ENTERTAINMENT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3834, 21 August 1928, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENT.

TOWN HALL. The management of the Town Hall announce that they have secured Richard Dix in his latest Paramount picture, “The Gay Defender,” for next Wednesday. In this Dix plays a part entirely different from anything that he has essayed in the past. He is a pandit avlio risks his life for the woman ho loA’.es, and for his people. Finally, hoAyever, he manages to make things right, and is pardoned. Thelma Todd is the leading lady. Also “Dad’s Choice” (Comedy), News and Scenic. Usual prices. The exciting race-duel twixt Messala and Ben-Hur stirred spectators almost to the point of frenzy during the production of “BonIlur,” which Avill be seen at the ToAvn Ha'll next Thursday and Fri(l: v. The celebrated chariot race is

a great magnet, both to old-timers who remember the treadmill race in the old stage “Ben Hur,” and to the younger fans who have read about the vastly greater filmed race run by forty-eight horses abreast on a great outdoor arena. The line work of Ramon Novarro in the role of Ben Hur is seconded by the superb portrayal of the Roman Messala by Francis X. Bushman. Prices 1/6 and 2/6. Children 9d and 1/-. Box plan at Heath’s.