ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 102, Issue 17246, 5 November 1927, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS.

STRAND AND FRANKTON The handsome George O'Brien, star 0:f half a dozen Fox Films successes, and Edmund Lowe, fresh from his great triumph in the role of Sergeant riuirt in “What Price Glory,’’ are a team of male stars hard to surpass in audience popularity. So it goes without saying that “Is Zat So?” their picture in which they appear together is a film worth going to sec. these two, playing the. roles of a prize lighter and his manager, the former by O’Brien and the latter by Lowe, are in the screen version of a play that sent blase Broadway audiences into roars of laughter. The supporting programme which includes three very interesting gazettes, is very entertaining. COMMENCING ON MONDAY. A balloon basket is not exactly the proper place to make love, and most lovers would put off Iheir efforts until reaching a safer place, especially it the big bag were running away, but such is not, the case in “Bookies,” Mctr.o-Goldwyn-Mayer’s new comedy, which introduces Karl Dane and George K. Arthur as a wonderful comedy team. The new picture is commencing on Monday at' the Strand and Frankton theatres and has a citizen s training camp as its background.

THEATRE ROYAL. When published as a novel, “Sonia,” by Stephen McKenna, was one of the most widely read tales of its year and now comes the screen version which is equally entertaining. It is also attractive because of an all British cast. Clive Brook, plays the male lead and is supported by Evelyn Brent, two very popular artists. It is the story of a weak vacillating girl and a strong man. While the. man struggled and fought for the girl, she lacked understanding and preferred a life of ease and the pleasures of the moment. The action throughout is bound up with intrigue and vivid incident. The hero braves everything, even penetrating into the heart of Germany during the Great War in effort to win her. On the same programme is a rip-roaring tale of the West that will keep you keyed up to the highest point of excitement from the first scene to the last.

“CAIVHLLE.” % Beautiful Norma Talmadgc is provided with a wonderful role in First National’s screen version of Alexandre Dumas’ (fils) great classic, “Camille.” Never has the popular star appeared to such unique advantage, portraying as she does Lhe famous character of “The Lady of the Camellias” in this modern interpretation of the life of one of the greatest courtesans in liclion, with very real distinction. Lovers of Norma Talmadgc with literary patrons interested in a screen presentation of this wonderful romance, are promised a real treal, and will acclaim this a very adequate and beautiful film version of ihc story. The modern settings are extremely lavish, some of the great star's frocks being “Le Dernier Cri” presenting a wonderful fashion display. The pulsating drama is thrilling and full of suspense, with the interest marvellously sustained. Miss Talmadge as the repentent Magdalen, the gay courtesan—the faithful lover of the youthful and passionate Arrnand, runs a gamut of emotions that will entrance and enthrall. None of the literary values have been lost, but rather augmented by this wonderfully artistic screen presentation, bringing to the eye the greatest lover of fiction, “Camille,” which opens its Hamilton season at the Theatre Royal on Monday next.

DANCE AT NAWTON HALL. This evening another euchre and dance is to be held in the Nawton Hall. These evenings in the past have proved very popular, and with a good floor, supper, and lhe latest novelties, and lhe famous Black and White Orchestra, the evening should bo one of the most pleasant yet held. “POT PQURRf.” Tuesday next is entertainment night for the week, and the place to go is the Town Hall, Frankton, where Miss Gladys Dcnz and her pupils will present a varied programme of spectacular items. The price of admission has been made at 2s (children half price), and the proceedings will be handed to the funds of. SI. George’s Church. With such a programme as “Pot Pourri” and the cause to be benefited a crowded house is'ussurcd. THE RESURRECTION. PUBLIC LECTURE. An address on the “ Resurrection of the Dead” will be given in the Strand Theatre to-morrow (Sunday) by Mr Edward Nelson, of the International Bible Students’ Association. It is only in Ihc light of this 20th century that the import of this great Bible doctrine can be fully appreciated. The meeting will begin at 8.30 (summer lime) and no collection is taken.