AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19363, 21 July 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GRAND. DORIS KENYON AND PERCY MARMONT IN "IDLE TONGUES.” Skilful direction, a capable cast and a tensely dramatic story combine to make "Idle Tongues,” which opened at The Grand Theatre last night, one of the season’s most entertaining pictures. The story is an adaptation from Joseph C. Lincoln’s novel of New England life, "Dr Nye,” and hinges upon a battle of love against small town gossip. Percy Marmont and Doris Kenyon hold the leading roles, with the inimitable Claude Gillingwater at the head of an, excellent supporting cast. Marmont, in the role of Dr Nye, physician in a Cape Cod village, serves a term in prison to protect the name of his wife, who had cheated him of the girl he really loved. Upon his return from prison he resumes his practice, only to become involved with the town boss, the brother of his wife, who has since died. He endures persecution in silence and is finally set upon by a mob, incited by the boss. In the*end, however, he finds justice in the most unexpected and dramatic situations that ensue. The supports are well chosen and include scenic, topical and comedy subjects. On Thursday next George O’Brien will star in "The Painted Lady” a big Fox Special. FAMOUS RUSSIAN ACTOR MAURICE MOSCOVITCH On Monday evening .next at the Opera House, J. C. Williamson Ltd., will present, to the playgoers of Wanganui for the first time, one of the greatest actors to ever visit the Dominion, Maurice Moscovitch, and a brilliant supporting company, in his celebrated production of "The Outsider,” a tense and virile drama which was originally written for this artist by Dorothy Brtindon. In Sydney recently this production ran for nine and a-half weeks, which is said to constitute a record for any dramatic production staged in that city for the past ten years. "The Outsider” will (afford theatregoers the opportunity of [seeing this master actor in one of his greatest modern roles —that of Anton Ragatzy, the Outsider, who defies the whole Royal College of Surgeons, and I provides sensationial and thrilling scenes in a play that grips and enthrals from beginning to end. "The Outsider” is a man who has cured cripples after many famous surgeons have failed to give relief, and who resents the attitude of the surgeons towards him to such an extent that he | resolves to have revenge by curing the idaughter of the groatest of them all, [jasper Sturdee, and then to placard i London with posters announcing the fact that he has done so after the greatest surgeons in the world have failed. Miss Jean Robertson, the leading lady [with Moscovitch, as Lalage, the cripple girl, is said to reveal herself as an actress of emotiontai power and artistic restraint, and evokes pity and admiration by her sensitive portrayal of the character. In addition to the two principals, the splendid supportingcompany will include Messrs lan McLean, Nat Madison (son of Moscovitch). H. Mackenzie-Rogan. Arthur Greenaway, G. Kay Souper, Basil Bowen, Charles Lawrence, Frank Hawthorne, Richard Webster, Raymond Lawrence, Misses Jean Robertson, Eileen Sparks, Marie Eaton, Isobel Wilford, Wynne Bronte, and Beatrice Anderson. Owing to the brevity of the season. "The Outsider” clan be staged for one night only. The second and final production will be "The Merchant of Venice,” in which Moscovitch will appear as Shylock, said to be one of his greatest impersonations. The box plans will open at Messrs H. I. Jones and Son’s next Friday morning.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Band of Hope was held in Wesley Hall on July 13. The night was wet and cold, which accounted for the small attendance. Mr Whitlock addressed the children and expressed a wish for larger attendance, many members being absent although on the programme. The programme was as follows: Pianoforte solos: Audrev Bridges and Margarets Stead; recitations: Roxie Abbey, Joyce Birch, Zeta Bevege. Sidney Whitlock. Beth Whitlock and Bobby Hawkins; j song: Nellie Hawkins. j Westmere is roused. Rally round jour worthy teacher (is the slogan call). See advertisement on page 1.