ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 19 August 1929, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

GrJR A N'D THEATRE —TO-NIGHT. “SCANDAL.” “Scandal,” a Universal picture which opens at the Grand Theatre tonight, is a triangle story, but one with an unusually deep emotional interest. Laura La Plante, who stars in this production, gives one of the most convincing portrayals of her entire career with a sincerity in the intense moments which carries the picture far above the realms of ordinary drama. The plot, taken from a story by Adela Rogers St. John, concerns a modern entanglement wherein a married woman, through the undesired attentions of an erstwhile- lover, is placed in a position where she must either forfeit her honour or his- life. John Boles, as the former lover, is seen for the first time in the history of _ his screen career in a role which might have been entirely unsympathetic hut for delicate handling. Huntly Gordon also is perfectly cast. He is ideal as the husband who loves his wife far too much to suspect her clandestine affairs, and Wesley Ruggles, who is responsible for the direction of this picture, lias shown the same good judgment in the selection of the remainder of the excellent cast in this picture. The supporting programme is excellent.

TO-NIGHT HEUGHAN CONCERT,

A GALAXY OF SONG

In Heughan’s repertoire one will find the songs of all nations —English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, with not a few French, Russian and Italian, as well as songs of other countries. But as he is at heart very British, it is the songs of the Motherland which take prominence. It is a wonderful galaxy of song. He comes, like so many Scots, of a wandering stock. His is the spirit which has throughout the years inspired and sent to every corner of the world those thrifty, hard-working colonisers who have done so much to make the British Empire wliat. it is to-day. But his is a different, mission—a mission of song. An “Ambassador of Empire” lie has repeatedly been called. “What,” he contends,' “can link the people of our great Empire more firmly—what can foster the spirit of the Motherland more than the spirit of song? Songs wherein lie entwined memories of our cradle land; the songs of country and of home, of love and chivalry, and our nation’s many fights for justice and freedom. Let us not forget the great heritage that is ours and the songs which express the traditions of our race. Let us go ever forward, upwards and onwtirds, inspired by the deeds of those who have gone before —the willing eager servants of a great Empire who laboured and suffered that- we may now benefit by their toil and sacrifice.”

A concert will he given in the Opera House to-night.

OPERA HOUSE—WEDNESDAY NEXT.

THE STUDENT PRINCE.”

Edelweiss, specially imported from Germany and shipped in hothouses, and apple blossoms, forced to bloom, were among the many details that went into the malting of an authentic background for “The Student Prince,” the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production coming to the Opera House on Wednesday next. Tire new picture is a lavish screen version of the famous musical play, and co-stars Roman Novarro in the role of the Prince and Norma Shearer as his peasant sweetheart Kathie. A talented cast, including 35 well-known players headed by Jean Her-sholt, George X. Arthur, Philippe do Lacy, and Edward Connelly. and several thousand extras take pari, in the many spectacular scenes.

The season is limited to two nights only, and intending patrons are advised to reserve their seats at Miss Blake’s.

ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY

CONCERT ON TUESDAY

There was a good muster for the final rehearsal of the Orchestral Society’s programme to he given at the concert on Tuesady night. Mr Herbert Webb controlled the practice, and everyone present was pleased with the playing of the orchestra. The numbers have kept up well, and the indications are that there will he an excellent concert. The assisting artists will he Mrs J. A. Rankin, of Elthnm, and Mr S. Duncan, of Wellington.