ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 12 March 1928, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT,

“AIONCRIEFF-HOOD TASMAN

FLIGHT.”

AND ‘‘THE LONE EAGLE. ’’

A big double feature aviation programme will be presented at the Opera House this (Monday) evening, headed by (direct from the De Luxe Theatre, Wellington) the MoncneffHood Tasman flight film. This picture is not an ordinary gazette item, but 2 000 feet of remarkaoie scenes which everyone will be proud to see. It shows amongst other incidents, the assembling of the plane at Pt. Cook, Melbourne, the trial flight from Melbourne to Sydney, and severe tests of the Ao-Tea-Roa over Sydney by Air Mechanic Ward, who is shown being congratulated by Messrs M-oncrieff and Hood. Unprecedented night scenes ot the plane leaving Sydney, the final farewells and the actual hop off, o± the waiting thousands at Trentham. and many other interesting incidents. The second feature attraction will be the Universal picture “Lone Eagle, a photo-play of aviation' during the late world war. The picture depicts just enough of the horrors of war—as seen and experienced from the air to demonstrate its futility. It does not show an endless procession of soldiers marching to the front nor does it show mud-encrusted doughboys hysterically waving flags as they go over the top. In other words, it is a tTuc version of the war. Raymond Keane and Barbara Kent are featured in the picture, which was directed by Emory Johnson. Intending patrons are advised to reserve their seats for this attraction. The box plan is now open at Miss Blake’s. OPERA HOUSE. COMMENCING WEDNESDAY NEXT. “FIREMEN, SAVE MY CHILD.” Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton were recently seen roaming the streets of Hollywood, two pitiful figures. Ragged and lonesome, they wandered, targets for a verbal attack from every traffic officer. When not being cussed at, they were laughed at. Not a single shot of their super-comedy, Firemen, Save My Child,” at the Opera House on Wednesday next, was taken within the coniines of the Paramount Studio. They started out on a wandering location each morning that didn’t permit them to return to their dressing rooms until late evening. They, with the rest of the company, ate lunch in whatever cafe they happened to be near: Beery offered a strange spectacle. He wore the clothing and look of one Elmer, a a, newly-arrived immigrant. He acts as dumb as you’d expect him to be. Ihe diminutive Hatton was a jaunty Sam, the true sport of a decade ago when derby hats and diagonal pockets embellished with pearl buttons were the vogue. This happy pair found Director Edward Sutherland a hard taskmaster. Sutherland, knowing his comedians, would stand for no nonsense. Practical jokes and horse play are all right in their place, but there's a place for them when Sutherland is in a picture taking mood. He had his lesson when directing BeeTy and Hatton in “Behind the Front” and “We’re in the Navy Now.” The box plan is now open at Miss Blake’s. FULLER’S REVUE COMPANY. NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT. The Gayle Wyer Bandox Revue and Musical Comedy Co., which Sir Benjamin and Mr. John. Fuller are presenting at the Opera House on Friday evening next, has proved one of the most popular combinations on the large circuit of the firm’s Australian and New; Zealand theatres. This 1 happy circumstance is probably due to the fact that the company is most evenly balanced, and comprises a coterie of clever and experienced artists whose experience extends over many years. The ballet is said to be very smart and even in their movements, a point which adds greatly to the general excellence of the performance. Mr. Gayle Wyer, the producer, lias . succeeded in giving to the show many little touches of a novel andi interesting nature, and in the general ensemble a most pleasing effect is gained. Revue shows are popular to-day throughout the world. This is possibly due to the general all-round brightness wihch characterises that form of entertainment. In Mr. Charles Norman, who is the leading comedian in the visiting company, the firm have a very fine atrist. Mr. Norman is also a noted eccentric dancer, and his peculiar gyrations on the stage are astounding in their novelty and skilful execution. Miss Heather Jones, another of the principals, is described as Australia’s prettiest and daintiest soubrette. Miss Elsa Scott, comedienne, and Misses Ena. Gordon also are credited with the reputation of accomplished artists. Particular attention has been devoted to the wardrobe, and some very handsome, frocking will be seen on Friday evening next, when the laughable revue, “Black Eagle,” will be staged.