ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 8 July 1929, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE PEOPLE’S. TWO BIG PICTURES. “Across to Singapore” and “A Lady of Chance” are two big special attractions which commence a three-night season at Everybody’s, New Plymouth, to-night. Lovers of thrilling, sea yarns, those who find entertainment in the strange scenes and colourful sights of the exotic East, and those who find joy in the sight of an old stately clipper as she glides hull down against the horizon —in fact, everybody who sees “Across to Singapore” will find much to entertain them. This stirring and exciting story recounts the adventures of four brothers—their deep love for one another as they sailed and fought their way across the seven seas. Ramon Novarro, the unforgetablo star of “Ben Hur,” “Scaramouch©” and “The Road to Romance,” plays the starring role of the youngest brother, while Joan Crawford plays opposite him in the leading feminine role. A man may look like a million pounds and still not have a penny, and Norma. Shearer’s latest Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starring vehicle, “A Lady of Chance,” is an entertaining proof of the fact. “A Lady of Chance” presents the attractive star as a professional gold digger who, after years of experience at picking out wealthy men who were easy to “fleece,” selects a handsome young fellow who is wiring bis mother of a million dollar promotion scheme, and finds, after marrying him, that she miscalculated. Johnnv Mack Brown, one of the screen’s most promising actors, assumes the role of the country boy w r ho completes the smart city girl’s education. There is a gazette to open.

EVERYBODY’S.

COMMENCING TO-NIGHT.

“The Last Warning,” Universal’s eightreel special attraction, will commence a three night season at Everybody’s, New Plymouth, to-night. The picture is adapted from the famous mystery play of the same name by Thomas F. Fallon, based on the popular novel by Wadsworth Camp. It is a real thriller, with Laura La Plante in the leading role, directed by Paul Leni, who directed Miss La Plante in “The Cat and the Canary,” last- season’s screen thriller. Appearing with Miss La Plante in “The Last Warning” is a strong cast including Montagu Love, Roy D’Arcy, Margaret Livingston, John Boles, Bert Roach, Burr Mclntosh and a dozen or more other principals. The picture was supervised by Carl Laemmle, junior, and is guaranteed to give creepy spines to the most sophisticated audience. Tlie story deals with a theatre which has been closed for five years because of the mysterious death of a popular actor. Suddenly, an attempt is made to put on the same play in which he met his death, with the original cast as far as possible. The ghost of the murdered star seems to haunt the theatre. Strange and fearful things happen during rehearsals. Mysterious warnings threaten the actors. The opening night is a riot of chills and thrills with a smashing climax. A special added attraction is a Famous Music Master Series (Schumann). The supports include “The Smile Wins” (Our Gang comedy). New Zealand News and Views, Australian scenic and M.G.M. news. Everybody's orchestra will be in attendance.