ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 89, 14 March 1934, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KOSY THEATRE. “MAN OF THE FOREST” AND “I LOVE THAT MAN.” Randolph Scott, Harry Carey, Noah .Beery, Verna Hiilie and Buster Crabbe play tbd loading roles in Zano Grey’s picture, “Man of the Forest,” which heads tho Wtigrainme introduced to-day at the Rosy Theatre. There is action from start to finish in “Man of the Forest”—twofisted, red-blooded action of the typo that Zano Grey fans have come to. accept as a matter of course in his stories. Scott., the “Man of the Forest,” is the central figure in the action. Ho learns that Beery, the menace, plans to kidnap Miss Hiilie. In this way, Beery hopes to prevent her from assisting her uncle, played by Carey, in protecting His legal right to his land. Scott, a friend of Carey, therefore, kidnaps her himself. Beery and bis gang follow, and in the fight that ensues ho kills Carey. Beery accuses Scott of the murder, however, and Scott is thrown into gaol. Ultimately, through the assistance of his pet mountain lion, he succeeds in escaping, and again flees with Miss Hiilie. The film reaches its climax in the exciting developments that follow. Edmund Lowe and Nancy Carroll play the loading roles in “I Love that Man,” a drama of a'woman’s devotion to a man she knows is a good deal loss than trustworthy, which forms the additional feature attraction. Lowe is a confidence, man who finds pleasure in life in separating an unwary victim from his money. Miss Carroll is a girl of good background who knows the moment she meets Lowo that lie is the one man in the world she can love. Heading the supporting cast are Robert Armstrong, Lew Cody, Warren Hamer and Dorothy Burgess. There is also an interesting newsreel.

NEW PALACE THEATRE. “GIRL FROM MAXIM’S.” With “Girl From Maxims” as the main feature, a special film of the recent “Waitangi Celebrations,” a “Karasick and Dotton” wrestling bout, a Mickey Mouso cartoon, an “Irish Fantasy” and a “Country Wedding,” all screening on the same bill, patrons of the new Palace British house aro in for a treat with the current programme, commencing to-day. “The Girl From Maxims” is a novel farcical comedy with music and an evergreen plot which blooms gaily in the fascinating and boisterous atmosphere of the gay ’nineties. Pctypon, a strait-laced and very much married doctor, visits Maxim’s, a gay Parisian rendezvous, with his friend, Mangicourt, and is swiftly drawn into an intrigue with “The Shrimp,” one of its most volatile habitues. Ho is forced to tell bis uncle, a general, that “Tbe Shrimp” is his wife, and his efforts to prevent both his uncle and. his real wife from learning of his deception lead to a conventional but merry tanglo before a satisfactory ending is achieved. Frances Day plays with great spirit as “The Shrimp,” Leslie Henson, with his mobile features, is highly amusing as Pctypon, and Lady Tree contributes a clever study as Mine. Petvpou. George Grossmith is bis own inimitable self as tbe general, and Stanley Holloway is good as Mangicourt. Tho gay nineties background, with its corseted and heavily draped women, wild choruses and breath-taking abandon of its dancers, and tho smug respectability of its domestic life, makes a novel and amusing setting for the conventional story, and accentuates the never-failing humour of its situations. It is claimed that no gayer film than “The Girl From Maxims” has been made. Besides the catchy music and delightful songs, it contains tho stimulating dances o,f the early days of the twentieth century. Two of those dances, tho Matchiac.be and Can-Can, aro shown carried out exactly as they were in Paris in 1904. Tho Matchiscnc, the tune of which is probably the gayest and most compelling over composed, will be danced by some 20 beautiful dancers, led by Frances Day and Leslie Henson in the fascinating costume of the period. No extra charge for reserves.

STATE THEATRE. “THE MAD GAME.” For those who like romantic adventure stories “and their name is legion, for they aro many,” tho State Theatre is providing generous “good measure" and excellent value for tho admission money, with the release, for the first time in New Zealand o,f two action-packed adventure films. “The Mad Game,” a Fox picture, tho most sensational revelation that has over come to the. screen, will be shown at this theatre beginning to-day at 2 p.m. Spencer Tracy has the featured role and lie is supported by a splendid cast that is headed by Claire Trevor, and Ralph Morgan. It is a story of. heartaches torn from screaming frontpage headlines, and scared into the consciousness of a nation. It is the lowdown on the latest menace —the racket of kidnapping. It strips away the shadows of mystery and exposes it in a story that is as jolting and brilliant as a bolt of lightning. It is charged with power, vitality and elemental force! For all its sensationalism and primal power, “The Mad Game” still contains a sentiment, a tenderness and a heart-rending element of sclfsacrifieo. In addition to Spencer Tracy, Claire Trevor and Ralph Morgan, the cast includes Howard Lallv, J. Carrol Naisli, •lolm Miljan, Matt McHugh, Kathleen Burke, Mary Mason, Willard Robertson, Paul Fix and Jerry Devine. Tho direction is by Irving Cummings from the story by William Consclman. The second feature lias the colourful backgrounds and glamour of “tho ago of chivalry.” “Dick Turpin,” a splendidly acted romance based on the doings of that popular idol of school boys, lias been produced by Gait-mont-Bfitish studios and released here by Fox Films. Victor McLaglen, in tho title role, is said to portray this notorious but lovable rogue, as to the manner born; his horsemanship in the scones depicting tho classic “Ride to York” on Black Bess is said to outdo many popular heroes of “the Westerns.”

REGENT THEATRE. “LOOKING FORWARD” AND STAGE PRESENTATION TO-NIGIIT. Tho invigorating acting of Lionel Barrymore, the djscerning direction of Clarence Brown, and a film story which touches tho hearts of millions who have, found their lives altered as a result of tho worldwide depression, makes “Looking Forward,” which opens to-night at tlio Regent Theatre, ono of the most profoundly stirring photoplays to reach the screen for some time. Simple, direct, it tells its story in terms that everyone can understand. Tho background is a great London department store. Lewis Stone is tho millionaire who owns tho store; Barrymoro is tho old, faithful book-keeper who lias devoted almost a lifetime to his humble work. The woman in tbe life of each man affects that man’s destiny. Stone’s wife deceives him and tears down tnc structure of liis faith. Barrymore s wife, on tho other hand, regenerates him when tho world crashes about his head. Interwoven is a romance between Elizabeth Allan and Colin Clive as well as tho story of Stone’s son, played by Phillips Holmes, who stands by when, in tho poignant dramatic climax, the old book-' keeper proves the key that saves the great business house from tottering on the brink of financial wreckage. Tho forceful direction is in the hands of Clarence Brown. Barrymore, in the starring role, is, as usual, touching and dramatically powderful and another flawless performance is contributed by Stone as the aristocratic store owner. In fact, the entire supporting cast, including Benita llume, Elizabeth Allan, Phillips lloltncs, Colin Give, Alec 15. Francis, Doris Lloyd, Ilalliwell Hobbes, Douglas Walton. Viva lattersail, Lawrence Grant, George IC. Arthur, Charles Invin and Billy Bevan, aro deserving of the highest _ praise. Fashion Displays, who will be well remembered for their excellent stage presentation given some months ago displaying bathing suits, are making a return visit to this theatre to-night, when they will present a further delightful presentation of tho latest in smart feminine attire. Tho presentation will be most novel, including dancing and singing, with a background of gorgeous settings. Additional to tbe above will bo tho latest Charlie Chase comedy and Metrotono Newsreels.