ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 220, 13 August 1930, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KOSY theatre: “THE PATRIOT”—EMIL JANNINGS. “The Patriot,” now showing at the Kosy Theatre, deals with the reign of Mad Pajjl I. of Russia during the latter parti of the eighteenth century. Paul was the son of Catherine the Great and his rule, though short, was one of the most amazing examples of tyranny that ever blotted a page in the world’s history. Emil Jannings does his best work in this picture. The star believes it himself. Included in the cast are such favourites as Florence Vidor, Lewis Stone and Neil Hamilton, which will give a good idea as to what extent Paramount went to make this super-production a success. Haunting the dark coves of lower Manhattan, slipping by way of the river in and out of the huge warehouses that line the waterfront, taking rope and ship materials and selling them to skippers of outgoing ships—that is the life of “The River Pirate,” as told on the screen in the language of the criminal in the Fox Film production of the name, based on the story by Charles Francis Coe. “The River Pirate,” as directed by William K. Howard, is a revelation of the new side of criminal activity and wins new honours for victor MoLaglen. PALACE THEATRE. “THE GAMBLERS”—ALL TALKING ROMANCE. “The Gamblers,” the current Warner Bros.’ and Vitaphone all talking attraction opening at the Palace Theatre tonight, is a screen revival of Charles Klein’s celebrated stage play, which enjoyed a phenomenal run on Broadway and on the road. It is the story of a father and son high in the world of finance, whose passion for gambling has placed the vast savings institution of which they are the sponsors on the verge of ruin. A Government inspection has been ordered, and the man in charge of the investigation has married the woman who at one time was the affianced of the younger Einereon. Many exciting sequences depict the ways by which the financiers try to avert the detection of the true state of affairs. The wife of the prosecutor, knowing the guilt of the younger Emerson, insists that her husband quash the indictment against him. This the prosecutor does for love of his wife, thus losing the opportunity to be advanced to the higher position he covets. When the youth is free, however, the prosecutor’s wife turns fnom him, and goes back to her husband. The cast is exceptional, including H. B. Warner, Lois Wilson, Jason Robards, George Fawcett, Johnny Arthur, Frank Campeau, Pauline Garon and Charles Sellon. The supporting programme includes an item by Harry Horlick’s Band; an all talking comedy entitle* “The Two Doves”; a vaudeville sketch, “Dream Cafe,” by Jimmy Clemons; a singing act presented by Cliff Nazarro and The Two Marjories, and a Paramount Sound News.

REGENT THEATRE. BANCROFT IN REAL THRILLER. The most sensational and thrilling picture in a long time is George Bancroft, Paramount’s deep-chested star, in “The Mighty.” This Paramount production is a study in men. Bancroft starts off as the gunman who has much contempt for the law, so much contempt in fact that it takes four M.P.’s to put him in the army when he disregards a draft notice. He goes overseas a private, his valour secures many decorations and promotions for him and he emerges as a major and a national hero. On his way back to his old haunts he steps off to see the family of one of his mates and is offered the position of chief of police, which he accepts. Esther Ralston is the sister of his old pal, and knows his past, but he does not know this. They are in love. A big police picnic is given in honour of Bancroft, and his successful clean-up •campaign. The gang prepares to strike and in the middle of the celebration he learns of their plans. The gang sends an old sweetheart of Bancroft to tell his new love about his past, if he interferes, thinking this will stop him. lie decides to cast ms lot with his now “gang,” and leading over two score of mounted officers he speeds to stop the wholesale robbery. The rest of this thrilling story can been seen and heard at the Regent Theatre. DE LUXE TALKIES. “DELIGHTFUL ROGUE” AND “CIRCUS KID.” A double-star programme will be presented at the Do Luxe Theatre, commencing to-night at 8 o’clock. The first picture, tho “Delightful Rogue,” the all-talking Radio picture, featuring Rod La Rocque, is tho first sea story made in sound. It tells of tho adventures and loves of Lastro, a pirate, who steals a millionaire’s yacht, The Golden Rule, and sets to plundering a group of tropical isles. Rita La Roy, once a vaudeville singer and dancer, and now said to be on her way to stardom in Hollywood, is seen opposite La Rocque. She sings several original numbers, including “Gay Love” by Oscar Levant and Sidney Clare, the Radio Pictures song-writing team responsible for “My Dream Memory” in the “Delightful Rogue.” The second picture, “Tho Circus Kid,” is a nervetinglfng drama. Not only does it tell a gripping story of circus life outside of the “big top” in which Joe E. Brown has the featured role of a lion-tamer, who has lost his “nerve” and little Frankie Darroo plays “the kid,” with Helene Costello in the loading feminine role, and Lionel Belmore and Sam Nelson in other strong roles, but it also pictures a complete circus performance.