AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 16 October 1939, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House FINAL SCREENINGS.: FOUR’S A CROWD." The laugh-a-minute comedy. “Four’s a Crowd." with Errol Flynn. Olivia De Havilland. Rosalind Russel! and Pattic Knowles starring honours, will be finally screened at the Opera House to-day and tonight. This hilarious newspaper comedy which moves along at a breathless pace with a rapid-lite succession of novel and humorous twists, has only one objective, and that is to give the' audience the fun feast'of a lifetime. I NEXT ATTRACTION: "WOMAN DOCTOR.”

I Should a woman doctor sacrifice her hard-earned laurels, her career, her place in a man’s world that skill and courage have won her, to grace the kitehen-nursery-the drawing room? Should she after marriage, ' confine herself to the duties ot wife and mother, or should she continue to use the skill that saves wrecked human bodies? That is the question 'asked and answered in Ihe stirring human drama. "Woman Doctor." to be screened at the Opera Hou'-e lomorrow, also Wednesday and Thursdav with Frieda Inescort and Henry Wilcoxon in the starring roles. The story relates that of Dr. Judith Randall whose medical skill is constantly in demand has little time to spehd with her aviator husband, Alan Graeme, and their daughter. Elsa, played by Sybil Jason. When an emergency operation prevents Dr. Randall from joining Alan in the celebration of their twelfth wedding anniversary he finds solace in the company of Gail Paterson (played by C’aire Dodd). Hospital duties again keep Judith from attending a musi-t-Mo in which her little girl participates. Taking advantage of Dr. Randall’s professional preoccupation Gail alienales Alan by evincing interest in Elsa. Domestic relations between Dr. Judith and Alan _ become >1 rained and Alan moves to his Rhode Island home, taking Elsa with him. When Dr. Judith drives down to see them, the sound of the car’s horn Hartles Elsa’s horse and the child, is thrown and badly hurt.. Dr. Judith phones the New York hospital, telling them to prepare for an emo'gencv operation and that she is flying in 'vilh lhe patient. Personal enmity Pwotten. Alan pilots the plane. A .-rMis d<’vcloi)s while they are in th-' .-or dense fog closes in on them, the radio si al ion at the airport warns them against lauding on the beam as the ceiling is zero. With little Elsa rasping for breath, Dr. Rairl’ll i 1 a jises that seconds count so she decides to operate in I lie air, with the ro-oilanl dramatic c.'imax, bringing titiing finale Io a daring drama oi modern’ago, I hat will long live in everyone's memory. The supporting (P c t ‘ includes Cora Witherspoon. Dickie Jones. Joan Howard ana Spencer Cbamb e r s.

REGENT’ NOW SHOWING: "ROAD DEMON” AND "THE MAD MISS MANTON.” "ROAD DEMON” Supercharged with many highly snectaeular racing scenes, including several "over the wall” disasters and breath-taking accidents on the track, the him is a rich mixture ignited by some sparkling comedy on the part of tlm volatile, incomparable Gamblni Family. And then there’s an engaging romance to give motivation to th? desperate rivalry on the speedway. Wihtout quite realising how it has come about, the Gambinis become part ow ners of a fast racing car. named in their honour, which they enter in a forthcoming classic. The Gamblnls, in case you don't know, tne the inimitable family headed by Heniy Armetta, who ran the delicatessen in the widely acclaimed “Speed to Burn”, firs' of this series. It is the reckless,; dare-devil Henry Arthur, in Jove with Joan Valerie, who involves the Gambinis in their strange venture. Joan’s the daughter of a famous driver, and her brother, Tom Beck, is following in tire-1 racks. Incidentally, Henry is ;; newcomer to the films. This is his first appearance and he’s very like;.>Me, He’ll I.ear watching. Menaces

on the auto track, however, are the Three Bullets, employed by an un>crui)lous promoter, ft was this trio that forced Joan's father into his fatal accident and they are highly rattled at Tom's resemblance to their fmmer rival. This decides them to put Tom oul of the race, by fair means or foul. In the excitement Papa Gahmbini finds lie and his wife iia.ve sold to their relatives more shares in the car than they own so that, win or lose. Papa is going to be out plenty of lira. The story is climaxed by the magniiicent race, told in breathless photography.

"MAD MISS MANTON” A. nmiaiii’c. a murder mystery, and a comedy of errors comprise the triple themes of "The Mad Miss Manton,” slurring vehicle for Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda. Fonda portrays a young newspaper editor, and Miss Stanwyck a wilful society girl in the offering, which revolves around Iter efforts to solve a double killing with which she has become involved. The romance grows from a. stinging editorial which Fonda writes concerning the thoughtless but sensational escapades of Miss Stanwyck and her thrill-seeking socialite friends. Plenty of exciting moments are furnished when the killer endeavours to silence Miss Stanwyck before she can reveal his identity to the police. Sam Levene, Stanley Ridges, Frances Mercer, V'iki Lester, Ann Evers, Whitney Bourne, Eleanor Hansen, Penny Singleton and Paul Guilfoyle have important supporting roles in this production. Early bookings are advised. 'Phone 601.

LABOUR NIGHT BALL AT SCHAEF'S HALL. Recognised as the one big ball of the year, where holiday visitors from all parts of New Zealand and their West Coast friends meet and make "whoopee,” the annual . Labour Day Ball at Sehaef’s Hall next Monday night will be, as usual, one of the biggest and gayest West Coast social functions during 1939. The full Marina Orchestra, three capable Masters of Ceremony, a well organised “floor” committee, amplified music and announcements, and a splendid supper will greatly add to the enjoyment of what .is certain to be another record attendance.