AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19436, 23 October 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GRAND MIX PACKS THRILLS IN “RAINBOW TRAIL” Swift action and tense dramatic situations fill “The Rainbow Trail,” Tom Alix’ latest William Fox picture, which opened a run at the Grand Theatre last night. Into this incomparable Zane Grey story, which is the secpiel to “Riders of the Purple Sage,” Air Mix has packed an abundance of thrilling exploits. Combining the genius of these two westerners, Mix and Grey, has made this a picture of unusual distinction. Lynn Reynolds, who directed the picture, has succeeded in carrying 011 th.® story of “Riders of the Purple Sage” with artistic adroitness. The action in “The Rainbow Trail” starts with the first foot and continues until the romantic conclusion. Tony, Alix’ wonder horse, carries his master through perilous situations, and Mr Alix performs many deeds of new daring. Lucien Littlefield and Afark Hamilton, a picturesque pair, contribute several exquisitely funny incidents. Anne Cornwall is the’ charming heroine whom Alix rescues from George Bancroft, the villian of the drama. Steve Clemente, Fred De Silva and Diana Aliller skilfully portray character roles. Others in the cast arc Vivian Oakland, Tom Delmar, Doc Roberts and Carol Halloway. This picture is preceded by a % big 7-reel comedy entitled “The Last Alan on Earth,featuring Vaa Bibber. Seats should be secured early, as the plans for to-night and to-morrow are filling fast at the Grand Theatre office. Sir Hall Caine’s Fine Novel Filmed A forceful story by Sir Hall Caine, and an all-star cast which includes Conrad Nagel, Alae Busch, Hobart Bosworth, Patsy Ruth Aliller and Creighton Hale, combine to make noteworthy Victor Seastrom’s first American production, “Name the Alan!” which comes next Afonday to the Grand Theatre. “Name the Alan!” is from the celebrated English novelist’s recent best seller, “The Afaster Alan.” It tells the striking story of a young judge whoso first act of office is to pass judgment on a girl he himself wronged. The courtroom scene, which is one of the intensely dramatic incidents in the story, calls for some of the greatest emotional and dramatic acting which has ever reached the American screen—with a man—human, erring, whose deep and Lasting affection for one girl is pitted in combat with his pledge to duty which calls him to say “you must die!” to a frail, sweet girl who owes her downfall to him, her judge. Alae Busch plays the part of the wronged girl—her second leading part in Hall Caine stories, with Conrad Nagel playing the part of the judge. A brilliant cast, with gigantic settings picturing the ancient prison and castle on the Isle of Alan, and superb photography add to the perfection of the distinguished European director’s first Goldwyn production. It will make his name familiar to every picture fan in the country and help the films to come into their own as an art as well as an entertainment. The plans for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are now open at the Grand Theatre. EXCEPTIONAL MUSICAL PLAY “KID BOOTS.” The box plans for the J. C. ’Williamson musical comedy, “Kid Boots,” to be seen here on Tuesday night, will be opened at H. I. Jones and Son’s this morning. The season is for one night only. Thus the critic of the Wellington “Dominion” on “Kid Boots.” “The breezy, musical comedy. “Kid Boots,” has fairly captured popular taste. Crowded houses have thoroughly enjoyed this up-to-the-minute riot of merriment, which centres round the keen rivalry amongst the members of U fashionable golf club to secure the hand and fortune of the prettiest and wealthiest girl in their set. The sporting conditions under which a golf contest had to be carried out are vastly diverting. The candidates decide to play a match of eighteen holes to decide who shall take the fair prize, and' the tricks which the- competitors get up to prove once lagain that all is fair in lovo and war. Miss Josie Melville is charming as Pollie, the girl in tho case. Her sparkling numbers are sung with rate taste and artistry, while her .dancing arouses much enthusiasm. George Gee, as the master caddie of the golf club, is the soul of the whole piece. Ho is la comedian of the very front rank. There are some brilliant ballets, while Fred Haywood and his jazz band do full justice to tho incidental music.”