ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 220, 15 August 1927, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

5 DE LUXE THEATRE. "MAN OF THE FOREST.” A splendid cast is seen in Paramount’s picturisation of Zane Grey’s “Man of the' Forest,” which is the current feature at the De Luxe this evening. Jack Holt, popular hero of many gripping western stories by the widely-read author, plays the malo load. He recently completed "Forlorn River,” which was made by the samo director, John Waters. Georgia Hale has the feminine lead opposite Holt. “Man of the Forest” deals with tho romantic adventures of Holt as a rancher, who plays a lone hand at tho cattle game with his interests largely confined to wooded ranges in the high country. Bocauso of the mystery surrounding him, and his ohoico for solitudo he is known as the “man of tho forest.” Other members of tho cast include El Brendel, comodian; Warner Oland, Tom Kennedy, Ivan Christion, Bruco Gordon and Vester Pegg. Tho last named is reputed to bo one of tho West’s most skilful riders. Fifty tons of equipment, ono hundred and fifty people, a mountain boon, two bears, foxes coyotes and‘other monagcrio inmates had to bo transported nearly four hundred miles into the heart of tho Sierra Nevada Mountains for the filming of "Man of the Forest.” Lakes that breatho, canyons with tnplo echoes, twelve-pronged deer with charmed lives and herds of wild horses:— these aro some of the fascinating features of tho California Sierras country photographed by Director John Waters’ At ono point eleven thousand feet above sea level, from which soveral shots were taken, thirteen moutain lakes are visible, within a radius of twenty-five miles. They might bo dubbed chromatic, or spectrum lakes, because they are variously called Rpd, Purple and Blue Lake. At sunriso and sunset they take on the colours for which they aro named. One of them rises and falls as if it were breathing, and scientists aro searching for volcanic or glacial influences to explain the | phenomenon. This is the sort of wild coun- 1 , try that forms a background for Zane ■ Grey’s thriller. Patrons aro advised to bo ! sure and book early as heavy bookings are anticipated. The plan is at Berryman’s or ring Theatre tel. No. 5050. PALACE THEATRE. MADGE KENNEDY IN “OH, BABY.” A bright and entertaining programme will be presented at the Palace Theatre to-night. Laughter is the great tonic these days and in Universal’s comedy-drama, "Oh, Baby,” there is laugh following after laugh in quick succession. An exceptionally fine cast has been chosen with Madge Kennedy in the lead. The picture is a sporting one and is crammed full of action and romance. An excellent cast supports the star, including the one-time favourite Flora Finch. ‘‘Oh, Baby,” is of the light variety : that will please all who see it. A strong ' supporting programme including the latest World News, scenic and a aomedy, completes a most enjoyable night’s entertain- ! ment. Seats should bo booked at Martin’s, 5 or by theatre phone 5328. ] KOSY THEATRE. ;

A RICHARD BARTHELMESS SPECIAL.

Richard Barthelmess encountered new experiences of inake-up during the filming of “The Black White Sheep,” which shows at the Kosy Theatre again to-night. As a British soldier in Palestine wh’o disguises as the beggar of Kefr Saba, Barthelmess was required to first grow a full-fledged beard. Dick had to wear the garb of a beggar for several weeks during which time he was chased by Arab troops, beaten up by a Greek cafe owner, imprisoned in a dreary dungeon, and buried in sand up to his neck as a target for spear-throwers in a hair-raising torture scene. Aside from these physical tribulations undergone by Barthelmess, the story itself inflicted upon him such mental trials as discovering his fiance dishonest; being ejected from home by hfs father; and being branded as a deserter. He is most ably supported by Patsy Ruth Millar who plays the rolo of Zelie, the Greek dancing girl, who rescues Barthelmess from the clutch of treacherous Arabs. The cast in “The Falso Alarm,” which is a thrilling melodrama with startling fire scenes and a theme of unusual interest introducing the courage of a coward as a keynote, is headed by Ralph Lewis, Mary Carr, and Dorothy Revier. Others appearing in prominent roles in the picture are John Harron, George O’Hara, Priscilla Bonner, Maurice Costello, William Franey, Arthur Hoyt and Lillian Leighton. It is said that this production especially glorifies the fire department of the aountry, every method of fire-fighting known to exist having been brought into play in making this picture. Ralph Lewis, playing John Casey, was once a fireman.