ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1718, 8 January 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"DADDY LONG LEGS" AT THE

PALACE

The Palace Thentro was again crowded last night to witness the screening of the delightful picture "Daddy Long Legs," in which Mary Pickford scores another remarkable success. Once again the audience applauded and laughed over the exploits, of Judy Abbott, the untameable but lovable orphan go ably portrayed by Mary Pickford. The story is an enthralling one, and _it can safely be said that the talented little actress has never been seen to greater advantage. The antics of the orphans, headed always by the irrepressible Judy, created roars of laughter, but there was throughout a touch of pathos that only served to heighten the humour of the story. Judy is taken away from the sordid and depressing surroundings of the ( orphanage and sent to a college, finally developing into a beautiful young woman, with whom her unknown benefactor falls in love. Mary Pickford has always been a, favourite l with lovers of moving pictures, und her great reputation is considerably enhanced by this her

latest triumph. She is supported by a strong- caste, and the story is admirably staged. "Daddy Long Legs" will long bo remembered by Palmerston North picture patrons as one' of the finest stories that

has beon told in picture form. A capable orchestra played suitable music, which also added to the pleasure of the performance. Further screenings of "Daddy Long Legs" will take place this evening and to-morrow evening, and there was also a matinee this afternoon.

KOSY.

TOM MTX IN "TREAT 'EM ROUGH

There is something fascinating about a story of the western plains, and "Treat 'Em Rough," with Tom Mix in the stellar role, is one of the best of all the cow-boy stories screened. "Treat 'Em Hough," which is showing this week-end at the Kosy- Theatre, is the cinema version of Charles Allien Seltzer's famous novel, "The Two Gun Man," and was made by Willjam Fox. Tom Mix as Ned Ferguson, the two gun man, has the best role of Ins career, and does marvellous'stunts. One in particular, thai of bulldogging a steer to stop -a stampede, is the most thrilling of all his sensational feats. Chapter 14 of "The Fighting Trail" is very exciting, and with a good Sunshine comedy and a topical makes a capital programme for the holidays.

EVERYBODY'S.

"THE RACING STRAIN."

Mae Marsh has at last got a picture worthy of her, a second "Polly of the Cireui" This is a story of old Kentucky, the land of mint-juleping colonels and famous racehorses, entitled "The Racing Strain." It is a beautiful love story of pathos and appeal, a young girl s love and loyalty for her bankrupt father: a contest against uneven odds with an unscrupulous gambler, and a thrilling race scene-at Saratoga, the most fashionable home of racing in America. lhe story is as fresh and winsome as spring breezes, and the star is wholly satisfying in settings that are. exactly suited to tier.

THE KIWIS,

On Monday and Tuesday next the "Kiwi'' soldier concert party, who have recently returned to New Zealand after An extensive rour of England, Scotland. Ireland, Wales and France, will give the Palmerston public another opportunity of witnessing the shows so much enjoved bv the men of the Allied forces This party have beeomo very popular wherever they have appeared, and like their comrades, the "Digger Pierottes have done a great deal of patriotic work. Included in this party are the celebrated "Kiwi" quartette, who will appear in operatic, variety, and concert platform work Mr Ashlev Macdonald is said to be one of the finest bass singers Now Zealand has produced, and Ernest Graham, the Yorkshire comedian, has a great reputation. There are two impersonators, both of which aro stars in their particular line. Forty per p, ' nt - o{ tho net profits is being appropriated for the purpose of establishing a fund to pi ovule medical treatment for widowed mothers, widows and orphans of deceased soldiers. The box plan is now open at Messrs Bennett's, stationers, Broadway.