AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 4 December 1943, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House Now Showing: “You’re Tellin’ I/' starring Judy Canova and Joe E. Brown, also “Outlaws of the Desert,” starring William Boyd. “YOU’RE TELLIN’ I” A hilarious combination of music, merriment and romance, now showing at the Opera House Theatre, in “You’re Tellin’ I”, starring Judy Canova and Joe E. Brown, and featuring Eddie Foy Jr, and Jerome

Cowan. , , , J . Aside from the tuneful melodies, the I eye-filling sets and the smooth and finished performances of the supporting players, there is above all the superb comedy and inimitable personality of Miss Canova whish washes away the cares and turmoils of the present day like a refreshing shower. “You’re Tellin’ I” has a timely slant with the scripters utilising all that is comical in the Nazi regime and playing it to the jjilt for laughs. There are those who hold to the belief that ridicule is one of the strongest weapons in winning a war. If such is the case, Republic’s “You’re Tellin’ I” is an entire defence industry in itself! “OUTLAWS OF THE DESERT” Clarence E. Mulford’s latest “Hopalong” Cassidy action romance “Outlaws of the Desert” starring William Boyd, now showing at the Opera House. Said to be a most unusual film, both in story material and photography, the action takes place in one of the most colourful outposts of civilisation—the mysterious desert of far-off Arabia. Natives who wield knives and swords with the accuracy and timing of a vaudeville juggler; alluring harem, girls in exotic dances; wild desert tribes led by outlaw chiefs lurking behind sand dunes ready to pouncex>n the unsuspecting traveller; and sheiks who live in regal splendor and rule their oasis paradise with supreme power over life and death. This is the background which supplies , “Hoppy” with 1 his greatest adventure.

Regent Theatre Now Showing: “Dr Gillespie’s New Assistant,” starring Lionel Barrymore and Susan Peters.

Medicine, mystery and good old fashioned sleuthing combine in Metro-Goldwj*n-Mayer T s ; “Dr Gillespie’s New Assistant," now showing at the Regent Theatre, to produce one of the most entertaining pictures of the present series. Surrounded by a youthful cast of comparative screen newcomers Lionel Barrymore again stars in this production. The fresh faces are Van Johnson, Richard Quine and Keye Luke, who are introduced into the series 'as a trio of young internees engaged to take some* of the burden of the heavy duties from the shoulders of the aging Dr Gillespie. . One of the first problems that confront the trio is a baffling case of amnesia for which there seems to be no contributing cause. Its solution provides the backbone for the comedy, drama and mystery which comprise one of the best entertainment issues of this series. Included in the case are Ann Richards, the young Australian astress, Susan Peters, Nat Pendleton and Alma Kruger.

To-day’s Fete AT MARIST SCHOOL GROUNDS. Greater interest than in any previous year centres to-dav in the annual fete at Marist School grounds of the Greymouth Catholic Schools. The whole area has been decorated on an extensive scale for the occasion. As a pointer to Christmas there will be possibly J.he finest array of toys and other artistic products of the Marist Technical School, including a handsome full size bedroom suite, and numerous articles in which inlays of ornamental woods demonstrate the cleverness of the young citizens. The wooden toys are also a feature. The fete will be continued in the evening in St. Columba Hall. Headed by tl Greymouth Pipe Band, Father Christmas, in a procession, will leave Mawhera Quay at 1.30 p.m. He will open the fete and will be well loaded with supplies for the children, while the Magic Cave will be a special attraction. Adults will find many bargains in the fancy, produce and jumble stalls. Exhibitions of dancing and drills will be given and there will be a babv show in three sections., 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months, with -an. attractive prize in each case. There will be a number of interesting side shows and for the convenience of patrons a radio will be installed on the p-rounds. Refreshments will be served bv the tea rooms, sweets and ice cream stalls. The stalls will carrv a varietv of seasonable goods and on the fancy stall will be found a wide selection of children’s clothes and other useful articles for gifts for the festive season.