AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19434, 21 October 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GRAND. “ONE YEAR TO LIVE” “One Year to Live,” M. C. Levee’s First National at the Grand Theatre attracted a large attendance last evening. It 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 Hun-' ter story which newspaper reporters would refer to as “stark realism.” The supports include comedy, scenic, and Topical. This programme will be repeated for the hist times to-day and to-night. Reserves may be secured at the Grand Theatre office, or by ’phones 3152 or 2852.

TOM MIX IN THE “RAINBOW TRAIL” Tom Mix, according to report, has packed an unusual number of thrills into his latest William Fox starring vehicle, “The Rainbow Trail,” which will be shown at the Grand Theatre beginning to-morrow. “The Rainbow Trail” is even more thrilling than ‘ ‘ Riders of the Purple Sage, ’ ’ to. which it is the sequel. Both stories are by Zane Grey, and therefore both breath the spirit of the West. In the beautiful, rugged, snowcapped mountains of the North-west, Mix and Tony, his wonder horse, ride through perilous adventures. While making the picture Mix performed deeds of new daring. The story is full of swift situations. The winsome Anne Cornwall shows marked dramatic, ability in her portof the leading role opposite Mr Mix. Several hilariously funny episodes are contributed by Mark Hamilton and Lucient Littlefield, a pictureesque pair of western comedians. Others who support Mix are George Ban croft, the principal villain; Diana Miller, a lesser villian; Steve Clemente, Vivian Oakland, Tom Delmar, Fred De Silva, Carol Halloway and Doc Roberts. “The Rainbow Trail’’ is an engrossing story of a man’s hunt for the girl of his drcams. The trail leads him to Surprise Valley, where his uncle, Jim Lassiter, a woman and the girl have been held prisoner for years. An outlaw band tries to thwart his efforts to rescue them, but, after overcoming apparently insurmountable obstacles and fighting a desperate battle, he succeeds. This picture will be preceded by a seven reel comedy featuring Earle Fox, the star of Van Bibber Comedies, in “The Last Man on Earth.” The box plans for to-morrow, Friday and Saturday are now open at Grand Theatre office. FORDELL FOOTBALL CLUB DANCE SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION Last evening Harman’s Hall presented a gay scene, the occasion being the annual dance of the Fordell Football Club. About 100 couples attended, and dancing to delightful music supplied by Stoddart’s Orchestra was continued until a late hour. The committee responsible for the success of the function consisted of Messrs M. McGregor, 8. Rowan, K. Flyger, J. Glasgow, J. Christie, C. Heinold, L. S. Smith, and R. Burnett (hon. secretary). A J. C. WILLIAMSON TRIUMPH. M KID BOOTS/’ The J. C. Williamson Co., announce the reappearance of their popular Musical Comedy Company in the latest and most successful musical play, “Kid Boots.” “A J. C. Williamson Triumph,” is how the critic of the New Zealand Times heads his splendid criticism of “Kid Boots.” The same authority continues as follows: —“Whirling ballets, beautiful dressing, scenery which has the unusual merit of looking real, a comedian of real merit, an excellent orchestra, and Josie Melville, just, as charming as when she first danced her winsome way into the hearts of Wellington audiences, make ‘Kid Boots’ the best thing which has come to New Zealand in many years. Better than ‘Sally,’ was the universal expression of opinion of the packed audience that greeted the opening performance, which sets a new standard of merit in musical comedy in Wellington. George Gee, who takes the part of ‘Kid Boots,’ the caddie master of the Everglades Golf Club, is a comedian who requires no introduction to New Zealand audiences, but it is safe to say that never has he had a part which suits better his genius than that which he portrays here. Excellent in all, he kept his audience in one sustained roar of laughter during the whole time he was on the stage, and, with Josie Melville, fairly divided the honours of the evening. The supporting cast —too often neglected after the provision of the leading players—is excellent.” The season is for one night only. The box plans will be opened at H. I. Jones and Sons on Friday next.