AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20108, 29 March 1928, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

THE MAJESTIC THEATRE Tolstoy’s “Resurrection” was presented. in film form to an enthusiastic audience at the Majestic Theatre last night. This flesh-and-blood drama of the great Russian’s immortal story grips new and greater millions through this film version. The Tolstoy story of prince and peasant, which has been read in eleven languages and aetc ’’ in seven stage versions, is a throbbingly emotional narrative splendidly portrayed by Rod La Rocque and Dolores del Rio m the principal roles. La Rocque as Prince Dmitri Nckhludoff is well cast and succeeds in registering his versatility as an actor in the several stages of Dmitri’s retrogression and spiritual resurrection. He was particularly fine in the scene wherein the Prince sits on the jury trying the x man he has desecrated himself. Dolores del Rio, playing the role of Katusha Maslova rises to a performance that must be listed amongst the finest of the year. Tn a tremendously human and dramatic part that has been the cherished role of every great actress of the stage and screen, the young Mexican actress reveals herself as one of the screen’s finest artists. Following her performance as Charmaine in “What Price Glory?” Dolores del Rio’s work in “Resurrection” establishes her definitely among the first flight of dramatic actresses. The climax leaves spectators hanging on the edge of their seats until the last flicker. Carewe has been true to his promise to preserve the spirit of Tolskv’s immortal story; so he has made the ending logical—the ending of tho book. Among the supporting members of tho cast are Marc MacDermott, Vera Lewis, Lu?y Beaumont. Clarissa Sei Wynne, Eve Sothern and Count Hya Tolstoy, who portravs his father, the author of “Resurrection.” in a prologue to the film. Billy Hart who appears on the stage prior to tho screening sang “Russian Lullaby” delightfully and received a great ovation. THE DUCHESS THEATRE (Aramoho). Dramatic situations and colourful and luxurious settings feature “The Midnight Sun,” a Universal SupcrJewel, screening at the Duchess Theatre to-night. The picture, a thrilling story of Russia just before the world war, has been given an all-start cast and was directed by Mimitri Buchowetzki, noted Russian director. Heading the players are such favourites as 1. La Plante, Pat O’Malley, Raymond Keane and George Siegmann. Others who have been given prominent parts are Arthur Hoyt, Earl Metcalf, Mikhae.l Vavitch, Nickolo Soussaini, Cesare Gravina, Nina Romano, Medea Radzina, Daniel Makarenki, Victor de Linsky, Charles A. Hancock, William von Hardenberg. SCHOOL PICNIC AT LONG ACRE. The Long Acre School picnic was held in Mr C. Collins’ paddock (kindly lent for the occasion) on Saturday. Despite the rain a very enjoyable day was spent, the programme being carried through successfully. At the conclusion of the sports Mrs G. Anderson presented the children wtih their prizes. The prize-winners were as follows:—Dux: Betty Gray (Airs Moorby’s medal). Std. *6: Betty Gray. Std. 5: Jack Lock 1, Douglas Gray 2. Std. 4: Maurice Gray 1, Joan Lock 2. Std. 3: Neil O’Leary 1, Ellen O’Leary 2. Std. J: Beatrice O’Leary. Primers: Edith Golding 1, Donald Collins 2, Julia Collins 3. Attendance: Jack Lock and Joan Lock (Air Poynter’s special). The results of the sports were:— Local schoolboys’ race: Jack Lock 1, Don Collins 2, Neil O’Leary 3. Local school boys’ open: Fred Ainsworth 1, Jack Lock 2, Neil O’Leary 3. School girls’ open race: R. Priest 1, A. Reid 2, A. Oliver 3. Boys’ three-legged race: C. Reid and F. Ainsworth I, Jack Lock and Neil O’Leary 2. Girls’ threelegged race: A. Reid and R. Priest 1, Elleri O’Leary and Joan Lock 2. Wheelbarrow race: Jack Lock and Neil O’Leary 1, Don Collins and Roger Meads 2. Old girls’ race: E. McGrail 1 (Mrs Anderson’s special), Jean Lock 2 (Airs Thompson’s special). Old boys’ race: H. Lock 1, B. O’Leary 2. Single ladies’ race: V. Gray 1, E. Neilson 2 (Mrs Ruseoe’s special). Single men’s race: 11. Lock 1, B. Wilson 2. Alarried ladies’ (local) race: Airs Collins 1, Mrs AlcGrail 2. Alarried ladies’ race (open): Airs Collins 1 (Mrs G. AleGrail’s special), Airs Oliver 2 (Airs Neilson’s special). Alarried men’s race (local): R. Golding 1, J. Heron 2. Married men’s race (open): R. Golding 1, L. Oliver 2. Nail-driving (men): T. Drummond 1, B. Wlson 2. Naildriving (boys): L. West I, B. O’Leary 2. Nail-driving (ladies): V. Heron 1, \. Gray 2. Nail-driving (ladies’ consolation): Airs Collins 1 (Air Drummond’s special). Chain-stepping, ladies: Airs Collins 1 (Mrs John Gray’s special), L. Gray 2. Chain-stepping, men: J. Thompson 1, L. Oliver 2. Boys’ chain-stepping: B. O’Leary 1, M. McGrail 2. VICTORIA AVENUE SCHOOL lor some years past the grounds of the Victoria Avenue School have been in such a condition that games cannot be played during t.he greater part oi the year. The committee and tho stafi are making a determined effort to remedy this state of affairs. The work is being carried out by experts and everything possible is being done to secure a good playing area. A produce stall in aid of this laudable object will be conducted by the staff and pupils on Friday next. This is a golden opportunity to secure produee, jams, pickles, cakes and at most reasonable ratex.