AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19840, 14 May 1927, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

THE GRAND THEATRE The management of the Grand The.a(tre displayed enterprise when it decid- ; ed to afford local patrons the chance . of seeing Norma Talmadge in the screen ! version of one of Broadway ’s most sen- ■ sationaJ stage successes. No less famous a play than “Kiki’’ will be the attraction at the Grand Theatre for a season of four days, commencing toI night when the inimitable star will api pear in the title role. It is that pori tray al of Miss Talmadge’s that won ' the praises of critics, who confessed that they were amazed at the star’s • versatility. “Kiki” is a part that necessarily calls for versatility, and to sati isfy the critics, Miss Talmadge must i have handed out a performance that should provide a rare treat. Tn “Kiki” there is a medley of pathos, drama and comedy, and all three are said to bear traces of the Talmadge touch. Tn support of the star. Ronald Colman and Marc. Mnc.Dermott appear in prominent roles. This picture is presented in nine reels, which patrons will enjoy from the first sceen till the final fadeout. Supporting u Kiki” will be “The Broadway Gallant,” featuring Richard Talmadge. The box plans for to-night, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are now open at the Grand Theatre. Matinee To-day. Buck Jones will end his run in a hangup thriller of the Canadian snow country. “30 Below Zero,” at the Grand Theatre at the matinee to-day. Eva Novak and Paul Panzer are included in the cast of this Fox Films production, which is a thriller of the best sort. Buck plays the part of Don Hathway, a young chap with money-spending complex. Among other things, he sets out for the North Pole iby airplane. An empty gas tank ; causes a crash. Then the action of the picture becomes fast and furious ami Buck gets into and out of more tight places than the average individual does in a lifetime. “30 Below Zero” is top-notch entertainment. Don’t miss it. The supporting pictures include Milt on Sills in “Pup- ■ pets,” a big eight reel feature, Van I Bibber in “The Tennis Wizard,” and j “The Winking Idol.” To-day will be I the final screening of this programme I owing to the big attraction. “Kiki,” 1 opening at this theatre to-night.