ENTERTAINMENTS.
GRAND THEATRE, TO-NIGHT. “THE PRAIRIE KING.” Hoot Gibson gallops to another sweeping triumph as king of the cowboys ill his latest starring role as the dashing hero of “The Prairie King,” ia Universal-Jewel release, which commences a two nights’ season at the Grand Theatre to-night. The picture is a vivid colourful drama of the west, flaming with the speed and action of vigorous outdoor life, generously tinged with a romantic love theme. Barbara Worth achieves a new triumph in her role of the heroine. The The supporting programme includes a Century Comedy “Jane’s Hubby’’ and two 'international news reels. ALLAN 'WILKIE SEASON. The magnificent robes worn by Air. Allan Wilkie as Cardinal Wolsey in his production of “Henry VIII,” which will open his season at the Opera House on Wednesday, are extremely impressive, and, strangely enough, Air. Wilkie in this production beam a remarkable resemblance to the portrait of the great cardinal which may bo seen in the old print. The part of the cardinal, beaten to his knees by his political enemies, is assumed by Air. Wilkie with the utmost conviction. This is not surprising in so versatile an actor, to whom Caliban, Hamlet, King Lear, and Bottom the Weaver are characters that are made, to fit like a glove.
Air. Wilkie will conclude his visit on Thursdav with a performance of “Twelfth Night.”
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 26 September 1927, Page 2
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