ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 13 December 1924, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

' GRAND THEATRE, TO-NIGHT. “HER NIGHT OF NIGHTS.” From the exotic charm of fashion shops tp the simple bpauty of a suburban cottage home the flapper heroine of “Her Night of Nights’"’ returns to s t’°r happiness. “Her Night of Nrghts ’ is a Universal attraction at Grand Theatre to r night 3 starring Marie Prevost, and directed by Hobart Henley. The final episode of “Hurricane Hutch,” a century comedy, “Why Pay Your Rent/’ and the latest International News make up an excellent supporting programme.

OPERA HOUSE, TO-NIGHT.

“WHY MEN LEAVE HOME.”

“\Yhy Men Leave Home,” a First fSational eigbt-reel picture, opened last Wght at the. Opera House, and proved to be one of the cleverest and most entertaining pictures that we have seen ui a long while. Adapted from Avery Hopwood’s famous comedy, whose success on Broadway became known throughout the land, the film version lias kept intact all the inimitable humour of the stage .'play, and has intcnsiried it in many instances owing to the greater range of the motion picture camera. Mr Stahl’s enviable reputation on the dramatic pictures he ■ has directed, and we were unprepared for the revelation of his genius along comedy lines, for the liumour is handled with a deftness and surety that make the picture a joy forever. It is sparkling and continuous fun, with never a. let-up in the swift procession of laughs. A brilliant playwright and a brilliant director have created a screen comedy that scintillates with brilliancy. The supports include a splendid Topical Budget, Scenic, a tiptop comedy and the final episode of “Hurricane Hutch.” RETURN OF NELLIE BRAAIWELL COMPANY. General, interest is being taken in the, last play of the Nellie Bramley season, “It Pays to Advertise,” which goe,s up jit the Opera House on Wednesday, December 17. The company, led by the clever young star, have one and all made themselves distinctly popular with Hawera theatregoers, and there is every indication for crowded audiences for the opening night. “It Pays to Advertise” gives the artists an opportunity to exploit themselves in a refreshing humorous play that should put them on ready terns with their friends across the footlights. Natxirally it has as its pervading theme tlie wfiys .and wherefors of advertising, and if anyone desires to know the secret of disposing of his wares this American comedy can enlighten him. If will sfirve to introduce a new artist in Afr Carl Lawson, whose mercurial spirits are said to infect the audience, the moment he steps on the stage. Carl Lawson plays the part of Ambrose Peale, the red-hot champion of big scale advertising. Miss Nellie Bramley takes the part of Mary Grayson. Always she is the consummate artist, find, her acting is natural and never forced. George Hewlett makes an admirable Rodney Afartin and Arthur Cornell fills with distinction the role of old Cyrus Martin. The supporting roles are all admiraly filled.

RECORD PRODUCTION. “PAID IN FULL.” After the two successful comedy productions “Fair 1 and Warmer” and “Peg o’ My Heart,” Mr William Russell will make a variation by introducing Miss Nellie Bramley ana her "Company in' drama, “Paid in Full” being listed for presentation on Thursday, December 18. Said an Australian critic reviewing the production : “Aliss Bramley has seldom been seen to better advantage than in the role of Emma Brooks, the wife of Joe Brooks, a Clerk wfio.se liking for plea sure leads him to steal, his employees money. As the hopeful partner who. shared in her husband’s optimism and attributed liis typically socialistic speeches to genuine compassion for the poor.''she was lovably natural. Later she rose to great 1 heights in playing the part o,f the disillusioned woman, who, faced with the disgrace of her husband’s perfidy, accedes to his pleadings and approaches his employer with the object of staying his hand. The pari of the Captain was right in the hands of Air George Bryant, and as Jce Brooks Mr George Hewlett gave a fine interpretation of a by no means easy role.” A powerful dramatic play, its flashes of comedy stand out with irresistible brightness, and it should make a big appeal to theatregoers. The box plan is now on view at Airs Cook’s Everybody’s Sweet Store.