ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 3106, 27 December 1921, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

KOBY. "45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY" AM) " ROPED." "Foily-fivo Minutes from Broadway," George M. Cohan's celebrated piny, ii which Charles Kay is appearing at tin Kosy, lakes ils title from its locale, Now Rocnollo, which is approximately <ls minutes from Broadway and 'l2ml Street, Now York City, The story has to do with the adventures of Kid Burns, an ex-prize lighter from the East Side, whoso friend, Tom Bennett, suddenly finds himself heir to n fortune and an estate in New Rochelle ami semis for fho Kid to act as his adviser. Upon reaching Now Rochelle the Kid encounters ;i scries of adventures, and "the only girl," and this eondjination furnishes material for one of the most delightful pictures Mr Ray has "ever produced. "Hoped," a live reel Western drama starring Harry Carey in a new part, a good comedy and a topical are also showing. PAUCE.

"THE MIDNIGHT PATROL." The newest Sel/.nick picluro lo he shown in Palmorslon North is "The Midnight I'alrol" heading the bill al the Palace. This film was iier.sonally direelod by Thos 11. luce, and is one of tho most thrilling ,-";'!, for a long lime. The plot is well con reived and tells of a. political boss who rules Ihe Chinese underworld and partici pates In the profits made from the illicit sale of opium. The audience is given an intimate view of an opium den with Home great types amongst the Chinese inhabt lants. A young ami beautiful girl is covet I'd by the "hoss," and ii is around the rescue of this girl by Sergeant Shaman and the midnight patrol that Ihe stop, revolves. It is feasible- every scene of il and makes a distinct impression. Thuiv lon Hall, as the daring sergeant, Mafjorie I'.ennetl- sister to Knid Pell'tieU as llio wildllower of Ihe slums, and Rosemary Theby all have big parts lo play. A tworeel detective drama, "The faker,'' star ring Herbert Rawliusou, a two reel comedy I "Speed" and an international news are also showing. 'lbis is a line programme and is being seen by crowded houses. INDEPENDENT PI.CTURRS. WILLIAM PARNCM IX "HIS GRKATEST SACRIFICE." William Parnuin will star al the Opera 'louse to-nigh! in "His Groutes! Sacrifice," A big emotional photoplay of a talented husband and wife who were faced with wrecking their happiness in fulfilling their ambition. He feels that Ins work will re i lout id lo the credit and enjoyment of his wife and child, while she is selfish and vain, and seeks only the personal joy and position her voice will bring her. She aohieves fame, hul loses what she later learns to he the greatest joy—Hie love of her husband and child. Alice Ploiniitg plays ihe wife, and Kvelyn Grooly. Ihe daughter, in this William l''ox production. DAMP, CLARA BUTT. After a triumphant tour of Australia, Dame, (lara Pull and Mr Keimerley Ruinlord have returned to \ew Zealand under the direction of Messrs J. and N. Tail, and will give one coiieorl in Palmerston North on Monday, January 2, al the Opera House, Supporting tho two gilded singers are Daniel Melsa, a young Polish violinist, who ii is said has in recent years made many successes in Lngland and oil I lie Continent, and Miss Grace Tort'ous, pianist, and also a composer of nolo. Of their opening concert in Prisbano the musical critic of Ihe Telegraph said: "Has nature before even matched queenly figure with regal voice so perfectly, as in the case of Dame ( lara Putt? Tho singing of the famous contralto made the question as pertinent as it was when the stalely finger (irsl thrilled London with her iiiagnilicenl voice. power remains untouched by years;, il seems lo have even acquired new intensity and a deepening of its sympathetic side. It was in ihe 'Orpheus' aria, 'Amour Vicns Rondco,' with its dramatic lire thai one realised t,. (ho lull the greatness of her singing. It was a superb effort. Mr Ken I lierley Rumford bore a greatly enjoyed .-hare 1 of the programme, Culture and artistry are r qualities thai lend distinction lo all this I accomplished baritone sings and these qualifies were asserted in beautifully finished ' renderings of a number of ballads.'' The .box plan of reserved -eats opens al Dates' 'music store on I'Viday morning and patrons 'are advised to secure their seats.