ENTERTAINMENTS
OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT. “THE GARDEN OF ALT,All.’’ Once again Rex Ingram has demonstrated his ability to combine intense drama, with exquisite pictorial beauty Ingram has already given picturegoer.; vivid screen translations- of three famous novels, “Tlie Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, ’ ’ “Sea-ramouche” and “Mare Nostrum,” and last night at the Hawera Opera House his latest directorial effort, a screen version of Robert Hichens’ “The Garden of Alllah,” was -presented to a large aim! enthusiastic audience. The new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture was photopraiphed on tlie actual locates in Northern Algeria, as described in Hichens’ novel and moves with a subtle dignity ami-d the spell of the unfathomable East. Glowing sunsets, withering sandstorms, voluptuous Arabian danoers- and quaint gliimpses of desert life are. all combined to form a vivid bachground for the story of a man’s soul torn between tlie call of love and the equally insistent voice of his lioly vows. Alice Terry plays the leading feminine role, and never before lias she been more beautiful and appealing than as the woman who despite the great Jove she bears her husband, sends him back to tlie monastery from whence lie came. Ivan P.atrovioh, in the leading role, contributes a forceful and brilliant eh aracterisatioin, and the supporting cast of European and native players is worthy of special mention. It will be finally screened to-niglit. The -box plan is at Miss Blake’® sweet shop.
GRAND THEATRE—TO-NIGHT. “THE BUSHRANGER.” Tim McCoy has given moviegoers a colourful range of pictures, based on the most romantic chapters of colonial history, but nothing that he has hitherto donei lias equalled “Tlie Bushranger,” his latest Metro -Goldwyn - Mayer picture, which will be finally screened at the Grand Theatre to-night. Set amidst scenes that- are: Australian to a degree, the absorbing story is packed with conflict between bushrangers and mounted police, white drama is unleashed by a cowardly brother and a tender love story is unfolded in the romantic atmosphere of gum trees- and wattle. Miss Marion Douglas, of Manly, N.S.W.. and l Dale Austin, “Miss New Zealand, 1927,” appear in theunique cast of this; remarkable Australian. picture. There is an excellent supporting programme and special musical numbers. HUBERT CARTER’S VISIT. A final reminder is given of the concert given by the favourite tenor, Hr Hubert Carter, in St. Joseph’s Hall, Hawera, to-night at 8 o’clock. There has been a big demand for seats, so a big house is expected. Mr Carter’s talent is well-known in the Taranaki district so a rare treat is anticipated, as the programme to be given is one of excellent musical interest. Leading artists are assisting. Patrons are requested to be seated early, as owing to the length of the programme the concert will start sharp nit 8 o’clock, and the doors will be kept closed during all items.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 18 July 1929, Page 2
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