ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume L, 11 September 1930, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE “TALKIES.”

“THE KIBITZER,”

“The Kibitzer” is the name of the new Paramount comedy which opened at the Hawera Opera House last evening. A kibitzer is a person who gives advice on any subject in the world—one free advice. He will toll what stock to buy, anti when to sell them. He will recommend a “sure thing” on the race track. He will butt in on one’s private affairs. In short, he rarely accomplishes anything himself, but is always on hand to give a little helpful advice. For those who like hilarious comedy, with which a genuine touch of pathos is effectively blended, not to forget a delightful romance, “Kibitzer” is one of the most amusing and entertaining comedies of the season. It has pace and a sparkling quality of rich humour that should make it popular with audiences everywhere. Harry Green plays the part of the kibitzer. Ideally suited to the role, Green gives a sterling performance, which should win for him many new friends among motion picture audiences. Mary Brian is cast as Green’s daughter, whose love affair is almost wrecked b}' her wellmeaning father. And Neil Hamilton portrays the role of the young garage mechanic who loves Alary, but almost loses her when' he bets all he has in the world on one of the “Kibitzer’s” favourite horses. Others in the cast who do good work are Eugene Pallette, Albert Gran, David Newell and Eddie Gran. “The Kibitzer” will be shown finally this evening.

HAWERA OPERA HOUSE

‘FLIGHT ' ’ —TO-Al OR ROW

Director Frank R. Capra.’s .demand for realism in “Plight,’ the all-talking aviation film, which will open at the Opera House to-mofrow evening, almost cost the lives of .Tack Holt, featured player and his pilot. In one' sequence Capra demandedl that the aeroplane shots be made from a certain angle that would clearly show' the rough topography of the Nicaraguan country. A space w-as chosen. There was insufficient room to make .a safe landing or take-off. Each ascent and descent was hazardous. 'The pilot of the ’plane in which. Holt was flying was ordered ito make a safe landing- here. Although the pilot descended cautiously at a reduced speed, the speed was too great to negotiate the landing safely. In am attempt, 'to avoid a grove of trees, the pilot looped over into a barraca. Outside of a few - bruises, neither the pilot nor Holt were injured. The ’plane nva-s smashed but did not catch fire. The landing w T as> made at the extreme far end of the roughest section, of the site. As there W'ere no real roads, it took nearly half an hour for men and trucks to get to the spot where the ’plane crashed. When Director Prank R. Capra arrived on the scene, he expected to see Holt and the pilot either killed outright or seriously injured. He was .happy to. find only a damaged ’.plane. This little escapade did not prevent Capra from making scenes that involved just as much danger. “Plight” is crammed full of deathdefying and thrilling situations. Jack Holt, Lila Leo -and 'Ralph 'Graves, play •the leading roles. Box plans are at Alisa Blake’s sweet shop.

GRAND THEATRE-TO-NIGHT

“SINS OF THE FATHERS”

Portraying -a character 'that every theatre-goer can. l understand 1 and sympathise with, Emil Jannings scored another tremendous triumph last might at the opening performance of his latest Paramount starring picture, * ‘'Sing of the Fathers. ’ ’ As a 'German-American Jannings is ideally east for the part that ho portrays. The film is showing at the iGrand Theatre to-night. In “Sins of the Fathers, T! Jannings 1 plays the role of Wilhelm 'Spongier, a Ger-man-American waiter and saloon keeper who becomes; a fabulously wealthy bootlegger only toi have his life crash .around iris shoulders, bringing him in the end Ibae'k to his original status. In the leading feminine role is Tiuth Chatterton, the famous star of the legitimate stage, who makes her screen debut l in this picture. Her role is thoroughly | an unsympathetic one, but one which will serve to introduce her to screen audiences under the best of auspices. Also featured in support -to Jannings is young Barry Xorton, uvho gained fame in ‘'lWhat Price Glory,” as the babyfacedl soldier. His role is that of Jannings’ son. Others in the cast who help to elevate the picture to a high dramatic lever through their performances are 'ZaSh Pitts, called by Erich von Stroheim, the star-director of “The Wedding (March,” the greatest tragedienne on the screen to-day; Matthew Betz, Jack 'Luden, Jea.ii Arthur, Harry -Cording, Arthur Housman and Frank Beic-her. I

ELTHAAI THEATRE,

The “ Broadway Scandals,” musical comedy sensation, which screens at the Eltliam Theatre to-night, is entertainment of the best sort. It has pretty girls, gorgeous costumes, snappy dance numbers, infectious song hits, comedy, and wonderful dancing which, makes this picture a joy to the ear and the eye. The love romance behind this carnival of dance and song will grip you with its beauty and tenderness. “Broadway Scandals” ranks among the best of the back-stage dramas. The photography is excellent and the recording of voices, songs, dancing and sounds is admirable. Jack Egan has the personality to put over a song and with Sally O ’Neil gives a sparkling periormance. There are some remarkable and outstanding features in this programme, which will make it a satisfying entertainment to every type of theatre-goer.