ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 104, 1 April 1926, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

JACK HOXI.E IN “THE WHITE

OUTLAW.”

AT THE KOSY.

Tho Kosy Theatre is to-day presenting to tho people of Palmerston North ono of tho finest Western pictures that has over been shown hero —“The White Outlaw,” a Universal Blue Stroak Western, starring Jack Hoxio and his famous mount, Scout. This is not tho usual western, whore tho action is built around tho affection of the master for his horse, but it is a thrilling dynamic out-of-doors story. , The horso is tho leader of a band of wild horses that roam tho Death Valley. Ho loves tho out-doors and is loath to be a saddle horse. After being captured, tho horse runs away augmenting lis herd by recruits from surrounding ranches. Tho scenes showing them stampeding down tho valley between tho snow-capped mountains, raising a cloud of dust to tho heavens, is one of the most spectacular sights over filmed. The close escape of Jack Hoxio and his leading lady Marcoline Day, from the hoofs of the 'flying herd adds a big thrill that was really enacted during tho taking of tho picture. There is a splendid supporting programme. PALACE THEATRE “THE NECESSITY EVIL.” The latest First National picture “The Necessary Evil,” which comes to tho Palace Theatre to-night, is the story of a stepfather and stepson contesting for tho hand of tho same girl. The inherited tendencies of the young man’s father play an important part in tho picture, and under the hand of George Archainbaud, director, the influence of tho dead father is brought out in an unusual manner. Tho picture is tilled with colour, life, tragedy, pathos, laughter and beautiful settings. “Another particularly fine turn —in fact, ono of tho best of its kind seen in Palmerston North —is given by that ventriloquist, Mr Walter whoso ventriloquial power soem to bo absolutely admitted. The way ho can speak and sing without moving a musclo is reminiscent of the famous Prince; even the latter could not perform moro convincingly. This programme will bo submitted again on Friday night t with special items by Mr Walter .Vernon. OPERA HOUSE. 5000 PERFORMERS IN “THE IRON HORSE.” In a hurried visit made to tho New York Fox Studios by John Ford, who directed “Tho Iron Horse,” now playing at the Opera House, ho recalled his unusual experiences in filming the picturo on tho desert of Nevada. Three years weie required to complete “Tho Iron Horse,” Members of tlio oast, and nearly 5000 extras and workmen lived through tho rigorous months on tho desert and in tho Sierra range in tents and leanto shacks, enduring tho same hardships so far as the elements wero concerned as those experienced by tho transcontinental railroad pioneers they portrayed Two complete towns wero built in a setting as picturesque as that which surrounded Benton at end of track in tho days vdicn. eastern newspapers described the settlement as “hell on wheels.” Three tribes of Indians wero gathered there, living in tepees and some merely in blankets, sprawling on tho open ground. There was one of Cheyennes, another of Pawnes and a third or Siouex. They got along peaceably, but did not intermingle, To feed tho extras it was necessary to employ 100 cooks and assistants. When supplies ran low, a hurried call was sent to the nearest town and until tho necessities came in, they lived on what they had. It wasn’t always enough for comfort. “The Iron Horso” will bo shown to-night and to-morrow at 7.45 and a special matinee at 2 p.m., at which there should bo a large attendance.

PARAMOUNT.

“PONY EXPRESS,” EXTENSION OF SEASON.

The widely-heralded western special, “The Pony Express,” which James Cruzo directed for Paramount, with a brilliant cast of several thousand players, headed by' Betty Compson, Ricardo Cortez, Ernest Torrcnco and Wallace Beery will make its appearance at tho Paramount Theatre to-night. For the sake of giving those of our patrons who havo not been able to gain admission a chance of witnessing this mighty picturo. “Tho Pony Express” is a powerful story combining historical fact with tho element of romanco that characterised tho American west of pioneer days. The action of tho plot is laid in 18t>0, in tho dark days just before tho Civil War, and deals with tho struggle between north and south of America to gain control of California with its prestige and onormous resources of gold. In this bitter political contest, with its plotting and intrigue, gun-fighting and bloodshed, tho crack riders of the Pony Express played a significant and important part. Besides the heroic achievements of tho Pony Express, tho , production vividly and authentically depicts tho violent yet picturesque life of tho primitive west. Of the many historical , characters who are portrayed, particular interest attaches to the youthful Mark Twain, tho stripling Buffalo Bill and the famous Mormon leader, Brigham Young. Hemy James Forman, former editor of Collier’s Weekly, and Walter Woods , ono of tho most experienced scenarists in tho film industry, colialioration on the story of “Tho Pony Express.” Samuel Shortridge, United States Senator from California, has announced his plan to havo a copy of *'l ho Pony Express,” deposited in tho historical department of tho Congressional Labrary in Washington, D.C, During tho filming of this frontier spectacle, Senator Shortridgo was a visitor on the big sets at Sacramento California, which wfts an oxact replica 'of tho city of Sacramento as it existed in 1860. “The Pony Express’ will bo screened at fivo minutes to eight (sharp) and will be carried through without an interval. This is on account of its unusual length and tho fact that tho last bus leaves at ten minutes past ten. The programme as a wholo will cominonco at the usual time—7.4s p.m. Prices arc Is and Is 6d and reserves are at C. G. Swallow’s. “THE GOOSE HANGS HIGH.” James Cruzo, the noted Paramount pro>ducer, recently completed a now Paramount picturo which is being hailed as another screen masterpiece. “Tho Goose Hangs High” is his latest of photoplay epics, and local film, fans will havo tho opportunity of judging its worth beeauso it is duo to-morrow (Good Friday) at the Paramount Theatre, for to two day run. It deals with a small-town American family—tho Ingals, parents and children. All their married lifo Ingals and his wife Eunice have sacrificed themselves fos, their children, with result that Hugh, Lois' and Bradley havo grown up plea6uro-loving, oxtravagant and self-centred. The plot 'takes an unexpected turn when disaster threatens the family. How tho children rise to the occasion and prove their real worth is developed in a series of vivid, absorbing situations which load to a surprising climaxr The cast includes such popular players ns Constance Bennett, Myrtle Stedman, Esther Ralston, George Irving and Edward Peil, jr. This charming comedy drama will Ire screened to-morrow night (Good Friday) and again at both performances on Saturday.