ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 29 August 1929, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

grand theatre

MORGAN’S LAST RAID.”

Theatre-goers who like romance as well as a variety of thrilling situations in photoplays wil’i have their wishes granted m “Morgan’s Last Raid,” the current Metro-Gold wyn-Mayer picture at the Grand Theatre, Hawera, for Colonel Tim McCoy, its star, has been given a role which lias not only a historical background, but provides him with his most romantic character as well. Heretofore McCoy’s screen appearances have, for tjie most part, been excellent. In “Morgan’s Last Raid” he is seen as a defender of tlie South, who is forced to flee from home, leaving the girl he loves because of Iris loyalty to the Southern cause. Returning to his home, lie is ordered to attack it, and in doing so J earns that his sweetheart has been tricked into giving him the signal for advance. A mental straggle between love and duty follows, with the result that he is able to carry out his militaa-y orders without becoming true to the call of his heart. The cavalry charge, several colourful skirmishes and some exquisite romantic scenes give “Morgan’s Last Raid” an impressive distinction among the photoplays of the past few months. Dorothy Sebastian heads the large supporting cast, in which Wheeler lOlakman, Hank Mann, Montague Shaw and Allan Garcia are also principals. Nick Grin.de directed. Other films of interest on the programme are M.G.M. News, New Zealand scenic, Australian variety, and a comedy. A good musical programme is provided.