ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Independent, Volume XXII, Issue 2588, 24 August 1922, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE HUNT BALL. TO-NIGHT, The annual Hunt ball at Cambridge: is always looked upon as “ the ball of the season,” and to-night’s function: promises to be 'a brilliant affair, in every way. The management hak ‘spared no pains to ensure all having: asplendid time. A very large attendance from till parts of the district iff anticipated. The management has decided to open the gallery to spectators, at a charge of 2/. TOWN HALL PICTURES “THE DEVIL WITHIN.” i _______ “The Devil Within,” a Fox production starring Dustin Farnurn, is to be screened on the new programme on Friday next at the Town Hall. The star has a dual role, and one that calls for two totally dissimilar characterisations —those of a sea captain, and, later on, as the skipper’s nephew. The narrative is somewhat, away from the ordinary, .and commences in virile fashion, showing the brutal manner in Which a seacaptain, by a liberal use of his firsts, subdues liis Malay crew: A witch, incensed at the action of the sailorman, puts a curse upon him, and try as he will the recollection of it cannot escape his memory: Later on it is brought back in a most painful manner, for his much-beloved nophew inherits the fearful temper of the brutal uncle. The story recalls in part Jack London’s story of “The Sea Wolf,” and should pleaso picturegoers who enjoy the virile tales of the sea. There are good supports with the main picture.

SSATUEDAY’S FEATURE To anybody who wants a two-hour laugh, the \Parampunt picture, “Get-Rich-Quick ord, ” which comes to the Town Hall on "Saturday night, fills the bill completely.; Notwithstanding its genuine humorous qualities, the picture has a heart appeal and a very strong plot. Frank Borfeage created it, and will be remembered, long for his work in that supreme classic, “Humoresque.” Not a little of '.that vague, elusive “something”. Wihich made “Humoresque” stand out fai" above all others has been woven intoXthis picture. Genius alone could do it)\_and it has been done. Wonderful results have, been achieved in the detail work, and the east is superb. Sam Hardy as J.\ Rufus Wallingford is well known in \ musical - comedy and later in the pictures. Norman Kerry, who will be re- , membered for his work in “Buried Treasure*’ ’ etc., gives a realistic impression of ‘ ‘ Blaekie ’ ’ Daw. Fannie Jasper is.cleverly portrayed by Doris Kenyon’ the heroine of tjic Louis Jose*ph Vance stories on the film. They are well supported by a strong cast, among 1 whom will be found some of the quaintest characters ever filmed.