AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 22 October 1943, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House Now showing: “Rose of Tralee” starring John Longden and Angela Glynn. “ROSE OF TRALEE.” Every once in a while a film comes along that lives in the memories of all who see it —such a film is “Rose of Tralee.” now showing at the Opera House. There is a charming, heart-warming theme throughout this picture and the joys and sorrows of Paddy O'Brien, his wife Marly and baby daughter Rose make it grand entertainment. Paddy O’Brien is played by John Longden who, it will be remembered, came to Australia some time ago to make the [film, “The Silence of Dean Maitland; ■ Mary, his wife, is played by Lesley i Brook whose performance is touching and sincere, and his daughter, Rose, is portrayed by that engaging lass, Angela Giynne who will be remembered for her line performance in “Those Kids From Town.” There are many lovely old songs in “Rose of Tralee” and numbered among these are “Macushla,” “Rose of Trailee,” “Mountains o’ Mourne” and “Dear Little Shamrock.” Also prominent in the cast are Talbot O’Farrell and Morris Harvey as a pair of lodg-ing-house cronies; George Carney as I the villain of the piece and lovely I Virginia Keiley, who portrays the role of an American girl who is also lin love with Paddy. “Rose of Tralles” is a him which offers everything, I romance, laughter, songs and comedy. Regent Theatre Now Showing: “Panama Hattie,” starring Red Skelton and Ann Southern. Taking its place at the top with the season’s best musicals, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s “Panama Hattie,” starring Red Skelton and Ann Southern is now showing at the Regent Theatre. Rich in elaborate numbers, tempered with a good down-to-earth story, revolving around the romance between Ann . Southern and Dan Dailey jnr.. and the crazy antics of Red Skelton, .Rags Ragland and Ben Blue as the sailors, the film contains every conceivable element of entertainment. As Panama Hattie, a night club entertainer with a heart of gold, Ann Southern has one of the : best of her career. Red Skelton adds quite a few laurels to his fame, and Virginia O’Brien swings I from her dead-pan singing in a role 1 you will enjoy. Dailey does an exi cellent job in his . straight role. Others who lend strength to an excellent cast, include Alan Mowbray, . Jackie Horner, Marsha Hunt and the I Berry Brothers.