ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 93, 17 March 1927, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

PALACE THEATRE. PETER B. KYNE’S “WAR PAINT.” From the descriptive pcn of Peter B. Kyne, the. world famous novelist, camo that exciting story, “War p a int ” the screen version of which will be scre ened at the Palace Theatre to-night. It is a breathless action picture of last century’s frontier wars between settlers and Reel Indians Novels such as “Never the Twain Shali Meot,” “Kindred of the Dust ” “The Valley of Giants,” and others, penned by tins literary urtist, have, by their human appeal, won tremendous popularity In the story of “War Paint” there is the same human element, the same appealing note. This production introduces Tun McCoy, newest of outdoor adventure stars, and a most fascinating personality His first picture makes splendid entertainment. Its depiction of the frontier struggles is .packed with thrilling incident and a delightful love theme predominates. “War Paint” is an authentic picture of the Red Indians end the wes, It was produced oil the Wyoming Reservation, and features many hundreds of Indians in graphic sequences. These wore induced to appear through their friendship for McCoy 1 who shares with the Crown Prince of Sweden the distinction of being one of the few white men to bo adopted into an Indian tribe. McCoy is a great screen discovery Toll, soldierly and magnetic, ho typifies (he virile hero of romantic fiction. His ability as an actor is undoubted and ho will certainly become one of thA mo«l popular screen figures. The p l an j 3 a t Martin’s; theatre ’phone 5328.

DE LUXE. “THE LIDY” (BELLE BENNETJT). . The film version of the David Belasco stage success, “The Lily,” i s the bioattraction at the iso Luxe Theatre. Heading the cast, is Belle Bennett who brings to (ho screen a technique second to none. She was virtually born under a circus tent and iia6 been in theatrical work all her life. IJcr work in “Stella Dallas” won tho praise of hardened critics throughout the world. In “The Lily” she is said to surpass even this supreme achievement. She plays tho difficult- role of Odette. Then comes John St. Polis, a Frenchman born in New Orleans of the old Bordeaux lineage, and considered one cf Belasco’s most gifted players. He is cast a 3 Count de Maigny, Odette’s father. lan Keith, a Bostonian who spent five years under tho direct supervision of Belasco, is seen in the difficult role of Georges Arnaud, the handsome artist who loves Christiana, Count de Maigny’s youngest daughter. The somewhat trying role of the youngest son of Count de Maigny fails to a talented young actor from Argentina. Barry Norton. Hi* love scenes with Gertrude Short are something altogether different. Richard Tucker, cast ao Huzar the lawyer, is a human and sympathetic figure opposite Beiic Bennett, and their love moments rank with the most exquisito sequences ever filmed. James Marcus, Tom Ricketts, Lydia Yeamans, Titus and other well-kno-.vn character actors complete the cast. T'iio iocalo is in Franco in the marvellous chateau of tho count. Victor Schertzinger directed the production in masterly fashion.

KOSY. “JUST SUPPOSE” AND “FORBIDDEN CARGO.” It is not very often that we are offered a motion picture that affords such variety as docs “Just Suppose,” the latest First National release starring Richard Barthelmess. The story deals with a young prince, whoso chief ‘aim is to avoid the never-ending functions that royalty is called upon to attend. This desire is considerably strengthened on his meeting quite by accident a very beautiful girl who grows upon his imagination to such purpose that he confides in a court friend to (lie effect that no one else could ever claim his affection. Up to that stage, tho eventual outcome is indeed a puzzle to the spectator, and it is not l>efore some varied thrills are experienced that, matters are straightened out to the satisfaction of all. Exciting indeed is ‘ the big polo contest in which the young prince participates. Barthelmess, by the way, displays femarkablo skill as a horseman in these episodes. Lois Moran ife the young star who plays opposite him. This big attraction is now at the Kosy Theatre. In Iho Wm. Fox attraction, “Forbidden Cargo,” Evelyn Brent, Robcr Ellis and Boris Karloff are in the leading roles. A slim, dauntless girl at the wheel of a rumrunner —a stormy sea —the heeling schooner —a shot across her hows—and tho chase is on. “Forbidden Cargo” is a quickmoving melodrama of the sea that will prove entertaining to everybody. The supporting programme is excellent.

PHYLLIS LETT CONCERT. A TALENTED PARTY. One of the most versatile and talented musicians Australia has produced will be heard at the Phyllis Lett concert in Hie Opera House on Monday next, under the direction of Mr E. J. Gravestock. This is Miss Margot Mac Gibbon. Although only 20 years of age, she has shown sueli extraordinary and varied talents that the puzzle for her teachers has been to decide on the course on which to specialise. She commenced studying the piano at live years and continued with her studies until nearly four years ago, when 6he won a scholarship at (he Albert Street Conservatorium, Melbourne. At the same time she was successful in gaining a violin scholarship, having commenced some years before the study of th3.t instrument. Not content with her work with the violin and piano, Miss Mac Gibbon studied singing for two years, and her beautiful soprano voice won great praise. Miss Mac Gibbon recently gained one of the three scholarships offered by the Associated Board (Royal Lollego and Royal Academy of Music, London) in Australia, and has been given the option by tiro Royal Academy of choosing either piano or violin for her chief study. She has chosen the violin, and at the conclusion of Miss Phyllis Lett s tour will proceed to England. Maurice Besly, the brilliant young English musician, who will be associated with Miss Phyllis Lett, the great English contralto, on her forthcoming tour of New Zealand, although comparatively a young iqoo'i las * a rcinnr kable career. In “ he toured Germany and Austria with ttie famous coloratura soprano Ursula Grciillc, being the first English artist to tie heard m Germany since tho war. lie was the first Englishman to liavo the honour of conducting the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The box plans for the concert are at the Opera House.