AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, 21 March 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE.

BIG OPENING—TO-NIGHT.

This evening marks a most conspicuous and important event —the initial showing of the famous “Sea Hawk” which is regarded by critics and film producers as being the “greatest sea story ever translated to the Silver Sheet. 7 ’ Dealing with a spectacular romance and the piracy of the Sixteenth Century, English, Spanish and Moors, “The Sea Hawk” possesses an extraordinary amount of thrilling incidents amid many quaint and massive settings. Its transfer to the screen has made necessary the cx- ‘ penditure of £BOO,OOO, the building of • a fleet of four mammoth sea craft of j the Sixteenth Century, £20,000, in | wardrobe and the use of over a thou- ? sand men in some of the brilliant naval combats; yet critics state “The Sea Hawk” is bigger than just the investment which, has made it possible. Heading a tremendous cast are Milton Sills, Enid Bennett, Wallace Beery and a number of others. Its colossal magnificence, its remarkable atmosphere of reality and its thrilling heart-touching romance all acclaim it the masterpiece of the year. The usual Wednesday night prices remain. Box plan is at Henderson’s. ’ COSY DE LUXE. The bill-of-fare that the Cosy Theatre offers its many patrons to-night, can be said to symbolise entertainment of the highest order for it claims a pleasing and novel variety of i offerings. An added feature of the splendid programme is the official film of the All Blacks triumphant return, depicting their landing, welcome and the general enthusiastic reception that they received by admiring thousands. The principal dramatic attraction is the Paramount presentation . “The Bedroom Window,” a fascinat- 1 ing and romantic mystery comedy drama that should appeal strongly to all lovers of high class drama. May ’ McAvoy has the principal feminine role in this production, and Malcolm MacGregor is leading man. “The Bedroom Window” is a most novel and engrossing romance that is noted for its climax. A. hilarious comedy, a Burton Holmes travelogue and the latest Paramount Gazette complete the splendid programme. j

NEWCASTLE STEEL WORKS BAND HEBE NEXT FRIDAY. “A musical mission of Empire” is the euphorias slogan adopted by the Newcastle Steel Works Band, which is to play at the Opera House next Friday evening under the direction of Mr G. Portus. This famous band, which captivated the Press and public of Wellington and the southern cities recently, has, unaided by official or public subsidy, reached the Dominion after a tour of 12 months. A third of this period was spent playing at the British Empire Exhibition. Later, in the leading English band contests, this visiting band secured two out of three big championships, a feat hitherto unknown in British band history. Carrying the title of champions of the British Empire, the dis-1 tinguished Australian bandsmen are making a brief tour of the Dominion. Mr A. H. Beale, the brilliant conductor of the Newcastle Band, has received many honours on the world’s tour. Remarkable demonstrations of approval have greeted the band at Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. In Dunedin the Press stated that ‘‘Each successive item played by these master musicians was received ; by cheers and tumultuous applause.” ! Another critic afifrmed, ‘ ‘ This wonderful Band practically defies criticism.” The box plans for Friday open at the Arts and Crafts on Tuesday.