ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 163, 11 June 1926, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE PALACE THEATRE. BARBARA LA MARR IN “THE WHITE MONKEY.” “The White Monkey,” which is the third of the series ;of Barbara -La Marr features made by Associated Pictures Corporation for First National release, is showing at the Palace Theatre to-night. Adapted from the novel by John Galsworthy,’ it has lent itself admirably to screen treatment, and with the aid of an excellent cast, • under direction of Phil Rosen, bids fair to duplicate the success of tho book, which lias been prominent in the list of best selling fiction for almost a year. Thomas Holding has the role of Michael Mont. Geargc Marion, skilled veteran’ of the theatre, especially remembered tor his work in “Anna Christie,” is cast in the role of Sonnies Forsyte, and . Charles Emmett Mack, the D. W. Griffith .“find,” hhs the .role of Bicket, pathetic hawker of toy balloons. Tammany Young and Colin Campbell handle the comedy scenes. In Flora Le Breton and Henry Victor, playing the. respective roles jof Victorine and Wilfred Desert, picture-goers will see two players who are muking their first American screen appearance. Flora Le Breton was the beautiful blonde actress brought from London by Henry W. Savage. A CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT.

Marion Davies’ crowning achievement is her role in her latest Metro-Goldwyn production, “Yolanda,” from the Charles Major novel of the same name. “Yolanda” will be the attraction at the Palace Theatre for three nights, commencing on Monday next. In this production Miss Davies attains new heights in subtlety of characterisation in the portrayal of Princess Mary of Burgundy, who masquerades as Yolanda, a burgher maid. Princess Alary becomes a pawn in tho political battle of wits between her l father, Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, and King Louis XI. of France. Never before lias Aliss Davies been seen to better advantage, nor has she ever displayed more personal charm and ability than she does in this production. Her support is ail all-star cast of excellent qualifications, which includes Lyn Harding, Ralph Graves; Holbrook Blinn, Leon Errol, and others of both stage and screen fame. “Yolanda” is one of the most tense and dramatic of Metro-Gioldwyn productions so far seen. Tho. colour, romance and realism of ancient France are most vividly pictured throughout its entertaining reels.

KOSY.

OUTSTANDING PROGIIAAIME. Josie Sedgwick, star in “The Outlaw’s Daughter,” a Universal Blue Streak Western, now being screened at the Kosy Theatre, took many risks of life and limb to make the picture a thrilling, fast moving story of the west. One incident taxes Aliss Sedgwick’s ability as a rough rider to the limit. It is one in which she is pursued by a band of outlaws on horseback. Although Aliss Sedgwick’s ability with a horse is famous throughout, the west she has deeds of daring to perform with such amazing frequency that a less steady nerved person would collapse. Her. ride includes a leap over several high obstacles such as a fallen tree, a hedge and a 15-foot chasm. Then to top her exploits in this thrilling western she had to swing on a cable, holding to a pulley which slid down over a precipice, to an aerial bucket hanging dangerously in mid-air. The story of “No Trespassing” introduces Alls Castlo in a series of whirlwind events. Slio dances, rides, swims and wears a number of beautiful wraps and gowns that will no doubt be tho envy of every woman in town. The action of the story takes place in New York City and in. a picturesque town of Cape Cod. It is a modern story, written by Jos. C. Lincoln, and provides her with somo of the best opportunities of her career.- Charles Chaplin will be seen in “The Adventurer,” and there is only one Chaplin. •

PARAMOUNT.

BEBE DANIELS THRILLER. Bebe Daniels stars in “Wild, Wild Susan,” now being screened at the Paramount Theatre. Its characteristics are comedy, speed, romance, pep, thrills and general fast-moving entertainment. Rod La Rocque has a featured rolo opposite the star and Helen Holcombe has a prominent part in the supporting cast —that of Susan’s prim and proper sister, whom Bebe’s parents in the picture advise her to imitate. Ono gets a pretty good idea of the type of picture “Wild, Wild Susan” is from the very first scenes. A fire engine shoots around a corner blowing and clanging. Everything gives way except a sporty racing car driven by Bebe. Even pacing fire engines is too tame, for this miss who, in the ensuing scenes, takes to trailing shoplifters and bond thieves' after reading a correspondence school book on detective work. COMING ON MONDAY. “That Royle Girl” is Joan Daisy Royle, a jazzy, beautiful modiste’s mannequin, who becomes infatuated with Fred Ketlnr, famous lender of a Chicago dance hall orchestra. The latter, though married, is estranged from his wife, Adelc. The latter is found murdered one moVning. Ketlar is accused of the crime, having been seen entering her apartment. The trial is the sensation of the city. Although Calvin Clarke, the straightlaced district attorney finds himself strangely drawn to Joan, who is a witness for the defence, he is, nevertheless, merciless in his cross-examination of her, and succeeds in convicting Ketlar. As the day of ICetlar’s execution approaches, Joan works- frantically to. save him. Tipped off that Baretta (a bootlegger) is the real murderer, she disguises herself and joins a party the gangster is giving at Boar’s Head Inn, a notorious roadhouse. She overhears Baretta admit the murder, but is discovered and forced to make a sensational escape, just as a terrific cyclone breaks ‘in all its fury. The inn collapses, killing all the gangsters. However, the management does not wish to spoil the evening’s entertainment for patrons and leaves them, if they wish, to enjoy this super picture, a surprise. Prices will be as usual and the booking plan is now open at C. G. Swallow’s or the theafre.

OPERA HOUSE.

“THE FOOL.”

William Fox’s third big theatrical attraction, .“The Fool,” will be screened at the Opera House for four nights and a matinee commencing to-morrow afternoon at two o’clock. As a stage play Channing Pollock’s “The Fool” was a great success and ran for over a year each in London and New York. Over five hundred clergymen of all denominations have preached about “The Fool” and thousands of letters of commendation have been received. As a picture it is even a greater success, as the outside scenes can be taken on the actual spots described, and, instead of ten, some 350 different scenes were photographed to give it the local colour. 1 '“The Fool,” with handsome Edmund Lowe in the name part, is a curate who tries to live as he preaches and the people whom he befriends call him a fool. To say that this picture will create a furore is putting it mildly, as everywhere it has been shown it has created'more discussion than any picture for years.