ENTERTAINMENTS

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4565, 18 May 1923, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

CENTRAL THEATRE .PICTURESTO NIGHT. THE LOADED DOOR. The popular star, Hoot Gibson, 1. - to be seen to-night in “The Loaded Door.” a western drama. Hoot Gibson surpasses any previous effort in this picture. Also on the programme is u Century Comedy. SATURDAY NIGHT. HAIL THE WOMAN. A picture which places woman on a pedestal, not through preachments, but through the stark realities of life and man’s intolerance, is “Hail the Woman,” which is to be screened tomorrow evening. There will not be many dry eyes after viewing this eloquent feature, which soars and vibrates with such human moments. The mute tragedy in the lives of the women is vividly expressed. Tense is the scene wlien the young minister mounts his pulpit and acknowledges his wrong. He sacrifices his profession because he sees the light and becomes a man by accepting his responsibilities. And tjie unyielding father, bent and sorrowful now, admits his crime toward humanity. The story tells of a grim and bigoted New Englander, whose creed, “Men and their sons first,” disposes harshly of. woman’s destiny. It paints one of the greatest morals of the age. The cast includes Florence Vidor and Lloyd Hughes. MONDAY NIGHT. DOUBLE-STAR PROGRAMME. HUMAN HEARTS. “Human Hearts,” the UniversalJewel attraction starring House Peters, which is to be presented on Monday night, is an intensely appealing story of family life as it really is in the smaller cities of the country. Ills a play that brings tears, to the eyes, yet with a vein of comedy running through which brings a smile to wipe away the tears. Presented by a setliar cast, it is a- production that is certain to go down in theatrical history as one of the really . great pictures of the year.WEST OF CHICAGO. 'PJie other attraction to be screened is a Fox picture, “ West of Chicago,” starring Charles Jones. This photoplay is filled with thrills. The action takes place near the Mexican border. To quote . the producer: “Startling scenes follow each other in rapid succession. A powerful sweep of dramatic strength carries the mind of the spectator Hgh|L along to the end. Romance is deftly woven, in the story, and there are many touches of comedy.” . CAPITOL PICTURES. NGATEA 5 PUBLIC HALL. , BEHOLD MY WIFE. At Ngatea to-night the powerful drama, “Behold My Wife,” will be presented. This picture has been adapted from Sir Gilbert Parker s amazing novel, “The Translation of a Savage.” The scenes are laid in Canada, and the role of Lali, an Indian girl, is portrayed by the wellknown screen star Mabel Julienne SCOtt. f ' , ■ NETHERTON PUBLIC HALL. A GUNFIGHTING GENTLEMAN. At Netherton on Monday night Harry Carey, one of the most popu-. lar of the Universal stars,, is to be seen in his. latest six-reel drama, “A Gun Fighting Gentleman.” Typically a Western story,'it is a hard riding, fast-shooting drama of the clean type. The story centres round Cheyenne Harry, who is cheated by John Merritt. head of a big packing concern. Cheyenne Harry determines to hold his ranch against, the efforts of the men who prosper by grabbing land. Failing to scare Cheyenne Harry into relinquishing his land, Merritt sets a trap - for him. It is planned to lure Cheyenne to a cliff and push him off. Buck Regan, one of Merritts “pugligists,” is to do the pushing. Harry catches him and kills him in the de•fenee of his own life. Merritt assigns one of his star attorneys to prosecute Harry who pleads his own case and is acquitted, but he is unable to prove title to his land and loses IL. Harry goes to the city to settle with Merritjt, and some exciting scenes are depicted in what follows.