AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19867, 15 June 1927, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

THE GBAND THEATRE. Commencing at the Grand Theatre to-night another big double feature programme will bo presented, commencing sharp at 7.45 p.m. with the skilfully directed and well acted, Rupert Julian’s production of underworld life, “Silence,” is a thrilling photo-play. Suspense, dramatic action, and thrills follow in quick succession to one of the most sensational and exciting climaxes witnessed on the screen. This is a picturisation of the stage play of the same name which ran for nearly a year in New York and en route. “Silence” deals with a gentleman crook who shoulders the responsibility for a slaying committed by his own daughter. To shield her, he permits himself to be condemned to death, and despite every attempt made to have him tell the truth, he maintains silence. The scenes are laid in prison and in the underworld. The featured players are Vera Reynolds, who portrays a dual role, that of mother and daughter, H. B. Warner as the crook, Raymond Hatton, Rockliffe Fellowes, Jack Mulhall, and Virginia Pearson. The second attraction features Patsy Ruth Miller and Matt Moore in a thrilling mystery drama entitled “Fools in the Dark.” Packed with plenty of comedy, and exciting situations, this picture will provide a full hour of excellent entertainment. The added attraction will be two New Zealand made films showing modern motor assembly at the General Motors, N.Z. Ltd., big motor plant at Petone, and the Wanganui Chevrolet Picnic organised by H. S. Harman, Ltd., Wanganui. Both pictures are educating and splendidly photographed by Barkers, Wellington. MUNICIPAL THEAtaE. Popular Richard Dix shows at the Opera House to-morrow, Friday and on Saturday, in a special Paramount production, “Paradise for Two.” As an excellent supporting item is the musical turn of the Eton College Boy, who has had an extraordinary run of success in Auckland. “Paradise for Two,” Richard Dix’s newest comedy-drama, directed by Gregory La Cava, comes with a strong reputation. Dix has an especially strong supporting cast in this picture. Betty Bronson is featured as Sally Lane, the pretty little “stage-struck” girl who poses as his wife to help him collect a legacy of which his Uncle Howard (Edmund Breese) is the trustee. Andre Beranger as Maurice, the theatrical producer, lives up to his reputation of comccliande luxe. The picture was adapted from a noriginal story written especially for the screen ty Howard Emmett Rogers.

On Munday, Harold Lloyd comes to bring happiness to Wanganui,, people in his newest production, “For Heaven’s Sake,” a Paramount release. Harold Lloyd is said to be the most consistent comedy star on the screen. Lloyd has given the world hit after hit with his clock-like regularity. He reaches the climax of his career with “For Heaven’s Sake.” It is a riot of merriment. Vigorous laughs arc dominant all through “For Heaven’s Sake,” which is the story of a carefree, rich man’s son who lives a ] ife of case only to discover that I’fe is worth more to him by helping- others. Reserves for these excellent programmes are obtainable at H. I. Jones and Son’s. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

There shows at His Majesty’s Theatre to-night a double star programme described as one that appeals to every emotion possible to a human being. For pleasant comedy situations with settings of great brilliance, “The Boy Friend” provides an hour of rollicking enjoyment, being a merry madcap talc of young hearts and young blood. A delicious cocktail made with the wine of youth. A merrily moving story of boy friends and girl friends and their happy hours together, featuring Marceline Day and Johhny Harron “The Miracle of the Wolves” is an intensely moving drama which transports the modern spectators into the pulsating emotions of 500 years ago. The glamour of the days of knightly chivalry—the tortuous diplomacy of medieval Kings—passions, naked and unashamed, the fierce ardour of embattled hosts, the urge of combat, tho dare-devil recklessness of gallant warriors, the ebb and flow of medieval life —above all, an epic of undying love ernpictured gloriously in “The Miracle of the Wolves.” It is a French picture with an all French east. The programme commences at 7.45 nightly.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The annual meeting of the above will be held to-night (Wednesday) at 7.30 p.m., in Messrs Duigan and Co.’s rooms, Ridgway Street. All members and intending members arc requested to attend.