ENTERTAINMENTS

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 21 August 1924, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSEr-TO-NIGHT. , . “DARK SECRETS.” Dorothy Dalton does some splendid work in her latest starring vehicle, “Dark Secrets.” The picture gives ample opportunity for the display of Miss Dalton’s talent, and she is‘well supported by a strong cast. Ruth Rutherford is the spoilt daughter of rich parents, who grant her every wish. Ruth falls in love with Lord Wallington, an army officer, who presents her with two magnificent horses, one bearing the name of “Untamable.” Among the guests is Dr. Mohamed Ali, an Egyptian, who possesses remarkable healing powers and a hatred of the white races. Ruth determines to ride “Untamable,” but the horse resents her advances, and while endeavouring to master him Ruth is thrown and injures her spine. She becomes a permanent cripple, her legs being paralysed. Her physcian, Dr. Case, enlists the aid of Dr. Ali in trying to cure Ruth. Dr. Ali agrees to take the case on condition that Ruth marries I him. Through his marvellous knowledge I Ruth is cured, but then comes the most thrilling part of the picture, which would be robbed of its interest if told. The climax is worked-up in a novel manner, and holds the interest of the picture patrons to th©' end. The supports are excellent, and include a Johnny Hine’s comedy, “Doggone Torchy.” OPERA HOUSE, HAWERA. PICTURES AND VAUDEVILLE. Commencing to-morrow (Friday) evening, for a season of two nights, the popular favourites, Joe Valli and Stan Lawson, direct from the Tivoli, Wellington, will in conjunction with the pictures give their bright and sparkling pot-pourri of nonsense and - dancing. Since appearing in Hawera three years ago they have successfully fulfilled many engagements in America, and have just concluded 32 consecutive week's at Cremome Theatre, Brisbane. Something absolutely new in screen plot and characterisation will be offered in Elinor Glvn’s “The World’s a Stage.” Trust the celebrated autlioress of “Three Weeks” and “Man and Maid” to discover real novelty. The plot treats of the adventure of a / stage star, heading a cheap repertoire troupe whoso performance of Juliet is so fine that it attracts the attention of a picture producer and a wealthy mining man in the audience. They conclude that the screen needs new personalities, and the latter man, being somewhat interested in the girl, uses his influence with the director in getting her a contract.- Her star is in the ascendant, but as happiness is about to be her reward, along comes the hitter pangs of disillusionment as she discovers that her hasty marriage is not a success. The nicture is interpreted by Dorothy Phillips as its star, and she gives a sterling performance. Others include Kenneth Harlan and Bruce Mcßae. An excellent evening’s entertainment is assured.