ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 29 July 1924, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE, TO-MORROW EVENING. “THE W.HITE GLOWER.” An added attraction wil he afforded pieturergoers to-morrow evening at the Ouera Hotise, when Me Hawera Ha w< iian Steel Guitar . Orchestra \ ill ,rr<kc their first appeal ante on the Hawera stage in conjunction with jwiiv Compsou in “Tne White Flower.’’ '1 he piaying of the orchestra may be likened to the tones of several’gi eat harps. An entrancing story of the Hawaiian Islands is “Tne' vVnit’e Flower. ’ • Miss Comp son plays the ot . f a young, half American, half Hawaiian girl' who is , in love with a young American, the pineapple king of me rs.itnd. Many aie the plans, which >liss Compsou .term's for winning this young ivll ov.\s' five.. In fact, ■ she almost does away with the fiancee, by the aid of mysterious, rites, so great is her love for Jiim. She realises,- howe.ver- what she. is about to do, and at the critical moment her real womanhood asserts itself. The photography, as 'well -as t-liej acting, in the production is excellent. The direction by .Crawford Ivers, 'who also wrote the story, is superb. One of the many noteworthy scenes in the picture is that showing..the'.crater of the volcano Kilauea. The Heart ajjpeal ' is intense. ~ -. GRAND THEATRE—TO-NIGHT. “DAUGHTERS OF THE RICH.” “Daughters of the Rich” a Master Picture, is a society drama lavishly produced, filled with incidents and suspense. It is wove around the mar- * riage of a young American girl with a, dissolute Duke.. For the most part the scenes are set- in Paris,’ in gorgeous apartments, and the. most fashionable .Hotels. ’ Paris dazzles in her gayest mood.. The.caste is-particular-ly. worthy: pfriioteVfMiriam Cooper gives a -thoughtful'- aiid, artistic - characterisation of a- girl - - whose happiness' , was closely followed, . by - .tragedy'; Ruth Clifford plays the" ‘ part. of ‘the disillusioned, -wife of the Duke,- which chayapfei-; v i s skilfully-; drawn : by Stuafijb'r Holpies.;,. JSaston .Glass maizes- r .an;, -at- ' tractive hero in the complicated position of being loved by two beautiful women. The supporting programme includes a screamingly funny Mermaid comedy “Hot Water,” an-excellent scenic, and the latest Pathe Gazette. A most interesting feature of the Gazette is Mr. Massey’s visit to Ireland, where he was given a great reception at one of the universities, and 'also visited hi s birthplace. : ’ - MISS. HOOKER’S RECITAL TO-NIGHT. A final reminder is given of Miss _ Maida 1 Hooker’s pianoforte recital at the Opera House this evening. Miss Hooker, after ganmg an [Exhibition studied at the' Sydney Conservatorium for nearly a' year under Mr. Frank Hutchens, who expressed - his delight at he r progress. Proceeding to- London Miss Hooker continued her studies x at the lloya-l College of Music for 1 three years, the latter part .of her study being under the famous Mr Tobias Matthay, whose methpjsj .have been widely accepted amorig pianists. . Miss Hooker has developed tone colouring to a remarkable degree and into her playing she introduces a personality which - makes her work , most interesting.' For to-nightls recital. Miss Hooker • has selected a representative of - various j periods and , --her work should prove not only interesting, but an education to amateur pianists, -who seldom have .the opportunity of heaving the great composers played as they should .be.. Miss. Webb-Jones and Mr., WcHiitchens will assist Miss Hooker and it is hoped there will he a large attendance. , EMPRESS PICTURES, MA-NAjL?." “The Gunfighter,” William Farnum’s new-William Fox production which will be shown at the Empress Theatre, Manaia, to-night, is his most enjoyable production, and in it he is at- his best. Mr. Farnum’s career cannot he considered without the recollection ,of a long line of curious characters rising. As Billy Bluell in “The Gunfighter,” he diverges slightly from the “quaint and curious” and succeeds. in. absorbing one’s interest; ill' fa ; ,{-ole (that' “istoo vivid, sharp, and Violent’for-such a term 'to Jje, applicable again)' . Billy’is , a Westerner of the variety made famous iii literature, by Bret Hartei Bold, strong and (cliivali;ous, with a'keen, sense of, the romantic, and dramatic, he appeals strohgly to the love we all possess for such things. Clyde Cook will also be seen ‘in his latest comedy to-night.- Prices as usual..

KAPONGA PICTURES. TO-MORROW NIGHT—TOM MIX. To-morrow night the ever popular Western Star Tom Mix will be seen, in his latest thriller- “Do and Dare!” The story, as usual, is replete with adventurous, undertakings out West; but it has an added merit possessing’ a rollicking humour that carries the story along in great style. Here is a picture that no lover of out-door drama with a sting should miss.