ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 8 April 1929, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HO USE—TO-NIGHT. L -WILD BLOOD.” j , , , . ’ That remarkable, equine screen star, Rex, who has already displayed his talents in “Wild Beauty,” “Hoofbeats of Vengeanc,” and other Universal productions, will appear on tile screen again at the Hawera Opera House tonight in his latest picture, “Wild Blood.” He is ably supported by Jack Perrin, Ethlyne Clair and Nelson McDowell, not to forget another clever horse actor, Starlight. In “Wild , Blood,” Ilex, a wild horse, has a hazardous life eluding capture at the . hands of an unscrupulous rancher, whom lie instinctively hates. The rancher has designs on the daughter of t a miner who had just arrived and had , staked a claim, and Bex’s equine mind ) prompts lu m to take sides with the . miner and the girl. Life is full of hardships for the girl, whose circumstances are poor, and she falls victim ‘ to the suggestions of the unscrupulous J rancher that they go to the city to--1 gether. Rex plays a prominent part in i the chase after the subsequent fleeing 1 couple, and enlists the aid of his herd ' of wild horses to mete out justice to the villain. The stampede of wild horses in the climax of the picture is replete with thrills, and provides a fitting conclusion to a thoroughly entertaining screen attraction. The supporting programme includes two news reels and a comedy. OPERA HO LEE. COMMENCING WEDNESDAY AEx t. “POUR BUNS.” “lour Sons,” Pox production, is the feature attraction at tlie upera House, Hawera, for a season of turee mgnts, commencing Wednesday next. Brieriy, it is tue snnpie, intensely human story of a mother and fier four sons. The theme is faith—the faith of tiie mother m humanity. In spite of all the troubles that beset the old Jauy, her conhaence remains unbroken. There are contrasting backgrounds of America and Bavaria during the war. It is not a war picture, however, there being only a Hash of the battlefield, depicting tiie meeting of the two brothers in opposing armies. This scene is one or the emotional highlights of the picture. Tiie role of the mother is beautifully portrayed by Margaret Mann, the sixty year qid extra who achieved everlasting film fame through her remarknble performance in this production. The four ■ sons are no less admirably played by Janies Hall, Charles Morton, Francis N. Bushman, Jr., and George Meeker. Others in the large company are Earle Foxe, whose character role is a distinct departure from the usual comedy parts with which this player is identified, June Go flyer, ltutli Mix, daughter of the noted screen star, Tom Mix, Ferdinand Schumann-Heink, son of Mine. i Schumann-Heink, the opera singer, and | Archduke Leopold of Austria. John Ford, the man who. made “Mother Machree,” and “The Iron Horse” directed the production. The box plans for the season are now open at Miss Blake’s sweet shop and intending patrons are well advised to reserve. “Four Sons” will be preceded nightly by the theme song “Little Mother.” soloist. Mr Eric Leyton, noted tenor. HAWERA MALE CHOIR, CONCERT TO-MORROW EVENING. NOTED MUSICIANS’ VISIT. Tiie first concert of the season under the aegis of the Hawera Made Choir is to be held at the Opera House to-mor-row (Tuesday), and the prospects/ are that the largest and most enthusiastic audience vet present at any of the choir concents will be in attendance. A very special attraction will be the visit to Hawera. of the Misses Constance and Margaret Izard, violinist and ’col’iist. in the course of a tour of New Zealand following on a world tour, during which they have won golden opinions wherever they have .performed. Writing of their unaccompanied duos, which are a marked specialty of their work, the London ‘‘Daily Telegraph” •said :“The most delightful part of the programme to many peop/'e wa.s the Bach selection of unaccompanied duets which had been arranged by the recitalists. The performance had the right grace and the necessary rhythmic impulse and were so much to the taste of the audience that the Misses lazrd were recalled several times.” They also give solo numbers which are full of interest, and embrace a wide field of composition. The accompanist will lie- Mr Bernard Page, city organist, Wellington, and. a brilliant pianist. The choir numbers are specially good and interesting, comprising a series of new selections recently brought out from London, and including many of the best choral works by the leading English composers. The choir has been assiduously rehearsing under the conductor, Mr Metcalf, securing fine vocal effects. Owing to the demand 1 for seats, those wishing to hear the concerts a,re advised to book seats at once at Miss Blake’s shop .at the Opera House.