ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 25 August 1925, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE, HAWERA

‘‘ THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. ’ ’

A GREAT PRODUCTION.

Cecil B. De Mille ’s great Paramount production was responsible last, niglit for attracting a large attendance at the Opera. House. He has moulded from the Laws of Moses a story that shows that the Commandments are. as vital to humanity to-dav as they were in the days when they were handed to Moses on the Mount. The first scene is that described in the Book of Exodus with Israel in bondage. Then thou, sands of people with their sheep, oxen, camels and asses, and all their worldly goods, are seen tramping across the desert, with the wild, gaunt figure of Moses in the van, leading them out of bondage to the Land of Promise. The representation of the rolling back of •the waters was done marvellously. The engulfing of the Egyptians, was a tumultuous and powerful scene. Not the least, important factor in the pictiire is the cast. In, the ancient story Theodore Roberts appears as Moses, Charles Do Roche as Pharaoh, Julia Faye as Pharaoh’s wife, Estelle Taylor as Miriam, and James Neill as Aaron. In the modern story Beatrice Joy, Richard Dix, Rod La Rocque, Nita Naldi, Agnes Avres, Edythe Chapman, Charles Ogle, and Robert Edeson are featured. The production will be screened to-night, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, with a matinee on Thursday at 2 o’clock. The box plan is as usual. OPERA HOUSE. DENIS KEHOE COMPANY.

Interest is. being aroused over the forthcoming visit of the above company, which comes along with a reputation from Australia and the capital city of New Zealand. The company is a strong combination of comedy and dramatic artists, and is due to appear at the Opera House on Monday and Tuesday, August 31 aiM September 1, for positively two nights only. ihe Auckland Herald says the play is one that wi-’l not bear bad acting, and the important roles are in specially adapted hands. Mr Denis Kehoe is. a likeable actor and a wonderful musician. His portrayal of Dan O’Connor, whose feelin or for hie mother ■amounts almost to an inspiration, met with all the success •:t deserved. A feature of his performance was the introduction of several cocai numbers, which he sang by himself, and two solos on the harp. Opposite'him was Frances Kayher, an attractive young player who rendered the role of Dan’s sweetheart a perfectly adorable one. Miss Helen Fergus was Mother Macliree, and turned smiles to tears and tears to smiles m a skiltin fashion. The supports were well cast. The orchestra under Percy Ivelioe rendered appreciated m.sic. “The Girl from County Clare” will he presented on Tuesday night. The box plan will, be on view at the Opera House Con too tionery Shop on Thursday next. THE GRAND—TO-NIGHT. “THE MAN "NEXT DOOR.” This is a coTking good story of the East and West, and goes right on to prove that Kipling was right. Ihe company presenting the film, is an excellent 'one, and the principal roles are played bv such folks as David •Torrence, Frank Sheridan, Janies Morrison, and Alice Calhoun. It will he shown at the Grand to-night. ROLLER SKATING. At the local skating rink the manager, Mr. C. Adams, is trying to form two or more hockey teams to play a series of games on skates. A beginners’ class is held every evening between 6.45 and 7.30 p.m