ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 1180, 1 December 1924, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

Two BIG DRAMAS AND TWO

COMEDIES. Charles Jones, the William Fox western star, whose, popularity seems 'to increase noticeably wiui eacn succeeding picture, is tiro attraction at the Ivosy J. iioairo jusl now in “Western i.uck.’' ’the picture is one ol Jones’-best productions in several seasons, and the action, rapid and exciting, is divided between the West and vVad Street, in the picture Jones, in the role of J-arry- Campbell, makes a trip Last, where some extremely fast action takes place as the result ol the young plainsman’s efforts to light oit a gang of hired thugs. In “Big brother,’’ a. Rex BeachParamount also showing, patrons will find a gripping, thrilling, fascinating story ■ ol New Yorks under-world and of a man wlm tried to go straight, 'two comedies and a topical are also snowing. PALACE. BETTY BALFOUR AS “MORD EM’LY.” For entertainment of a thrilling nature, laughs that come straight from the heart, a love story clean as a whistle and for backgrounds new as to-morrow’s sun, picture patrons should see “Alord Kin’ly,” the fascinating story of a little Cockney girl, who butted her way front a slavey to fame. Betty Balfour, England’sp\lary Bickford, plays, the part of the Cockney servant, and her humour is indescribably, delicious. , She is so splendid as “Mord Em’ly” that this characterisation is worthy to runk With her impersonation of Squibs—which is'saying a . great deal. “Alord Em’Jy” is a clean, healthy comedy, and the producer is to he commended on bis portrayal of a very definite and. typical phase of English life. A Ben -Turpin comedy, “Where Is My Wandering Boy This Evening,”, and a Bathe Gazette will also be shown and in addition', a slow motion picture of waltzing, experts demonstrating how this popular dance should be done. 1 PARAMOUNT THEATRE. A stout willow sapling recently saved Lois Wilson, Paramount featured player, from being thrown from her horse 50 foot down a rocky .precipice while riding out to location in the Tonto . Busin,- Arizona. Miss Wilson plays the role of Ellen Jortli in tlie Paramount production, “To the Last Alan,” which will be shown at the Paramount Theatre commencing to-night. Ihe accident was caused by an insecure saddle cihcli. As she fell' tlie _ saddle, slipping sideways, she seized a willow tree above her head which broke her fall and prevented both horse and rider from plunging over the cliff. Miss Wilson sustained a few minor bruises and was found by Richard Dix, also a featured player in the production, who ‘ was hurrying along the trail. Miss Wilson, who is an excellent horsewoman was riding “Senator,” the spirited horse which attracted such notice in Paramount’* epic, picture, “The Covered Wagon,” a James Cruze production in which’Miss Wilson played. "To the Last Alan” was directed by Victor Ileming and the scenes wore shot in the. hills of Arizona, 200 miles, from a railway station. The story is historical and deals captiva.tingly with a sanguinary feud waged in the” ’3o’s. The other featured players are Noah Beery, Robert Edeson and Frank Campeau. There arc'many scenes of great dramatic power while the live interest never lags. It is a most compelling.photoplay. The supporting players include many screen artists of reputation and popularity. The supporting films include tlie 1 a.rainouiit coinedv, “Sailing Along, starring Montes Bank's, and the latest Burton Holmes travelogue and Paramount Gazette. Added enjoyment is given to the show by the line programme., of. incidental music rendered by the Paramount select .orchestra under the direction of Airs R: S; Law. The box plan is at (J. G. Swallow s. DISPLAY OF DANCING. Brilliant lights, harmonising with the many beautiful costumes, will add much ehurin to the display of dancing to be given bv Aliss Diana Tabor and her pupils on Wednesday and Thursday next, while the musical numbers interspersing the various dances will be an attractive feature. the entertainment "ill be enhanced by a full orchestra under the baton of Air Pepper-, The opening number. “Mid Sylvan Glades, in which wattle babies, cornflowers. iorest livmplis appear in large numbers, is said to be a very fine piece of work and gives tile tiny -tots and their elder sisters a chance to show what careful training can do in dancing. The many pupils are working at a high pitch of cnt.hu.mism and successlid performances are assured. 1 lie box plan is now open at Oates music store.