AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 14 August 1937, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House “CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE.” VAST AND -IMPRESSIVE FILM. “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” co-starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, was shown on the screen of the Opera House for the first time locally yesterday, to a large audience, which was stirred to enthusiastic applause by the tremendous drama and humanity of the picture—the sincerity of the acting—and the picturesque beauty of the settings., The soulstirring spirit of Lord Tennyson’s immortal poem, "Charge of the Light Brigade,” carries though the picture to the terrific climax—although the tragic love story of the two English brothers who make love to the same Scottish girl, makes up the real substance of the story. It is at an Army post in India that, the idyll of Captain Geoffrey Vickers and Elsa Campbell begins and ends. The ill-fated lovers are unforgettably portrayed by Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. It is in India also that many of the most thrilling episodes take place, including border skirmishes and the massacre, by the treacherous Amir of Suristan, of the entire garrison at Chukoti. From thence the exciting action moves to the battle front in the Crimea, to which the British troops have been transferred. It is there that Geoffrey, after Elsa’s confession that her love is for his brother, saves the latter’s life by sending him back to headquarters with ‘ a message to the Commandant. Errol Flynn gives a magnificent performance both as the lover and the fighting warrior who deliberately changes his superior’s order of attack, himself leading the Light Brigade into the “mouth of hell!” Olivia de Havilland is extremely moving as the girl who is torn between the loves of the two brothers. The character is drawn with a sympathy and understanding rare in so young an actress. All the members of the large cast are admirably suited to their parts, but special mention is deserved by Henry Stephenson, Nigel Bruce, Donald Crisp, David Niven and G. P. Huntly, Jr., and C. Huntley Gordon.

Regent Theatre “ALONG CAME LOVE.” Simple, tender and fast-moving homespun romance of ordinary folks, is Paramount’s “Along Came Love,” which opens at the Regent Theatre to-night. Dealing with the love of a highly romantic shopgirl and a seri ous young medical student earning his way as a theatre doorman, this film is a refreshing departure from high society, intrigue, and dazzle. A girl who lives in her dreams (Irena Hervey), is in quest of the man who has all the virtues of the ancient Orion. She finds him in the student, Charles Starrett, and their lov« blooms until they are faced with a scandal when the girl’s mother (Irene Franklin), a burlesque performer, is arrested. The girl then disappears, but love finds her, and they are married. Austin Strong, who wrote “Seventh Heaven,” is responsible for “Along Came Love.” It was directed by Bert Lytell, film star of the silent days. Also in the cast are Doris Kenyon, H. B. Warner, Bernadene Hayes, Ferdinand Gottschalk, and Charles Judels. “TRAIL DUST.” Hopalong Cassidy rides again in “Trail Dust,” the latest of the series of Clarence E. Mulford Westerns, which arrives with a fanfare of sixguns and the clatter of galloping hoofs at the Regent Theatre. today. There is plenty of action as Hoppy tries to “beat” a drought, and crooked cattle buyers to cash in on it give it a particularly “newsy” twist. William Boyd, as “Hoppy,” rides as head of a group of cowmen, determined to get their cattle over parched country to the railroad, and avert famine in the southwest. With him are Jimmy Ellison, again as Johnny Nelson, and George Hayes as “Windy.” Sinistei' forces, intent upon keeping Boyd from reaching his destination, go into action. Crooked riders are planted in his outfit, an attempt is made to arrest him with a false warrant, and to stampede his herd and, a mountain pass through which the herd must pass, is mined.

Cassidy brings the cattle through, but not without considerable gunplay, hard fighting and riding. A romance between Ellison and pretty Gwynne Shipman, who rides with Boyd’s outfit and is instrumental in saving the herd just as it looks as if the expedition. had set out in vain, is deftly worked into the story. THE BIG PARADE OF 1937. A grand spectacular dance will eventuate on Tuesday evening next when the sombre garb of men’s evening suits ■will be replaced by the khaki uniforms of the Territorials. This is the fourth annual Military Ball, and officers and men are combining to make it one of the most successful to be held in Greymouth. The supper arrangements are complete and supper is to be held in Harker’s up-to-date rooms. Greymouth’s two most popular orchestras have been engaged to supply old time and modern dance music. The novelties include balloons, squeakers, paper hats, etc. The duties of M.C. will be undertaken by Mr. P. Coll. Music, mirth and melody wifi be the order of the dav to all who attend.