AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19247, 26 February 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

MUNICIPA LPICTURES. “MONSIEUR BEAUCAIRE.” FINAL SCREENING. A packed house again assembled at the Opera House last evening, when “Monsieu Beaucaire” was repeated. Rudolph Valentino has three big love scenes in the screen version of Booth Tarkington’s story. Two of them be screened for the last time at the are with Bebe Daniels, and one is with Doris Kenyon. All three arc what studio ojcials term “high-powered.” Valentino proves, in his three love scenes, that he has not lost any of the ability to make love, which has made htni one of the most fascinating and compelling screen stars of to-day. His first scene with tho Princess (Bebe Daniels) ends unsuccessfully, and sends him off to Bath, England. There he meets the lovly Lady Mary (Doris Kenyon) and the heart of this young Frenchman flutters momentarily. But his flight of fancy for the English lady also ends disastrously, and hack to France he goes, to find that the love which he once held for the Princess still burns in his breast. The final love scene between the Duke and Princess is said to bo one of the most tender and most picturesque ever photographed for a motion picture. While the two lovers are locked in each other’s arms, King Louis XV. and his court parade down the famous steps in the gardens, while sparkling water plunges down tho cascades. It is a scene of great beauty. Bebe Daniels, Lois Wilson, Doris Kinyon and Lowell Sherman are featured in support of Valentino. In addition is a good supporting programme. Owing to the number of people being unable to gain admission during the season the management has arranged to extend the season for to-morrow (Friday) evening, when the final screening will take place. Box plans at 11. I. Jones and Son’s.