ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 135, 8 May 1928, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THEATRE DE LUXE. “CHEATING CHEATERS.” Tho final screening of Max Marcin’s Broadway dramatic success, “Cheating Cheaters,” takes place to-night at the Theatre do Luxe. Betty Compson and Kenneth Hanlon play tho leading roles in this baffling mystery play, full of thrilling mystery’, intrigue and romance, and when one can say that about a picture and moan it ono has the last word in entertainment. In “Cheating Cheaters there -is intrigue that baffles ono to the last fade out; drama tense with interest and suspense and hilarious comedy (in which the whole cast takes part) running all through the picture. The support include an International News, British Gazette, “Tho Greater Collegians,” and a comedy. A feature of the programme is tho delightful music by the orchestra do Luxe. Patrons aro advised to make early reservations. The plan is at Berryman’s or tlieatro ’phono 5050. “THE WAY OF ALL FLESH” TO-MORROW.

Commencing at the inatineo to-morrow at 2 p.tn. the big Paramount special, “Tho Way of All Flesh,” will be tho star attraction. It is with pride and pleasure that the management of the Theatre do Luxe highly recommend this beautiful and wonderful production to the picture-goers of Palmerston North. “The Way of All Flesh” is tho first American made picture of Emil Jannings. Jannings is the actor whoso Boss Mueller in ‘‘Variety” was agreed by all critics and exhibitors to be tho outstanding film performance of 1926. The best professional talent available was assembled- around tho facile star, and the most efficient technical staff procurable in the film capital brought it to the screen. Belle Bennett, famous for her “Stella Dallas” portrayal, plays Jennings’s wife with a sympathetic understanding. Phyllis Haver is tho other woman. Donald Keith and tho three “Beau Gesto” children arc also featured. “The Way of All I‘lcsh” was directed by Victor Fleming who has made many remarkable successes. A.-rpecial musical score has been arranged for the orchestra do Luxe. Patrons aro advised to mako early reservations; tho plan is at Berryman’s.

KOSY THEATRE. TERRORS IN “FINGER PRINTS.” Seldom have the walls of the Kosy Theatre run with such honest laughter as that which greeted the beloved comedienne, Louise Fazenda, in her first starring vehicle, “Finger Prints,” shown to a capacity house last night. She plays tho part of a small, sharp-nosed, spying Dora Traynor, servant in a house of mystery, which hides a gang of desperate robbers'. Tho role has given Miss Fazenda her biggest opportunity, and sho hass cized it with the zest of a true comedienne. Playing opposite her is John T. Murray, the musical comedy recruit to pictures who scored a big hit in “Bardelys the Magnificent.” Helene Costello is also featured in the role of a bandit’s sister, who carries around with her in a locket a paper that tells the hiding place of 5,000,000 dollars in loot. The additional feature is “Ncveda with Gary Cooper and Thelma Todd from the sory written by Zane Grey, the most popular author of western tales. A tale of the west, when a man’s best friends were his horse and six-shooter; when women were heroines; when cattle rustlers and bad men roved in ferocious bands; when the wide plains offered thrilling adventure, and life depended on the quickness pf a man’s draw.

PALACE THEATRE. THRILLING AIR DRAMA. Aviation is the topic _of the day. More newspaper space was given in America to Lindbergh, Chamberlin, Byrd and flying in general than any other subject in newspaper history. Tho show-world was waiting for a flying picture. It has arrived and flashes on the silvcrshcet for the last time at tho Palace Theatre to-night. But First National doesn’t stop there. It gives a picture that will thrill the movie’s severest critics, plus a great star, a powerful story, and a great director. Could any patron ask for more ? Milton Sills and Molly O’Day are the featured players, and the picture possesses the unique title of “Hard-boiled Haggerty.” A feature of the entertainment is tho specially selected musical score artistically rendered by the Palace select orchestra, some delightful melodies _ being largely enhanced by effective lighting designs. “LADIES MUST DRESS.”

Commencing to-morrow niglit. the Palace Theatre will present William Fox’s supercomedy, “Ladies Must Dress.” Heading a largo cast of mirthmakers are Virginia Valli. Karle Fox and Lawrence Cray. Reservations may bo made at Martin’s or by 'phoning 5328.