AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19433, 20 October 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GRAND. “ONE YEAR TO LIVE.” NOVEL AND REALISTIC PHOTOPLAY. “One Year to Live,” M. C. Levee’s First National at the Grand Theatre opened at the Grand last evening, is a story dealing with a girl who is told that she has only one year to live and proceeds to live it as recklessly as she knows how. The expected thing would be that the essential and most poignant parts of that one year are left to the imagination. No such thing in “One Year to Live.” Director Cummings has retained every portion of the John Hunter story which newspaper reporters would refer to as “stark realism.” Aileen Pringle, as Elise Duchanier, is shown debating with, herself whether she shall die without having her high and fast fling at life. When she finally decides what she does decide, the cam.’ era trails her. . When Antonio Moreno, in the role of Tom Kendrick, refuses to accept the love of Lolette, a celebrated Parisian dancer played by Rosemary Theby, it is shown why. The fact that she loves Brunel, interpreted by Joseph Kilgour, is conveyed delicately, of course, but without mincing of words. Let him who wants pure and unadulterated description and coherence in his entertainment look to “One Year to Live” as a brilliant example. It is embodied frankness of expression. The supports include comedy, scenic and Topical. This programme will be repeated to-day and to-night. Reserves may be secured at the Grand Theatre office, or by ’phones 3152 or 2852. MUNICIPAL PICTURES. “SACKCLOTH AND SCARLET.” Owing to the Opera House being otherwise engaged, pictures will bo suspended until Friday evening next, when a special double-feature pro- , gramme will be screened. The star picture is a Paramount feature entitled “Sackcloth and Scarlet,” with beautiful Alice Terry in the leading role. Here’s George Gibbs’ sensational story of two sisters—one who played and the other who paid (on her sister’s account). It is filmed by Henry King, against the magnificent backgrounds of the Rockies, and shows the Ritz and the revels of Paris. On Monday next only (Labour Day) will be screened Boomerang, the New Zealand wonder horse in “His Last. Race.” Snowy Baker, Pauline Starke and Noah Beery are featured players. This Goldstone special will be screened on Labour Day at the matinee and evening sessions. The box plans arc at Messrs H. I. Jones and Son’s.

WANGANUI ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY

The second concert of the season of the Wanganui Orchestral Society will be given in the Opera House on" Wednesday, October 21 at 8 p.m., and judging by the large booking of seats and the high state of the efficiency of this orchestra, this concert will add another great success to those already achieved by Mr Will Hutchens. Miss Nellie Amies, of Wellington, a singer very highly spoken of in the press, has been engaged to sing and Mr Ernest Thomas, whose work is so well known to Wanganui music lovers is to contribute a special solo with orchestral accompaniment. Mrs Allen Abernethy will, as in the past, preside at the piano and her father, Mr O. Naumann will lead the orchestra. A special effort is being made to add another fifty names to the roll and if this eventuates the societywill be enabled to give another three concerts during next year for the same 10s subscription instead of two. The committee are working hard with tins object in view and hope that their efforts will be crowned with success. Intending members are asked to communicate’ with Mr W. N. Willis, Box 170, who will be pleased to supply any information. NUKUMARU RESIDENTS. The residents of Nukumaru are notified in another column of a send-off to Mr. and Mrs. Wii Taiaroa and family on Friday evening next. See advertisement for full particulars.