AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16475, 20 October 1927, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

EVERYBODY’S. The picUtic, " Biitterilies in the Ruin," from the Universal studios, a brilliant example of modern life, postwar existence in Loudon, and as snappy and Directive as such a theme immediately suggests, will be the big attraction at. Everybody's to-night. It is a. fascinating and intriguing story, told with an infinitely greater sense of humor and understanding than the usual type of modern drama, and is bv way of being far more akin to frank comedydrama than fare so often served up. A story of polite society, the Conservative party at play, ” Butterflies in the Rain ” is presented shorn of all the hackneyed trammels that tend but to mnv the best pictures. It is one of the most discerning essays upon the younger generation over written. Its unconscious naivete and- occasionally tense drama are coupled in that, subtle and successful manner that only a master novelist could effect, and the direction of the picture is likewise studied and unforced. The acting is remarkable. James Kirkwood and Laura La Plante, two popular and talented stars, play the leading roles, both of them, particularly Kirkwood, putting some excellent work into the film. The picture is artistically mounted, which is always a factor in any film's favor. Jti addition there will be a picked programme of supports. THE PALACE. Zane Grey's thriller, " Wild llorso Mesa." will be finally shown at Hie Palace to-night. The story revolves around (lie, attempt of a gang of horse thieves to capture several thousand wild horses by stampeding them into a treacherous barbed-wire trap. Whirlwind action is the keynote of the photoplay, which concludes with one of the most awe-inspiring climaxes ever Hashed on the screen—the mad stampede of thousands of wild steeds. Jack Holt, Noah Beery, Billie Dove and Douglas Fairbanks, jr., are featured at the head of a. powerful cast, including hundreds players.

A five-day page from the book of life might- well describe “A Little Journey,'' the Robert Z. Leonard production which opens to-morrow. It is one of those pictures that seem so real that one is prone to forget that this bit is meant for comedy, and that for drama. There are laughs and there are tears, but the whole is so perfectly constructed that, one is never conscious of the mechanics of picture-making. Leonard lias taken a. story, that of a rich girl suddenly made poor, who accepts the proposal of a wealthy friend. She has no sooner hoarded the train to make the transcontinental journey to meet him when she meets a good-looking young man. with whom she falls in love. Leonard has handled this storv in a charming, natural manner, bringing it to a happy, yet logical, ending. Claire Windsor acquits herself excellently as Julie Rutherford, the girl in Hie ease. William Haines is seen as George Manning, the young man with whom Julie falls in love. Harry Carey, for the first time out of the Westerns, plays the role of a. millionaire, and fits very well in his new guise, arid Claire McDowell as usual contributes an excellent performance. WALLACE REVUE COMPANY. If to-night’s change of programme is as bright as that submitted uuring the past two nights by the George Wallace Revue Company, Hie public is assured of an evening or laughter. Last night's large audience at ihe Opera House, when there was submitted the second Gisborne presentation of the revue, “ Gif Honolulu,” was testimony of the quality of the performance. I rom the opening chorus to the final turn the entertainment was bright, and the audience was kept m an almost continual roar of mirth, some of Hie sallies losing a little of their meaning by reason ol the fact that the public, in their hilarity, hardly gave the performers an opportunity to fully complete their remarks or'to reopen their dialogue. George Wallace, who was the chief performer, occupied' the stage for the greater portion of the time, and proved himself to be so naturally humorous that it was impossible not to be amused. In the first part of the programme he was a simpleton, who mixed things up beautifully, and so complicated were his explanation that the proverbial cat. must have laughed had it been present. As the new clerk in the labor ollice, he did his best to solve the 'unemployment problem, and in doing so he

created more laughter. Tiie second portion of tho programme was really the '‘ CM Honolulu ” revue, and in this George Wallace was seen at his best. He was Nelson, “The Bride of the Navy,” on the s.s. Dublin Bay. and wit 1 1 Hie assistance of the other members of the company lie made the deck of the good ship a playground. George, however, was the chief performer, and lie frequently occupied the stage without assistance, and sent the audience into roars of merriment.

The turns given by the remainder of the company were also of high merit, while the stage scenes and the costumes were very pleasing, and the choruses and the ballet dancing attained a high standard. Archie and Bertie (Tom Lincoln and Frank llaining) were a pair oT “ disreputables,” whose exhibition of “ classical ” dancing was one of Hie Hits of the evening, while Hie Two Daleys, who incorporated local identities in song and story, appealed strongly to the sense of humor of the audience, ns most, of t hose present knew the procliviUes oT those mentioned. Marshall Crosby was heard in some good vocal items, which were well received by art appreciative audience. The ballet was prettily costumed, and gave pleasing performances, while their gymnastic class, in which George Wallace became mixed, was a turn that must be included as one of the best of the evening. Last night concluded’ the “ Off Honolulu ” performance in Gisborne, tonight's programme being the revue, “ At the Crossroads.’’ which terminates the .company’s season here.