ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 98, Issue 16153, 1 December 1924, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

NEW STRAND THEATRE. s * The programme at the popular New Strand Theatre is one that will please one and all. Both features are of the highest standard and all entertainment. In "Romance Ranch" a missing will is the axis around which the plot of this tremendously interesting picture revolves, with love and action scenes crowded into every foot of the entire reel. Felipe Varillo has been cheated out of the vast Torre Dorado ranch by his brother-in-law. It is the duty of Carlos Brent, his grandson, which role is played by John Gilbert, who is starred in the picture, to right this wrong and oust the usurper. A long delayed letter gives a clue to the missing will, and in true Gilbertian fashion the search is started to the most unusual of endings. Carlos falls in love with the usurper's daughter almost at the start, and thereby complicates things to such an extent that one is led to believe he will never be able to straighten them out. What would you do if you had sworn to your grandfather to right a wrong perpetrated on him and you discovered that by doing so you would impoverish and disgrace the woman you loved? That is the situation in which Carlos finds himself in "Romance Ranch." The supporting picture, "The Brute Master," featuring that fine actor, Hobart Bosworth, who gives one of his best portrayals in this grand picture of the sea. An excellent comedy and the latest World News complete a very fine programme. Seats for to-night should be booked at Lewis R. Eady and Son's, Ltd., or by theatre 'phone 1422. THEATRE ROYAL AND FRANKTON'S OWN.

Romance, intrigue and amid" the big snows of the north-wfcst, from the theme of Jack London's stirring tale. "The Son of the Wolf," heads the new programme at the Theatre Royal and Frankton's Own. Included in the story are some of the important dramatic incidents of Jacfc London's other memorable story, "The Wife of a King," the blending of the two narratives making a tale of thrilling drama. The second big attraction is "Peter the Great," a Paramount picture which is said to be one of the biggest pictures of the year. The third big attraction is one of those delightful Our Gang comedies entitled "One Terrible Day," which is said" to be in a class by itself. Gazettes and reviews complete the bill. The programme Is one of the most thrilling and versatfla yet presented at these theatres. "YEOMEN OF THE GUARD.' Final rehearsals for the Southwell School production of "The Yeomen of the Guard" are in full swing, and on Tuesday and ■ Wednesday evenirfes next, no doubt, the Town Hall will be filled with enthusiastic audiences, for the merits of Gilbert and Sullivan are universally, known, and ".The Yeomen" is full of haunting music .arid smart dialogue.. Special , scenery will be used, and the lighting effects will be attended .to by Mr J. Loughlin. Mr W.' Russell-Wood as producer, with Mr E. H. Apthorp 'in the capacity of musical director, will no doubt be responsible for a bright and interesting entertainment. The plan at Paul's is filling rapidly.