ENTERTAINMENTS.
OPERA HOUSE*TO-NIGHT. “THE VIRGINIAN.’ 5 “The Virginian” has been before the public so long that the story is familiar to all people; Kenneth Harlan, who portrays the name role, seems to be the embodiment of the popular idea of his part. Indeed, Harlan has done more than let his hair grow and discard his drawing room manners in preparation for his work. He seems to have gone deeper and studied the part with the idea of giving a legitimate and at the same time individual interpretation of it. His scene of reading the farewell of his dead pal is superb acting. Pat O’Malley, as Steve, deserves special mention. Florence Vidoris is charming in the part of Molly; Russell Simpson is splendid as “Trampas,” and Raymond Hanlon does wonders with his “Shorty” bit. “The Virginian” is a great picture. It is a.“western’-’ and one of the best pictures of that. type. It opens at a strong dramatic pace—a pace which it keeps to the end. Comedy of a high sort has been inserted throughout. The picture never, lags, never drops into mediocrity. The supporting programme is excellent, and includes a Christne comedy “Babies Welcome” and the latest Pathe Gazette.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 14 July 1924, Page 4
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