GRAND THEATRE

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 116, 8 January 1932, Page 6

GRAND THEATRE

Myrna Loy, Jos6 Bohr and Raymond Hatton head the cast of players in "Rogue of the Rio Grande," the Cliff Bronghton production which opens to-night at the Grand Theatre. It is an exciting narrative of love, bandits, adventures and chivalry and combines a splendid story with a fine cast of well known screen faces. The story is concerned with the exploits of-El Malo, a bandit who robs the mayor's safe in order to distribute the proceeds among the poor. A reward is offered for his arrest, but so exaggerated is the description of him furnished by the mayor that the bandit is able to circulate in the town without being recognised. He falls in 'love with Carmita, an entertainer in the cantina, who confesses her admiration for the bold courage of E1 Malo — without being aware of her listener's identity. A careless conversation discloses the bandit's real identity and he is almost caught. He makes a speedy getaway, taking with him Carmita and Pedro, his faithful aid. The trio make their way to safety across the border, as the sheriff's posse rides past them. Myrna Loy's songs and dancing contribute a delightful feature to a well-made and highly engrossing talkie. Jose Bohr, an Argentinian player who is well known in Spanish speaking countries, enacts tlie role of E1 Malo with sureness and skill. Raymond Hatton contributes a large share of the comedy as Pedro, the bandit's trusting ally. Others in the cast are Carmelita Geraghty, Walter Miller and Florence Dudley.