AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 18 September 1937, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

Opera House “BORN TO DANCE.” Eleanor Powell, the sensational star of "Broadway Melody of 1936/' returns to the, screen in “born to Dance,” the new Metro Goldwyn Mayer production now at the Opera House. Like its predecessor, the new musical presents Miss Powell as a small town girl who makes good on Broadway per medium of her dancing feet.’ Several of the ensembles rival the staggering scenes of “The Great Ziegfeld.” James Stuart, Una Merkel and Sid Silvers head the supporting cast of thousands. The picture also introduces seven new Cole Porter song hits, all of which are destined to be the-latest rage in popular music. “PENNIES FROM HEAVEN.” There’s happiness ahead at the Opera House, where Bing Crosby’s latest picture, “Pennies from Heaven,” is due on Monday. A cast that includes Madge Evans, Edith Fellows, Donald Meek and Louis Armstrong, works along with Bing in the Him. Crosby’s latest picture was “Rhythm on the Range,” in which he scored a hit. Madge Evans was last seen in “Piccadilly Jim,” and little Edith Fellows, thirteen-year-old starlet, will be remembered for her performances in “She Married Her Boss.” Armstrong’s celebrated swing band appears with him in “Pennies from Heaven.” The story concerns a vagabond troubadour who falls in with a little girl and her improvident grandfather and proceeds to take them under his somewhat patched-up wing. The child is about to be sent to- an orphanage and the elderly man to an Old People’s Home, when the troubadour hits upon a plan to make enough money for all three of them to live on. The county welfare worker who is responsible for the child happens to be just the type of girl the troubadour can love, and he finds himself doing it thoroughly. However, they are on opposite sides of the fence, hence complications. Things manage to work out for the best along toward the end of the picture, after merriment, romance and music take turns with the entertainment! Crosby is said to sing some of the best songs of his career in “Pennies From Heaven.” The numbers—“ Let’s Call a Heart a Heart,” “Pennies From Heaven,” “So Do I,” “One, Two, Button Your Shoe,” and “Skeleton in the Closet.”

Regent Theatre “GHOST VALLEY.” Whirlwind action and mystery thrills make new outdoor entertainment in “Ghost Valley,” Tom Keene’s latest western picture,'Showing at the Popeye Matinee only to-day. A western ghost town has been chosen for the* happy combination. Against this romantic background, Director Fred Allen has used a strong cast, to tell a story replete with suspense and surprise thrills. Hard riding, wild chases, smashing fights, ghostly music, phantom horsemen and secret passages all find their logical place in the action. PIANIST A STAR. When Lothar Mendes asked me to appear in a film with Paderewski—■ “Moonlight Sonata”—l was as nervous as a kitten, said Charles Farrell, after the completion of the film. “It was like being asked to work opposite Lloyd George or Winston Churchill, or any world-famous personality. It was difficult to think that the great maestro of the piano would trouble to master the tedious art of film-making. “My fears were groundless. His artistry conquered film technique. He never once gave the impression of being of the film studio: indeed he was always something totally apart, but his preparation, knowledge, and patience made him the wonder of the studio. His English is perfect and he speaks with a well modulated voice in which there is sometimes just a note of tiredness.” Offering excellent entertainment for every type of person, "Moonlight Sonata” is being released at the Regent to-day. There is a large supporting cast including the popular stage and screen actress, Marie Tempest. IKAMATUA GOLF BALL.

Ikamatua Golf Club are sparing no

effort to make their second annual ball on September 25 even more successful than last year’s. There will be spotlights and novelties galore, and two prizes of one guinea each for a lucky spot and a Monte Carlo. The ladies’ committee are making elaborate preparations for a de luxe sit-down supper, and are catering for the whole assemblage. Ron Stopforth’s Marina Orchestra will supply the music. All who attended last year are assured of an even better'time on this occasion, as it is expected to be the ball of the season. RUNANGA PLUNKET BALL.Runanga’s first big social function since the opening of the new Miners’ Hall will take place on Friday, October 1, when the Runanga Plunket Society’s ball will be held. Preparations for catering for a record crowd and for the thorough enjoyment of all patrons arc well in hand by an energetic committee that intend leaving nothing undone that will in any way assist making the bail the most popular held in the Runanga district for some time past. CHERRY BLOSSOM FAIR. Unquestionably the most outstanding attraction of the Holy Trinity Church carnival will be the grand cherry blossom fair to be held in the Town Hall on Friday, October 1. The committee is sparing no time and expense in making the hall a scene of splendour, with cherry blossom

branches throughout, and a magnifi cent exhibition of cut flowers and heavily laden stalls of bargains for everyone. The numerous stalls comprise flowers, cakes, sweets, produce, delicatessen, used clothing, literature, novelty-bran tub and jumble. In addition the committee has arranged -a special decorative section, a children’s clothing stall, and a handkerchief stall.