ENTERTAINMENTS

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 8 October 1924, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

Tipi- GRAND. “NO MOTHER TO GRIDE HER.” Commencing to-night, "William Fox will present at the above theatre a 1924 special production entitled ‘"No Mother to Guide Her,” a story about what might happen to anybody, told with dramatic interest, gripping to the end and refreshingly brightened by bubbling comedy. Genevieve Tobin, a new Fox star, heads a big cast cf picked players. Human nature is the most interesting subject in the world, and this photoplay is human in its every scene—a life story punctuated by heavy throbs and smiles; and. will prove a story that you will love. The Fox News and a screaming comedy, “When Wise Ducks Meet,” and round 13 of the “Leather Pushers.” OPERA HOUSE, RAWER A. COMMENCING TO-MORROW EVENING. Thrilling is the right word to apply to the “Flying Torpedo,” as presented by the Miranos. It is really a captive aeroplane fixed to one end of a revolving bar, the whole being balanced on a steel model of the Eiffel Tower. Seated in a “torpedo” airship, one of the daring troupe starts the engine, around goes the propeller, and around goes the machine in a circular flight, limited only hv the length of the steel framework. At the other end of the revolving framework is an anchor, on which another performer accomplishes the most amazing feats whilst in flight. It is! a hair-raising entertainment, to which effect is added by the roar of the engine and the increasing speed of tire t-erpedo. The thrill is a sustained one, and the turn particularly, well staged. In addition, the widely-dis-cussed picture “Should a Doctor Tell?” Opens a two-night season. It deals with a question which eugehists and ordinary people have discussed over and over again with varying heat and reason. It also involves what has become a burning question of etiquette with the medical profession. The Sunday Times, Sydney, recently discussing the question, said: “Even in the face, of the law doctors decline to divulge any knowledge which they had gained in a professional capacity.' “Should a Doctor Tell?’’ tells the story of a girl saved at the last moment from a marriage that would surely have ended in disaster. It deals with a vital theme in a frank and fearless manner. Admission prices are advertised elsewhere. IMPORTANT THEATRICAL EVENT . NELLIE BRAMLEY COMPANY TO-NIGHT. A SPICE OF COMEDY. It is an event out of the ordinary to have a visit from a theatrical organisation of the calibre of the Nellie' Braniley Company. Thanks to the enterprise of the. director (Mr William Russell) Hawera theatregoers will see this highly popular company in a firstclass play, which will he presented by arrangement with J. ,C. Williamson Ltd. Mr Russell was connected managerially with the firm for close on twenty years, and there is no one. better known theatrically throughout New Zealand than this young entrepreneur. The company which lie directs has won a big reputation in Australia, for the excellence of its productions, and the distinguished actress (Miss Nellie. Bramley) has gained the enthusiastic praise of press and public alike for her brilliant acting. Long seasons in Australia preceded the trip to the Dominion, and Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and the Coast have acclaimed her work in glowing terms. Her supporting artists are experienced in comedy and drama, and include such wellknown names as Messrs Arthur Cornell, George Bryant (producer),. George Hewlett, Guy Hastings, Victor Fitzlierbert, Carl Lawson", Misses Sylvia McNair, Beryl Barraelough, Ethel Bashford and others. The season opens to-night in “Fair and Wanner,” a comedy that excites a tornado of merriment all through, with its witty repartee and humorous situations, arising from a. mix-up with two mis-match-ed couples. Miss Bramley and Mr Arthur Cornell between them keep the audience in roars of laughter in their experimental carousal scene. It is safe to say that nothing more genuinely funny has ever been seen on the stage. The plan is on view at Everybody’s Sweet Stall. EMPRESS PICTURES, NORMANBY, TO-NIGHT. AN OUTSTANDING ATTRACTION. One of the many good things held in store for his patrons by the management of the Empress Pictures is Charles Jones’ latest William Fox production, “Skid Proof,” which he promises will be shown at Normanby tonight. Concerning “Skid Proof,” Charles Jones is saidl to surpass all his pristine efforts in his automobile racetrack madcap role. The picture was filmed from the story of Byron l Morgan. In the screen version nothing that contributed to the success of the story is omitted. The role of Jack Darwin, as created by Byron Morgan, provides Charles Jones with media for his various talents. Having been a horseback rider, an automobile mechanic, a circus rider, an aviator, horse-breaker and cowpuncher, Charles Jones finds his part in “Skid Proof” quite agreeable. In the course of the story he is called upon to exercise each of the foregoing accomplishments. Also showing “Hurricane Hutch” and special Sunshine comedv. Prices as usual.