ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXV, Issue 4778, 19 November 1924, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

GAIETY THEATRE PICTURE* TO-NIGHT THE LIGHT THAT FAILED. There were two endings to “The Light that Failed,” to be shown tonight. When Rudyard Kipling wrote this story it proved unpopular because of its tragic conclusion. Thereupon Mr Kipling wrote a second ending which gave the story what is known as a “happy sadness.” The author could not give the hero back his sight, but he could and did restore his sweetheart. In the version of “The Light that Failed’’ which George Melford produced for Paramount, featuring Jacqueline Logan, Percy Marmont, Sigrid Holmquist, and David Torrence, the happy ending was used. With the consent of the author the story was brought down to a period just prior to the commencement of the Great War in 1914. NEW FOLLIES. MONDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 24. Patrons of the Gaiety The,atre will on Monday have the opportunity of seeing Lee Smith’s New Follies. The company will present a refined entertainment, so a musical treat is in store. It is stated that the comedy is clean and clever. Lee Smith is a dramatic soprano whose items are very well spoken of. The costumes are handsome, and .the scenery and effects alone are worth seeing. Jolly John Larkins, an American star, is a born comedian. Every artist, in his or her special line, is a professional late from J. C, Williamson and Fu)lers t Ltd. A bright entertainment programme is in store. According to Press reports this entertainment is really worth while seeing.