AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 23 July 1942, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House

Fnally To-night: “Pirates on Horseback” & “Don’t Get Personal.’ Next Attraction, commencing tomorrow (Friday): “Quiet Wedding.”

“QUIET WEDDING.” Paramount’s hilarious and frisky comedy, “Quiet Wedding,” is that in name only, and does not rely merely upon a photographic reproduction of a family circle thrown into the customary' turmoil on the day before the wedding of the youngest daughter. Not to say that the picture is rowdy, but the wedding that was planned as a quiet affair by two young people suddenly develops into an avalanche of presents,’and a maelstrom of well-wishers. In a country village of England, where everyone knows everyone else, it was not to be expected that one of the fairest daughters could sneak off and deprive all the village of the pageant of a marriage. So the hilarity of pre-marriage days is something that you will chuckle over when you see “Quiet Wedding,” the Paramount comedy, starring Margaret Lockwood and Derek Farr, commencing at the Opera House to-mor-row (Friday). “Quiet Wedding” proves to be not only one of the most delightful and entertaining of comedies, but the characters have been built with the assurance of touch that carries conviction. There are unlimited situations, both wise and witty, in dialogue and treatment, and against the background of feverish activity prior to the type of wedding so dear to every family, there is presented the problem of a highly strung girl in an unusual and interesting light. The supporting players include Marjorie Fielding, A. E. Matthews, Margaretta Scott, Peggy Ashcroft, Athene Seyler, Jean Cadell, Frank Celliei’ and Hay Petrie. Regent Theatre Finally To-night: “Married Bachelor,” starring Robert Young, Ruth Hussey and Lee Bowman. Commencing Friday: A Parade of Hollywood’s Brightest Stars in “When Ladies Meet.” “When Ladies Meet” boasts the greatest all-star cast Hollywood has lavished on a picture in many a year. Joan Crawford, Robert Taylor, Greer Garson and Herbert Marshall in one package is exceptional enough. It is doubly so in view of their recent outstanding successes. Miss Crawford stepped into the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comedy drama right out of “A Woman’s Face,” in which she was applauded for her most brilliant dramatic performance; Taylor from “Billy the Kid”, his first Western and a personal triumph; Miss Garson from “Blossoms in the Dust,” which saw records at the Music Hall in New York, and Marshall from “The Little Foxes,” with Bette Davis. It isn’t often that a film comes along with four roles of equal calibre, and less frequent when four stars are available as this all-star foursome. Best of all, the film offers a pleasing change of pace for the stars, who after going in for heavy drama, are a gay, romantic team in the story cf modern scrambled lovers, wedded and unwedded. For the outstanding Big Four Star picture treat of the year do not miss “When Ladies Meet.” Brilliant associate programme includes: A Crime Does Not Pay, “Sucker List”; Pete Smith, “Flicker Memories”; and Regent Air Mail News. RAILWAY BALL. The Railway Ball in Schaef’s Hall to-night promises to be an event of the season. The hall has been speciallv illuminated with automatic and flashing signals, and appropriate greenery, and patrons will be able to dance in the twilight of the signals and flashing lights. The music will be supplied bv the popular Dixiana Dance Band, with its charming vocalist, who will sing all the latest hits over the band’s sound system. The floor will be controlled bv efficient M.’sC. Patrons are assured of a good night’s enjoyment. Several novelties will be included in the pro-

gramme. Supper arrangements will be in the hands of a capable Ladies’ Committee.