AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 10 December 1938, Page 16

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House “THE RAGE OF PARIS.” Acclaimed by critics all over the world for her superb artistry in both dramatic and comedy roles, Danielle Darrieux, radiant idol of the European screen, makes her debut in “The Rage of Paris,” a romantic comedy, to be finally screened at the Opera House to-day and to-night. Just as the unsophisticated charm of “Three Smart Girls” was in tune with the unspoiled charming Deanna Durbin, so is this bright, unsophisticated laughable comedy perfectly suited to the lovely charm and appeal of this youthful French star and newcomer to the screen. Douglas Fairbanks Jr., is co-starred with the versatile French actress, who appeared in some of Europe’s most distinguished films, including the prize-winning “Mayerling,” before going to Hollywood. Among the featured players, Mischa Auer has the comedy role of a bewildered waiter; Helen Broderick, famous screen and Broadway stage comedienne, plays the part of a humorous worldly-wise waitress; and Louis Hayward is Fairbanks’ rival. The story, is all about what happens to her when she lands in New York, a poor little French girl, hungry and broke, and has to take a job modelling in the nude for a famous artist. In her excitement at getting a job, she gets the address wrong, and begins disrobing in the office of Fairbanks, an advertising executive. That starts the fireworks after Auer and Miss Broderick add their bit and Hayward gets into action. This is the most beautiful thing to come to this town in years, and the girl you’ll love because she will do things to you you will never forget.

(‘CONDEMNED WOMEN.” A sensational prison drama of hearts in bondage that will open your eyes, “Condemned Women,” starring Sally Eilers and Louis Hayward, comes to the screen of the Opera House on Monday and Tuesday. The story deals with a young woman (Sally Eilers) ,en route to a woman’s prison, who tries to commit suicide, but is saved by a young doctor (Louis Hayward). At the prison Sally and Anne Shirley are assigned to a cell together with a leader among prisoners. Later this doctor arrives at the prison to study the inmates,' and has Sally transferred to the prison hospital and through constant meetings falls in love, but Sally finds out that Hayward would ruin his career, and joins the other prisoners in an escape. The young doctor resigns his position at the prison and takes one at a city hospital. Sally is captured, and at the trial refuses to defend herself, but the Warden tells| the .young doctor that he cautioned Sally against marrying him, and also asked her to keep silent to save the doctor’s reputation. In view of this testimony, • Sally is ordered to serve ( the balance of her original term, at the end of which she will be joined to the young doctor.

FA I RY-FOREST FAIR. A Fairy Forest Fair was held yesterday in the Wesley Bi-Centenary Hall, Tn aid of St. Paul’s new building fund. The decoration of the hall was'a feature, and stalls were laden with goods, including cakes, sweets flowers, produce etc., The Fair was concluded last evening, when in addition to the sale of goods, there were sideshows of all descriptions, and a variety entertainment. There was a large attendance and the Fair was quite a success. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT. St. John’s Sunday School presented an enjoyable concert in St. John’s Hall to a good Attendance. The programme was varied, in which several of the performers excelled, and encores were demandd. During an interval a presentation of a bouquet ..was made to Mrs H. R. Fell, in recognition of her services in the Sunday School. Mrs Fell briefly responded. Miss M: Coburn was accompaniste, the following being the programme:— Open Xmas Prayer (read by boys), hymn ; (by the children). Std. 3 and 4 boys # song, “Pokarkarana.” Don Parfilt and lan Kitchingham, duet, “Last Rose of Summer.” 1 Janet Bremner, recitation, “My Shad-.

ow.” Dulcie Leach, violin solo. Alex Fairmaid, song, “Polly Wolly Doodle.,, Joy Paterson, recitation, “Little John.” Andrew McDougall, song, “Roamin in the Gloaming”; “Misty Islands of the Highlands.” Lorna Fell, recitation. Dorothy Moss, pianoforte solo. Alex Fairmaid, recitation, “Adventures.” Edith Wootton, song “Desert Song.” lan Kitchingham, violin solo, “Waltz” Betty Ford, recitation, “Christmas Bells." (Ron, Reid, and Alex, short, play, “Fourth Form at St. Percys.” Audry Nott, tap daijce. Marion Galbraith, recitation, “Children of other Lands.” Ron Bierwirth, mouth organ solo. “Beautiful Lady in Blue. Lucy Bremner, pianoforte solo, “Blue Butterflies.” Duncan Blair, recitation, “If I Knew.” Mary Fairmaid, song, “Silent Night.” Pat Logan, song, “My Wooden Shoes”; (Dorothy Jones, accompanistei). Lucy and Kathleen Bremner, piano and violin, “Little Old Lady.” Leslie McDougall, song, “Don’t give up the Ship.” Reid Cowan and Ron Bierwith, duet, “Rainbow on the River.” Mr J. Tennent, on behalf of the Sunday School, thanked those present for their attendance, particularly those who had assisted in the preparation of the programme. '' Regent Theatre “COCOANUT GROVE." The world’s most famous night club is brought to the screen for the first time in “Cocoanut Grove,” the new film coming to-day to the Regent Theatre. Distinctlty new type of film is presented in this gay romance that revolves about the trials tribulations and the final success of an unknown swing-band trying to break into the actual Cocoanut Grove, mecca of all young band-leaders. While the pro duction is studded with hit tune s the story has not heen subordinated to ( music and specialties. On the contrary, each musical number makes what the movie scripters call a “story point,” contributing to the logical development of the plot. Fred Mac Murray is starred as the swinghappy young band leader. His lovely leading lady is radio thrush Harriet Hililard, who plays a role in tlm picture identical with her occupation in real life.