ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 186, 6 July 1928, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THEATRE DE LUXE. “BABY AIINE” A COAIEDY RIOT. « “Baby Aline” is one of tho funniest comedies ever shown at the Dc I.uxe Theatre, where tho heroes of “Rookies,” George K. Arthur and Karl Dane, are now drawing large audiences with their latest comedy vehicle. Charlotte Greenwood’s love scenes with Karl Dane, -especially those in which ho alleges ho has been shanghaied into marrying her—and tho midget who masquerades as a baby—tho twins and triplets of all sizC6 and colours that are hired, borrowed and stolen, are amongst tho very best comedy scenes ovor produced. The supporting subjects are excellent and tho orchestra de Luxe provides a pleasant and diverting musical programme. Tho box plan is on view at Berryman’s, or ’phone theatre 5050. ‘FRED THOMSON TO-AIOIIROW.

“Jesse James” is not a Western, as the name is ordinarily used. It is the authentic record of one of the most amazing characters in American history. It has dash, marvellous horsemanship, and some hairraising stunts, hut it also has a dramatic story as beautifully told as "The Vanishing Race.” This is Fred Thomson’s first production for Paramount and is undoubtedly a classic. Intending patrons are advised to book early at Berryman’s or phone 5050. ROSY THEATRE. FINAL SCREENING TO-NIGHT. Tingling scenes, hairbreadth escapes and a double barrelled-romance are seen In “Square Crooks,’’‘"which concludes at the Kosv Theatre to-night. The story has tio do Avitrh the struggle of two men who arc striving to turn lover a new leaf after dabbling in the night life of New York. Robert Armstrong and Johnny Alac Brown arc the two boys who find the road to honesty and freedom difficult. The supporting east includes Dorothy Dwan, Dorothy Appleby, Clarence Burton, Eddie Sturgis, Lydia Dickson and Jackie Combs. The additional feature is “For the Term of His Natural Life,” with Eva Novak,, Australia’s own screen actress. “.For the Term of His Natural Life” filled oric with wonder and a deep appreciation of the enterprise of the people who so courageously set out to place the Australian producing industry on such a glorious fooling with this huge spectacle. Being filmed in Tasmania, the true locale of the story brings a picturesque newness to motion pictures, and adds Australia's share of romance to a romantic industry. In its ten vivid reels there is recorded something as rare and poignant as it is soulful and inspiring. .Fierce mutinies, exciting prison riots, the burning of the powder ship*- “H.Vdaspos,” and u hundred other thrilling incidents, coupled with tho story of Rufus Dawes’ marvellous fortitude and lovo which survived through years of suffering and pain, make it the greatest entertainment yet witnessed. Excellent supporting subjects will also be shown.

AT THE PALACE. FINAL SCREENING OF “BARDELYS.” To-night is the last, opportunity to witness that historical, spectacular romance, “Bardelvs the Alagnificent.” The cast includes John Gilbert, Eleanor Boardman, Roy D’Aroy, George K. Arthur, Lionel Belinore, Arthur Lubin. The author is Rafael Sabatini, from whose brilliant pen came “Scaramoucho” and “The Sea Hawk.” The story is a swashbuckling romance of old France, with (lashing swords, gay intrigues, daring adventures, and' a delightful love story artistically woven together. It is staged in Franco in the sixteenth century, when this birthplace of love and romance was .even more tnhn now a land of colourful picturcsquencss. . “THE GORILLA” OPENS TO-AIORROW. “When you’ro not shivering you’ll be laughing—when ytou’ro not laughing you’ll bo shaking with thrills! The greatest spellbinder ever uncorked v wi th - tho: imost amazing and dangerous figure- that ever stalked the screen! It is mystery till Mulligan and Garrity come in. Then il ls whatever you call a mix-up of hair-raising action—thrilling romance, side-splitting; comedy, perplexing suspense!” Thus writes a contemporary of tho mystery’ picture, “The Gorilla.” A giant ape-man, standing„,rjine feet tali' and tipping the scales jiit 400 pounds, lias the title role in “The Gorilla.” Charlie Alurr'ay and Fred Kelsey are cofcaturud in the role of Alulligan and Gurrity, two defectives who hear all, see all and know nothing. They undertake to capture the gorilla and thus solve several mysterious. murders which arc supposed to have been committed by him. Their extraordinary methods in effecting this capture in a spooky house on the. toil of a cliff aro reported to furnish most of the hilarity. It will bo seen at the Palace Theatre to-mor-row afternoon and evening. A novel announcement is made by the Palace management to the effect that “The Gorilla” will appear in person on the Palace balcony ut 1.45 to-morrow afternoon. “The Gorilla” .will be ion view from the street, and his weird antics should interest pedestrians and others.