ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 5 December 1929, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. ALL TALKING COMEDY. “NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.” One had only to loiter .near the doors of the Opera House last evening to hear what the public thought of last night’s programme. Summed up, the report was “an excellent programme, and, in the case of talkies at least, the public must be considered the judge. Not only was the star picture a IUO per cent attraction, but the whole programme was an absolute treat, and the talkie shorts were particularly interesting. , From the beginning to the ena, “Nothing but the Truth, 5 ’ a Paramount all talking comedy-drama, featuring Richard Dix, evoked roars of laughter. Dix was share salesman for a big financier, and it often feu to him to speak highly of goods he was selling, whereas he thought they were unworthy of the price asked. .Naturally he became so used to lying that it was as second nature to him. His fiance, the boss’ daughter, had great faith in Dix as a speculator, arid she trusted him with £2OOO of charity money, askincr him to double it within five' days. If "he did that her father would double her amount, which would make a grand total of £BOOO. _ Later Dix was in conversation with his boss and three others, and the topic was “convenient lies in business.” Dix said he could manage to get along by telling the truth and “nothing but tho truth. That statement immediately called for a bet of £2OOO each way, and the terms were that for exactly 24 hours Dix would have to speak the absolute truth. One can easily imagine the mirth-provoking scenes that are produced 1 when three men try to make Dix lie. Just 'after the bet w~a<s launched a big buyer ’phoned and wanted advice on quicksilver which was being offered. Dix had to tell the truth, and he advised the buyer to “keep off.” Another time Dix had to .criticise on a lady’s singing, and incidentally his truthful answer made him disliked. Dix was allowed no sleep; instead he and his friends visited a night club. The financier’s wife- heard of this and Dix could not tell a lie and so protect his boss, and the tangle became bigger and bigger ,until the 24 hours of truthfulness had passed. The picture, which will be screened again this evening, is undoubtedly the best- of its kind yet seen in Hawera. GRAND THEATRE. “SPITE MARRIAGE’’ AND “MOUNT COOK HERMITAGE.’’ “Spite Marriage,” Buster Keaton’s latest M-G'-M mirtliquake, which finally screens at the Grand Theatre tonight is a comedy and a romance combined'. The plot itself is just a romantic love story, with a few thrills and a few sighs, even, and a great deal of human interest- But the way Buster plays every scene makes it one of the healthiest howls of the season. Buster is a tailor in the story, and borrows his customers’ suits to pose as a millionaire and win the hand of a stage star. Then, after she marries him, his troubles begin. They range from wrecking the set on the stage when he tries to act, to a storm at sea, fire aboard ship, battles with rum runners and other hilarious and thrilling adventures. Thrills, played Buster’s way with his serious face, become most hilarious things, and the frozen-faced comedian took quite a few chances to get laughs. A special attraction on the same programme is an excellent film of “Mount Cook and the Hermitage.’’ MOST POPULAR PERSON. METHODIST FLOWER SHOWThere is great excitement in certain circles. Voting is in a definite range of entirely dissimilar persons. Contrary to expectation, prominent public people are not in the lead —at the time of writing. What may eventuate before 9 p.m., when the declaration of popularity will he made, it would be difficult to say. The leading six will be announced in the “Hawera Star” window after 3.30 p.m. The same information will be declared at the Methodist rose and sweet pea show at 3.30 and 7.30 p.m. Patrons are urged to be present at the show at 9 p.m. for the final declaration. “THE! SLEEPING BEAUTY.” The production of the delightful fairy play, “The Sleeping Beauty,” which is to be staged in St. Joseph’s Hall on Friday night, is causing considerable interest. The costumes to be worn should present a very brilliant spectacle; tlie singing of the children, under the direction of Mrs Quin, is particularly good, the sweet young voices blending beautifully in several tuneful melodies. All the children, right down to the youngest sprite, who is only three years of age, are doing their best to make the entertainment a big success, and, judging from the keen demand for tickets, their efforts are to be rewarded with a full house. In the play, Veronica Galvin. makes . a truly fearsome “Fairy Malicia,” while Mary Davidson and Nancy King, as the King and Queen respectively, play their parts particularly well. Each of the minor roles is capably filled, and altogether everything points to a splendid performance. Tickets are now on sale at the Red Book Store, High Street. CORNS DESTROYED—ROOT AND ADD. Progandra destroys corns, root and all.’ After a few treatments of Progandra you can lift out the corn, root and all. There is no need to suffer any longer. Progandra is a certain relief —painless, complete, assuring perfeetfoot comfort and freedom from corns. Get Progandm on your way home tonight. All Chemists stock Progandra, price 1/6, or available at the same price, post free, from Barraclough’s i Pty., Box 1247, G.P.0., Wellington. — 2