ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 5 November 1928, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT. 1 ‘SEVENTH HEAVEN.” Janet oay nor and Charles Farrell have the featured roles in the him version of “Seventh .Heaven,” which will be shown at the Opera House tonight only. These two youngsters, both of whom have come into the foreground among screen stars through their work in this picture, are said to give two of the finest screen performances of the year, as “Diane” and “Chico” of the story. All the foggy romantic atmosphere of the Paris Montmartre, where the story is laid, has been retained through . expert lighting and photography in the picture —-and all of the intimate and beautiful thoughts which made the play so great have been kept through direction and interpretation. Frank Borzage) who directed the production, has achieved a masterpiece. It is a picture that cannot be too highly praised, according to the opinion of metropolitan critics. Besides the two principals, the cast includes Gladys Brockwell, David Butler, Ben Bard, Emile Chautard, George Stone, Marie Mosquini, Albert Gran, and Brandon Hurst, The box plan is at Miss Blake’s sweet shop.

“THE CLOUD DODGER.” A 1 Wilson, considered filmdom’s greatest aerial acrobat, is responsible in a measure for the entire success of “The Cloud Dodger,” the Universal air film which will be shown at the Grand Theatre to-night, for lie wrote the story as well as acted the starring role. The story was written more or less from the actual experiences of the aerial ace, for A 1 was an army aviator instructor and his many and varied, happenings in the air prompted him to pen the story _ He is supported by a carefully selected cast, including Gloria Grey in the feminine role, Joe O’Brien, Julia Griffith, and Gilbert Holmes. Bruce Mitchell directed the picture. The supporting programme includes two news reels, cartoon and comedy. There will be an orchestra in attendance.