AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19846, 21 May 1927, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

OPERA HOUSE Lakes that breathe, canyons with triple echoes, twelve-pronged deer with charmed lives and herds of wild horses —these are some of the fascinating features of the California Sierras country photographed in making Paramount’s “Man of the Forest,’’ from Zane Grey’s novel, which will be shown at the Opera House to-day and to-night. At one point, 11,000 root above sea level, from which several shots were taken, 13 mountain lakes are visible, within a radius of 25 miles. They might be dubbed chromatic, or spectrum lakes, because they are variously called Red, Purple and Blue Lake. •Tack Holt is featured. Brilliant comedy drama and thrills are mingled in equal proportions in “The Wise Virgin,’» a Master Picture production, which is the second feature, with Patsy Ruth Miller and Matt Moore featured. The action of “The Wise Virgin’’ centres around Billie Farrington and her infatuation for a handsome foreigner, Count Ricardo Venirao. Her grandmother, a “demon chaperone’’ if there ever was one, suspects the count of wooing her grand-daughter for her money and sets about in her own way to discourage the match. THE GRAND THEATRE At the matinee to-day, commencing at 1 p.m. will be the final screening of “Three Faces East,” Cecil 3. De Mille’s presentation. This is a fine mystery story of the Secret Service during the, war. It holds one tense throughout and praise is given the work of the players, especially that of Jetta Goudal. Robert Ames, Henry Walthall and Clive Brook, who have featured roles. With its background of war. “Three Faces East’’ is one of the finest pictures shown here. Supporting pictures this afternoon will be “Stage Madness,” William Fox feature, starring Verginia Valli. Fox Comedy and “The Winking Idol.” Intending patrons are notified that “Three Faces East” will be screened at 1.20 p.m. sharp, “Stage Madness” at 3 p.m. To-night a complete change of programme will be presented', particulars of which will be found in separate advertisement in this issue. To-night’s New Pictures Novelty of plot and variety of emotional appeal that ranges from light comedy to pathos mark “Ladies at Play,” a sparkling comedy-drama from First National, which is the feature offering at the Grand Theatre, starting to-night. Doris Kenyon and Lloyd Hughes are featured* with a east of strong supporting players among whom are Philo McCollough, Louise Fazenda, \ irginia Lee Corbin, Hallam Cooley, John Patrick and Ethel Wales. A' fast-developing plot deals with the inheritance by the heroine of • six million dollars with the proviso that she marry a man who meets with the approval of her two spinster aunts. Inasmuch as the latter were expecting to share the fortune themselves, they determine to make the heroine’s task of finding such a man a hard one. the situation, the heroine deliberately compromises herself with a man who unwillingly becomes her accomplice. The aunts however, do not insist that she marry the man; they think such condjuet should be punished by disinheritance! The supports include a fast moving Western drama entitled “bear Hannon,” featuring the daredevil rider Yakima Canuth, a very amusing comedy. “The Jolly Fish.” Topical Budget and Trurelouge. The Grand augmented orchestra will provide an excellent musical programme. The box plan for to-night will be open all day at Grand Theatre office. Next Wednesday’s Attraction “Summer Bachelors,” Fox Films version of Warner Fabian’s sensational novel, exposing the frailties of the modern husband will have its first showing at the Grand Theatre next Wednesday evening. Directed by Allan Dwan and with a cast of stars in the principal roles, including Madge Bellamy, Allan Forrest. Charles Winninger and Matt Moore, this is one picture that is calculated to please every taste. It is not often that one sees such a swift-running story as this, nor. one more starred with dramatic as well as comic situations. There is a light,, airy insouciance to this story that flows spontaneously, infectiously. The director must have imbued the cast with that spirit, for they have it in full measure; and the audience is certain to be inoculated with the same pleasant microbe. The plans are now open at the Grand and crowded houses ROLLER SKATING The drill hall will be open to-day at 2 p.m. when children are admitted to skating for 6d. To-night at 7.30 will see the first novelty night of the season. Prizes will be awarded winners of the different events. Spectators admitted for 6d.