ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16811, 1 June 1926, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. Something happening all the time is what picture fans ask most of a photoplay, and they will not be disappointed in the Mctro-Goldwyn production of Thomas Hardy's "Tess of the D'Urbervillcs,'' which comes .to the Theatre Royal to-night. For sheer drama this picture has seldom nad an equal, for the misfortunes of Tess touch the very depths of human suffering. First seen as a light-hearted English girl, she is suddenly betrayed and cast on the world. Bcal love comes to her, but proves itself blind until it is too late to prevent the tragedy invoked by its blindness. To Blanche Sweet must be given the greatest praise for her sympathetic handling of the role of Tess. She proves herself equal to all the subtle shadings of the character, and her undeniable loveliness adds to the charm of her portrayal. The role of Angel Clare was assigned lo Conrad Nagcl who made the most of it- Seats should be hooked at Jackson's, tobacconist, or by 'phone 1580. NEW STRAND AND FRANKTON. Last night a splendid programme was presented at the Strand and Frankton's Own. Eleanor Boardman and Conrad Nagcl, whose appearance together in several pictures within the last year has established them as one of the most popular "teams" in motion pictures, play the leading roles in John M. Stahl's production of "Memory Lane," which he directed for Louis 13. Mayer. The supporting cast includes William Haines, Eugenie Ford, John Steppling, Billy Bennett, Dot Farley, Joan Standing, Hedda Hopper, Dale Fuller, Frankie Darrow and Kate Price, it is a First National picture. In the second picture there arc Bebe Daniels and Harrison Ford —there's a combination which should tickle the comedy-loving public's palate. These two laugh-makers play opposite each other in Bebe's latest Paramount starring picture, "Lovers in Quarantine." Plan at Lewis 11. Eady and Son, Ltd., Theatre 'Phone 1422. THE ENGLISH FUTURISTS. The English Futurists gave one of their bright, clever entertainments at the Theatre Royal last night. The varied programme was much appreciated by the audience, and encores were frequent. The Company left to-day for Tc Kuiti.