ENTERTAINMENTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 46, Issue 14098, 15 April 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

C osY THEATRE. in the Goldwy n comedy - drama “One of the Finest,” Tom Moore, the matinee idol, has one of the finest roles and one of the finest stories in which he has ever been seen. As Handsome Larry, the pride of the Mounted Police Force, and later the eagle-eyed sleuth of the plain clothes men, Moore has,every opportunity to display the versatility and magnetism for which he is so popular. One of the Finest” is a truly delightful comedy drama, of romance and adventure, with sufficient dramatic intensity to hold the interest from start to finish. There are laughs and there are thrills, and now and then you get a lump m your throat, for “One of the Finest” is insensely human. There is a sweet child in ‘‘One of tin 1 Finest,” the new Goldwyn comedy drama, in which popular Tom Moore scores heavily in the role of a mounted policemlan. Her name is ‘‘Peaehes” Jackson. I caches” assumes the role oi a thief uirested by Larry Hayes. Later Larry and his mother give the child a home and bring her up in the right way, Mary Jane "s mother coming to see them when her work permits. This is one of the many little humanities whieh make ‘‘One of the Finest the success of th(‘ moment. Another chapter of “Stingaree” is most exciting, whilst plenty of humour is dispensed in “Loonv Lions and Monkey Business.” A good Gazette completes the programme. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. NORMA TALMADGE. Norma Talmadge appears at her best in her latest picture now being screened at the Paramount. “The New Moon 7 - is iv story of Russian life as it exists to-day —of men and, women, aristocrats and peasants, freedom and bondage, love and laughter, hate and tears. A beautiful Russian Princess disguises herself as a peasant gill, while she seeks - protection fiom the 1 anarchists who are trying to rule the town. 'When the young women of the country are ordered to register so as to be nationalised, she leads them to revolt. Miss' Norma Talmadge, as the Princess Pavlovna, is given an excellent opportunity to display that remarkable versatility for which she has become famous. As the Russian Princess she is proud, beautiful and gorgeously dressed. Decked in resplendent jewels, silks and velvets, she is truly a ondrously beautiful .member of the Royal house of Russia. Later, as a peasant girl, in coarse, clothes and shawled head, she lends, atmosphere and realism to the role. The •biggest ballroom ever used in pictures, picturesque scenes at Saranac ake, Russian officers in their handsome uniforms, and loose-bloused, long-bearded Bolsheviks and peasant girls in the grey sashes and pretty shawls, tramped about the hills in twelve inches of snow, troikas, and britichkas, Russian sleighs, all .lend the atmosphere of realism to the production. The lasj: chapter of “The Fighting Trail” provides an excellent finish. Other good films are also showing. THE MARVELLOUS CREMONAS. All arrangements are now completed for the above talented company’s appearance here at the Opera. House on Saturday next. The box plan is at the Bristol. We quote the following from a northern paper: “There is something about the Cremona Family that is altogether different from the majority of musical families kvith which the public are familiar. Whereas the ordinary domestic combination which seeks to entertain on the stage is principally renowned for. dexterous tricks, with wonderful instruments bearing strange names, the Cremona Family vests its claims to public favour on the individual talent of its members with familiar articles of music production/and it has a big advantage over other companies of this sort because every member is a real artiste. A more select and charming entertainment could not be desired” “LIGHTNIN’.’’ On Tuesday, April 27th, J. C. Williamson, Ltd., will present in Masterton, John I). O’Hara, in his inimitable characterisation of “Bill Jones.” in the phenomenally successful play, “Lightnin’.” There would appear to be little doubt, judging by the enthusiastic opinions of many contemporaries, that the famous play, “Lightnin’, " is something entirely out of the common. It is certain that the piece has created a splendid impression in Australia, where it has been voted the best comedy-drama yet presented in either Sydney or Melbourne. The success of the play is due in a great measure to the compelling interest of: the story, which is always human and possible. Also to the wonderful performance given by Mr John D. O’Hara, as Lightnin ’ ” Bill Jones. As is proper, the company which will support Mr O’Hara is a representative one and includes some of the best names in the acting profession to-day. Besides many that are well and favourably known, there are several newcomers, notable amongst whom arc Miss Diana Wilson, a. prominent American eoinedieifne, Mr Robert Toms, also an American actor of much repute, Mr Arthur Cornell, and Mr Fred Esmclton. Popular favourites will doubtless be found in Misses Lizette Parkes, Marion Marcus Clarke, and Messrs lan MaeLareu, John Beck, H. H. Wallace, Tlios. Lloyd, and Fred Cambourne. The box plan will be opened at the Bristol on Tuesday, April 24tli.