Wallwork, Mr Evelyn Boote, Miss Hogg, Miss Dor-

een Donovan, and a ballet by Miss Miriam Trott’s pupils. The conductor, Mr Barton, has specially prepared the Band for this occasion, and it will be their initial appearance indoors with their new ißOosey instruments. Patrons are assured of an excellent night’s entertainment. Bookings at K ilgour’s.

COBDEN CONVENT BALL. About 200 couples attended the annual Cobden Convent Ball, in the School Gymnasium, for which there were excellent arrangements, and excellent music was supplied by Marley’s Orchestra. Novelty dances added to the enjoyment of the evening. A dainty supper was .served. The M.’s.C. were Messrs O. Brailsford and I. McMillan. Amongst those present were:— Mesdames Hornby, Hayes, Manning, Harwood, Howat, Bell, Galbraith, Henderson, Murphy, Stent, Pratt, Nelson. Ryan, Meade, Clarke, Grey, Butler, Adams, Jackson, Moore, Phillips, Marley, Gilroy, Beardsley, Roper, Knox, Vaughan, McKeehnie, Greaney, Ford. Harnett, Baird and Abbie. Misses J. Dempsey, M. East, J. Mantann, M. Girvin, R. Hunter, D. Moore, M. Wildermoth. D. Mclntyre, J. McVie, T. Millar, D. Turley, D. Thomson, D. Dargan, P. Heffernan, E. Boddy, M. Kelly, E. Power, T. McDonald, M. Phillips, J. Abbie. O’. Harwood, 11. Jamieson, M. Trott, I. Neilson, T. Dunean, B. Brown, M. Brown, E. Coumbe, C. Furness, A. Blair, D. Rothwell, M. Beban, I. Carter, M. Jones, N. Grogan, M. Wood, A. Affleck, N. Affleck, K. Barlow, E. Tomasi, E. Morel, D. Olliver, Z. O’Grady, E. Keown, V. Daly. J. Clayton, J. Raleigh, M. Butler, N. Wilson, M. Beardsley, V. Harding, M. Jamieson, C. Bell, B. Addison, M. MeVie, L. Spruce, T. Anderson, fi. Wingham, P. Moir, AL Barlow. D. Barlow, M. Cochrane, L. C‘la>rke, P. Bond, M. Bond, M. Cunliffe, E. Brailsford, M. Watkins, O. Hayes, J. Nelson, C. Morressey, K. McCarthy, M. Todd!, P. McCarthy, E. Murphy, S. Skeates," M. McCarthy, E. Pattinson, M. Kerr, C. McGuire. I. Keith, K. Allen, J. Frickleton, A. Lees, G. Kennedy, P. Heslin, Z. Elliot, K. IPfioffer, E. Power, R. McGfuiire, V. Findlay, M. Addison, J. Baxter, AL AlcGuire, J. AleLauchlan ■and P. Thomson.

Messrs M. Minehan, R. Roper, Girvin, Hayes,\ Phillips, McLeod, B. Roper, C. Sparkes, J. Guy, H. Mettriek, J. Williams, A. Lamberton, A. Pentecost, Hatwell, J. Taylor, G. McDonagh, S. Judge , L. Wicknam, J. Gaglardie, W. Buchanan, R. Baird, Watson, C. Vincent. S. Aiderton, C. Keith, W. Barlow, E, Brailsford, K. Moore, W. Hogg, ,R>. Barlow, L. Hudson, 11. Elder, R. Munro, J. Neilson, T. Minehan. P. McDonald, S. Howat, W, Jackson, B. McDonald, M. O’Grady, T. Duffy, W. Hornsby, J. Morris, P Carroll, J, Rae, D. Heaphy, C. Anisy, J. Nelson, J. Minehan. Bennett, T. Anisy, Baxter (2), W. Moore, A. Wallace, G. Todd F. Johnston, E. Fitzgerald, J. Quinlan, O. Byrne, J. Roberts, S. Johnson, E. Brown. J. Cain, L. Lind, (B. Watkins, R. Gilmore, A. McLean, M. Meade, J. Carter, H. De Freatus, J. Perrin, W. Roche, K. McLaughlin, H. Culling, T. Jeffries. T. Moore, H. Coates, D. Clancy, B. Anderson, A. Martin, B. Bennett, V. Cochrane, D. Marsh, L Martyn, A. Miller, J. Rae, W. Madigan. E. Paul, R. Sheppard, G. Smith, T. Clarke, G. Gilbert, N. Morressey, A. Clarke, B. James, J. Costello, W. Sequin, S. Common, -P. Behan, G. Robinson, S. Watson, Currie, IP. Cunningham, O’Donnell, J. Orr, 0, O’Connor, I. Burn and I, McMillan.