Regent Theatre

Grey River Argus, 6 December 1938, Page 12

Regent Theatre

“MOTHER CAREY’S CHICKENS.” A colourful, romantic period in American history was faithfully recreated for Regent Theatre audiences last night when “Mother Carey’s Chickens” unfolded its heart-warming charm and sweet simplicity. A stirring, true picturisation of the sympathetic modern classic by Kate Douglas Wiggin, “Mother Carey’§ Chickens” features Anne Shirley,' Ruby Keeler. James Ellison and Fay Bainter. The beloved story of a humble New England home at the, turn of the century is/ convincingly presented by the cast and producer. The vivid story traces the romances of two sisters, Ruby Keeler and Anne Shirley, who fall in love with the same man, James Ellison. Miss Keeler wins his affections, while Miss Shirley conquers her own jealousy, and falls in love with a young medical student, which brings a happy conclusion. Counterpointing the romantic theme is a mother’s dramatic efforts to keep her four children together in the face of extreme privation resulting from her husband’s death. In addition to the brilliant, sensitive performances of Anne Shirley, Ruby Keeler and James Ellison, (splendid portrays'-reflecting Mrs Wiggin’s characters are given by Fay Bainter as Mother Carey; Walter Brennan as a country storekeeper; Frank Albertson as Miss. Shirley’s boy friend; Ralph Morgan aS Captain Car-’

ey; and Jackie Moran and young Donnie Dunagan as two Carey children. “NON-STOP NEW YORK.” In view of the interest in the impending regular Trans-Tasman plane service, Gaumont-British Dominions’ recently-completed “Non-Stop New York,” which action took place almost entirely aboard a London-to-New York air-liner. An imposing cast of featured players lined up includes Anna Lee, Desmond Tester, Oscar Homolka, John Loder, and Frank Cellier. “NonStop New York,” woven around the personalities of a fugitive South American General, twin brothers working a crooked racket, a child violin-prodigy, a counterfeiter, and a mysterious woman, was written by Kurt Siodmak and Derek Twist. “PUBLIC WEDDING.” William Hopper, son of Hedda and the late De Wolf Hopper, who is currently playing a featured role in Warner. Bros.’ “Public Wedding,” asserts that his ambition is to become a competent leading man so that he may kiss all the personable leading women in films. He began on Jane Wyman, his leading woman, in “Public Wedding,” as may be seen when the picture opens next Thursday at the Regent Theatre. ' PHYSICAL FITNESS GYMKHANA. The winners of the competitions for the best displays at the Greymouth Physical ' Fitness Centre’s recent Gymkhana, were—Most original: Greymouth Surf Life Saving Club; Spartan Athletic Club (second). Most Humorous: “Miss Westland” (burlesque beauties on parade); Greymouth Aero Club (second).

PIPE BAND CARNIVAL. Now that the Marist Queen Carnival is closed, the Pipe Band will commence their efforts to obtain funds to defray the cost of kilts for the members of the band. The Cobden Queen Committee is making a start with a coin afternoon in Perotti Hall tomorrow (Wednesday), and a varied programme of entertainment will be provided. A cheery, bright, social gathering, with afternoon tea for all. GLADSTONE TO THE FORE. The annual wind-up ball will be held in the Gladstone Hall on Saturday, December 17. There will be novelties galone, and it promises to be one of the outstaying functions of the year. Watch for further announcements.