ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 10 August 1928, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA house. “I WILE REPAY.” “I Will Repay,” Baroness Orczy’s world famous novel of the days of the French Revolution, recently adapted to the screen, is the special attraction showing at the Opera House to-morrow (Saturday), matinee and evening. Current reports state that “I Will Repay” is an outstanding all British production. Into the story comes 'Sir Percy Blakeney, the dashing “Scarlet Pimpernel, ’ ’ one of the daring hands of Britons who rescued 'doomed aristocrats from danger, risking their lives out of sheer love of adventure. The me n of the “Terror” had sought Sir Percy, toy hook or toy 'crook.- We see him in their very arms, tout set free through an astonishing stratagem. We see him leaping over roofs into passing vehicles. And always -the hounds of°the “Terror” are baffled. Holmes Herbert, the well-known English actor, has the featured role of Sir Percy Blakeney (the Scarlet Pimpernel), and is supported by an all British cast of players. A comedy and Fox news topical reel are to toe shown in support. The box plan is at Miss Blake’s sweet shop.

GRAND THEATRE, TO-NIGHT.

“THE. U NDE RtS T ANDING HEART.”

The most picturesque region in the world furnishes the back-ground for “The Understanding Heart,” a .screen version of Peter B. Kyne’s novel, which Jack Conway directed for the Metro-Goldwyn-'Mayer, and commences a two-night s6&son Bit the Orano Theatre to-night. It is the land of the big timber in California, and concerns the band of faithful guardians who constantly watch over the country to save it fr.-m the ravages of fire. Expanses of scenic beauty greet the eve constantly, and the spectator is given several exquisite views of Yosennte National Park. Against this outdoor beauty is set one of the most virile romances of the year. Jack Conway, best known as the director -of “Brown of .Harvard,” has endowed Kyne’s story with interest and realism, which reaches its climax in a spectacular forest, fire. The cast is headed by Joan .Crawford as “Monica,” Francis X. Bushman Junr., as “Tony,” Carmel Myers as “Kel'cey,” and Roekliffe FeTlowes as “Bob Mason.” There wil ltoe a full supporting prooramme, including (serial) “'The Trai of the Tiger,” M.G.M. News, comedy, and .scenic. The orchestra ‘itill be in attendance to-night.

TO-NIGHT’S ATTRACTION

J.C.W. COMEDY COMPANY

“A CUCKOO IN THE NEST.”

This evening at the Opera House, Hawera, for one night only, the J. C. Williamson Ltd. New English Comedy Company, which has made itself immensely popular in “Rookerv Nook everywhere, will stage for the first time Ben Travers’ delightfully humorous and verv original farce-comedy “A Cuckoo in the Nest,” which created something approaching a sensation in Sydney, where it enjoyed a record run. That “A Cuckoo in the Nest” is a comedy right out of the ordinary is proved by the fact that it (ba.s been successful wherever it has been staged. Those, who have read Ben Travers book, and there are few readers who have not, will wish to see the play, and the capacity of the Opera House should be fully occupied to-night. The funniest scene in the play is, of course, the scene at the “Stag and Hunt” Inn. There it is discovered that there is only one bedroom available, and through a series of misunderstandings, permitted mainly because of the fear of Peter Wykeham and Mrs. Margaret Hickett of the landlady, they are mistaken for husband and wife and compelled to spend the night in this room. The cleverness of the dramatist is- displayed by the fact that the situation never becomes offensive, only screamingly _ humorous'. Mr. Hastings Lynn is said, to excel himself as Peter Wykeham. He gave us a taste of his rare talents in “Rookery Nook,” and he is already an established favourite. So is Mis® Minnie Rayner, who will appear this evening as Mrs. Spoker, landlady of the. “Stag and Hunt.” Miss Helene Simon is said to be delightful as. Margaret- Hickett, in which part she scored an outstanding success in Australia. Mr. Cyril Vernon gives one of the' finest characterisations in the play as Major Bone. Miss Willa Lyndberg, as Suzette, and Mr. Willie Clifton, as Alfred, will make their first appearance. Others in the east are Basil Radfortd, Jane Comfort, Leslie Victor, Victor Eitzherbert, Beth Maokey and Nellie Mortyue. The staging anil furnishings are features of the production, which is staged under the direction of Mr. George A. Highland. The box plan is at the Opera House Confectionery.