ENTERTAINMENTS

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 18 November 1924, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

GRAND THEATRE, TO-NIGHT. HAS THE WORLD GONE MAD?” “Has the World Gone Mad ” is a dramatically pitiless and humourously entertaining exposure ox the hollowness ,ji the life of jazz and the insatiable desire for unending pleasures—a. screen document on which is written in unlorgetable scenes the story of the forces that threaten modern life. All the scenes in “Has the World Gone Mad?” are lavishly mounted—particularly the encaret set. It stimulates interest all the way and is capitally acted by Charles Richman as the gay adventurer. His subtleties of expression are finely executed. Mary Alden makes the wife a pitiful figure, and Hedda Hopper as the giddy spouse gives a vivid portrayal of the modern woman who worships at the shrine of jazz. An entertaining supporting programme will be presented, including an excellent comedy, entitled “Keep Moving,” the latest Pathe Gazette, and the first natural colour cartoon, “Kidding Captain Kidd.” The programme will be repeated to-night.

GRAND THEATRE,

DEMPSEY v. GIBBONS,

A fight picture worthy of the name, not a mere two rounds, but 15 exciting rounds, will be presented at the Grand'Theatre on Thursday, the second show night, when patrons will be able to see the big battle between Jack Dempsey and Tom Gibbons. Since Dempsey won the title by knocking out big Jess Willard, he has proved invin ible, and Gibbons is the only man who has gone the scheduled! distance with the champion. Most of his challengers Dempsey has been able to beat into submission in double quick time, but not only did Gibbons extend the title holder over the full course of 15 rounds, but, according to many, he was very unlucky not to receive the decision. Hard, gruelling fighting characterises the whole contest. An excellent supporting programme will be presented, including Mary Anderson in “Bluebeard Junior.”

OPERA HOUSE—HAWERA. TO-MORROW AND THURSDAY. ‘‘THE ARIZONA EXPRESS.” When William Fo» sought out Lincoln J. Carter and signed him up as a regular member of the Eox scenario staff lie knew that he was securing a man who could give the people what they want in the way of thrilling, 'interesting and intensely dramatic screen stories. “The Arizona Express” proves him right. This splendid , picture, which screens at the Onera House tomorrow and Thursday, is sure to be a success. As a stage play a generation ago it kept the gallery gods roaring in a tumult of applause. As a “silent drama” it kept a less demonstrative but- just as enthusiastic audience gripping their seats in a state of almost hysteric delight. One critic wrote that it was so full of thrills he scarcely dared wink for fear of missing one. “The Arizona Express” is just one long, ecstatic thrill from start to finish. David Butler plays the lead with Pauline Starke, while Harold Goodwin handles his role of the brother in excellent fashion. William Humphrey dignified and impressive bank president. The supporting programme includes the nineteenth round of “The Leather Pushers,” a rattling Sunshine comedy, and on r own All Blacks in action against Devon.