ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 103, Issue 17412, 26 May 1928, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

STRAND AND FRANKTON THEATRtI

One of the screen's most popular romantic, teams is to be seen in "Sailors' Wives," the Warner Fabian novel filmed by First National Pictures which is now playing here at the above theatres.

Mary Astor and Lloyd Hughes, who built up a tremendous following with "Forever After," "No Place To Go" and other pictures, are featured in this production, one of a series in which they are to appear together. In the supporting picture presented by William Fox, Buck Jones plays the role of Phil Dolan in "Black Jack," a fellow who fights for his father's heritage. There is also much. fun.

THEATRE ROYAL. Looking at the world through rose coloured glasses may be the fashion in some localities, but Hollywood looks at the world through little squares and •' ovals of blue glass. „,i Practically all directors look «t| scenes that are about to be filmed' through a small blue monocle. The blue glass reduces vivid colours to theb approximate shades of grey, giving the director an idea how the set and costumes will appear in the black and white' shadows of. the film. | George Fitzmaurice, director of "Rose of the Golden West," never uses a blue glass. His natural eye for our values enables him to know how %\ set will look. • « Mary Astor and Gilbert Roland head" the cast of featured players in this' lavish picture of California life in the days of the dons.

In addition to the usual full programme to-night the local comedy will be shown again.

BEAU SABREUR.

One of the strongest casts ever assembled is to be found in Paramount's picturisation of P. C. Wren's story "Beau Sabreur," scheduled for local showing at the Theatre Royal on Thursday next. Gary Cooper tops the list of favourites playing the title role in this production, which was directed by John Waters and supervised by Milton E.; Hoffman. Cooper has the role of Major Henry de Beaujolais, dashing young French officer who becomes embroiled in a series of thrilling adventures with a beautiful American girl. He becomes infatuated with her, despite his sacred vow that he would give everything for France, and never again look at another woman. Evelyn Brent, for many years a star in her own name, plays the girl, Alary Vanbrugh. The role of the treacherous Becque, master- mind of the Sahara desert tribes, is in the capable hands of William Powell, whose characterisation of Boldini in "Beau Geste" won him fame.

There are three outstanding comedy parts, and they are essayed by Noah Beery, as the genial bluffer, the Sheikh El Hamel, much-feared tribe • leader; Roscoe Karns as Buddy, his grand vizier, and Joan Standing as the main, Maudie. V

CABARET NIGHT AT "THE REGENT*! On Thursday, June 7, a grand I Cabaret Night is to be held at the j "Regent Ballroom," and something very special is assuied patrons on this night. ) The interior is being transformed into an up-to-date cabaret, with special lighting effects and decorations.. Special cabaret items are being arranged by Miss Gladys Denz, whose capabilities are too well known to the Hamilton public to warrant any further comment here. Special hats and novelties will be distributed. The Regent Danca Band will render the dance music. The modern appointments and the floor are well known to the dancing public. The box plan for "Cabaret Night" is now open at Lewis Eady's, Ltd.

MR HEUQHAN'S COMPANY. Hi i A well-filled house greeted Mr Heughan, the Scottish actor-singer, and his talented companions at the Tlreatre Royal last evening, when another excellent programme was submitted and greatly enjoyed, all th» numbers being vigorously encored.

STAIQ ENTERPRISES. .—. Staig enterprises will be in evidence at next week's tyinter Show, including big three-horse abreast merry-go-round, the chairoplane and the jolly old ocean wave. This year it will be run by two jolly sailors, "Dockem" and "Happy," who will make fun fast and furious. Good long rides will be the order of the proprietor and the old popular price will he the charge. A special attraction will be "Little Titch, ihe smallest bull on earth. He is a Hereford 24 inches high, 36 inchea long, his age being G years.