AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 19 August 1942, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

t Opera House s ~ D - Now Showing: “Escape to Glory & “Nobody’s Children.” - Drama, with the power of flashing pistons, may be found in t Columbia’s “Escape to Glory,” which 3I is now showing at the Opera House. Action, with the speed s of flashing bullets, is a vital - part of the new film, whilst romance, t with the throb of an all-conquering 5 love, is the third essential of this . unforgettable new film, which stars Pat O’Brien and Constance Bennett, with a supporting cast headed by 3 John Halliday, Melville Cooper and 5 Alan Baxter. “Escane to Glory” tells a stirring, thrilling storv of men and women ’ facing disaster and death, and be- ’ having each according to his nature, j A soldier of fortune who had hitherto sold his courage for cash, discov- ; ers that money isn’t everything; a j girl who had hitherto sold her loyalty for minks and sables finds that I warmth can come from the heart; a ; gunman facing electrocution chooses the manner of his death —to die ob- [ taining his revenge, but to die in a blaze of glory. - Of such material has been compounded the thrill-thundering story ' which is “Escape to Glory,” of hu- ■ man beings confronted with overwhelming odds, of tense, suspenseful situations, breath-taking and nerve- ; lashing in their own right. Unwanted.. small humans.. homeless.. parentless.. alone.. pitting their t'.ny strength against an unheeding world! A drama to stir all hearts! | Story of the gallant fight to give “Nobody’s Children” what should be 'every child’s birthright, .parents and ' a home is revealed in this deeplyI moving dramatisation, now showing I at the Opera House, with Edith Fel--1 lows, Billy Lee and Lois Wilson in leading roles. Regent Theatre Now Showinq: “The Man I Married,” starring Joan Bennett, Francis Lederer, Lloyd Nolan, and Anna Sten. A drama of strong emotional power played by a superb cast, “The Man I Married” stars Joan Bennett, Francis Lederer, Lio. yd Nolan and Anna Sten. Does a woman really know the man | she loves. The amazing experiences! of a beautiful girl, who learned too late the truth about her husband, are related in the film. Lovely Joan Bennett suddenly finds the husband she adored, Francis Lederer, a stranger to be hated and feared. In a violent, emotional scene, Lederer’s father, portrayed by Otto Kruger, is so horrified by his son’s plans that he denounces him. It is then that “The Man I Married” surges through to a thrilling and unforgettable climax. Joan Bennett gives a strong performance. Forceful Francis Lederer tops ail his previous screen characterisations while Lloyd Nolan and Anna Sten also score handsomely. Darryl F. Zanusk produced this picture, 'it 1 is well cast from the top to the small- 1 est roles and is based on the heartpounding story by Oscar Shisgall that • thrilled millions of Liberty Magazine « readers. The film has outstanding ’ screen names in supporting roles, in- ’ eluding Otto Kruger. Maria' Ouspen- ] skaya, one of the great actress of our i day. Ludwigg Stossel and Johnny Rus- c