AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 19 September 1945, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House

Now Showing: “Riding High” (in glorious technicolour), starring Dorothy Lamour and Dick Powell.

“RIDING HIGH”'

Lining up a'l the ingredients of popular escapist mood Paramount presents Dorothy Lamour and . Dick Powell in the streamlined Western musical comedy “Riding High” now showing at the Opera House. The picture is well trimmed with song and dance routines, plentifully besprinkled with gag lines and handsome settings, and its Technicolour enhances the richness of the frocking in artistic interiors and a few outdoor shots. The story has Dorothy returning home after her burlesque show has .iG.ded up, to find that her dad’s silver mine has failed to get finance, owing to the unhappy efforts of Powell. Moore’s flashing of counterfeit bills, drawing financial interest from several parties at first, also fades away when the imposter is revealed. But there’s a grand £lOOO chuck-wagon race to wind up the film, with Dottie, Victor and Powell aboard Cass’s entry, the parts falling off it until they whoop into the winning post like charioteers. The mine proves its worth when the real cash turns up, and romance ends happily for Dottie and Dick. Comedy honours arcshared between Cass Daley, Victor Moore and Gil Lamb, whilst Milt Britton’s Band provides the musical side. There are seven new song hits which you will be singing, whistling and humming, so take a bit. of friendly advice and head for the laugh round-up. Regent Theatre Now showing: “Heaven Can Wait, starring Don Ameche and Gene Tierny. , . , . bit.sch gives that grand new touch to Nothing’s sacred when Ernst -u--the gay old nineties. That, in a nutshell. is the saucy, sparkling story of “Heaven Can Wait,” the new technicolour hit now showing- at the Regent Theatre. The spicy film is the story ot what went on in grandpa’s day—after the gas lights went out. Don Ameche and Gene Tierny top the featured case, Don as a scion of a-staid New York household —and his antics stand the family on its ear. Gene is the lady he woos and wins; but Don is a flighty person, while Gene is not what you could call a submissive sort of girl. Which means that even after they’re happily married there are lots of fireworks —and plenty of opportunities for director-producer Luhitsch to inject his distinctive “touch.” “Heaven Can Wait” is a frank, frolicking, frivolous comedy aided immeasurably by the calibre of its performers. “THE COUNTRY GIRL” Greymouth theatregoers have not been catered for on such a grand scale for many years, and they will have an opportunity throughout next week Io show their appreciation of a real flesh and blood show, “The Country Girl,” which will measure up to the requirements of even the most, severe critic. Sponsored by the Greymouth branch of the R.S.A. as a grand victory celebrations finale, the delight fui musical comedy, which is being produced by Mr Len McGlashan, with whom is associated Mr

W Ford, as musical director. “A Country Girl” is the first essay on the part of the Grevmouth Operatic Society, which was formed in Greymouth some months ago. A full dress rehearsal on Sunday afternoon last at the Regent Theatre indicated that the presentation would be a big hit and it cannot but help attract bumper houses. The advice therefore is to book early and secure a good seat. The frocking, obtained from Auckland at considerable cost, is wonderful, while the scenes are outstanding achievements. The work of the various performers is first, class and it is a safe prediction that patrons will be proud of their kcal talent. The season will exr.encl fo - six nights and there will be two matinees.