ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 29, 3 January 1927, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KOSY. “MONEY TALKS” AND “THE'dUST FLOWER.” - A fast moving, energotio comedy romance that keeps an audience in a state of constant hilarity from the first scene to tho final fade out: such is “Money Talks,” the new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture to bo screened at tho Kosy Theatre commencing to-night. In its cast aro Claire Windsor, Owen Moore, Bert Roach and Ned Sparks. An aggressive, though penniless, advertising s.gent finds that after many years he is able to give his mother something besides promises. With this incentive ho sets to work in earnest, and retrieves the family fortunes. It is in the achieving of this that tho picture’s main entertainment lies. Exciting adventures on an ocean-going yacht, which is captured by desperate rumrunners, follow in quick succession and are relieved by hilarious comedy and broad humour. Owen Moore is cast as the husband, and beautiful Claire Windsor as his wife. Moore reveals a remarkable aptitude for comedy portrayal. His impersonation of a lady doctor is an incident loaded with infectious mirth. Mi ss Windsor enacts her role with a poise and grace that make her work really charming. Basil King’s first photoplay since the tional “Earthbound” of two seasons ago is Goidwyn’s pieturisation of his latest novel, “Tho Dust Flower.” It is altogether different from “Earthbound,” yet has the samo faculty of enchaining the interest and arousing the emotions. Another lesson (4) on how to dance “The Charleston, in Six Lessons,” will also be shown, in addition to some very entertaining and interesting supporting items. TOM MIX IN “HARD BOILED” AT THE DE LUXE. Surrounded by an excellent cast and supplied with ono of the most thrilling stories of tho west ever brought to the silver sheet, Tom Mix, as Jcfl Boyden, gives a remarkably fino performance in “Hard Boiled,” Shannon Fife’s romantic tale of a dude ranch, which comes to the De Luxe Theatre to-day. In this his latest release, the great western ace finds, upon leaving his comfortable home in Chicago, that crooks aro crooks—no matter where they are encountered. In this particular caso, the bad men are New York gun artists, headed by one Diamond Sadie, and they aro bent upon mischief in the Far West. In tho course of the action, Tom encountered them planning a little haul which, if successful, would bring to their strong boxes some of the most desirablo jewels in the safo at the famous Boiling Springs, where Abigail Gregg rules with an iron hand. Just how Tom and Tony, working with “Spec” O’Donnell and a homely little dog enlist the interest of the beautiful Marjorie Gregg, engineer a startling rescue, and land the culprits behind bars, develops into a western release of rare beauty and dramatic action. Helene Chadwick, seen as Marjorie Gregg, is said to do the finest work of her screen career. In the cast are Emily Fitzroy, Phyllis Haver, Ethel Gray Terry, Dan Mason Charles Conklin, “Spec’.’ O’Donnell, William Lawrence and others.

THE PRIVATE SECRETARY COMPANY. Local theatre-goers will bo pleased to hear tho above company arc to appear at tho Opera Houso on Saturday next. This evergreen comedy is being presented by arrangement with J. C. Williamson, Ltd., who hold tho Australian and South African rights. It is a farcical comedy by Charles Hawtrey (now Sir Charles Hawtrey) and has not been presented- for about 20 years by a professional company in New Zealand. Tho company has been meeting with a wonderful successful season as this is a comedy for old and young and has a strong combination of artists such as Mr Bruce Allan, who has played tho namo part, Rev Robt. Spalding, over 500 performances—Miss Avis North, who was in the New York and South African productions, and such well-known favourites as Maurice Lynch, Frank Willoughby, Carmon Brunette, William Stamford, Vivian Grey, Joan Beverley, Naomi Herbert, Stanley Wilson, Alfred Roberts, Reginald Ashman, while Miss Daisy Brassey is musical directress. Patrons are advised to reserve their seats. The box plan will be opened on Thursday next at the Opera Houso office.

PALACE THEATRE. JOHN BARRYMORE IN THE EPIC OF WHALING DAYS, ‘‘THE SEA BEAST.” Commencing at the popular Palace Theatre to-night is the much looked forward to picture, ‘‘The Sea Beast,” featuring the great character actor, John Barrymore, who is more than a name, more than a personality; he is a world institution. He is more widely known among theatregoers in all civilised countries than almost any other actor of the century, llis interpretation of Captain Ahab in “The Sea Bea3t” lifts John Barrymore above every previous effort of his on the screen. In this role are great contrasting values that make for truly great acting. The shy tender love of youth fires to passion beneath the soft moonlight of tropic nights; a sturdy man gives battlo to the monster of the deep and is torn and crippled for life. Fear of pity ages his youth and when fate mocks him into tho belief that the girl he loves has been won by another, hate scorches his soul and tho desire for vengeance writes its hideous lines upon tho fr.ee once lighted by love. Transition upon transition, youth, love and honest ambition, the terror' of a soul struggling against the madness of revenge unsatisfied, and the escape of Ahab from his self-made horror —never was there a greater role and never a better actor to play it. “Tho Sea Beast” is based on Moby Dick, the famous Herman Melville novel. Seats will be at a premium, and intending patrons are advised to book their seats at Martin’s and so avoid disappointment. Tho theatre ’phone is 5328.

ADELPHI CABARET ORCHESTRA. A dance that promises to be the premier attraction of its kind to appear in Palmerston North is that to be held in tho Empire Hall on Wednesday next. when Manuel Hyman’s Exhibition Orchestra from the Adelphi Cabaret Wellington, will be in attendance. The manager, Mr Rodney Pankhurst, is sparing no expense to provide an entertainment that will be wholly worthy of the festive season.