ENTERTAINMENTS

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 17 October 1924, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. “THE MEANEST MAN IN THE WORLD.” Splendid character delineation iii a wide variety of roles marks the screen production of George M. Cohan’s “The Meanest Man in the World,” the First National picture tvliich opens with an all-star cast at the Opera. House to night. When the hero goes to a tene ment determined to eject a tenant for non-payment, of rent, he takes care ol the tenant’s baby instead When he sets out to collect a bill from one j. Hudson, of Hudsonville, he grits his teeth and determines to get the money or mercilessly foreclose. But, when he meets J. Hudson and learns that her first name is Jane, he softens again. Bert Lytell has the leading male role, and Blanche Sweet, as Jane Hudson, gives the screen one of the most sympathetic characters of her career. An excellent supporting programme will be presented. EMPRESS PICTURES, OKAIAWA, TO-NIGHT. To-night will be shown at the Empress Pictures of Okaiawa a startling Irema featuring the wonderful actress. Ruby de Reimer, the most beautiful on the silver sheet, in her greatest photoplay luxury. As the title inidies, tliie is a daring drama showing woman’s love of beautiful surroundings and the means they employ t--"urround themselves with beautiful -•lothe.s, jewels and the luxuries of life. There are several stirring scenes between husband and wife, and is chock full of sensations that i. 'ld the interest of the audience with slipping intensity. This is a picture which c-an honestly be recommended as a good night’s entertainment. Also >n the same programme: The la tort Pathe News and a. really funny comedy. Also another thrilling episode of the popular “Hurricane Hutch. ’ Patrons aie advised to be seated tonight. Prices as usual.