ENTERTAINMENTS

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 14 June 1924, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPER A HOUSE TO-NIGHT. “THE RED WARNING.” If Jack Hoxie had done nothing more in “The Red Warning,” the Universal Western play in which he appears at the Opera House to-night, than the ride down the long slope when he carries a flaming torch as a signal to the waiting horsemen in the valley below, his appearance in the picture would still be worth while. The pursuit and ultimate capture of the rustlers is an outgrowth of a brewing indignation on the part of the ranchers at the daring activities of the cattle thieves, and the lack of interest shown by State, and county authorities in attempting to check them. Over the roughest country they dashed. .No quarter would be given; bullets for .chasers, the noose for the robbers The supporting programme includes Buster Keaton s best comedy to date, entitled Hard Luck, ’ the final episode of “The Eagles Talons,” and Travelogue and Gazette.

grand theatre to-night. “MONEY, AIONEY, AIONEY!” Probably nothing could make a more 11 ff Gl j eSt c l l? sub i ect f° r drama than the effect of the social scheme with its fines'' -11 ™ st ! n ctions on a small-town §i r *he general story of Katherine MacDonald in “Money Money, Money!” which opens at the Grand Theatre to-night. This is the story that Larry Evans wrote especialiy for Katherine AlacDonald, and winch will soon appear in novel form, and later as a play. This is probably the greatest tribute that can be paid to the story, for it is seldom that a manuscript used by publishers and producers makes its debut on the screbn lhe supporting programme includes an excellent comedy, “Hard Luck,” the best Blister Keaton has yet made, and Talons”* 1 eplSode of “ The Eagle’s COAIAIENCING AIONDAY • AI4RY PICKFORD IN “ROSITA.” A very fine attraction will be soreenecl at the Opera House, commencing Monday next, m the shape of “Rosita ” lius is a Spanish romance of a most picturesque and alluring natui-e in which Alary Pickford fills the title un ~ u appreciative feature in Rosita. is the fewness of titles in this production. An average of less than ten per reel is the maximum number ot sub-titles throughout this .special feature photoplay. Only titles of necessity are. embodied in the story, lhe swiftly-moving action, combined with the dramatic portrayal of the comeptent cast of principals, under the capable idrection of Ernest Lubitsch tells this romantic tale of old Spain so clearly and thoroughly, hence the scarcity of annoying and unnecessary sub-titles. Tho story is replete with thrilling incidents, scenes of dramatic intensity, interwoven through, the picturesque surroundings of Spanish life of the eighteenth century;' spectacular scenes of carnival commingle with, palatial splendour, while intrigue and romance predominate. The entire story is unfolded in a straightforward manner, and the fewness of explanatory titles adds greatly to the entertainment. Intending natrons would be wise to book seats early.

HUMPHREY BISHOP COMPANY. RETURN SEASON. Everybody will welcome the intimation contained in our advertising columns this evening that the popular English company is to' play a return season here on Thursday next. It is safe to say that no company has ever been more popular, nor has so endeared itself to theatre-goers as the Humphrey Bishop Company. Since appearing here some months ago the company has toured through practically the whole of New Zealand, and everywhere it has been greeted by crowded and enthusiastic audiences. The programme to he submitted on Thursday is to be entirely new. With, the H.B. Company this means - that no item previously given will be repeated. And In addition to the usual programme there will be three fresh faces—Harry Avondale, (piano comedian), Lalie Whyte (a brililant soprano), and Ngaire Phipson (a talented young New Zealander, born in Wellington, who has but recently joined the company). Miss 'Phipson has great charm of personality,’ fascinating stage presence, and is equally at home in song, recitation, dance or concerted work. The programme will contain new songs by baritone Kingsley, new rags and harmonies, etc., by the ragtime quartette, new song scenas by Louise Meadows and the girls, fresh numbers by Marie Growther. Mahana Ney, Ross and Roberts (the virtuoso and the cheerful idiot), and Edward Elliott has more absurdities, including his latest “I. always have a .class of milk before I so to bed.” Billy Tointon will be on deck with more xylonhone solos. The whole programme will be entirely new and easily of the same standard as that previously presented here. The box plan is, as usual, at Everybodv’s Sweet Shop.