ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Independent, Volume XXX, Issue 2426, 11 December 1930, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

4 THE UNHOLY THREE. ’ ’ . FINE SUPPORTS.' ■ The late Lon Chaney, whose death occurred as the result of his superhuman efforts put into his acting, makes his first and only appearance on the talking screen in the "Unholy Three" which will be screened again to-night and to-morrow evening. In the "Unholy Three" he suppasses his previous efforts. He assumes not only two disguises, but also five vocal characterisations, including tricks of ventriloquism. The picture is based on the story bf a , side-show ventriloquist who becomes involved, together with a circus giant and a midget, in an amazing criminal plot.. The ventriloquist tricks the police by running a shop for pets under the disguise ox an old woman while the midget impersonates a baby. The story is exceedingly interesting and is well acted throughout. The supporting cast includes Lila Lee, Harry Earles, and John Miljan.

Tho supporting programme is one worthy of note. The picturisation of the Hungarian Rhapsody is a film good music lovers will appreciate. This is not a sound syncronised picture but one in which the picture is syncronised with the music. A Laurel and Hardy comedy provides merriment, while a colourtone feature with news reels and a silly symphony cartoon make.,up an excellent programme. “The Rogue Song."

An ambitious attempt to bring grand opera to the talking screen is portrayed in the ‘ ‘ Rogue Song ’ ’ the all-coldur picture which commences on Saturday night, for a short season. An intriguing story set against the rugged background of the Caucasian mountains, allows Laurence Tibbett, the celebrated baritone of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, to reveal his remarkable talent as a singer. In addition to the light and classical songs which he sings, there are some splendid numbers by the male chorus.

A feature of the film, is the appearance of Stan. Laurel and Oliver Hardy, two inimitable comedians who never fail to raise a laugh. They cause abundant humour as two renegade members of- the robber band.