AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 21 October 1939, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House NOW SHOWING. -BOYS’ TOWN."

Tracy and Miekay re-u,riled lor the lirsl time »™'", 1 , memorable performances m < .ipta . Courageous,’’ which won Iracy n Academy Award, are stan.d m J • oreat heart drama “Boys Town, to /be screened at the Opera _ House today to-night, and agam Monday. For the first ’time m his career, Tracy portrays a living man on the screen, Father Edwmd J. Flannigan, one of the greates l JJmanitarians of this day, who seivcd technical adviser on the production. True-life story of Father Fianmgan. the Him reveals his dramatic 21 .scat struggle to found a home for neglected and abandoned boys. More than a year ago the Metro Goldwyn Mayer studio became interested in “B°> s Town.” the only incorporated viJage of its k : nd in the world. This city of little men, governed ctncl opeimed by voungsters, who range in age from G to 18, has a population ol _m "l which 200 are boys, and is situated on the main highway west of Omaha.) Nebraska. It was from Father hi:Ui-l nigan’s files, the records left by his bovs, that Director Norman Taurogl and Scenarists John Meehan and Dor & | Scharv found the r.eh material lor; “Boys’’ Town." In gripping terms oi | human drama, it tells the battle wag-■ ed bv Father Flannigan to save boys from’ lives of crime, and his problem) with one boy who thought he was too) tough for Boys’ Town. To assure lideht'’ in the spirit and background iof Boys’ Town a motion picture company of 135 spent three weeks at. Father Fiannigan’s home, filming! authentic scenes (or the picture.) Tracy’s portrayal of Father Tim m. “San’ Francisco” made him the per-, feet choice to play the role of FatherFlannigan. Father Flannigan thought) so, too, and it was Tracy’s selection, for the part that influenced him) (Father Flannigan) to approve the; filming of “Boys’ Town.” Mickey) Rooney was picked to play opposite) Tracy’as the bad hoy, after his out-) ■landing work in “Love Finds Andy ) Hardv,” and “The Boy From Barnar-j dos.”’ Featured in the supporting cast ) are Henry Hull, Leslie Fenton, Gene I Reynolds and Bobs Watson.

REGENT—NOW SHOWING: “TAIL SPIN” AND "INSIDE STORY.”

"Tail Spin,” told for first time, is the exciting story of women of the sky, their split-second escapes and the heart-throbs behind their' spectacular lives. Rarely has the screen dealt with a more compelling theme than this, and rarely has it succeeded in maintaining such breathless suspense from beginning to end. Produced by 20th Century-Fox it bears the unmistakable mark of the genius

of Hollywood’s top producer, Darryl F. Zanuck. Instead of attempting R ■ cover the entire history of aviation., ■ Mr Zanuck and Roy Del Ruth, the i director of the Mm, strive to show 'what induces these women to fly j and, in singling out Trixie, Gerry ! and’ Lois for subjects, have succeedled in making the finest picture ol i its kind the films have ever presented. Willi Alice Faye. Constance Bennett and Nancy Kelly in the star- ; ring roles and each contributing splendid performances. “Tail Spin is as notable for its acting as it is for its theme. The versatile Alice Faye tops any performance she has given in her lustrous career, while the fast-rising young Nancy Kelly again displays the unusual talent that made her a star overnight. Constance Bennett in a role totally different from anything she has ever played, gives a sincere and convincing portrayal of the girl who had 100 much money lor her. own good. A line supporting cast headed by Joan Davis. Charles Farrell, Jane Wyman, Kane Richmond, Wally Vernon, Joan Valerio and Edward Norris, handles its roles skilfully. THE ASSOCIATE FEATURE. “INSIDE STORY.” With Michael Whalen and Chick Chandler in the roles of two reporters who get up io their typewriters in mystery, and .lean 'Rogers as the cause of ali the excitement, “Inside Story” gets off to a fast start and maintains a terrific pace from beginning to end. There’s an abundance of action, comedy and romance in this new hit. In addition to Michael Whalen, Jean Rogers and Chick Chandler, a tine cast features Douglas Fowley, John King and Jane Darwell.

Patrons are advised to make carb; reservations for those excellent race night al tractions. ’Phone 601. LABOUR DAY 4 BALL. I A record attendance at Schaef’s Hail next Monday night is an absolute I certainty, when the amniai Labour ) Night ball will bo the star social at- ) traction for the coining race week- | end. Three capable Masters of C'ereI mony will control the floor, the full I Marina Orchestra will supply the I mus'c, all announcements and'music I will be amplified to ail parts of the ' large hall, and a splendid supper will ) be provided hv an enthusiastic comi in it tee.