AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS
MUNICIPAL PICTURES “The Woman on Trial,’’ which shows finally at the Opera House to-night tells a crucial story, in which women of all and climes confront the world with a problem of love, honour and motherhood, and. ask —understanding. Fortunately this difficult and absorbing role is ‘n the hands of a great dramatic artist, Pola Negri. The theme of “Tho Woman on Trial" is taken from “Confession," a noteworthy stage pljfit by Ernest Vajda, Hungarian djramat jt. It concerns the sacrifices a woman makes in tho name of love. Caring deeply for one man who is deathly ill, she weds another to obtain money to restore the first to health. When her child by the loveless marriage is taken from her through a jealous and deceitful scheme, she runs true to the instincts of woman and motherhood to regain the happiness of which she has been cheated. Settings, exceptionally colourful and backgrounds of the Latin Quarter of Paris, frame the action for a cast which includes Einar Hanson, Arnold Kent and Andre Sarti. NEW GRAND THEATRE To-day and to-night will be the last chance to see “White Pants Willie," the big laughing picture featuring Johnny Hines. The supporting picture “Drifting Thru," featuring Human Harry Carey is well worth seeing. In fact for a good night’s entertainment this programme is “It." To-morrow, Thursday and Friday, the first of William Fox’s pictures made at his studio in Berlin will introduce “Dancing Mad," featuring the famous European stage and screen star Maria Corda. In this picture patrons will find it the most piquant, hilarious and mirth-provoking film of many seasons. On Saturday next, “Sky High Saunders," featuring the world’s champion stunt aviator Al. Wilson, will be the week-end attraction. Reserves for any of these pictures may be secured at the Grand Theatre office.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20106, 27 March 1928, Page 11
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