ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 13 April 1929, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE, TO-NIGHT. UNUSUAL FILM ENTERTAINMENT “LOST IN THE ARCTIC.” Fate pulled a mantle of white over the bodies of foua men on the shore of Herald island early in 11)14. The Arctic silences settled down and the world wondered. They had been members of V'i'hjaimur Stefanason’s expedition. In August of that year rescue expeditions found other stranded men of the sunken schooner JtCarluk. Ten years la(ter Sidney fenow, the explorer, led another expedition into the North, intending to make a him record of its dangers and to hnd the missing men, if possible. He did. Another - four years passed and Mr Stetansson was invited to the Fox Film Corporation’s office to see the picture ‘‘Lost in the Arctic.” He learned oi the fates of his men for thei first time.

The him record of this amaaing drama of the frozen spaces is to be shown ait the Opera House to-night. It allows exactly what Mr Snow and his associates found. They reached Herald Island, north of Alaska, on September 29. It was an exciting moment. But few vessels had been there since the discovery of the island by Captain Keliett in 1849. The search and the finding of relics, one by one, are dramatic moments in the picture. Others are of a more exciting naturei — walrus hunts, polar bear captures, whale fights, bird life. The box pian for to-night is at Mass Blake’s sweet shop.

GRAND THEATRE.

“THE ADVENTURER” AND “BLAKE OE SCOTLAND YARD.”

The versatility of Tim McCoy was again demonstrated last night at the Grand Theatre, when his latest MetroGold wyn-Mayer starring vehicle, “The Adventurer,” was screened to an appreciative audience. The story revolves round the revenue obtained from the gold mines of the South American Republic oi Costa Ora, which Jim McClellan manages. Rafael el Tornado, an ambitious matador, accuses the President of the republic of virtually handing over the mines to a foreign -power, and incites the fickle populace to rebellion. He then imprisons the President and threatens to have him shot unless Dolores, his beautiful daughter, consents to be his wife. The srory of Jim McClddan’s blood-tingling aorventure in deposing the interloper, Tornado, arid ultimately rescuing the girl, is strikingly told. A particularly good east appears in this -vigorous ('and stirring production. McCoy has the role of Jim McClellan, and carries it off most admirably. Beautiful Dorothy Sebasian plays Doi'oes de Silva, and makes most of the Spanish atmosphere. The additional attractions include “Blake of Scotland Yard,” news reel and comedy. The programme will be finally screened tonight.

OPERA HOUSE

WEDNESDAY NEXT

LOVES OF CARMEN.”

Stellar dignity is extremely apparent in the long list of brilliant screen luminaries portraying the principal roles in “Loves of Carmen,” Fox Films screen adaptation of the widely known opera “Carmen,” which was produced under the direction of Raoul Walsh, maker of “What Price Glory.” Heading the cast is Victor McLaglen, whose recent characterisation of Captain Flagg firmly established him as one of the most talented players appearing before the camera. In this picture the stalwart actor portrays the role of Escamillo. In the pivotal feminine role is Dolores Del Rio, who likewise won millions of admirers because of her portrayal of Charmaine in “What Price Glory.” Miss Del Rio is seen as Carmen, a role which fits her fiery temperament as naturally as old lace fits lavender. Don Jose is characterised by Don Alvarado, a young screen player who has risen to the front ranks with amazing rapidity. Alvarado’s Spanish ancestry admirably coincides with the screen role. Nancy Nash, wlio plays Miehaela, has been featured in Fox features, and is recognised as one of filmdom’s shining lights. Ben Bard. Mathilde Comont, Jack Bastian and Ralph Sipperly are other established players who portray important roles in the picture. “Lores of Carmen” comes to the Opera House' for an engagement of three nights and one matinee, commencing Wednesday next. The box plan is at Miss Blake’s sweet shop.

HAWERA ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. FIRST CONCERT OF SEASON. A notice of interest to all who appreciate orchestral music and the work of the Hawera society is to be seen in to-dav’s “Star.” where it is stated that the first concert of the season will he held on Monday, May 13, in the Opera House. The society has engaged Miss Belle Renaut. of Christchurch, a brilliant contralto and a noted English harpist, to assist the concert, and the selections to he given will he of such a varied and interesting character as to suit all* tastes. The society wishes to secure more honorary members, and reminds renders that a subscription of 21s gives five 4s tickets and of 10s 6d two 4s tickets for each of two concerts. Information can be secured from the hon. secretary, ’phone 2656 or 2464, or from the conductor, Mr Fox, ’phone 2327.