ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 28 April 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. ‘ ‘ SOARAMOU OHE. ’ ’ 4 Painted vividly on a background of tyranny, hatred and bloodshed, the love story*- of Andre Louis and Aline in “Scaramouche” is the most entrancing romance that the films have brought, and largely, on that account “Scaramouche,” at the Opera House, continues to win admirers. In “The Sea Hawk” rßafael ,'Sabatini had shown his aptitude for producing screen successes. In his novel is that rare combination of historic fact and moving fiction which—Uallowing the presentation of striking scenes—inevitably achieves popularity with film audiences. That much was known, but now Sabatini eomes'in something setting entirely new standards. “Scaramouehe” is incomparable. The picture will be screened to-night for the last time. GRAND THEATRE, HAWERA. * * THE MANICURE GIRL. ’ ’ She’s chic and she’s pretty; she’s fast and she’s witty—“ The Manicure Girl” from old New York City! Bebe Daniels plays the role in her latest Paramount picture by that name, to be shown at the Grand Theatre to-night and at the Opera House to-morrow afternoon and evening. It’s a Prank guttle production. Remember, Tuttle made “Miss Bluebeard,” also with Bebe! Prederic and Pannie Hatton, co-authors of the Broadway stage hit, “Upstairs and Down,” wrote the story especially fqr Bebe. Edmund Burns is her leading man, and Hale Hamilton, Dorothy Camming, Mary Poy and others appear in the east. If you enjoy a good laugh, don’t miss this one! There is also a splendid supporting programme. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. TUESDAY, MAY 11. BOX PLAN NOW OPEN. The secretary of the Orchestral Society notifies that Friday is the last day for honorary members to hook seats for ’ the concert to be. held on May 11 before the box plan is opened to the public. New honorary members may enrol with Mrs Cook at the booking office, Opera House. It may be of interest to subscribers to know that Mr Glaysher, the harpist who will play at the concert, has had a wide and distinguished experience in England. He was, while in the Royal Artillery Band, in constant attendance at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle functions. He also played frequently at Albert Hall and Queen’s Hall. His last engagement with that famous band was at the signing of peace at Versailles. Musical people will thus see that they will have a great treat in hearing this harpist.

NORMANBY PICTURES One of B. M. Bower’s most popular western stories, “Jean of the Lazy J, ” was screened as a Blue Streak Western under Clifford Smith’s direction, starring Jack Hoxie, and titled “Ridin’ Thunder.” It was shown at Normanby" last night. The supporting cast was composed of a number of well-known screen favourites, Katherine Grant, Jdck Pratt, Francis Ford, William McCall and [Broderick O’Farrell. One of the features of the picture was a breathless ride across the State of Arizona, which Hoxie performs on Scout’s sturdy back.