OPERA HOUSE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 85, 12 April 1943, Page 3

OPERA HOUSE

Academy Award winner Ginger Rogers, will be seen at the Opera House rinally to-day, in an entirely new kind of role. Starred as “Roxie Hart,” the gal who became a national pastime, she presents a distinct departure from her portrayals in "Kitty Foyle” and “Tom, Dick and Harry. From a sweet young thing, she has gone into a part in which she is defin- ; itely on the rowdy side. The i supporting programme includes 'The Battle of the Bismarck Sea when 22 I Japanese ships and 15,000 troops were I sunk by Allied planes, is told very (graphically in a series of scenes “shot” iby Damien Parer. It is an inspiring land intensely interesting film. “Nurse Edith Cavell.” Dedicated to the glory of woman’s | courage this imperishable saga of subI lime sympathy, human sacrifice and military ruthlessness “Nurse Edith Cavell" is presented in profound and stirring tribute. This great Him will open a season at the Opera House tomorrow. A story of one woman’s heroism standing gallantly against the might of German ruthlesness, her white radiance a sanctuary for the battle-worn soldiers she had to help symbolising her love and self-sacrifice typical of her sex. The part of this herolb nurse is gloriously portrayed by the brilliant actress Anna Neagle in tier first Hollywood production with the inimitable Edna May Olliver sharing honours with George Sanders, May Robson, Zasu Pitts, and H. B. Warner.