ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 254, 17 February 1921, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. WALLACE REID PLAY. The popular Wallace Reid has a romantic corned) role in his new Paramount Artcraft | icturc, "Hawthorne, tho Adventurer," nhich will bo presented aI Everybody's. It tells of two clerks touring Europe in a. hired motor-car. When they arc down to the last coin Hawthorne, played by Wallace Reid, breaks the bank at Monte Carlo, and, laden with wealth, the pair are mia-directcd into the liny kingdom ol Bovinia. in a revolution that follows, Hawthorne is led by his romantic attachment to the Princess lrrna to espouse the cause of royalty. Pacifying the country by rash promises and a judicious use of his 11,/w-found wealth, Hawthorne injects pep and system into the kingdom. Then he realises that the Royal cause he has espoused is the stumbling block lo his romance-, with the Princess. Ho thereupon directs his efforts toward turning the kinddom int) a republic. The results are divert ing, Harrison Ford, Lila Lee, Theodore Roberts and Tully Marshall appear in sup port of Mr Reid. PALACE. "TWELVE TEX," AND AN ELSIE FERGUSON PLAY.

'] hen- ore certain .-lories which, have a rare fascination lor women, and "Twelve Ten'' is certainly one of these, h holds great, opportunities for the liitlc star, Marie IJoro, whoso ethereal beauty and charm were never so appealing as in ibis picture. 'lho scenes are laid, and were actually filmed in London and Paris, and all ilie wonders of art and nature-, tho marvellous beauty spots, vivid scenes of street life in these two great centres, are truthfully depicted. Taken all through "Twelve Ten" is, for an English production, really a surprising mystery photoplay, of the type retains its place in one's memory lorn; after the film has gone to the resting place of all pictures. One. paper in Auckland write, as follows:—"The picture is a real thriller. Mr lh'cnon simply can't make an uninteresting picture. His direction is imaginative and dramatic, Then, 100, Marie IJoro is more beautiful than we have ever seen her before, and her acting is sensitive and expressive." "The Rise of Jennie dialling," a Paramount, featuring Elsie Ferguson, is abn showing.

KOSY. ■'THE VALLEY OF DOUBT." This is a strong, virile dramatic story by Willard Mack, the icy atmosphere of northern woods has been convincingly and artificially created in "The Valley of Doubt," which is a drama ol the vigorous out-of-door type. The narrative in its combination of romance and villainy is full of .-iron,; interest. The love affair is himigid.il and involves intrigue, mi-under-standing in an unexpected turn of good fortune, melodramatically sei forth. Thurs ion llall realises tho attractiveness of l.\rnlo. which U that of a French-Canadian much loved and much feared by the settlers. He has imagination and force, and will win earnest appreciation from the spectators. The fair < bject of his affections, a girl Irom the States, is played by .Wline Pretty. Robert Agnew skilfully iia ndles tho part of the impetuous, en ant brother, and the dark stolidity of Ann Lohr make- 'her well suiied to the role of the half-breed. Iho scenery and tho photography are excellent. Two good comedies and other interesting pictures are also show

INDEPENDENT PICTURES. "WHO HAS THE BEST TIME:'-' The Rritish and Continental film. "Who Has the Best. Time''" starring the brilliant Italian aciresh. Mile. Their, received a very good reception at its initial screening at thcOpera House last night. The powerful ■lhemomr.de a great impression on the audience and its setting and acting met with universal approval. The big film will be shown again to-night, with a Nordis.k comedy and the second instalment of "New Zealand, the Land of the Diggers," as the main supports. "THE SILVER LINING." The big sportitm feature, "Tho Silver Lining," starring tint whimsical and terniiei mental lighter, Bombardier Well.-, will be the week-end attraction at the Opera House. "The Silver Lining" contains some very fine views of the playgrounds of England and will bo of absorbing interest to lovers of boxing, sculling or horse-racing. The picture has exhibited big drawing power hi 'he centres, and its one night screening here should bring a crowded house.

"IRENE."' TO-MORROW NIGHT. .1. and N. Tail expect gre.il support from the ladies for tlieir forthcoming musical corned} attraction "'lrene" at the Opo'T. House. The dressing of the plav is divine, and (he Milter sex will be able to fcr.sl their eyes on creations which make modem fashions as out of date ii« the crinoline. In specially ordering the gowns in New York .1. and N. Tait expressly stipulated thai the designs should endeavour to anticipate ne« modes, consequently the frocks'cf "Irene'" are marked by much originality in quality and colour. Some of the material- bad to bo manufactured in Fiance and Italy, according (o patterns specially ytpplied. "Irene" lias been breaking' all records in Australia 'tud again in the Dominion. Dorothy South as Irene O'Darc is delightful, and is well supported by othet members of the company, but. by no individual more then Chester (Into. This artist, in his interpretation of lite role ol Madaine Lucy, the male modiste, introduces a- class ol comedy which differs vastly from the usual and compels continuous laughter throughout the periods of his occupancy of stage. Irene will be staged hero to-morrow (Friday) evening, and again on Thursday next, February 24. The box plans for both performances are at Oales' music More.