ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 292, 7 November 1928, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

PALACE TO-NIGHT,

“THE ROMANCE OF HINEMOA.

Mr Gustav Pauli who produced tho beautiful Maori film, “Tho Romanco of Hino-Moa,” based on an authentic Maori legend and played in the actual locations of tho story, spent seven months in New Zealand preparing his material, and an additional four months in actually photo graphing tho film. Ho had tho assistance of Mr Elsdon Best, Director of tho Wellington Museum —accounted the greatest living authority on the Maoris—and also the help of the New Zealand Government in tho granting of facilities to film in Rotorua, and the loan of many of the wonderfully carved Maori houses from the Government store. He found his ideal-“Hirie-Moa” in Maata Hurihanganui, a Maori dancer, and his ideal “Tutanekai” in Akuhato, a Maori wrestler. A living Maori chief, Tingarue plays tho rolo of “Umkarai,” and all tho other roles were played by Maoris who had never faced tho camera before. The story tells how a young chief, who loves a neighbouring chief’s daughter, is wrongfully accused of theft. He is sentenced to trial by ordeal, having to pass through the terrible Valley of Fire, a crater in the activo volcano, Whakaari, where tho air is filled with sulphur fumes and the earth is a network of pools of lava and boiling mud. Ho survives the ordeal. Later, the girl decides to leave her tribe to bo with her lover and swims across Lake Rotorua. With the exposure of the actual thief all ends happily for the lovers.

KOSY THEATRE,

THREE BIG FEATURES.

To-night, commencing at 7.30 o’clock, an exceptional programme will bo presented to the public of Palmerston North. It is headed by a most sensational story, entitled “Diamond Handcuffs.” With two such wel-known cinema stars as Conrad Nagel and Eleanor Boardman, little need bo said about the picture. Tho story consists of three episodes, all completed into ono big masterpiece. The story commences in an African kaffir settlement where lives Musa, a half-caste native, whose lust for diamonds persuades Niambo, her native sweothcart, to steal a great gem for her at tho prico of his life. Tragedy follows tho diamond from Africa to England and finally to New York. There it comes into the. hands of a girl member of an underworld gang, Tillio, who is afraid to explain to her leader how she came by the jewel. A police raid takes the matter out of their hands, and Tillie finds a better life, and greater happiness with her lover. In “Call of the Heart,” Dynamite, tho police dog, plays tho part of Cupid, chasing away his mistress’s unworthy suitors, and extending his paw in friendship to thoso worthy of her. Then ho tracks down a gang of bad men, foils them at every turn, and in tho ond saves his mistress from the coils of tho villain. “Patsy of Palmerston,” the local production, has' returned after numerous requosts, and will be screened until Friday night. With three star features showing on tho one programme, Kosy patrons are being well catered for. Evoryone who intends being present is requested to bo early to save disappointment.

THEATRE DE LUXE

“NO OTHER WOMAN.”

Dolores Del Rio, whoso unforgettable role of Charmaine in “What Prico Glory,” mado her famous over night, scores again in the stellar role of Carmelita in Fox Films’ colourful drama, “No Other Woman,” which opens for a throo nights’ season to-night at the Theatre do Luxe. Tho story of “No Other Woman” is of unusual interest, holding tho audicnco’s attention throughout tho screening. It deals with a fortuno hunting society gambler, played by Ben Bard, who marries a wealthy South American girl, Miss Del Rio, for her money, while the true lover hesitates to propose because of her wealth. The setting for this picture is the world’s playground, Biarritz, France. Many beautiful scenes are shown of this famous summer resort on the Bay of Biscay. Incidentally, this is tho first picture in which Miss Del Rio wears modern dress, which she does with unusual charm. By all means see this delightful entertainment. It is sure to pleaso the most jaded of theatre patrons. The supports include the latest Fox News, variety and comedy'. Reserves are at Berryman’s,' or ’phono 5050.