ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 1015, 7 November 1917, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PALACE. "THE MANXMAN." Hall C'aine's great novel, "The. Manxman," has a plot so strong that- its success as a picture, drama is assured, and the film masterpiece to be screened to-night at the Palace can genuinely be claimed a:-; the big picture of the year The oasl L, an extraordinary one. Ilem-N, Ainley, a.s Phillip, acts with tremendous power a. role calling for the portrayal of deep emotion. Elizabeth ltisden, as the woman whose warm heart rules her head, is dainty and bewitching]}* pre.iiv, and Fred Groves, a.s the. fine character' of Pete, ihe deceived husband, is splendid. The scene-; wcio taken in the. Isle of 'Man, and will prove a, revelation to audiences accustomed to made-up studio imitations of scenery. The huge festival crowds, the fine old buildings, and the lovely town. and woodland scenes arc almost beyond description. A word must also be said of the "best baby even put on the screen,'' to use the words of a keen American critic. The story is too v,-el] known to need explaining, but it- can ho safely said fo lie one of the most profound and powerful searchlights upon ilits problem of-the "eternal triangle'," and the autlter's resolute dealing's with the depths of human love, passion, ami hate made- the great book the sensaiion of the literary world upon ils startling appear-

KOSY. THE DIVORCE GAME. Paul and Florence, desperately in need of money, have been tempted to get a, divorce., so that, her marriage settlement money can be legally tuf'iied into cash, lie has to do something which will look- like infidelity, so ho to an actress, Mdlle. Fili, a letter arranging an appointment., and ending: "I kiss the little brow,, mole near your elbow." This was all right and very ingenious. But the bride finds out that Mdlln. Fifi has got a little brown mole near her elbow. Willi such a plot, and Alice Bradv in the cast, there is no wonder thai the Kosy is being well patronised, "The lion Claw" is also a big attrnclion, "TURN TO THE RIGHT." After what are described as record seasons of, ten weeks in Sydney and Melbourne, Messrs ,1. and X. Tail announce that, iheir New Comedy Company v. ill appear at the Opera House, Palmersioii North, on Friday evening, -when "Turn to the Right," :i new comedy by Winchell Smith and John L. Hazzard will be presented. Winchell Smith is the, aiahor of many .successful plays-, including "The Boomerang," "The Fortune Hunter." "Brewster's Millions," etc. It is'said thai "Turn to the Right" lias proved tlio most successful play in America lor rears. and its record of 18 mbnths in New York and 16 months in Chicago, and still thawing full houses in both cities, go to prove that it must have a. very strong appeal, it is described a.-' a play of pathos and humor, with a. very human story that is bound to appeal to everyone, clean and wholesome in iis sentiment and humour. For the production of "Turn to the Right" Mr K. J. Tail, while in 'America, made several engagements of"'notable artists, including Mr Walter P. Richardson, Mr John Junior, Mr Srapleton Kent. Mr Vincent Dennis. and Miss Margaret Calvert, whilst Mr GastomMervale. the well-known actor, was engaged as producer and also to appear in the play. The other members of the company are all old favourites here, and amongst those who have prominent parts arc Miss Lizelte ,I'arkes, Miss Filecn Spark's, Miss Florence Anderson, Mis-- Maria Collier, Mr Maurice Dudley. Mr George Chalmers, and Mr Carlton Stuart, The box plan opened hi Andrew' Millar's this morning,