ENTERTAINMENTS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 635, 24 May 1921, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“HEARTS OF OAK.” STRAND THEATRE, MONDAY NEXT. The Pukekohe public will have the chance on Monday next of witnessing a two-act drama of love and money entitled “Hearts of Oak.’’ _ This will be produced by” the Premier Players, \\ho are all' amateurs. The cast is published elsewhere in this issue and a good evening’s entertainment suou'cl result from the many hours spent in rehearsing and airanging the The proceeds go to the local .technical High School funds and the prices of admission are quite mouerate, 2s Id and Is Id. Booking 6d extra at Cannell’s. A bumper 1 house is anticipated.

STRAND THEATRE. » ' TUESDAY, (TO-NIGHT.) “THE PRICE OF REDEMPTIONS “The Price of Redemption, 1 starring Bert. Lytell, which will be the feature attraction at the Strand Theatre' to-night, is an adaptation of Wylie’s novel), “The Temple of Dawn,” and as such presents a study of life among the native villages and army garrisons of India. The image of Buddha for the production is an exquisite bit of sculptured work byVictor Andre, reflecting, as it does? all the spirit of the Orient, the impressive fatalism, the cruelty and mystery of the East. See it : it is fa.* too good to miss ! THURSDAY NEXT. “ MR WUM The Stroll production of .Matheson Lang’s famour Chinese play “Mr Wu,” marks a new era in British production. Of Matheson Lang’s presentation of Wu, the role he created and made famous on the stage, London critics say , “nothing finer has been ever seen on the, screen —-he is most thorough and realistic—without doubt the finest production we have seen from a British studio form very long time.” The characterisation of - the inscrutable Wu, who sacrifices ms own daughter on the altar of Chinese "ethics,lias pbwdrMwitris the work of a master, and M u the - son Lam. has gained the right to the front rank of famous stars. Liliali McCarthy is responsible for a brilliant and finished performance as Mrs Gregory, while mention must be made of fixe work of little Maggie Albanesi as the unfortunate Nang Ping, the ill-fated daughter of Wu.