AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19277, 2 April 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

MUNICIPAL PICTURES “THE MAN WHO FIGHTS ALONE.” final screening The final screening of Wallace Worsley’s production “The Man Who Fights Alone/ 7 will take place at the Opera House to-night. It is a story of a strong man's fight against great obstacles—both physical and mental, the kind of story with which Farnuni’s name has been associated—a tale of the , great outdoors, a real man’s story, with a delightful love theme running throughout—a romantic story of love and sacrifice that will restore your faith in motion pictures as a medium of both instruction and entertainment. In addition there is an excellent supporting programme. “THE ENEMY SEX.” What happens behind the closed doors of a party given to a chorus girl? In “The Enemy Sex,” the latest Paramount picture which will be screened at the Opera House to-morrow, James Cruze, the producer, throws a little light on the subject. He shows you just what happens at one of these parties when they take prace in one of the roost fashionable cares in New York. In “The Enemy Sex” will be found Betty Compson as the star supported by a cast of distinguished players. “DOROTHY VERNON OF HADDON HALL.” The gowns worn by Mary Pickford in her latest United Artists photoplay I release, “Dorothy Vernon cf Haddon Hall,” which will be screened at the Opera House on Monday, were designed by Mitchell Leiscn, studio costumer for Pickford-Fairbanks’ Company. The exquisite lines of the period—sixteenth century, England—wild voluminous skirts and beruffled, brocaded decorations wore the style, present an even mor: beautiful Mary P-.ckford than we Lave been accustome lio seeing. In a velvet gown, the siim igurc encased in tight bodice of ruffles seeded with pearls, is pictured the quaint, charming Dorothy Vernon of song and story. In the banquet scene, Miss Pickford wears a gown of black and gold brocade, with metal lace sleeves, seeded with pearls, and underskirt showing among the fringes of gold metal cloth adorned witn patterns of roses embroidered in pearls. The wedding gown, a copy of an old English print, is of sago green velvet, lined with orchid taffeta, with underskirt of green and silver brocade embroidered in emeralds and pearls. All are exquisite, and the long velvet skirts, tight little bodices and jaunty plumed hats present a quaintness and charm in Mary Pickford, that makes of Dorothy Vernon a joy to behold.