AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18974, 27 March 1924, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GRAND. WILLIAM RUSSELL IN “TIMES HAVE CHANGED.” The cast of “Times Have Changed," the William Russell attraction just completed by William Fox and ready for presentation at the Grand Theatre to-day and to-night, contains many notables whose work in past productions augurs well for their performance in this hew comedy-drama. In addition to William Russell, there is Mabel Julienne Scott, a leading lady whose work with Thomas Meighan has established her as one ot the screen’s leading luminaries. Allene Ray, a vivacious type of ingenue, entered the portals of screendom via the beauty contest route. She is seen in “Times Have Changed” in a character which suits her ideally. Charles West, a strong interpreter of character; Martha Maddox, a perfect spinster type; George Atkinson, Dick La Reno, Gus Leonard, Jack Curtis and Edwin B. Tilton are others in the cast. The supports include Al St. John in the Fox comedy, “The Author,” which is a fun producer of the first order. The Fox News and “Around the World in 18 Days” complete a strong and attractive week-end programme. The box plan for reserves is open at Rowell’s Bookshop, next Warnocks’s . THE GRAND. “THE DARING YEARS.” COMING NEXT MONDAY. The management of the Grand have secured a special attraction for next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, when they will present Daniel Carson Goodman’s stirring masterpiece of youth’s foollies, “The Daring Years.” It deals with a boy of ideals who becomes infatuated with a cabaret dancer at Flaglier’S Coliseum. The Dancer is. played by Mildred Harris. Charles Emmett Mack plays the part •of the boy; Mary Carr, of “Over the Hill,” enacts the greatest role of her screen career as the broken-hearted mother. Tyrone Power plays the father of the dancer, and Clara Bow is the sweet, adoring little sweetheart to whom the boy turns in his hour of need. The author of “The Daring Years” tries to prove that education lias absolutely uo effect on character. The fact that a person is cultured does not make that man a better individual. Charles Emmett Mack’s portrayal of the young college student who was tempted and fell, is masterly. This picture attracted crowded houses at Wellington and Auckland, and is one. that will appeal to everyone, young and old. The plan for reserved seats will open at Howell’s bookshop to-morrow moruing.