AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 26 November 1942, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House Finally To-night: “The Yokel Boy” and “Dude Cowboy.” Next attraction (commences to-morrow, Friday): “The Tuttles of Tahiti.” “THE TUTTLES OF TAHITI” The carefree exploits of a funIcving, happy-go-lucky Polynesian family form the plot of “Tuttles of Tahiti,” starring Charles Laughton, commences at the Opera House tomorrow (Friday). Based on the Charles NordhoffJames Norman Hall novel, “No More Gas,” the film is'said to be the first to present a really authentic picture of native life in the South Seas during the days just preceding the present war. Laughton himself plays the role of picturesque Jonas Tuttle, the shiftless, indolent but lovable head of the Tuttle clan, all of whom are intensely proud of their descent from an early-day New England sailing master. Thanks to Jonas’ propensities for gambling on fighting cocks, the Tuttles are- always broke and increasingly in debt to the kindiv Dr Blondin. What happens when one- oE the Tuttle boys comes home from years at sea, bringing with him c. ferocious-appearing rooster that he nopes will restore the Tuttle fortunes, leads to the many dramatic and comic moments of the engaging story. An island romance, a '.thrilling storm at sea and the salvaging of a derelict schooner enhance the film’s action. Jon Hall and Peggy Drake have the romantic leads with Victor Francen, Florence Bates, Gene Reynolds, Adeline DeWalt Reynolds and other noted players in 'important roles. Regent Theatre Finally To-night: “Sullivan’s Travels” starring Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake. Commencing Friday: N°- 9 of the Dr Kildare Series, “The Doctor and the Debutante,” starring Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore and Ann Ayars. Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore as Drs Kildare and Gillespie, grapple with new medical problems in “The Doctor and the Debutante,” latest of the Kildare series, now showing at the Regent Theatre. A young internee gets in trouble saving a life in a zone supposed to be that of another hospital, and the two doctors, with the aid of a debutante accident victim whose life had been saved, finally save- the day for the doctor and his sweetheart, a hospital nurse. A dramatic plea to the hospital board, a delicate operation, an accident in which a night club sign falls on the victim, and Ayres’ restoring of a smothered baby before the eyes of anguished parents, are dramatic highlights. The picture introduces a glamorous new acting discovery in Ann Ayars, a young concert singer who played a nurse one day, as her first picture- role, and the next day was promoted to leading lady by Major W. S Van Dkye, directing the picture. She is beautiful, a graphic actress, and possesses a striking voice. Other newcomers in the picture are Robert Sterling, who plays the young internee in the case, Jean Rogers, as his sweetheart, and Barry Nelson, who has a striking role as a delirium patient. Regular Kildare favourites in the case include Alma Kruger, Walter Kingsford, Frank Orth. Nell Craig Marie Blake, George H. Reed and Eddie Acuff. . Associate programme includes: — Fitzpatrick Traveltalk (technicolour) “Yosemite the Magnificent”; a special featurette, "The T C U Tale Heart”: Pathe Gazette; Regent' Overseas News; and N.Z. Government short, “War Jobs for Women.” NEXT-OF-KIN PARTY. On Wednesday next at Harker’s Lounge, the committee of the Women’s Committee of the Patriotic Society will entertain the next-of-kin of men and women who are serving overseas, or have returned. Those who were present at last year’s function know what a pleasure it was to meet other mothers, sisters and brothers whose relatives were at the front and to discuss letters and experiences. A good musical programme has been arranged, and afternoon tea will be served. It is hoped all of the next-of-kin will accept the invitation, as the committee may be able to help them in some ’ small way. Next-of-kin of prisoners of war are especially invited to this function. In order to complete arrangements those wishing to attend this function are asked either to call at the Patriotic Depot for tickets or to ring 477 or 224.