AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 20 September 1945, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House Finally To-night: “Riding High” next attraction commencing to-morrow. Friday: “They Died With Their Boots On.” “THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON” The co-starring team of Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland who made screen history with such pictures as “Robin Hood,” “Captain Blood” and “Charge of the Light Brigade” will be ba~ck at the Opera House, commencing Friday in their newest Warner Bros, hit ‘They Died with Their Boots On”. “They Died With Their Boots On” takes up the story of Custer at the point where he enters West Point Military Academy. His colourful and somewhat. . swag'gering personality gets him into all kinds of trouble at the Academy, and his graduation might have been doubtful had not the Civil War broken out. The Union Armv is badly in need of trained officers, and Custer distinguishes himself in battle. Through a confusion in Army orders, he is made a Briga-dier-General. After the war, he is retired from the Army, returns home a hero, and marries his sweetheart. Beth. But he is a born soldier, and restless in civilian life. Recognising this, Beth goes to Washington and pursuades General Winfield Scott to put Custer in command of the Seventh Cavalry. Stationed at Fort Dakotas, he is faced with the task of keeping peace with the Indians. He signs a treaty with them, promising- that the white men will stay out of the Black Hills. But a group of men who are trying to explo.t tne west spread the word that. the r e is gold in the Black Hills, and Easterners come pouring out. The enraged Indians mass for battle, and Custei has no choice but to lead his regiment into battle against them. , A truly l tine supporting cast inculdes Gene Lockhart, as Beth s father - Arthur Kennedy, Charley Grapewin, Stanley Ridges. Sydney GreenstreM and Walter Hampden.

Regent Theatre Finally to-night: “Heaven Can Wait”, starring Don Ameche and Gene Tierny. Nothing’s sacred when Ernst Lubitsch gives that grand new touch to 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 alter they’re happily married there are lots of’ fireworks —and plenty of opportunities for director-producer Lubitsch 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” If present bookings are any indication, the Greymouth Operatic Soci-

ety’s presentation of the .sparklingmusical comedy, “A Country Girl”, commencing a season of six nights and two matinees (Wednesday and Saturday) at the Regent Theatre, Greymouth, on Monday night next, should enjoy a record season. There is a call for all-round patronage as the proceeds are being devoted to the Benevolent funds of the Greymouth Returned Services Association, which is taking the opportunity, to treat the production as a Grand Victory celebrations finale. A good response is expected from schools throughout the district for the Wednesday afternoon matinee. By the time Sunday comes around when the final dress rehearsal will be held, the whole company of talented local artists, comprising a wfell-balanced supporting chorus and ballet will be a polished and accomplished team for the exacting work allotted to one and all. Other highlights of a bright and spectacular presentation will be the music under the able baton of Mr. W. Ford and the scenes painted by Mr. Jim Rhodes. “A Country Girl” will also .be presented at Princess Theatre, Hokitika, on Thursday and Friday, October 4 and 5. Booking for the Greymouth season can now be made at the Regent' Theatre.