AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 236, 5 October 1928, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

PLAZA, TIVOLI AND EVERYBODY* 1 "The Wreck of the Heepenß," jjjf|p§ written as a ballad by the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, in l»i» and later set to music by J. L. is the latest of the romantic poemtofS* old days to be used by a film producer «• screen material. "The Wreck of the Hesperus" is a colourful story of New England and her seafaring story that mounts to a gripping r]i m „ in its spectacular wreck scenes. Featured in its romantic leading roles are ViwriW-. Bradford and Frank Marion, while other* in the cast are Alan Hale and s »m dl Grasse. At the Plaza and Tivoli the accoapanying attraction k "Xo Place To Go." a comedy-drama starring that popular team, Mary Astor and Lloyd Hughes. The story opens in New York and traveb ta® the South Sea Islands, where adventures ith supposed cannibals are contrasted with experience in the jazz haunts of the city. The true atmosphere of Xew Yoita night clubs and cabarets, golf on thinboard and excellent dancing are a few of the "highlights" of this production. Hughes and Miss Astor appear as nreethearts, who are wrecked on an island, and the storj reveals a series of unusuaflr funny experiences. At EverybodyTthk second big picture is "Love Me and the World is Mine," a drama in which Hair Philbin and Xorman Kerry head the Cttt This is an entertaining story, well mHyj to such artists as Miss Philbin and Kerry wiho obviously make the most of everr opportunity presented to them. Good sapports are. also screened at of the three theatres. <- MAJESTIC THEATRE.

The romantic histories of famous diamonds, from the time of the fabled Golconda to the modern Hope HijitiJUfl with its train of intrigue, tragedy, aad mystery, formed the strange research for ; one of the most remarkable screen play, jof the year, "Diamond Handcuffs," I Cosmopolitan's gripping new drama «f | love, diamonds, and the underworld, now being screened at the Majestic Theatre. The story centres about a great tracing its adventures from its dbcovar in the African mines through intripJ theft, and into the mazes of the imderworld, its sinister spell constantly wrecking human souls. Much of its J based on actual history. A native stoh it, sacrificing his life, for love of a woman. It precipitates a grim battle with guns between police and gangsters in aa American city, and a domestic tragedy in society. The cast is notable, imJadina .hleanor Boardman, Conrad Xagle, rence Gray, Gwen Lee, Lena Malena, Sua Hardy, and John Roche. A News, an Eve's Review, an Aesop Fable, and a laughable short comedy accompunf "Diamond Handcuffs," and throughout tie entertainment Mr. John Whiteforf. \Vaughs Majestic Orchestra plays enjoyable music. LYRIC AND EMBASSY.

W ell sustained mystery, unexpected situations and fast-moving action characterise "Lady Raffles,*' which is now being screened at the Lyric and Theatres. the film there comes tiie welcome return to screen work of ICafaJit Taylor, who, since her marriage to Jack Dempsey, has not appeared on the silver sheet. _ The plot concerns a clever girl detective who brings a pair of dangeroai jewel thieves to justice. The story reveali a well thought out 6cheme to obtain the jewels and place the blame on the giri, but she completely turns the tables. "A Race For Life," starring the popular dog actor, Kin-Tin-Tin. which is also screened at both theatres, offers a direct contrast in screen entertainment, and is at interesting because of the unusual intelligence displayed by Riniy, as Lady Baffles, is because of the thrilling mystery and intrigue which runs through its theme. There are also full supports at each house. ~ REGENT THEATRE.

Wallace Beerv and Raymond Hatton are a team that can always be relied upon to create the maximum of amusement in any film. Their latest picture, ''Partner* in Crime,*"' will be screened at the Repent Theatre to-day. It combines bigh-clas melodrama With delicious comedy tint only these artists can produce. The picture is a decided step from the beaten track in team work. A thrilling stoiy " unfolded, the plot being of absorbing interest. In this film Beery demonstrates his eating powers while acting » a detective. Statisticians figured that during the cafe scenes .of the picture Beery consumed something like two-think of a lamb, five pecks of potatoes, four heads of cabbage, six lettuces, four loavef of bread, a quarter of beef and z few other little odds and ends. When the "eats" were over, Beery was called to do battle with underworld gangsters, and he sighed with relief. "Bring on the thugs," he said. "I'll gladly fight for my art, but I'll be dashed if I'll eat any more of it." There is plenty of action and thrills galore. While a city trembles, Reegan and his nefarious crooks vie with another gang in plundering and pillaging. A district attorney's life is threatened. His young assistant is kidnapped, Beery and Hatton going to the rescue as a dumb detective and a wise newspaper reporter respectively. It is all very funny and bound to be appreciated. A stage offering will be "The Enchanted Web," when Mdlle. Michell will be seen with her Parisian models. The orchestra will be under the baton of Mr. Maurie# Guttridge. " A FULL HOUSE."

The Papatoetoe Literary and Debating Society, oil Wednesday evening, staged a three-act comedy, "A Full House." A large and appreciative audience greeted the talented efforts of the cast, who played the following roles:—Miss Doreen Death, Susan, a maid; Miss Lulu Hunter, ifo: Howell, a bride: Mrs. Edwards, * spinster: Miss L. Roseveare, A Flapper; Miss Wilson, Mrs. Fleming, owner of apartmente; Miss Joyce Knight, Vera, * vamp; Miss McFarland, Mrs. Pembroke; Mr. C. Mahon, Parks, a butler; Mr. W Roy Henderson, King, a burglar; Mr. "• McFarland, Mr. Howell, a lawyer; French, Xed Pembroke, a wealthy youth; Mr. Rankin. Sergeant of Police; MrLpfold. Constable Xooney; Mr. SneDing, Constable Kearney. Mr. Le Roy Henderson was stage manager, and the production was in the hands of Mr. C. A. Moore. STRAND THEATRE. "Ramona," Dolores Del Rio's latert triumph, continues to attract large audiences to the Strand Theatre. "Ramona" is United Artists' pic-turisation of Helen Hunt Jackson's Indian romance, and tens the tragic story of Ramona, a girl half Indian and half Spanish, her love for 2® Indian, Alessandro, and her final happiness with Felipe, son of the haughty Senora Moreno, her guardian. With the film at the Strand there is an atmospheric prologue in which Mr. Birrell O'Malley is the soloist, and a gramophone record of the popular song "Ramona. actually recorded by Dolores Del Rio, i* played. The smaller films include an "Onf Gang" comedy, a Strand Magazine, and a scenic, and Eve Bentley's orchestra play* appropriate music. HOWICK MUSICAL SOCIETY. The Howick Musical Society visited East Tamaki last evening and produced » play in the Public Hall. They had a greit reception from a large audience, and the conclusion of the performance were heartily cheered.