ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 306, 29 November 1927, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THEATRE DE LUXE. GARY COOPER IN “ARIZONA BOUND.” A cast of unusual strength" is a notable feature of “Arizona Bound,” the first picture presenting Paramount’s new Western star, Gary Cooper, and now showing at tho Theatre de Luxe. There are four principal characters in. the picture, and these important parts arc in tho hands of Goopcr himself, Betty Jewel, El' Brendel and Jack Daughcrty. The story deals with the adventures of Cooper, regarded as rather a ne’er-do-well, but transformed by his love for his sweetheart and the necessity of relieving himself from unjust suspicion. How his problems arc finally- solved makes a strong, swiftly-mov-ing story. Cooper is aided by an admirable supporting east, headed by the beautiful “velvet-eyed girl,” Betty Jewel, and El Brendel, a comedian who is a positive riot of mirth. A splendid supporting programme and incidental music by. the Orchestra de Luxe complete the bill. r lho plan is at Berryman’s or telephone 5050 for reserves.: . • ; BUSTER KEATON IN -“THE •; GENERAL.” What is said to bo one of the biggest comedies in the history of the motion' picture industry ]. commences at. the matinee performance to-morrow. It is “Tho General,” Buster Keaton’s first United Artists starring vehicle. Combining thrills which have never been equalled in the' dramatic field with tho most laughs of Keaton’s career, “The General” is said to sound, a miw, dominant note in the comedy - world. Produced by Joseph M. Schenck,' chairman of tho board of directors of the United Artists Corporation, the huge fun film is acknowledged to be the costliest comedy ever made.- Thousands appear in tho supporting cast, which is headed by Marian Mack, a young actress who temporarily abandoned a starring career in dramatic pictures to become Buster’s leading lady. “The General” is one picture in which historical accuracy has boon preserved without sacrificing laughs. An added attraction at tho matinee performance will be a pianoforte solo by. Mrs C. Gilmour, the talented pianistc of the Orchestra de Luxo, whose accomplishments arc well known throughout the Dominion. This innovation at tho matinee performances is most popular with patrons of tho de' Luxe. Tho supporting programme, too, is of high quality and provides fine .entertainment. Tho plan is at Berryman s or telephone 5050 for reserves. KOSY THEATRE. r . HOOT GIBSON PICTURE. Hoot Gibson gallops to another- sweeping triumph as king of the cowboys in liis, latest starring role as the dashing hero of “The Prairie King,” a Universal-Jewel release, concluding to-night at the Kosy Theatre. Tho picture is a vivid colourful drama of the west, flaming with the speed and action of vigorous outdoor life, generously tinged with a romantic love theme. Barbara Worth achieves a new triumph in her rolo of the heroine. The supporting feature is “The Wreck.” Shirley Mason and Malcolm McGregor head the notable cast in this story of a girl whose leap into matrimony lead her into such an entanglement of adventures that she had to bo helped into romance and happiness by the handsome and lovable hero. Tho remainder of the cast includes. Francis MacDonald, James Bradbury, junr., and Francis Raymond. Last but not least is “The Silent Flyer.” “Can Dogs Talk?:’ Patrons will say “yes” when they see Silyerstroak, tho king of dog actors, in this chapter play of romance and intrigue in the.snow country. There are ten episodes that will grip one with suspense and excited interest.

PALACE THEATRE. SPORT COMEDY—“BABE COMES HOME.” A really fine baseball comedy-dranm results from "Babe” Ruth’s good work in a part originally intended, it is said, for an experienced actor. The fact that a refreshingly novel love story and bubbling comedy are even more important than baseball in the picture will no doubt interest feminine patrons. Rutli scores as a comedian, as a screen lover, and —naturally—as a provider of thrills in baseball sequences. Miss Nilsson was never better nor more appealing, and Miss Fazenda never funnier. Ethel Shannon, Lou Archer and Arthur Stone are among tho supporting players, all with intriguing characterisations. Tho story, based on Gerald Beaumont’s magazine serial, “Said With Soap,” begins with the heroine as a laundry girl, and soiled baseball uniforms link the laundry with the diamond. The girl goes to investigate, sees tho hero play and receives an introduction. Then comes their romance, with baseball incidental to an excellent and very human plot idea wherein the heroine tries to reform tho hero, and promptly gets into some very humorous difficulties. “Babe Comes Home” is, in short, a photoplay offering that the whole family should enjoy and which will interest women as well as tho men and boys who are flocking into tho Palace Theatre to see America’s baseball idol on the screen. The splendid supporting programme includes comedy, news and gazette, with a fine programme of popular music, played by the Palace Salon Orchestra. Seats may be reserved at Martin’s or by ringing 5328.