ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15183, 8 March 1923, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

LAST NIGHT OF "SILVER WINGS." Those who have not seen the William Fox production,. "Silver Wings," iealuring. Mary Carrr the famous mother of "Over the Hill," now showing at the Strand Theatre, still have one last chance to witness this feature photoplay, which ends its successful run to-night. The great number of picture lovers who have crowded the Strand Theatre -unanimously acclaim "Silver Wings" to be even greater than the famous "Over the. Hill," which stirred the country last year. They realise finally that that which tugs at their heartstrings affects: them far more visibly than the mediocre thrillers viewed in the lurid melodramas in the days gone by. For who is there so superficial that fails to be touched by the greatest love of all—rnother love? FRIDAY'S ATTRACTION.

An Equity super-picture, "What's Wrong With- the Women?" to be screened to-morrow night, is a terrific drama of the money mad, luxury-lov-ing age of a society gone mad, modern woman ruthlessly revealed in all her strength andjwe'a'kness, an X-ray of the enigma of the age of woman, a play that rips aside the curtain veiling the follies and reveals the eternal riddle that has baffled wise men through'the ages. '*-■•. BEAUTY BY BIOGRAPH.

Entries for the competition close on Friday next. Intending competitors are advised to make the most of their last opportunity. Apply by letter or in person to the manager, New Strand Theatre. ' LAST OF TWO BIG SPECIALS. A splendid house admired the colossal programme which was repeated last evening at the popular Theatre Royal. H. G. Wells' daring story, "The Passionate Friends," which has been very widely discussed, ; has been brilliantly photographed for the screen and most capably acted by a cast wheh includes Madamoiseile Valla, Milton Rosmer and Madge Stewart. The scenery is most beautiful. A star offering of extraordinary merit is Paramount's notable production, "Our Leading Citizen," a picture that fairly bristles with good things and enables the popular favourite Tom Meighan to notch another conspicuous success. To-night's final screening shpuld not be missed.

TOMORROW'S ROYAL ATTRACTIONS A very excellent triple star bill is; underlined for presentation at the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening. That brilliant actor Bryant Washburn will show in one of his , delightful comedy dramas, "A Full House," by, Paramount," Herbert Rawlinson will present his .great mystery play, "The Black Bag," and Lee Moran will con- : vulse spectators with "The Seconds," a pugilistic comedy with a punch. Seats should be reserved at Paul's. FRANKTON'B OWN THEATRE. Thomas Meighan's splendid Paramount comedy-dramatic success, "Our Leading Citizen," and H. G. Wells* daring drama, "The Passionate Friends," will be shown to-night, and a large attendance is assured. LAURIE'S MUSICAL COMEDY. {something of unusual interest to lovers of musical comedy will be presented at the Town Hall on Saturday, March 10, by Alfred Laurie's Famous Australian Musical Comedy Company. Included in the cast is the famous "Buster Ballot," a bevy of terpsichorean beauties who for the past 12 months have been delighting Australian audiences to a marked degree. The whole show is full of pep and likely to appeal to music-lovers fond of bright and sparkling interpretations. Alma Evans, the popular Welsh soprano, makes her initial debut to New Zealand audiences, as. does Muriel Brown, who is cast in the title role of Peggy. Les Faulkner is an exceedingly pleasing tenor of robust na. ture. Tom Lincoln, an imported English comedian, has convulsed Australian audiences for the past 18. months. j His dude specialities are said to be of unusual talent, although he particularly shines in broader comedy work. The box plan is now open at Paul's, and it is advisable to book early at \ popular prices, there being no extra i charge for booking.