ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVII, Issue 5070, 31 December 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

GAIETY THEATRE PICTURES. TO-NIGHT. THE GIRL OF THE LIMBERLOST4 If you like real people in a story that is intensely human, this is your picture, “The Girl of the Limbertost,” which is to be screened to-night, will appeal to" you. If you like big drama resulting from natural events you’re going to like, this one. If you like thrilling situations served up in a manner that won’t stretch your credulity to the breaking point, they’re waiting for you here. Don’t, whatever you do, miss this picture! SATURDAY, JANUARY 1. A BROADWAY BUTTERFLY. Broadway, in all its tawdry artificiality and fascinating glamour, is the theme of “A Broadway Butterfly,” to be shown to-morrow-night. The. story concerns itself with the adventures of couiitry-bred Irene Astaire, who is determined to dance her way toi fame on Boardway. She is engaged as a chorus girl, and her shy naivete soon proves a strong lure for the blase men-about-town. Pool" little Irene soon becomes involved in a seemingly hopeess mix-up with two mem. JOANNA. The problem of what to do with a suddenly acquired million is the task that confronts a. poor little dress model in-“ Joanna,” which is ’also' to be screened to-morrow night. Most persons would probably not object to having to solve a difficulty of this sort, but it presents many moments dt deepest misery to the million-dol-lar model, played by Dorothy Mackaill.

MONDAY, JANUARY 3. THE SWEEPSTAKES. A cowpuncher’s experience In a big city, life on a big ranch in Arizona, and a thrilling cross-country race with a girl’s home and future as the prize feature “The Arizona Sweepstakes,” the. picture Tor Monday night. Hoot Gibson is in the leading role. TUESDAY, JANUARY 4.. SAY IT AGAIN. Richard Dix will be seen in his latest comedy, “Say It Again,” on Tuesday night. He is presented as a young man who attempts to find .the pretty nurse who took care of him when he was a wounded soldier. He follows her trail to Spezonia and enters as the Crown Prince’s bodyguard. The latter is returning to a native country he has never seen. And Chester Conklin, as the prince, gets all the comedy there is from the role. WESTERN PEP. In “Western Pep,” which is also to be. shown on Tuesday night, you see a horse and rider go o<er a cliff, down 200 ft to the rocks below. Bill picks three men out. of the saddle 'from the limb of a tree into which he has jumped and throws them over the cliff. A fight in this picture between Bill and Jim Gale, will cause you to gasp and hold your breath as theyfall through space, fighting all the way. TURUA TOWN HALL PICTURES. SATURDAY, JANUARY 1. Peter B. Kype is one of the world’s greatest action writers, and “The Enchanted Hill,” showing at Turua on Saturday is in his finest style. Cattle rustlers, a “mystery man” with his own private fleet of aeroplanes, and a compelling love interest will keep patrons’ attention at topmost pitch all the time. TUESDAY, JANUARY 4. “The- Volga. Boatman,” which is to be screened on Tuesday night, has been hailed as. Cecil B. de- Mille’s greatest production. De Mille immediately on completion of "The Teh Commandments" said that he had in mind an eclipsing vehicle which, unlike “The Ten Commandments," would tell a story Of to-day—tell it in a way that modern humanity would see itself through the eyes of one whose life has been one. long study oif human emperament, human, love, and intrigue. And. now “The Volga Boatman” comes. HUMPHREY BISHOP CO. Box plans are now open and filling fast at Flatt’s fancy goods shop for the forthcoming visit of the famous English Humphrey Bishop Musical Comedy Company at the Gaiety Theatre on Thursday, January 6. The news of the. great and unprecedented success Of this company in M®jnlJ and Sydney has. evidently preceded it. We are quoting the "Manly Daily,” 8/10/25 in saying that it is the "Brightest, breeziest, and finest show of its kind that has ever appeared in Manly.” Comedy is the keynote, and with such comedians as George “Scratcher” Ross, Charles Albert, Mark Leslie and Dan Flood, there is not a dull moment all through the show. Though low comedy and laughter predominate on the vocal side, the company ar.e especially strong, and to hear one of their. Operatic Finales accompanied by the Huinphrey Bishop Orchestra, it would seem impossible to believe that there was not a real Grand Opera Chorus behind them. The, original Ragtime Quartette has for years now’ never been allowed to leave the stage without at least four encores. This ‘quartette appeals to everyone, both from a comedy point of view, as well as a vocal one, and their reception everywhere can’only be described as a riot. In each of their programmes there is something to please everybody, no matter whether their tastes lie in the direction of singing, dancing, music, or grand opera. Intending patrons are 'requested to book early as there is every indication of a pack- j ed house greeting them here. I