ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume L, 6 August 1930, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

GIM X'D THEATRE—TO-NIGHT. “TTIB DIi:AG NET” Once morn George Bancroft is playing t'hes virile iwo-rrsted typo of role so dear to his heart. In- “The Drag Net,” Paramount’s sensational crook modedtrarun, shoveling oh the Grand Theatre, to-night, Bancroft plays the part of a man who walks in constant peril and mocks at danger. ‘lt. was such a. role in Underworld” which transformed the dynamic Bancroft front the ‘'‘smiling villain” of the screen to one of the foremost dramatic stars in motion pictures. It was another such part in “The Showdown” which again demonstrated Bancroft's great dramatic abilities'. In “The Drag Net,” Bancroft was directed 'by Josef von Sternberg, the man who directed him. in “Underworld.” Evelyn Brent and Fred Kohler, two other outstanding members o'f the '“Underworld ” cast, are playing ini the new picture, as is William. Powell, one of filmdom’s outstanding villafns. Air excellent supporting programme will also bo shown.

“LOVE LIES

(LEGITIMATE STAG E 1 SUB,CESS

PRESENTATION AT ITAWERA

The charm of living stage personality in place of shadow-land players delighted a, large audience at the 'llaweraOpera House last, evening, when a talented company under the J. C. Williamson banner presented the ’English musical revue. “Dove Lies” for a one night season. Bright- with sparkling dialogue, 'wholesome humour and snappy song and dance numbers, the production sustained interest from end to end and repeating ripples af applause evidenced the, constancy of the theatre-going public to- its. first love in entertainment, the “legitimate” stage. Rollicking humour w T as the keynote of “Love Lies,” following, not the tragic theme of “Love Lies Bleeding.” or “The Love that Lies,” etc., but the sentiment, ‘‘/Love Lies are Heaven’s gift to Man,” as expressed in one of the several song features of the play. Generous exploitation of the gift, however, led a number of charming young people into a series of embarrassing entanglements in their affairs of the heart ami provided the vehicle for the element of farce in which the production held its strongest appeal. As the principal comedian, Mr Clem Dave provoked almost ceaseless merriment, in his deft characterisation of Jerry Walker and, was screamingly funny when, showing evidence of his undoubted versatility, Ire provided a 'masterly touch t-o a. female impersonation. He was well supported as a mirth provoker by Mr Bobby Gordon in the r ol'e of his artist friend, ©oily Ryder. Leading honours among the lady performers were shared by Miss Catherine Stewart, a vivacious comedienne, and Miss Betty Elev, in the more reserved interpretation of an heiress whose affections had been captured (by an art student encountered under romantic circumstances. The well-known actress, Miss Marie Eaton, shewed in her comparatively brief appearance in the role of a fiery senorita as the most finished artist of the production. The ballet work of a bevy of fascinating Australian girls, who specialised in “tap” dancing, proved one of the most appealing features of the evening and a sensational exhibition of aerobatic dancing was given by Miss Mona Zeppell and Mr John Robertson. Mr Michael Cole (who played opposite Miss Eley), Mr John Wood, Miss Mona Bailee, and Messrs Compton Coutts, Dan Agar Paul Plunket and Les White were others in importantroles who contributed to the success of the entertainment. A band of exceedingly efficient musicians supplied the orchestral music under the baton of Mr Gregory Ivan off.

MANAT A ‘ ‘TALKIES ’ ’

*' < the ‘HOLE Y 1 WOjO D EBVUE ’ ’ Stars on parade! Stars of stage and screen; stars of vaudeville, opera and radio, stars of ail our vonderfil twentieth century amusement media, in the greatest east ever assembled for one motion picture! One by one they pass before you with dance, song or comic s!kit in A'Tct'ro-'Goldwyn-Mayer’s “The Hollywood Revue, ’ ’ the gigantic full-length all-taking, singing and dancing feature coining to Manaia c,t Talkies” on Thursday and 'Saturday. Twenty new song hits and novelty dim cos, abundant f ‘gags and laughs, tuneful melodies and dialogue that sparkles, to say nothing of the largest dancing chorus of. beautiful girls’’ that ever dazzled the 'bald-headed row. This icj the material kUetro-'G-oldvryn-Mayer has compounded into the greatest all-star musical attraction ever produced on stage or screen. "The cast includes Marion Davies, John Gilbert, Norma Shearer, Bessie Love, Anita Page, Joan Crawford, Charles King, “Ukulele Ike,” Buster Keaton, Gwen Lee, William Haines,- Mario Dressier, Polly Moran, Jack Benny, the Brox Sisters, Cus Edwards, Nataeha Nattova, the Albertina Rasehe ballet, the Rounders, Karl Dane and George K. Arthur, iStan Laurel, 'Oliver Hardy, and many tine ballets and- choruses.