AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 23 May 1941, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House

Now Showing: “FORTY THOUSAND HORSEMEN.” . .

It’s here.... the grandest, most thrilling entertainment the screen has ever known A picture to thrill the hearts of every Australian Adventure —action —romance —and behind it; all the immortal story of Australia’s gallant sons of the Lignt Horse, and the New Zealand Mounted Rifles in Palestine. Described as the most spectacular epic the screen has even known “Forty Thousand I Horsemen,” now showing at the Opera House has a brilliant Cast, headed by Betty Bryant, Giant Taylor, “Chips” Rafferty, Pat Twohill, and Joe Valli. Here is the glorious story of the Australian Light Horse, with drama, action, adventure, romance, and humour, surrounding one of the most illustrious pages of Australia’s history. Magnificently impressive; an heroic spectacle which baffles description; a powerful saga of bravery —man’s sacrifice for man, and a heroe’s love for a beautiful girl, who, too, risked death to win happiness and freedom. Produced and directed by Charles Chauvel, distinguished Australian film producer, “Forty Thousand Horsepien” is world-stand-ard entertainment —the first' bigscale film to win distinction by being booked for U.S.A, release through America's leading picture theatres. Gigantic in scope; spectacular scenes of valiant horsemen charging to victory.: . enthralling drama... entertainment like pages torn from the “Arabian Nights” as the action swings from the twisting streets of Cairo,-from the strange bazaars and glamorous chantants to Sinai — Oases, mysterious villages, crumbling forts and minarets.. .in truth a saga of Australia’s fighting horsemen Regent Now Showing for an extended season: “SPRING PARADE.” Deanna Durbin film, hailed by critics as the best picture in which she has ever appeared. Produced by Joe Pasternak and directed by Henry Koser, the picture presents a more mature Deanna than in any of- her previous offerings, and a more ro-mance-laden story than has been her lot in her first seven productions. Presenting Deanna as a village maid who goes to the city in search of the destiny foretold her by a fortune teller, the story is based on an original by Ernst Marischka and involves the star in her first real romance of the ( screen. She meets and falls in love ,

with Robert Cummings. Amid romantic surroundings, the story unfolds in an atmosphere and background more beautiful than any which have appeared in Deanna’s pictures. Deanna sings four numbers m the film, three of them .from the pen of the famous Viennese, Robert Stolz, who composed, among other offerings, the famous “Two Hearts in Threequarter Time.” The fourth, “Blue Danube Dream,” is an adaptation, by Hans Salter. Supporting tne star are such players as Robert Cummings, Mischa Auer, Henry Stephenson, Butch and Buddy, Anne Gwynne, Walter Catlett, S. Z. Sakall, and many others. There is a Special Short subject entitled “The March of Time,” which brings to the screen for the first time exclusive pictures of Vatican City. Patrons are advised to make early reservations as bookings are expected to be heavy. ’Phone 601.

The Blackball Oddfellows’ Annual Ball is always looked forward to as an event by all West Coast dance enthusiasts. This year the committee promise just as much fun and gaiety as in former years. Of course there will be all the latest novelties, an efficient M.C. will be in charge of the floor, and the usual sumptuous supper will be provided. The Dixiana Dance Band will supply the music and Saturday, J'une 7th., will be a grand gala night in the Blackball Miners’ Hall