ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 401, 19 May 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ROSY. “THREE SEVENS.” The now programme screened at the Rosy Theatre yesterday included a most interesting drama on prison life, ‘"Three Sevens.” This picture, which is from lint Vitagraph Studios, deals with die case of Daniel Craig, who was convicted, on circumstantial evidence, and sentenced to twenty-one years on a charge of manslaughter. Being under the care of a despotic warder, Craig fosters a scheme by which ho and several others may escape. Craig, however, does not, manage lo get away, though live other desperate characters succeed in doing so. Craig, offered his release conditional on his acceptance of the task of recapturing those who have escaped, accepts, is successful, and is a free man again, “it’s Happiness that Counts” is another interesting domestic drama which, together with a varied list of scenic and comedy subjects, makes a programme of compelling interest. “THE KID.” CHARLES CHAPLIN FEATURE. Few of the many notable pictures in which the inimitable Charles Chaplin has appeared have made such an appeal as docs “‘The Kid,” the big First; National production which is being screened at Everybody’s Theatre, and attracting crowded audiences at each session. In a measure ihe personality of “Charlie” has been submerged to give greater prominence lo the lovable little boy, Jackie Coogan, who plays the title role. Throughout the picture the pair go hand in hand in quest of adventure, the youngster creating much mischief and Charlie, his foster-parent, at once assisting him and reproving. Humour and pathos have been cleverly blended, so that the action continues evenly. Altogether “1 be Kid” is a picture which cannot fail to be appreciated by even the most captious critic. Matinees are held daily at 2 p.m. in addition to the evening sessions, INDEPENDENT PIOTURES. “DOLLARS AND SENSE ” The current programme at the Independent Pictures is well up to the high standard sot at ibis popular place of amusement. Variety is its keynote, (bo management; aiming at pleasing all tastes. “Dollars and flense,” the principal attraction, is a fascinating comedy-drama featuring the versatile Madge Kennedy. It shows bow the last two cents of a plucky little American girl, striving to earn her own livelihood, wins her the love of one man and the loyal devotion and high regard of another, h is a clever production, well acini and brilliantly photographed. The supports include a Hail Boy comedy, “Millionaire Paupers,” Hudson Bay Travelogue and Topical Budget. Box plans are now open at Oates’ for the record-breaking picture “Over the Hill." Booking is heavy, and patrons are advised to secure their reservations in advance of Monday—the opening night, PALACE. “MOLLY OV “Molly 0,” a Mabel Normand feature, is the now feature at the Palace Theatre. ) Molly O’Dair is chief assistant to her ’ mother, who takes in washing. Her father I has selected Ids helper in (he cleaning lino as the ideal husband for Molly, but Molly ! has different ideas and falls in love with , Dr. Bryant, a young millionaire who is devoting his wealth and skill to alleviating the sufferings of the poor Her father re-1 garcß the young doctor with deep suspicion. Bite marries him, however, but not before some misunderstandings are removed. The whole cast, is worthy of considerable commendation, but they are too numerous to be taken up individually. The Pallie Gazette and a good comedy, “The Referee.” completes an entertaining series. Music is supplied by the Palace Peerless Orchestra, j