AMUSEMENTS.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LI, Issue 16921, 30 December 1925, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. Walter Vernon anil "Ginger," the celebrated vriitriluipiisls, will make their final appearance at, Everybody's tonight. Fictiiregoci's who appreciate the dcliei oils comedy, of Mr Myers w ill not he disappointed in his eflorl in "Heboid this Woman," now showing. He gives to the interpretation of the role of a rich idler who mingles with the Hollywood set a light touch. Irene Rich. Marguerite do la Motte. ('. Post. Rosemary Theliy, and Anders Randolf have roles of equal dramatic importance with that, assigned to Mr Myers. The supports are very good, including Mack ■Sennett comedy "Black Oxfords." Rapid 'transit (travel scenic), and Pal he Gazette. "Wine," Universal Jewel feature to'he showing to-morrow night, has aroused much discussion on the part of those who have seen it. "Wine" appeared in the Cosmopolitan Magazine, and created tialion-wide comment, being acclaimed one of the most startling exposes ever published of the conditions that surround the activities of bootleggers. Universal has made the screen version one of its big productions for the current year. The all-star cast includes Clara Row. Forrest Stanley, lluntly Cordon. Myrtle Stedman. Robert Agnew, Walter Long, Grace Carlisle, and White. fill occasions 200 extras were used in the big cafe scenes as guests, and professional charming dancers were recruited from hotels and clubs to furnish the cabaret pari of I lie atmosphere where a sensational raid occurs. In addilion a list of supports will he shown. Till: PALACE. Rudolph Valentino, in the line f role of his career in "A Sainted De\ il,'' drew a crowded house to the Pnhiee hist night. It is the screen version of "The Rope's Cud," by Rex Reach. Valentino gels Lack lo th" romantic Latin type which made him famous. The ardor of the young lover tin tied to the burning In trod of llie disillusioned man, in a character ho brings forcibly to Ihe screen. " A Sainted Devil" is r romance of n young man whose wife is stolen by handils on his wedding night. She is seen seemingly in the arms of the bandit chief. His vengeance is tlu'nrled, but he waits years to get his man. And when he d 0,,., _ Valentino, the "gieal loser," is in the kind of role the public like to see him in, lirst as a young planter of wealthy parents, and then brooding over his injuries. There is also an excellent, supporting programme. THE FUTURISTS. Last, night's performance by Messrs Desmond and Northcroft's talented company, The Futurists, was a whirl of sparkling fun, with a, freshness about it. which acted like a tonic. There was another large, and appreciative house, an<l the audience was roused to great enthusiasm, demonstrating its pleasure with the entertainment in no uncertain manner.' Without a dull moment, every performer an artist, the entertainment was extremely popular. Knell item is clever audi'good, most of them are novel, almost all are brimful of fun, and the whole performance goes with a ' snap" fhat is refreshing. The settings are good and the costumes are striking and pretty. The dancing, bio. is of a high standard. The orchestra, under the direction of Miss Gliidys Thomas, ! played ; i nvinlicv of popular selections, all of which wi-v much enjoyed. The vocal numbers by Ira. Rove. George Corelli, (lus Dawson, G. W. Desmond, Winnie Edgerton. Gladys Thomas, and Barry Ross, were of the highest order. Almost every vocal item was assisted by the ballet, and the effect .prodneed was delightful, Playettcs. revueltes, a "dancing drama," a. burlesque, and choruses follow one another in quick succession, ami the enfertaiment. from the opening overture to the, finale, is without a single dull moment.

The company has an extensive repertoire, and to-night an entirely different programme will be presented', A playette entitled! "The Cat andi the Canary," a burlesque of (he pictures, and a police station burlesque "A Windy Day." are numbers which are much to be looked forward to. The box plan is at Taltcrsall and Bayly's. The Futurists will visit Wairoa on Tuesday and Wednesday next. "ARE YOU A MASON?"

AI the Opera House on Monday next Mr D. B. O'Connor's new comedy company will appear in the famous J. C. Williamson farce-comedy success, "Are You a. Mason?" A contemporary spoke thus of the production: ■'Charles Lamb has told us that a laugh i.s worth a thousand groans. The man who can make his fellows forget for the moment the troubles of the hour; wdio can lift

them, as it were, out of their ordinary surroundings, and make them revel in healthy fun. if only for a fleeting evening. is worth much to mankind. Thus we. decidedly welcome the efforts of the playwrights of “Are You a Mason?’ which is undoubtedly the funniest comedy that has been seen here for many a long day. The large audience gave Mr O’Connor and his company a genuine reception. “Are You a Mason” parodies in merry fashion the alleged doings of'the Masonic craft. The excellent company which played it sustained the interest which was first created when the curtain rose.’’ The box plan is at Tattorsall and Bavlv’s.