ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 79, 2 March 1927, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KOSY. LOU TELLEGEN AND G. O'BRIEN IN "THE SILVER TREASURE.’ 1 Lou Tellegen known the world over for his romantic characterisations with Sarah Bernhardt and Eleanor Duse, has ample opportunity to prove his versatility in “The Silver Treasure,” the William Fox screen version of Joseph Conrad’s famous novel “Nostromo,” which opens at the Kosy Theatre to-night and continues for three days. Tellegen is seen as the arch enemy of George O’Brien, who plays the title role and gives one of the most finished performances of his career. .“The Silver Treasure” is a story of South Amerioa and the quest of a valuable shipment of ore by a band of criminals led by the crafty, suave Sotillo. It is legend that whosoever touches this silver becomes tainted with greed and avarice. Nostromo and his cargadores are men who will sing or fight, but the men will follow their leader to the limit The manner in which Nostromo eind his men save the silver treasure from the wily villains takes the audience through a series of as thrilling episodes as have ever been filmed and gives George O’Brien a wonderful chance to display his s.thletio prowess. "The Midnight Kiss” is the picture version of John Golden’s dramatic comedy success, “Pigs,” which ran so long on Broadway. The plot is laid around Tommy Atkins, junr., his ambitions to be a doctor and his one highly successful financial fling. An excellent programme of supports is snowing in addition to the two star attractions.

PALACE THEATRE.

BUSTER KEATON AND SALLY O’NEIL IN “BATTLING BUTLER.”

“Battling Butler,” the famous musical comedy that kept London and New York roaring with laughter for months, is now presented as an excrutiatingly funny screen comedy by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It commences to-night at the popular Palace Theatre. Buster Keaton, the distinguished comedian of “The Navigator,” “Seven Chances” and ‘‘Go West,” has the starring role. The main feminine star is vivacibus Sally O’Neil, the delightful little comedienne of “Mike,” “Sally, Irene and Mary” and “Don’t.” The story of “Battling Butler” is a succession of ludicrous incidents that leave one helpless with laughter. It concerns the adventures of a. rich weakling who poses as a famous pugilist, in order to win the girl of his heart. When the real champion puts in an unexpected appearance, it marks the beginning of a month of physical and mental torture for tho unhappy impostor, who is compelled to train in anticipation of a fight with “The Alabama Murderer,” a notoriously vicious bruiser. It is all a deep laid hoax by the real champion, but the other docs nob discover this until the night of the fight. Then, in an agony of mortification, ho turns on “Battling Butler” and soundly thrashes him, afterwards promising his bride that ho will nover fight again. “Battling Butler” i 6 the most important comedy for years—and one that will be an exhilarating tonic for thousands of fans. Seats may be bookbd at Martin’s or by theatre ’phone, 5328. DE LUXE. BIG SPORTING SPECIAL, “THE RAINMAKER.”

Those who like a strong, forceful love drama, rich in action, thrills, suspense and heart appeal, with a strong undercurrent of humour, staged against typical race track backgrounds ana involving several colourful dance hall episodes, are sure to enjoy “The Rainmaker,” now current at the De Luxe Theatre. Furthermore, it has the added advantage of a sterling cast, featuring such capable players as Ernost Torrence, William Collier, jupr., and Georgia Hale, and including in its supporting personnel Brandon Hurst, Joseph Dowling,Tom Wilson, Martha Mattox and many others. . The theme of the plot is that of regeneration, and tho characters involved are a jockey and a dance hall girl. Collier handles. the role of jockey in capital, style and gives a performance that rings with sincerity and humanity. Georgia Hale as the girl who fails in her attempt to break away from the dance hall life but eventually redeem* both herself and the jockey is wistfully charming and vividly convincing. Torrence wins new laurels with his compelling characterisation of “Mike, the bartender.” The action of the story is swift and dynamio working up smoothly to the powerful climax.