AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 20 December 1932, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

EVERYBODY’S PICTURES. “THE- GAY CABALLERO.” Admirers of George O’Brien and Victor MoLag.en at last have tne opportunity to see them paired in the

same film. Both men have been featured players on the Fox lot for several years, but until production on “The Gay Caballero” started, no suitable vehicle had ever been found in which both could be suitably cast.

The story of “The Gay Caballero/' which opens to-night at the Princess Theatre, is perfect for their first appearance together, since it provides each with exactly the type of role that he can do best. O’Brien is seen as a. gridiron hero just arrived in the West, where he takes over the ranch left him by his father and now managed by Victor McLaglen. The two men soon find themselves embroiled in trouble with a powerful Mexican landowner, portrayed by C. Henry Gordon, who seeks to dominate the whole region with cruelties imposed upon the peons and small landowners. Complications enter the plot when O’Brien falls in love with Conchita Montenegro, Gordon’s niece, a nd finds himself opposed by Weldon Heyburn, giant chieftain of Gordon’s vaqueros. Stirring action, gripping drama and beautiful photography feature the film which was directed bv Alfred Werker. Also final chapter of Detective Lloyd serial.

A FLESH AND BLOOD SHOW. AT THE PRINCESS THEATRE. Stanley McKay, whoso musical shews of a few years ago wore so popular i in Hokitika, is again tu visit our town j with a big Australian Musical Comedy Co. Jn this venture he i.s associated with Paul Wa.rtori, whose remark- . able aerial act, the Flying Warton.s, was brought from the Continent to Australia by Wirth Pros. The short session here opens' at (the Princess * Theatre on Boxing Night with the screamingly funny and spectacular revue “Brighter 1933.” Variety is the key note of the various productions, I in which the very best in comedians, ' singers, dancers, acrobats and instru- ' mentalists take part. The company is headed by Amy Rochelle and Fred ■ Bluett, two artists of great ability, J who have wonderful reputations in J Sydney and Melbourne. Miss Rochelle ;is the possessor of a golden soprano ( voice of fine quality, and in addition ' is probably the leading revue artiste of j Australia. Lovers of instrumental I music will he delighted to learn that ! Rene Rich, Australia’s greatest vio- ' linist, is a member of the company. I I The great Erica Morini, on hearing i Rene play, said: “You have all the | essentials of a world artiste.” j , Amongst the excellent specialty acts , are The Three Braes, Continental equili- ' . brisks; Jules and Florence, extraord- ( , inary comedy tumblers, the Ten Per- \ sian acrobatic marvels; and The Fly- < ing Warton.s, the last word in aerial j work. A clever and pretty ballet and | chorus, a first class orchestra; hundreds of beautiful dresses, elaborate staging and brilliant lighting are features of each presentation. Seats for all performances may he reserved at | Miss Mclntosh’s. Plan opens 0 n Thursday. !

MR LES. GRUMMETT’S DANCE BAND. Boxing Night in Hokitika will be a night to remember for Mr Los. Grummitt and his band from Christchurch will open their tour at the All Saints’ Hall and will present “something different” to dancers. The band consists of the most talented musicians .vet to he heard on the Coast. During intervals between dancing, items will bp given b v members of tii s band including improvisations on popular songs on the piano by Mr Les. Grummitt; banjo novelties by Mr Jack liigby, saxophone solos by Mr Hec. McDonald, and Les. Grummitt’s “Rhythm Boys” will feature “This is my Lucky Day.” Mr Grummitt’s intentions ‘are to make Boxing Night in Hokitika the answer to the “where to go” problem. “Playing for dances, tuneful and new Les Grummitt’s Band will please even you.”.—Advt,