Regent Theatre

Grey River Argus, 20 October 1936, Page 2

Regent Theatre

“THE DARK ANGEL.” Among recominendalions for the latest Samuel Goldwyn offering, “The Dark Angel,” which opens to-day at the Regent, is the opportunity to see the ever lovely Alerle Oberon, eo-starr-ed with Frederic March and Hebert Alarshall, in her delightful new’ screen personality-—shorn of her exotic makeup, bizarre garb 'and mysterious air. “The Dark Angel,” also is the most gripping romantic drama since “A Farewell To Arms.” Skilfully adapted by Lillian Hellman and Mordaunt Shairp. from a play by Guy Bolton, this beautiful love story, set in a quiet corner of lovely rural England, follows

tne life of Kitty Vane ami her neighbours, Alan Trent (Alarch) and his cousin, Gerald' Shannon (Marshall). Since childhood. Kitty has adored the indifferent Alan, and‘Gerald has adored her. The War takes both and in the trenches there comes to Alan a realisation of his love for Kitty. Home on leave, he tells her, and they plan to marry at once. Then comes an order cancelling all leave. They try to forget. that they may neve r see each other again, Alan is reported killed. Kitty’s life is broken. After the War she resigns herself to an engagement to Gerald. Fate steps in and provides a happy ending. Alerle ami Alarshall have never appeared to lietter advantage and the supporting cast, including Janet. Beecher, John Halliday. Henrietta G’rosman, Freda- Ineseort, Claude Allister, David' Torrence, Georgie Breakston, and Fay Chaldeeott. “FOREIGN AFFAIRES”—FRIDAY. No other film' makers are as popular as the Wallis-Lynn-Hare combination. Until a little while ago Alary Brough seasoned -and delightful old actress. shoufi» anioug the quartette of brilliant players, but since he r death different stars have filled her place. The youthful female in the. Ben Travers comedies has been played by various stars, beginning with Winifred Shotfer in “Rookery Nook.” Diana Churchill has the ingenue role in “Foreign Affaires,” at the Regent Theatre <>n Frid'»y. “POWDER-SMOKE RANGE.” Comedy warfare waged by Hoot Gibson and Guinn “Big' Boy” WiHutuis, vies "with a. sinister variety, carried ou with six-shooters and rifles in “PowderSmoke Range,” RiK-O Radio outdoor action special. Harry Carey is costarred with Gibson, and other favourite cowboy heroes featured include Bob Steele, Tom Tuler, Wally Wales, Buzz Barton, Art Alix, Buffalo Bill, junr., Ray Alayer and William Parnum. This also will be shown on Friday at the Regent Theatre. labour day ball. A large and enthusiastic committee have arrangements well in hand for the en jovment of a. 1 ! patrons at the monste'r 'Labour Dav ball .at Schae.f’s Hall on Labour night (Monday next). A spee-’al committee has been appointed for the Vnirpnse of arranging a well-balanced programme of now and old time dances. Ron Stopfo.rth’s Marina Dance Band of six instruments wiP supply the music, and Air Pat Collj the popular Greymouth M.C., well be specially instructed to “keep things' going at a merry pace” till the wee sma ’ hours. Visitors to t lie raeeb, anj countn- dance patrons as well as all local votaries .of the light fantastic, are cordially invited to celebrate the introduction of the “fortyhour week” at Schaef’s Hall ou AIOII- - next.