Regent Theatre

Grey River Argus, 17 September 1937, Page 4

Regent Theatre

The final screening of Charles Ruggles in “Mind Your Own Business’’ and Roscoe Karns in “Murder Goes to College,” will be at the Regent Theatre this afternoon at 2.15 o’clock and again to-night at 8 o’clock. FAMOUS PIANIST IN “MOONLIGHT SONATA.” Incredible as it may seem, the first public recital rendered by the famous pianist, Ignace Paderewski, was a complete failure. Bernard Shaw, at the time a critic on a London journal being the only one to hail him as a genius. To-day, Paderewski is worshipped by millions ol music lovers. For three years this 75 year old maestro has been living in retirement at his lovely village at Morges, near Lausanne. It is unlikely the world will ever see him again, but his art has been given immortality in “Moonlight Sonata,” the him coming to-morrow to the Regent. Paderewski started to learn the piano at the age of three, and studied at the Conservatory of Warsaw and became a teacher there. Then he went to Vienna, and in 1885 became Professor of piano and counterpoint at the Conservatory of Strasbourg. After his European debut, he made a great success in New York in 1891, and subsequently made 18 tours in the United States. He has played in practically every leading city in Europe, North and South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The public will be interested to know that Charles Farrell, who recently visited Australia to make the production “Flying Doctor," plays an important part in this beautiful production.' Also in the cast are Marie Tempest, the noted stage and screen actress, Barbara Greene, r,ric Portman and Graham Browne.

POPEYE CLUB. Tom Keene is riding “Flash,” a six-year-old cow horse with Arabian blood in his veins, in RKO-Pathe’s new western series, “Ghost Valley,” coming to the Regent to-morrow. He is black, except for three white feet, a white star on his forehead, and a white spot on his nose. Madame Wandeyne Dueth, film colony numerologist, gave “Flash” his new name. MOVIE BALL. There will be a sound of revelry by night when youth and beauty meet to pass the hours away on dancing feet at Greymouth’s gayest event, the grand Movie Ball, which is to take place at the Town Hall on Tuesday, September 28. The ball, preparations for which have begun on an elaborate scale, promises to be the biggest and brightest of the West Coast social season. Features which will be new to this part of the Dominion include the Impersonation contest (prizes of £2 2s being given for a Ginger Rogers-Fred Astaire impersonation), Laurel and Hardy “take off” (prize £1); and an “All Star” impersonation (prize £1). To enable intending competitors to select their characters, the Committee have made arrangements to have photos and stills of all stars on view in Messrs Burns’ window from to-morrow. The floor of the Town Hall is being specially prepared for the occasion. Lavish decorations, moreover, will transform the Town Hall into a gay rendezvous. The supper, to be served at the Cafe Continental, will incorporate many of Hollywood’s latest dishes. Reels of novelties and hours of fun are promised dance patrons on September 28th.

KUMARA VICTORY BALL. The footballers’ grand victory ball being held in the Memorial Hall, Kumara, on Friday, September 17th promises to eclipse all functions held there for a long time. No effort is being spared by an energetic committee to bring about this result. Mr. P. Coll will be in charge of the floor. There will be a variety of old time and modern dances to suit all tastes. The Rhythm Dance Band (Hokitika), has been engaged to supply the music. There will be numerous novelties and lucky dances to add to the enjoyment of the evening. A sumptuous sitdown supper is in the capable hands of the ladies’ committee, and those who attend can be sure of a great night’s dancing.