ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 25 November 1924, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. “BEAU BRUMMEIL.” n;„i? e ?' U - stands among the nignest of screen achievements; John Barrymore heads a worthy oast. John ymore i.s Beau Brummel the most I vivid character that ever shot through the social sky of England ; the superbly insolent dandy whose wit attracted and 1 licensed royalty; who was besieged by .be lairest of the fair, and who- hid his bioken heart behind the fripperies of clothes. Mary Aster is Lady Marge ty Ah an ley, the one real love of the Loan’s Me. Willard Louis plays George, Prince of Wales, the fop who absolutely dominates the social life of his day His affections, his coarse glances, Ins comic mannerisms are in dramatic contrast with the pomp and state of his surroundings. Irene Rich portrays Fredriea, Charlotte, Duchess of York, a great and gracious lady who sits in state—and knits! Slie is a housewife doomed to play the part of princess. Alec B. Francis is Mortimer valet to Brummel, the aibsymal snob’ with a. very human quality of devotion which manifests itself in Biummel’s adversity. Carmel 'Myers is Lady Hester Stanhope, the type of woman who lives for love. She loves intensely, but her love turns to venomous bate when repulsed, as Brummel learns. The supporting programme includes another of the excellent “Our Gang” comedies entitled “Lodge Night.” ’ OPERA HOUSE. COMMENCING TO-MORROW NIGHT “HAROLD LLOYD” IN “SAFETY LAST.” One of the greatest thrillers and also one of the greatest laugh manufacturers that has ever come to these shores is promised in Harold Lloyd’s latest release, “Safety Last,” which will be shown for the first time at the Opera House to-morrow (Wednesday). This is the most screamingly funny vehicle which Harold Lloyd has ever appeared. His is the direct kind of fun, without taint of vulgarity, that adults and juveniles revel in with equal enjoyment. The story concerns a young man who leaves his old home town and his sweetheart, a part which, by the way, is taken by his pretty wife Mildred Davis, and goes to the big city in search of fame and fortune, eventually finding, a situation in one of the big dry goods emporiums. It is a drastic rule that any employee coming in late more than once is fired on the spot. Needless to, say, Lloyd is a defaulter shortly arter bis taking the position. By several clever subteruges he runs the gauntlet, and is at his post without his late arrival being noted. The first week’s salary goes in a present for his fiancee. On its receipt, the mother of the girl concludes that the young fellow is making too much, money, iso she advises her daughter to go to the ig city and look after Harold; When she arrives J at his place of employment, tlie novice is astounded. He ha,s told the- fqlks that he is in a good job, now hC has to carry out the deception. In doing so, he is responsible for some, of the funniest' comedy bits ever interspersed in a .picture. The house climbing stunt is conceived when the manager of the company offers a liberal reward for anyone who can -bring the crowds to his emporium. Here is where the thrill commences: As he slips -and slides in mid-air, one gasps and roar® with laughter alternately. The Box Plan is now open at the Everybody’s Sweet Store, phone 639.