ENTERTAINMENTS

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 27 September 1924, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT

“THE FIGHTING BLADE.”

The screen has pictured historical romance before, but not until John S< Bobeftson filmed “The Fighting Blade’’ was the epochal Cromwellian era touched upon. And in selecting this subject Mr Robertson has not only contributed worthily to the screen’s his-., torical associations, but he has given 1 it a production that stands on a. par with the biggest and best, and has given the .public., an entertainment that is destined to remain one of the most memorable. Richard Barthelmess is the star of “The Fighting Blade,” a First National picture, which opened at the Opera House last night. He plays the-- title role, portraying the redoubtable Kersteiibroock in a manner, every bit as admirable. “The Fighting Blade!” That is his character. Most feared of all duellists of his day, supreme., superbj audacious, dashing, daring, in tlie face of death; chivalry, tenderness, and humility mark } .

course with women. And Barthelmess interprets his varying moods with fare skill. .Wq, doubt .he lias a superior as a romantic actor. > An excellent ‘supporting programme assures a splendid evening’s entertainment.

OPERA HOUSE TUESDAY

DUKE. OF CONNAUGHT ADMIRES CHERNIAVSKY TRIO.

Great admirers of the Cherniavskys, the. Russian instrumentalists of note’ who will appear at the Opera House next Tuesday, are the Dukfe of Connaught and his daughter Patricia. They never miss ;an opportunity of hearing these brilliant young . artists. During His Excellency’s regime at Government House, Ottawa, they frequently .were entertained by -the Cherniavskys.. The London Daily Telegraph of July 16, said: . “The prodigy comes into our musical, life only too often, and in the majority of cases quickly passes out of it. : In the case of the brothers Chemiavsky, who re-appeared in the Bechstem Hall before a very large (audience; they seem undoubtedly destined to stay. There is no- sign whatever in their splendidly vigorous .ensemble, their exemplary enthusiasm, and their evergrowing skill to induce the thought that they are not likely to rise from high things to even vastly highen There is no denying the 6heer ability of the brothers—they showed it in various solos by Goltermann, Ernest, Arensky, Tschoikowsky, and Chopin; it is genuine and great..” The box plan , for Tuesday’s concert is now open at Mrs. Cook’s.- Special concessions are being made to parties of students.

GRAND THEATRE—TO-NIGHT,

“THE DANCING CHEAT.”

“The Dancing Cheat, ’ 5 Universal attraction, AAdiich contes to the Grand Theatre to-night, tells in dramatic way the manner in Avhicli a. gambling hbiise proprietor of fine family and a dancer Avho is a cafe toast Avork out : their destinies. Herbert Rawlinson and Alice Lake co-star. This screen version of a Saturday Evening Post story by Calvin Johnson was directed by IrA r ing Cummings. The supporting programme includes the fourth episode of U Hurricane Hutch,” tAA’O comedies, and the latest.lnternational NeAvs.

EMPRESS PICTURES, MANAIA, TO-NIGHT. . .

GREAT IRISH PICTURE

A stofy AHth AA'it and humour and a touch of drama that only an Irish story can have is registered" in “My Wild Irish Rose,” starring Pauline'Starke and Pat O’Malley, at the Empress Pictures, Manaia, to-night. The story is adapted from the stage success “The Shaughraun,” ' a story of the Emerald Isle in the days of good Queen Elizabeth. The story breathes the very spirit of Ireland, Avith its little shamrock, its lakes, and its quaint brogue. HAWERA OPERATIC SOCIETY. “OUR MISS GIBBS.” The popular and. captivating musical comedy “Our Miss Gibbs” is to be again staged on Monday evening next in the Opera House, HaAvera, the proceeds of Avhich are to be for the benefit of the Hospital and the Plunket Society. The pleasant acquaintance with “Our Miss Gibbs” compels an audience to holds its sides, as the whole comedy is full of funny situations from the rise to the fall of the curtain. The box plan is rapidly filling up, and those desirous of gaining admission are advised to book" their seats.