ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 5 March 1928, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

GRAND THEATRE, TO-NIGHT. “SILK STOCKINGS,” A light, exhilarating story of n young married couple is “Silk Stockings,” Laura La Plante’s Universal starring vehicle, which will open at the Grand Theatre to-night. Opposite her plays John Harron, with whom she is always having petty quarrels. Their, spiritual adviser is a judge, a frienu oi the family, to whom they both tty with their troubles. The story is one replete with gay moments, and is so human that every person now married or contemplating matrimony will appreciate the farcical situations into which the young couple plunge themselves. The story is from Cyril Harcourt’s famous stage play “A Pair oi Silk Stockings,” and was adapted tor the screen by Beatrice Van. Wesley Buggies, who" has directed some of tne finest screen comedies, held the megaphone for this La Plante vehicle, his second in succession, the first having been ‘‘Beware of Widows.” The supporting cast of ‘‘Silk Stockings” embraces many players noted for their ability as comedians, including Otis Harlan, Burr Mclntosh, William Austin, Heinie Conklin, and Marcella Daly. There will be a full supporting programme and the orchestra will be in attendance. OPERA HOUSE. WEDNESDAY NEXT. PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF THE WONDERFUL MONKEYS. An immense attraction is booked for the Opera House for a short season of one night and one special matinee, Wednesday next, March 7, Max, Moritz and Akka, the amazing monkey movie marvels, who will appear in conjunction with the paramount special, “Padlocked.” Max, Moritz and Akka, fully clothed in costumes which they have worn in “Our Gang” and Fox Film comedies and other pictures, perform cycling feats on ordinary two wheeled hikes, walk on stilts, perform on the tight rope, give a display ol boxing, act as a jazz band, dance, perlorm wondenul acrobatic stunts, talk in monkey language, and in general act as comedians in a way almost impossible to describe. There will be a full supporting programme of pictures. Arrangements have been made for a special matinee for the children on Wednesday, commencing at 3.15 p.m. Intending patrons are well advised to book their seats. Box plan now open at Miss Blake’s. OPEIRA HOUSE, TO-NIGHT. ‘ ‘SEASIDE FROLICS. ’ ’ A final reminder is given of the revue to be presented at the Opera House tonight and to-morrow night. The show- is one which, for brightness and clean humour, will live long in the memories of all who hear it. No expense has been spared by* the performers to make -the show vvliat all will stamp it “an outstanding success and a first-rate amateur production.” At the dress rehearsal even the most hardened critic was satisfied, and prophesied that “Seaside Frolics”, would bo an unqualified success. The prices are within easy reach ol everyone and patrons may accept the assurance of the promoters that they will get more than their,money’s worth.