AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19437, 24 October 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GRAND

DOUBLE MATINEE TO-DAY Commencing at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. today Tom Mix will appear at both sessions in “The Rainbow Trail,” one of Zane Grey’s pulsating and dramatic narratives of the old west. It is another of that- famous author’s works to be transcribed to the screen by the noted Fox western star. It follows 11 The Last of the Duanes,” and “Riders of the Purple Sage.” Profusely scattered through the picture are many new Mix thrills. Lynn Reynolds, veteran director of western dramas, noted for his thoroughness and realism, directs Tom Mix in the latest Zane Grey story. AJnne Cornwall, George Bancroft, Diana Miller, Lucien Littlefield, Mark Hamilton, Carol Halloway, Fred De Silva and Steve Clemente are cast in the other major roles in support of the western star. To-night, commencing at 7.45 p.m., this picture will be preceded by “The Last Man on Earth,” featuring Van Bibber (Earl Fox), a sevenreel comedy which keeps the house rocking with laughter. The box plan is filling fast and to secure good seats it is essential to reserve early at Grand Theatre office. Sir Hall Caine’s Pine Novel Filmed A forceful story by Sir Hall Caine, and an all-star cast which, includes Conrad Nagel, Mae Busch, Hobart Bosworth, Patsy Ruth Miller and Creighton Hale, combine to make noteworthy Victor Seastrom’s first Asnerican production, “Name the Mani” which comes next Monday to the Grand Theatre. “Name the Man!” is from the celebrated English novelist’s recent best seller, “The Master Man.” 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. Mae Busch plays the part of the wronged girl—her second leading part in Hall Caine with Conrad Nagel playing the part of the judge. A brilliant cast, gigantic settings picturing the ancient prison and castle on the Isle of Man, 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.

A GORGEOUS PRODUCTION “KID BOOTS”—THE STORY “Kid Boots” the new J. C. Williamson musical comedy will be presented at the Opera House on Tuesday next. The box plans are open at H. I. Jones and Sons. Described as “ a musical comedy of love and golf” it traces Cupid’s progress on the course stroke by stroke from the smooth fairway of purely professional association to the “nineteenths hole” of wedding bells and confetti, which, though nearly bunkered by a stern parent, is reached after a hard struggle. A burst of melody from a picturesque assemblage of golfers resplendent in plus-fours, dazzling cardigans, and brilliantly checked hose, introduces the audience to the members of the Everglades Golf Club. Feminine hearts are fluttered by the arrival of Menlo Manville, a “social observer,” or otherwise a reporter for a society scandal sheet. As he departs, surrounded by a bevy of publicity seeking maidens, a ball trickles slowly into the first hole, followed by a pro-occupied two-some, consisting of Polly Pendleton (Miss Josie Melville) and Tom Sterling. Though Polly is the daughter of Herbert Pendleton, a wealthy industrial magnate, and Tom is the club professional, social distinctions have not impeded the progress of their romance, much to the annoyance of Polly’s choleric father, who has picked out Harold Regan, the Everglades champion, as his prospective son-in-law. Their idyll is interrupted by a disturbing clement, in the person of Carmen Mendoza, whose secret understanding with Tom bewilders poor little Polly. Suddenly the atmosphere is electrified by the entry of an aggressive figure in vivid checks, followed by a motley crew of caddies. The leader is “Kid Boots” (Mr George Gee), the caddy master, who bows to no one save his fiancee, Jane, the custodian of the ladies’ lockers. Conversation turns on the championship match which is to be held on the morrow between Harold Regan and Randolph, star golfer of the Hudson River Club. Polly’s autocratic father has decreed that Harold is to have her if he wins the match, and sympathetic little Jane puts Boots’ crooked balls into Regan’s bag. Through an accident ingeniously engineered by Boots, Tom Sterling takes Valentine’s place in the match, but his chance of winning is sploit by the helpful Boots, who innocently gives him the loaded balls. The match starts, and excitement becomes intense when the eighteenth holo is reached, and both players are equal. At that point “Kid Boots” makes history by providing a climax contrary to all the accepted traditions of musical comedy.