AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, 13 March 1923, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

“THE SENTIMENTAL BLOKE.” It is a well known fact that Mr C. J. Denniss refused many requests for permission to dramatise his famous “Sentimental Bloke.” He felt that if anyone could put stage dialogue into the months of the Bloke and Doreen, Ginger Mick, the Stror ’at Coot, and the rest of the bunch, he should be that man. Masterton is to see the result of his effort as. a playwright on Monday next at the Opera House. The “Sentimental Bloke” has proved the most distinctive Australian comedy-drama yet written, retaining the strong human touch and hint of pathos that made the Bloke of the verses and the film beloved of the world. Mr Denniss prefers to gay no more about his play than this “I have tried to make the Bloke and his friends live; Mr Carroll gave me carte blanche in the casteing of the play, and I am satisfied that each man and woman who steps on to the stage is the perfect realisation of my own idea of the characters.” The box plan will open at the Bristol next Friday. PARAMOUNT. J ‘The Conors 1 of Canaan” the big eight thousand i’o. 1 famous players nroduct on at the Paramonnt will have it? fn il g coning to-night. Thomas rn who is in the leading r-o’o on <‘xcelknt vart and <rrnatly : a /.lod story. Th roughout the interest is sus-

tainod in a vivid manner aiicT one ha s a fooling that they would like to see more when the picture comes to an end. A really good item of supports are also showing. COSY DE LUXE. Tlie romance of the open sky, the mystery oi the underworld, the love of a real man for a real woman, the battle against villainy and the redemption of an untamed spirit, these are the high lights of “Hurricane's Gal” a First National attraction at the Cosy de Luxe theatre. Dorothy Phillips is the star of the production and Allen Holubar, the creator of ‘ ‘Man—Woman—Marriage,’’ produced it. There are many thrilling and novel feature in “Hurricane’s Cal.” Schooners, torpedo boat destroyers, aeroplanes and hydroplanes are utilised in the production. Most of the action takes place at sea, and the tale ends up in a palatial mansion in San Francisco following a series of underworld complications. The supports are good. This programme shows finally to-night. OPERA HOUSE.

“FOOLISH WIVES.” The gorgeous scenes of Monte Carlo’s crowded cafes have been made all the more interesting in. so much as the millionaires of San Francisco lent their services, their beautiful automobiles and gowns to the Universal Company. In return for the time they gave to the Universal Company an amount of money was set aside as a liberal contribution to a San Francisco charity. We learn that no picture has created more curiosity and excitement in Los Angeles and San Francisco than did “Foolish Wives,” during its production. It is certainly most unusual for the elite people of California to allow themselves to be photographed in film productions and their support should indicate the worthiness of Universal’s masterpiece. This stupendous attraction commences at the Opera House to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. Patrons are advised to book early.