ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera Star, Volume L, 25 October 1930, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

‘Paramount on parade.’

The variety of its entertainment is particularly pleasing; in “Paramount on Parade,” which opened at the Haw-era •Ocera House last night. Ensembles, dancing numbers and graphically 'presented~song numbers provide much ot the spectacular, and the technicolour scenes offset to the limit the black and white of the ordinary sequences, “Paramount on Parade” gives opportunity for seeing many of the stars m semiofficial roles, and much of their work- — : f such it may be called —is more in the nature of delightfully intimate relaxation; permitting of humour and any amount of fun. For instance'. the' “mystery” people— 'Warner Gland, Clive Brook. Eugene Paljette and others, including Jack Oakie a ,ijear in a skit on “Dr. Fu IManciiu. It-' is a delightful burlesque. Maurice Cbeval'pier stars' in several numbers, m which he is assisted -by certain of the company. Ruth Chatterton, aided by n quartette, is prominent in a wartime .sketch Buddy Rogers and T-.il nan Roth do a delightful song and dance number. Harry Green is an amusing toreador, with a soiig number which allows for a most colourful background. Clara Bow .shows to advantage m “1 in True to the Navy Now.” Two hilarious numbers are contributed by Boon Frr-dl and George Bancroft—the latter’s sketch is a yell. Mitzi Green, in imrorsoiiations, is n revelation SKeetn Gallagher ancl others contnlnue to what "is 100 per cent, entertainment. ' r he concluding sketch of the session is Pl technicolour masterpiece, m which Maurice Chevalier and bis company oj <tiris appea.r as chimney sweeps niterwards floating away oyer the clouds to - e time of “Sweeping the Clouds \ wav. ’ ’ The supporting programme : *neludes. “Take a Trip in My Airship ('bouncing ball song -cartoon). and “Business in Great Maters ’ (all talkinn- novelty dealing with the laying o. !eoo sea. cable). The .programme will 1- , screened finally to-night.

GRAND TH F.ATRF— TO-NTGHT

THE WOMAN IN PAWN

An outstanding British picture will lie presented to natrons of the Grand Theatre, Hawera*, for to-niglit only. “The Woman in Pawn,” a touching ■storv of mother love told in a wa\ that will hold you fr-om the opening title to the final fade out a picture that every man, woman and child {.should make sure o.t seeing. On the same programme the latest news leel will be presented; also a screaming two-reel comedy and a snappy cartoon. Prices will remain as usual for tonight and patrons will be wise to be along early to make sure of a seat.

OPERIA HOUSE —MONDAY

“THE GOLDEN CALF.’

The most beautiful legs in Hollywood are on display in “The Golden Calf ” Fox Movietone comedy with music, which opens at- the OperaHouse, Hawera, on Monday. Sue Carol,, whose lower limbs have been acclaimed a;s the most perfect of any girl in pictures, is co-featuved with Jack Mnlhall, and an all-star supporting cast- which includes El Broudel, Marjorie White, Richard Keene and Paul Page. Miss- Carol is not alone in her beauty display, as .she is surrounded by 100 of Hollywood’s most beautiful dancing girls in the musical numbers. Every one of the girls was especially chosen for beauty of face and figure, as well as dancing ability, it is said. Millard Webb, who scored such a great success with his productions of “Glorifying the American Girl,” “Gentlemen of the Press”. and “Painted Angel,” again has turned out a production that will please all classes of theatre goers. The music is. tuneful, the story is plausible and crammed with action and the dance numbers are distinctive and fast. The plan is now open at Miss Blake’s and patrons would be wise to make sure of a scat by booking. There will he a. special matinee on Monday at 2 p.m. in the event of the day being wet.

ELTHAM THEATRE. “TANNED LEGS.” A new slant oil the younger generation that will cause many a parent to both ponder and smile, is presented amid dazzling beauty in Radio Pictures’ “Tanned Legs,” showing at the Eltham Theatre to-night, Songs, dances and bathing beauties, with a background of vivid youth, are the elements out of which this comedy is built. The story is well acted ail'd the music and dialogue delightfully clear.