AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 27 April 1942, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House

Now Showing: “Caught in the Draft’’ starring Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour. “CAUGHT IN THE DRAFT." The coast-to-coast parade of Bob Hope,, radio and screen fans who look for the best in comedy gags will find their hero in top iorm in his iatest movie, Paramount's “Caught in the Draft," now showing at Opera House. Fashioned in Hope style this merry-making version of life among the recruits is said to be an all-out blitzkrieg of laughter. With Bob Hope is the one ana only Dorothy Lamour —the gal wno hit the gong with a sarong. Lynne Overman, who plays the part or a Hollywood theatrical agent, follows Bob and his ten per cent, into the Army. The, Hope fans will delignt in Bob’s new stooge, Eddie Bracken, the rookie who’ll do anything for a laugh—even switching the Army s road signs during some .war, S ai P € ' 3 and almost causing a major disaster, all for the sake of his goose-pimply toss who can’t stand the sound ot guns. In addition to the merriment there are some tricky new ta YrT-ninp everybodv will soon be humming. Add to this the choice morsel of a tar in the mouth of Hope and. you reit a laugh menu that will d 0 to the“ae= ot ycur ribs When you see “Caught in the Draft.

Regent Theatre

Now Showing: Formby in “IT’S TURNED OUT NICE AGAIN."

This is comedy champion Formby’s latest which opens at the Regent Tneatre to-day, and thisi time the inimitable George is seen in the role of an employee m an outdated underwear manufactory, with unscrupulous rivals, an boss and a termangant mother -n--law. Between the three he has a difficult time, but eventually cashes in on a new type of yarn and gets an executive position in his firm, i -ie i role of the chivvied and chased George Pearson is made-to-order for Formby, who, of course, dressed it out with a bevy of songs—some without the accustomed ukelele—-ana some entanglements with ladies underwear. . . , The note on negligee is indeed struck hard and often, and not only are there mannequin displays 01 feminine underwear, but a personal investigation of the leading lady s more intimate equipment and an academic discussion on who is wearing which and what they are called! Formbv is in top form and registers probably his best performance to date. As foil for Formby, Peggy Bryan is a cute little lady who has vivacity and charm. Mackenzie Ward delivers a well-groomed performance as the boss’s son, and O. B. Clarence, veteran character actor, shows that veterans can be depended upon to deliver the goods. Edward Chapman does full credit to his role as Formby’s uncle, while Ronald Ward gives a polished performance as the cad in the piece.