ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVII, Issue 4949, 10 March 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

GAIETY THEATRE PICTURES.

TO-NIGHT.

THE LAST OF THE DUANES

The millions-who have read Zane Grey’s thrilling novel, .“The Last of the Duanets,” should welcome the William Fox screen version starring Tom Mix, which will be shown tp-night. A. series of thrilling incidents, including a desperate battle by Tom Mix (the featured player) against bandits, D kidnapping, the escape and pursuit, particularly the activities of the star, crowd one another .with almost bewildering, rapidity. . Tom’s horsemanship on the speedy sure foot-, ed Tony will awaken a fine, enthusiasm. ' ■

TO-MORROW NIGHT.

OLD HOME. WEEK.

Paradoxical as it may sound! “Old Home Week,” which is tp be shown to-morrow night; is the talei of a sue-, cessful failure. Meighan has the part of Tom Clark, a small-town youth, who tries, his luck in, the big city, fails;- and returns- .to his, home town. ■ Amusing ‘ complications ensue • when the local folk are erroneously informed that. Tom is a wealthy oil man. 'The plot takes an. unexpected turn when a couple of sharpers try to engineer a fake oil deal-and swindle the townspeople. Inz trying to beat the“crooks Tom is himself, exposed, but he fights through, to a triumphant • finish. Lila Lee is featured in the leading feminine/ role. r