The Picture Houses

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, Issue 210, 19 August 1927, Page 9

The Picture Houses

COSY DE LUXE. Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. August 20th, 22nd and 23rd. “Blonde or Brunette?” (Paramount), featuring Greta Nissen and Arlette Marshal, in an hilarious French farce. It carries the censor’s “A” certificate as being more suitable for adults only. “Return of Peter Grimm” (Fox), with Alec. B. Franis leading an all-star cast, The story contains the dramatic answer to life's greatest question: Can a person come back from the Great Beyond. Interesting Gazette Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. August 24th, 25th and 26th. “Lovers” (Metro), starring Hamon Novarro and Alice Terry. Based on the stage success “The World and his Wife,” showing how scandal and idle gossip rebounds on the gossip mongers. Wonderful supports: 0. Henry Story, Comedy, N.Z. Scenic, Cartoon and Gazette.

MUNICIPAL. Saturday Only, August 20th. “Perch of the Devil” (Universal), Gertrude Atherton’s sensational novel, with Pat O’Malley and Mae Busch in the leading roles. It’s a vivid and dramatic picturisation of a tiger woman. Episode No. 3 “Strings of Steel” (Universal), Supports include Century Comedy, Travelogue. International News. Monday and Tuesday, August 22nd and 23rd. (Matinees and Evenings). “ZEEBRUGGE” Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. August 24th, 25th and 26th. “That Royle Girl” (Paramount), a most lavishly produced photoplay of a modern miss, it f s jazzy, flashy and pathetic. Note the cast: Carol Dempster. W. C. Fields, James Kirkwood. ? Also screening: Travelogue, Latest Screen News.