ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 350, 18 March 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

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Tlie audience at (lie Opera lloe.se last evening was regaled with an excellent entertainment. when the Robinson (,’rnroe Revue ( ompany presented their humorous pro dilution. 'I ho greater part ol the Inn was provided by a “dame and two breezy sailurmen, who kept the mirth pot simmer ing. 'I ho singing was ol a high order, the principals mid chorus all working enilmsi astically. with the result that the piece vva thoroughly enjoyed. INDEPENDENT I T(,"ITRKS. “THUNDERCLAP” OX MONDAY. “SUM PR INC-MSS’’ TO-NIGHT;

The Opera House was crowded lasi night when Mabel Norman again appeared m ihe most amazing coined,v, “The Slim I Princess.’’ The unusual story .suited the :-durable Mabel The hilarious plot, travel- j ling at, high speed in a colourful ami tan ■ i stir: atmosphere was evidently tailor-made lor her sponlam-'iis spirit ot comedy. T h<> ) pi.-eo is full of ; !Mini hut enjoyable situa lions and die audience last night was kepi ] laughing throughout its screening, Ini addition lo “The Slim Princess” ihen- were excellent supports, which included “ Edgar, ilev Explorer,” a 200JIt comedy, and a topical. IT,e programme, will be screened ■rain to-nienl. ( oinmeneing on Monday is the stnnouclon.s Pox production, “Ihnnder-i cup.” ibis picture has" been looked lorv. i"I to for sonic time and judging by the .success it has had elsewhere there should i;e crowded houses throughout the season i of three nights and two matinees. “Tlnm-| derclap” is said to he the greatest drama i of the race track ever produced, and is full of thrilling moments and big sensa ( lions. Alter the great race scene, and the highly coloured gambling house episode, is ihe ride of (he hoy through the rapids, lo the edge of the falls. “It rivals ihe water i scenes in ‘Way Down East, is the wav ; one of the New York newspapers spoke of this thrilling spectacle. 'J he supports | include “All Wrong,” fea,luring (lytic (Wok, a Midi and Jell’ cartoon entitled | “Race for Home,” and three box Gazelles, i Seats may he reserved for Is 9d. otherwise prices will be as usual. 'I here will lie matinees on Tuesday and W edncfida.v at 2.30 p.m, EVMRYP.ODY’B TO NIGHT. The management has done wi ll to brine that line picture, “'lhe Wonder Man (Georges Garpentier), hack lor a sic.nid inn just immediately after the successful season with his fight picture. "The Wonder Man” is a groat picture and worth feeing again. ROSY. “The Silver (V.r” (Earle Willi ins) and j “Life” are the two principal items in i Kosy’s week-end programme., "'ihe branded Pour” is also showing. I’A LACK. Borne wonderful effects in the matter of picturesque and elaborate set.- have imcii' secured in ( Lira Kimball Young’s latest picture. “Hush," which is now showing at; the Palace, it is said the eosi of this production was enormous.