ENTERTAINMENTS

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 19 June 1924, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

GRAND THEATRE TO-NIGHT. “THE PURPLE HIGHWAY.” Eiuling a prolonged absen'ce, during which time she was seen in many popular Broadway stage successes, Madge Kennedy returned to the screen at the Grand Theatre last- evening in the Paramount picture “The Purple Highway.” The picture, beautiful as it is novel, merits the warmest praise. The story is of unusual heart appeal and is sure to please all picture fans. Miss Kennedy has„an excellent role, and she is ably, supported by Monte Blue, lier leading man, Vincent Coleman in the principal role, and Pedro de Cordoba. “The Purple Highway” is also a photoplay of exceptional merit. It is filled with drama, thrills and laughs, and the finish has a novel twist. Included in the supporting programme is an excellent Johnny Hines comedv entitled “Torehy Takes a Chance.” The programme will be screened for the last time to-night.

HUMPHREY BISHOP COMPANY. RETURN SEASON TO-NIGHT. This evening at the Opera House, Hawera, the popular English company will play ite return season of one night only. Scr much has already been set down in these columns that little remains to be said, except to emphasise the fact that the programme to be presented to-night is entirely and completely new—no item previously heard will be repeated. In addition to the usual programme there will be three new faces—Harry Avondale, the piano comedian, Lalie Whyte, the brilliant soprano, and Ngaire Phipson, the talented young New Zealander, of Wellington. The first two are proved artists of standing; Miss Whyte is responsible with Mr Walter Kingsley for a very brilliant number, in -which first the lady accompanies the gentleman, then the gentleman accompanies the lady on the piano, after which the two sing a duet to the accompaniment of the orchestra —altogether a delightful turn. Harry Avondale is chief of the ragtime quartette, and as well appears in some refreshing comedy duos with Mario Crowthcr. Miss Phipson already begins to justify the opinion formed of her by Mr Bishop, and will be seen in specialty dances and concerted work. As to the remainder of the programme there will be new songs, duets, dances, sketches and song scenas, the whole new from first to last. The plan is at Everybody’s Sweet Shop.