ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 273, 17 October 1927, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

PALACE THEATRE. LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE STORY “LOST AT SEA.” Taken from “Main Springs,” a story by the famous author, Louis Joseph Vance, the Tiffany production, “Lost at Sea,” is this clover writer at his best, and real entertainment full of romance and thrill is the result. In tho cast aro such wellknown players as Huntly Gordon, Jane Novak, Lowell Sherman, Natalio Kingston, Billy Kent Schaefer, Joan Standing and William R. Walling. Tho story tells of a young woman who is married to a man who is feared by both bis wifo and little son. He enjoys himself dallying about tho cabarets where ho falls in love with one of the principal dancers. Unknown to his wife, ho goes on a business trip to Europe, tho dancer being on the same vessel. The boat is blown up and they are ostensibly lost. A former girlhood sweetheart, hearing of the disaster, comes back, pays ardent court to the supposed widow and marries her. That same day tho couple receive a message that her husband has been saved and is on his way home. The denouement of this rather novel situation is swift and dramatic. Splendid supports include a clever Alsop Fable Cartoon, comedy and gazette, and tho Palace Salon. Orchestra will render a delightful overture “Tho Student Prince.” The box plan is at Martin’s, but seats inay bo retained by ringing 5328.

DE LUXE THEATRE. BEBE DANIELS IN AMUSING COMEDY. Few comedies have como to the screen during tho past 12 months that can compare in plot interest, or swiftness with “A Kiss in a Taxi,” Bebo Daniels’ new starring picture now showing at tho De Luxe Theatre. In it, tho vivacious comedienne plays Ginetto,, bewitching waitress of the Parisian Montmartre. All patrons seek to kiss her, but sho is untouchable, answering each advance with a fresh shower of glassware. Chester Conklin, as Maraval, treasurer of the Artists’ Society, ha.s one of the best opportunities of his career. Douglas Gilmore, Paramount’s latest leading man, gives a splendid performance as Lucien, Bobo's sweetheart. “A Kiss in a Taxi” bears tho stamp of sterling comedy not only because of its cast, but also for tho capable direction it received from Clarence Badger, who seems quite satisfied to create one continual lino of successful farces for Famous PlayersLasky. Jocelyn Lee gives added zest to the picture as Conklin’s attractive secretary. The Collegians, too, are immensely popular with Palmerston North audiences, this week’s “Flashing Oars” being no exception to the continued success of the great college life sporting epics. The incidental music rendered by tho Orchestra Do Luxe was also much appreciated by the largo audience on Saturday night. This programme will be screened finally to-night, and provides excellent entertainment. The plan is at Berryman’s or telephone 5050 for reserves.

WHAT PRICE GLORY” COMMENCING TO-MORROW.

Described as the world’s greatest motion picture, “What Price Glory” will receive its premiere at the Do Luxe Theatre to-morrow commencing with a special fourmatinee and four-night season. Patrons of this popular theatre aro assured of the very best that screen entertainment offers. “\Wiat Price Glory,” Fox Films’ version of tho successful stage play of tho same name, is a merry film without a villain, One can also use one’s own discretion in picking tho hero. Nobody will dispute, however, that tho fiery and captivating G'harmaine is a more than adequate heroine. Privates Kiper and Lipinsky supply most or the comedy, being described as a comedy duo par excellence. But who is the hero Is it Captain Flagg, who uses profanity by preference, gets drunk at Bar-le-Due and leads his men as lightheartedly as _ though ho were going on a picnic? Or is it Sergeant Quirt, swaggering, blustering rough-neck, who knows all the card tricks in the deck, steals his superior officer’s sweetheart when Its gets the chance, and takes life as a matter of cou.se? Victor McLeglen pays the first part, and his performance stands out like a beacon-light. Edmund Lowe, as tho “shifty baby” of the second part, is seen in the best role of his career. lie forgets that he is a handsome matinee idol and seems to revel in the part. In making the film, Raoul Walsh kept resolutely to the same idea, and the audience can tako its choice of the big-hearted bombastic Fla,gg and the handsome, unscrupulous Quirt. Others who deserve special mention are Ted McNamara and Sammy Cohen, the comedy duo referred to. McNamara’s facial expressions are excruciatingly funny, especially when “putting one over” on his superior officer, Flagg. “What Price Glory” is said to be one of the greatest comedies even seen. The plan for the season is now available at Berryman’s and the management announce that many enquiries have already been rnado for reservations. Patrons, therefore are earnestly advised to book early. Booking arrangements aro announced in another column.

KOSY THEATRE. TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAMME. The excellent double-featured bill, “The Sea Tiger” and “Desperate Game,” which opened to a large house on Saturday, will again bo shown at Kosy to-night. Tho first feature is “Desperate Game,” xvith Pete Morrison and the xvild riding cowboys of the Bar O Ranch. It is a sensational battle that the plucky Fete xvages against his enemies. There are enough thrills in this xvestern picture to last for some time. The second attraction is “The Sea Tiger,” xvith Milton Sills. In this film Sills is a fisherman, a lowly occupation perhaps, but one demanding a maximum of courage to fight tho stormy seas off tho Canary Islands where tho story is laid. He does a tremendous piece of acting and his xvork throughout is characterised by its vividness. Mary Astor is his leading xvoinan and John Francis Dillon directed the picture. An added feature is “Strings of Steel.” ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY’S CONCERT On Friday next at tho Opera House the Palmerston North Orchestral Society xvill present their final concert, of their thirtythird season and the programme should appeal to all music lovers. A special feature on this occasion xvill be Mendelssohn’s sing-spiel, “Son and Stranger,” a xvork of great beauty. The operatic selection, “The Belle of Nexv York,” xvill bo presented for the first time. Other numbers by the orchestra includo “Fest” overture, “Pirouette,” “In a Monastery Garden,” “Merchant of Venice” suite, and “Worato Poi.” Miss Naomi Whalley xvill xvith Mr Amos McKegg provide the x'oeal items and altogether a musical treat is assured. Tho box plan opens to-moxToxv morning at the Opera House at 10 o'clock to honorary members and to the public on Wednesday.