ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 431, 23 June 1922, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ROSY. FINE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME. “The Sin of Marl ha Qtteed,” lealniiug the beautiful Mary Thiinnaii, is the story of n doaii-iniiuiod caro-frou jjirl v.ho conies the victim of evil thoughts of others and especially of her suspicions dointnceting father. Mary Thurman is unauecled and convincing as Martha Qtieed, whose sin existed only in the corrupt mind td net suspicions, tyrannical, bigoted father. Wits versus Wits’’ stars Marguerite Marsh, As the name suggests it is a story of a ball e of brains .against bruins. The popular little star is in the role of a young girl who outwits a notorious band ol crooks whose business it is to get money Irom banks by an ingenious method. With a good ehapu-t of “Winners of the West” iho Rosy has a line holiday programme. INDEPENDENT PICTURES. Something good is promised for next week’s change of programme tit the Independent Pictures iii (he shape ol_ a tom Mix feature drama, “ I be Rough Diamond. As its title suesp sts. the picture is a virile story, teeming with romance and adventure, of (be kind for which Mix seems naturally cast k is brimful of surprises and there is something doing every moment. The management have gone K- no end of pains to procure a picture of such excellent calibre as “ 1 he Rough Diamond, and b is 1./umd to prove popular with local theatregoers. ’1 he supports will be well up to standard. “THE MAID OF THE MOUNTAINS.’’ TO-NIGHT. This evening at the Opera House at a quarter to eight the curtain will rise on the world famous comic opera, “The Maid of the Mountains." The critic of the Sydney Sun writes“ Fresh from phenomenal Iriun.tplis in Melbourne. ‘The Maid of the Mountains’ comes in all its splendour. .). G. Williamson’s latest comic opera is worthy ol a place among the classics. J'ront (ho rising of the curtain on the first act until (be finale, Ihe Maid of the Moinitans’ grips the attention. It is a virile story embellished with music that is dass'.vai and appropriate, set off with scenes lbut are wonderful in their grandeur and expressiveness, and relieved and enlivened by wit and humour for which it is only neeessurv to mention the names of Arthur Stigaur." Leslie Holland and Phil Smith, in order to stamp it with the hallmark of smartness. The opera is interpreted by a company composed of a galaxy of talent, which has rarely been seen in ibis city. The story is the one story that will never grow old. and no matter bow oft repeated is always new —a love story powerfully told. Much dramatic acting is required of the principals, and it was admirably provided. One could hardly imagine a more effective scene than that which closed the second ad, in which Teresa (Miss Gladys Monerielf) seeing tint result of her mad minute of jealousy in the capture of her chief, cries ♦.in for Ralda-arre in an agonised voice and swoons. Ii was a superb piece of acting, in which the dramatic powers of Miss Moncrieli were well displayed.” What 'is really an exceptional cast includes Messrs Phil Smith, Leslie Holland. Arthur Siigant, Anew Mat-Master, Robert Chisholm, Fred Caspe, Mione Stewart and Nellie Payne. A special matinee will be given on Saturday after-

“THE SHEIK.”—AT the pat.ace. With an Eastern sotting, the Paramount iVaiiiro, “Tile Sheik’’ bids lur to rival all other pictures in point ol popularity for the year, it was again shown before a crowded audience at the Palace '1 heat re last night. Healing with the East and its methods, this vivid tale of the desert appealed to the audience in no unmistakable manner. The story tells of a headstrong English girl, beautiful and cultured, who went alone with a guide into the Arabian desert and met an amorous young slunk, who carried her oil' to live in his desert home. The passionate advances of (he sheik an* coolly refused, the girl resenting tile audacity of her handsome kidnapper. He makes passionate love to her and gradually the girl's heart opens to him. until under the influence of the moonlight night and the soft Eastern stars love finally works its victory. Magnificently photographed-,, and excellently acted the film portrays amost romantic story, and gives a vivid impression of the mysticism and barbarity of 'the East. The ending - comes as a most colourful climax to a wonderful romance. The rescue of the girl by the sheik and his followers front the bandits’ stronghold, where she 'is held captive, is a very exciting incident in a photoplay which cannot fail to impress. The programme, which includes several good supports, will he screened to-nigth and- to-morrow night, intending patrons are remimled to book their seats at the Rosy.