ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 27 March 1925, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPER A BOUSE.

THE SEA HAWK

Occasionally Hawera has had the op. portunity to view a photoplay with tremendous settings, an exceptional cast, superbly produced or dramatically brilliant, but last, night at-the Opera House local film lovers had the opportunity to view a photoplay which possessed all of these qualities. “The Sea-Hawk” is a master picture. There are many big scenes, many big settings and much action to hold one intently interested throughout its twelve reels. Never have, such, scenes as those of. the Sixteenth CeiVtnrv ships engaged in combat with several hundred galley slaves and lighting men" active in the fray, on each ship, been reflected on the screen before. Never have been seen so much appealing action in quaint Algerian settings before and never have we seen a production with so many large groups and so many tiemenclous settings maintain such a fast tempo throughout without a single lax moment. “The Sen Hawk” is a long picture, but it is so full of stirring action it seems hardly longer than the average seven reeler and what transpires on the screen is so realistically done that one_is completely enveloped with the spirit. To-night is the final presentation of “The Sea Hawk” in Hawera. Patrons can make reservations without extra charge.

OPERA HOUSE, HAWERA

MOVIE, ABILITY

One of the biggest schemes to find suitable tvpes for movie requirements will be inaugurated by tlr e management of this theaore, who have succeeded in securing an agreement with Mr Beaumont Smith, Australasia’s leading picture producer, to appear at this theatre and test the ability and personality of each candidate. The stage of the theatre will be set as a movie studio. The latest lighting methods will be introduced, and with the aid of the camera man the tests will be made. Competitors—-who hold coupons—will be called up from the audience and put through short scenes. As they act the camera will record it. Tile best ot the pictures taken will be shown at a date to be mentioned. 'These tests will be made at the Opera House oil Monday and Tuesday next. Application forms are obtainable at the upear House.

GRAND THEATRE.

“WINK.” Brilliant club scenes ranging from those, whose electric lights flush over the streets of a great city, to the iltore secluded rendezvous set back from an inter-urban road to the jazzy palace created from the interior, of a ship anchored 'beyond tile Volstead Act limit, are conspicuous features of “Wine,” Universal-Jewel screening at the Grand Theatre to-night. The picture was xiiade by an all-star, cast under direction of Louis Gasnier. The featured players in the cast are Clara Bow, Forrest Stanley,, Huntiy Gordon, Myrtle Stedman, Robert Agnew, Walter Long, Grace C-arlisle and Leo White. The three main characters t,o the story are a mother, father and debutante daughter. Around them revolve striking types of jazz-loving society, men and women and youth with fine family history'. This feature is supported by a Gazette, scenic and comedy.

KAPONGA PICTURES. “The Whispered Name,” the Universal melodrama showing - to-morrow night, is the film version of a recent stage .success, “The Co-respondent.” The story, founded upon facts of recent date, dears trith the efforts of a newspaper man to run to earth a gang of blackmailers —a gripping story of society and newspaper life. Included in the * supporting programme are the ever popular “Leather Pushers.”

NEWCASTLE STEEL A VOLKS BAND. HERE NEXT THURSDAY. “A musical mission of Empire” is the eirphonius slogan adopted, fey the Newcastle Steel Works Band, which is to play at the Opera House next Thursday evening under the direction of Mr. G. Portus. This famous band, which captivated the Press and public of Wellington and the southern cities recently, lias, unaided by official or public subsidy, reached the Dominion after a tour of 12 months. , A third of this period was spent playing at the British Empire Exhibition, Later, in the leading English; band contests, this visiting hand secured two out of three big championships, a feat hitherto unknown in British hand history. Carrying the title of champions of the British Empire - , the distinguished Australian bandsmen, are making a brief tour of the Dominion. Mr. A. H. Beale, the brilliant: conductor of the Newcastle Band, has received many honours on the world’s tour. Remarkable demonstrations of approval have greeted the band .at Wellington, Christchurch and , Dunedin. In Dunedin the Press staled that “Each successive item played by .these master musicians was received by cheers and tumultuous applause.” Another critic affirmed, “This wonderful Band practically defies criticism.” From Wanganui exchanges it is learned that elaborate preparations are in progress there to tender this famous band a series .of receptions and outings next week. The box plan for Thursday’s concert opens at Everybody’s Sweet Stall next Monday,