ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 303, 20 November 1928, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THEATRE DE LUXE. BILLIE DOVE TO-NIGHT. In “The Heart of a Follies Girl,” which is to head the cinema bill at the Theatre de Luxe to-night for the final screening, Miss Billio Dove is supported by nearly 50 of Hollywood’s youngest, prettiest and most shapely dancing girls. They compose the chorus in scenes of tho famous girl-show, and take part in back-stage scenes. Mildred Harris, the beautiful blonde actress, and Clarissa Selwynno have important supporting roles. Behind all tho beauty and glamour, howover, is a very human and realistic love story of a Follies girl. There is an excellent supporting programme, and the delightful music by the orchestra adds colour to this very fine entertainment. Reserves are at Berryman’s or ’phone 5050. “THE LAST COMMAND.”

The greatest motion picture favourites of America and Europe have been assembled for the cast of “The Last Command,” the Paramount picture which comes to the Theatre do Luxe to-morrow, commencing at the matinee at 2 p.m., with Emil Tannings as the etar. Heading tho European representation, is of course, the star himself, Jannings, whose two American-made pictures, “The Way of All Flesh” and “Variety,” have given in America the same pre-eminence ho, enjoyed abroad. Evelyn Brent, “the girl of mysteries,” socalled because she has starred in more mystery and crook dramas than any other actress, is Jannings’s leading woman, and with her in the American contingent is William Powell, arch-villain of the screen, who adds to his long line of sinister portrayals the part of a rabid revolutionist, who provides menace in generous and convincing quantities. Also in the cast is Nicholas Soussanin, the Russian actor whoso work as “the waiter who wept” was such a success in the Adolphe Menjou pictures “Service for Ladies,” and. ‘‘A Gentleman of Paris.” Great settings mark “The Last Command” as an elaborate production, and tho fine acting of everyone, particularly that of Jannings, marks it as one of tho greatest pictures ever made. Tho box plan is now filling rapidly at Berryman s, j theatre ’phone 5050. AT THE PALACE.

“ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.”

Enthusiastic comments are heard from tho crowds who are attending the Palace Theatre to see Monte Blue in “Across the Atlantic,” tho Warner Bros. production, which is an epic of the air. Blue, used to tho red-blooded life of land and sea before coming into the movie world, has taken to aviation with characteristic verve. The principals are Edna Murphy, Burr Mclntosh and Robert Ober. Blue plays the part of an ace of the World War. Believed to be dead, he escapes from the hospital, captures a ’piano and flies to France, arriving in time to prevent the.marriago of his former" sweetheart to his brother. LON CHANEY’S NEW PICTURE.

Those who count themselves among the millions of Lon Chaney’s admirers will have a thrilling and entertaining evening when they see him in “The Big City” at the Palace Theatre to-morrow. In this colourful, swift-moving, action-filled picturo of New York night life, Chaney plays the role of a detective, and without the use of elaborate make-up or disguises characteristic of many of previous pictures lie gives a truly marvellous performance. “The Big City” was directed by Tod Browning for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Marcebne Day, James Murray, Betty Compson and Mathew Betz are included in the cast. KOSY THEATRE. “THE SUNSET LEGION” AND “THE SKY SKIDDER.” Fred Thompson, the star in “The Sunset Legion,” heads a strong cast in his latest picture. The story concerns a mysterious rider who appears and is hunted both by the sheriff’s posse and the gang. Thomson plays the dual role of the mysterious Black Rider and a ne’er do well who courts tho heroine. The hero’s identity is ultimately revealed as the chief of the rangers. A 1 Wilson, the dare-devil star in “The Sky Skidders,” does some wonderful stunts thousands of feet up in the air. Also screening is chapter one of Universal’s greatest circus serial, entitled “The Trail of the Tiger.” This programme will be screened finally to-night. TO-MORROW’S FEATURES.

To-morrow, commencing at tho matinee, one of the screen’s greatest love stories will be screened under the heading of “Love Me and tho World is Mine.” Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry head a strong cast and are greatly strengthened by the inclusion of Betty Compson, Henry B. Walthall, and George Seigman. Thos who saw “The Merry-go-round” will remember what a wonderlul couple Miss Philbin and Norman Kerry were. In this, their latest film, they eclipse all their previous successes, and this picture will go down as tho greatest of its kind presented to the public. Also showing on the same programme is Tom Mix in “Hello Cheyenne.” This is a typical Mix picture and is sure to please those who delight in a real good western story. HUBERT CARTER CONCERT. A FEAST OF MELODY. The grand popular concert, in the Opera House to-morrow evening, which is to be given by Hubert Garter, the celebrated tenor, is being eagerly anticipated. Judging by the number of requests that have been sent in for favoured items, a packed house should greet, this popular artist. Mr Carter’s items will include request numbers, ballads, operatic arias and. duets. The arias include “The Prize Song” from “The Mcistersingers,” considered to be Wagner’s greatest melody; “Le Revo” from “Manon”; tho unaccompanied canzonet from Carmen”; "Heavenly Aida” * from “Aida”; and the first presentation hero of the great aria, “Nessun Dorma,’’ from Puccini’s opera “Turandot.” This has met with enthusiasm wherever Mr Carter has sung it. The assisting artists, all accomplished and popular, will be heard in a big variety of numbers. Mrs J. K. Paton will be at the piano and the platform decorations, always a feature of these concerts, are to lie done on the usual elaborate scale. As these concerts are alwoys well patronised," it is advisable to secure reservations at once.

J. C. WILLIAMSON MUSICAL COMEDY. Already a large number of applications for seats —the plans opened this morning at the Opera House—for the forthcoming season of J. C. Williamson’s new musical comedy company, /vhich begins on Thursday at. the Opera House, have been received from country residents, and indications point to a very successful season for the notable English actress Annie Croft and the brilliant musical combination supporting her. Annie Croft is described by a critic as “tho rarest and fairest of leading women.” Tho J. C. Williamson company supporting the star includes Reginald Sharland and Leo Franklyn, both of whom come with big London reputations; others are Gus Bluett, Billio Lockwood, May Beatty and her daughter Bunny, Leslie Donaghey, Jack Dunne, Mary Rigby, James Hughes and the fascinating chorus and ballet of Australian youth and beauty. “The Girl Friend” is said to be full of light, brightness and sparkle. Remarkably successful seasons have been played in Sydnoy and Melbourne. A critic of tho Age, Melbourne, says: “This latest musical comedy is' another of the type which has had considerable success in recent years—a delightful plot, catchy refrains, boisterous comedy, skilful dancing, a vivacious and charmingly dressed ballet and chorus. . It starts out in the first act with great promise. Its most catchy airs happen very early in the piece and sets everybody humming and happy.” “Hit the Deck,” the company’s second production, is a naval musical comedy with a whiff of the sea, and tho sailors and their love affairs in every port. It is something entirely new in this class of amusement. Tho box plans are open at the Opera Houses