Opera House

Grey River Argus, 20 October 1936, Page 2

Opera House

NEWSETTE SPECIAL. Commencing to-day at the matinee at the Opera House, is a special newsette, of the arrival i n Auckland of New Zealand’s own aviatrix, Jean Batten, after her epic flight from England. The film was shot in Auckland on Friday night, developed and immediately sent to Greymouth. In the film, Jean tells some of her experiences on the flight across the Tasman. The Newsette will be screened to-dav, to-morrow and Thursday. “I LIVE FOR LOVE.” “H Live Fo r Love” now at the Opera House, is a hilarious romantic comedy w.th an intriguing musical background of theatre and radio. Dolores Del Rio has the stellar role with Everett -Marshall playing opposite her. Others in the east include Guy Kibbee, Allen Jenkins, Berton Churchill, Hobart Cavanaugh, Don Alvardo a. ad Mary Treon. “PAGE MISS GLORY.” The Cosmopolitan comedy, “Page .Miss Glory,” with Marion Davies in the stellar role and a supporting cast composed of more than a score of Hollywood stars and featured players, trill be presented by Warner Bros, at the Opera House to-morrow and Thursday. Based on a sensational Broadway stage hit by Joseph .Schrank and Philip Dunning with the screen version written by Dehner Daves and Robert Lord. “Page Miss Glory” was assigned to Warner Bros.’ ace director, Mervyn Leßoy, who selected such stars as Dick Powell, Pat. O’Brien, Mary Astor, Frank McHugh, Lyle Talbot, Patsy Kelly, Barton Mac Lane, Allen Jenkins and' Hobart Cavanaugh for the leading roles. Miss Davies and Dick Powell sing a duet specially written by Hollywood’s leading song producers. Warren ami Dubin. “Page Miss Glory” is said to be the finest of Miss Davies’ stellar vehicles, and t,he (‘.harming star herself is declared to have risen to oven greater heights in her portrayal of the naive country hotel chambermaid who became “Dawn Glory,” America’s outstanding beauty. The plot is hilariously funny, but a charming romance runs through it.