AN ENTERTAINMENT OF MERIT.

Hutt News, Volume 5, Issue 21, 12 October 1932, Page 5

AN ENTERTAINMENT OF MERIT.

The management of the King George Theatre, eveT conscious of the comfort of its patrons and to the need of supplying high-class and wholesome entertainment, is always conspicuously active in searching every avenue for something which is varied, unique, and highly entertaining. Obviously the policy of the management is to spare no expense in its endeavour t6y secure '' the best,'' and the appreciation of patrons is fully demonstrated by the continuous popularity of this theatre, which is indeed a tribute to the management. The comfort of patrons is never" overlooked and the manner in which the manager and his efficient and courteous staff exercise the greatest consideration of patrons is frequently remarked upon, and the manager's'"note of reeomimendation" is always accepted as "gospel" for it is realized that his long association with the "film world and his earnest study of the picture palates of picturegoers, enables him to place before them a menu acceptable to all. On SatuTday night last a programme of rare excellence was presented and it was abundantly evident that one and all were agreed that it was 100 per cent excellent. The house was a capacity one, and it was particularly pleasing to note the expeditious manner in which the staffs —'particularly the ticket sellers and ushers—•coped with the rush., Inhere being not the slightest hitch or undue delay. The programme commenced with a very fine recording ■ from "Faust" followed by Cinesound Neiws depicting many interesting incidents. The screening of "The Strangler" (a British nature study) proved a most instructive iteim, whilst, "Mad Dog" (a Micky Mouse Cartoon), was responsible for much amusement. The star picture "A Night Like This" was thoroughly enjoyed. It caane to us as a m'ueh-boosted corned even been suggested that it eclipsed the great "Rookery Nook" —and certainly, jud'g ing by,the continuous barrage of laughter, it must be taken as agreed that it stands pre-eminent as a tremendous laugh riot.

As an added attraction to a great ''joy germ" programme, the management presented little ' Baiby Witts (a wee tot of 8 years and aptly acclaimed the "wonder child") in two specialty dances which were arranged and produced by Mr Joe Knowsley. In her first effort '' Every Sea Hath Its Pearl this wee dancer gave a remarkable exhibition. The dance indeed was a difficult one, but .was executed amazingly, the perfect rhythm, dainty gestures, and quick-changing facial. expression winning admiration. Her second contribution, an operatic dance, was equally successful, at the conclusion of which she received an ovation. She was the recipient of many handsome bouquets, boxes ff chocolates, and a beautifully dressed kewpie, which s. charmingly acknowledged. The whole entertainment was one of outstanding merit and the large appreciative audience dispersed feeling it was good to have been 'there.