ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1704, 18 December 1919, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ROSY. “BROKEN THREADS.” The tragedy that surrounds tho lives of tho two young pcoplo—separated on their wedding day—each believing the other dead—tho man driven mad by the anguish of his soul—tho other practically a. prisoner on a lonely lighthouse rock, is beautifully told, j There is pathos, but tho picture is never morbid. There is enough comedy to lighten tho story, and there are dramatic moments that grip the heart. The per- j formance of Henry Edwards as “Dippy” is perfect. The poor crazed fellow with no memory of his past, except beautiful dreams, j Lonely and yet content to live in a world apart—and make believe that ho was happy I with tho lady of his dreams, is depicted with a sure touch that never goes too far. It is probably one of the most artistic performances given on the screen since Albert Chevalier gave us his wonderful characterisations. Chrissio White, too, is splendid, the varying phases of experience through which Helen passes being shown with a charm and simplicity that is delightful, and when the more dramatic incidents arise Miss White reveals a force that is equal to the best wo have seen. Altogether the picture is one that is clean and sweet, beautiful and tender, appealing to the heart of everyone, and with a story that holds the attention to the very last foot. As an English iilrn, as a story of life, as an artistic contribution to tho screen, and as an introduction to such splendid artists, “Broken Threads” will bo more than welcome. Tho serial is, us usual, most excising, and tho other pictures well selected. PALACE. “The Rainbow Trail,” with William Farnum in the stellar iole, will he the attraction at the Palace Theatre, commencing to-night at 8 o’clock. “ The Rainbow' Trail,” one of the best and most popular Western stories, was written by Zone Grey, and the action centres in and about the wilds of tho Arizona desert. Tho scenic settings are said to he of unsurpassed beauty and include the famous cliff dwellings, the painted desert and the famed Grand Canyon of Arizona. The story is full of dramatic situations and show Farnum as the famous Lassiter and also in the character of Shefford. “ The Rainbow Trail ” is a sequel to “ Riders of the Purple Sage,” and is said to outrival that fine picture, which was so well patronised a couple of weeks ago at the same theatre.

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“ SHADOWS (GOLDWYN)

One woman, two men. and the law of love is the theme of Goldwyn’s latest feature, “Shadows,” in which the stellar role is in the capable hands of Geraldine Farrar. Milton Sills and Tom Santschl are associated with the star, as they have, been in all her latest .successes. “Shadows” is a powerful drama of a., woman who is trying by thi> aid of the love of her husband and child to live down her past, which is innocent. A Pathe two-reel comedy and a Gazette will also be screened.