ENTERTAINMENTS

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 8 January 1925, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. “WOMAN TO WOMAN.” A picture surprisingly beautiful and brilliant; that was the verdict of the large audience that witnessed “Moman to Woman” at the Opera House last evening. It is a British production equal to the finest ever pipduced in America, and is the first Britislimado attraction to wring this admission. The plot centres around the love which suddenly flames into the life of the cliild-like little French dancer, Louise Bouclier. It turns her into a woman —beautiful, trusting, selfsacrificing. Her own happiness never counts for one instant with her when, the welfare of her loVed ones is at stake. Unlike most stories and plays, “Woman, to Woman” can boast of no villain. The nearest approach to it is Vesta Anson-Pond. and when the test comes she. too, has a change of heart. Betty Compson is superb as Louise Boucher. She pictures the vivacious i and generous French danseuse so vividly that one instinctively throbs in sympathy with the emotions which are portrayed in her expressive face. The entire production is appropriately and lavishly staged. The scenes in the Moulin Rouge are especially magnificent. In fact, it does not require much imagination to foresee' a' widespread and continued popularity for “Woman to Woman.” This fine production will be shown at the Opera House for the last time this evening. Patrons are advised to hook seats to avoid being disappointed. the Grand, to-night. _

“SIX-CYLINDER LOVE.” Amid gales of laughter, “Six Cylinder Love” opened a two-night season at the Grand Theatre last evening, and was thoroughly enjoyed by an appreciative audience. This amusing stage success, written by William Anthony McGuire, is all the more humorous and human because its story is one that is duplicated in every community in the country. The story evolves merriLy around a young couple, who, after buying a cottage in the suburbs, purchase a six-cylinder car. With the buying of the car the hilarity begins. Ernest Truex plays the same role lie created in the original production, with Florence Eldridge opposite him and a notable supporting cast'. Don’t miss this last showing of a laugh-provoking picture to-night at the Grand Theatre. EMPRESS PICTURES, MANAIA. SATURDAY NEXT. GEORGE A REISS IN “THE DEVIL.” Paris, the city of love and laughter, of sin and • sorrow, is the locale of “The Devil,” the sensational drama in which George Arliss makes his screen debut for Associated Exhibitors. It is a story of the French aristocracy, and of artists and pretty models. It takes one inside the beautiful Champs Elysees Galleries, into the Latin quarter, and into the magnificent home of Dr. Muller. “The Devil,” who loved to break his human toys at his unique and sumptuous social functions, delighting in the mockery of tragedv amidst mirth and frivolitv. “The Devil” will, be presented in Mannia-on Saturday at the matinee and evening, performances. The Empress pictures will appear at Okai'Mva to-morrow, and at Normanby on Wednesdav next. “The Devil” will ''e presented at both places, and country patrons are advised to be early.