ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 69, 22 February 1937, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KOSY THEATRE:'. “KILLER AT LARGE.” “Killer at Largo,” which shows at the Kosy Theatre to-night, is spine-chilling entertainment that manages to ho logically constructed and convincing at the same time. Which means that it is way above the average melodrama in excitement, thrills and suspense. Seen in the cast to advantage are Mary Brian, as a store detective; Russell Ilardie, as an ambitious jewellery salesman ; and Betty Oompson as a woman of mystery. These three are involved in the murder of the owner of a department store in which Miss Brian and young Hardie aro employed. Miss Brian’s suspicions turn to a Mr Zero, wax expert in charge of the wax museum display in one of tho store windows. She and llardio trail Mr Zero to his waxworks and discover that he has murdered Miss (Jompson, liis aide and accomplice, and now plans to wreak his mad vengeance on them. “THE MAN I MARRY.” “The Man I Marry,” a rollicking romantic comedy from Universal studios, will be the second attraction at the Kosy Theatre. The star of tho picture is Doris Nolan, a flaming new screen personality who previously scored a hit on tho Broadway stage in “Night of January 16th.” The stoty relates the adventures ot a girl who runs away from one wedding to get entangled in romance with a man who resents the idea that women should shape his destiny. The humour of the picture revolves about tho resulting conflict between these central figures. MAYFAIR THEATRE. “UNCIVILISED.” Glamorous and beautiful Margot Rhys, the star of Charles Chauvel’s latest production, “Uncivilised," which shows at the Mayfair Theatre, to-night, fought her way into tho leading role of this drama of Northern Australia by weight of sheer merit. There is no hard-luck touch' about Margot’s entry into pictures. It was inevitable, for this girl has everything to recommend her—culture, appearance, dress sense, poise, excellent diction, and leaturm that photograph well. She received her dramatic training at one of Sydney’s most exclusive finisning schools, and gained her first success by her portrayal in “Heritage.” The played in this picture was one which carrried quite an amount of credit, but at the same time was one which had to be made by tho artist herself. Such was her success that when the east for “Uncivilised” was being determined, the director had no hesitation in allocating her to the leading role. Margot provides a strong feminine interest in “Uncivilised.” She plays tho port of Beatrice Lynn, a successiul young authoress, whose publisher [ (played by Victor Fitzherbert) suggests i that she go to Central Australia to obtain ! material tor her new novel. He sug- | gests that she investigate the story of the I wild Arunta native tribe, whose leader, : “Mara” (played by Dennio tloey), is a white man. With adequate protection promised her, and realising the tremendous benefit to be gained through the publicity 'of the trip, Beatrice sets out. tier journey is perilous,' but of unfailing ; interest. Wonderful scenic shots are seen, ! dark secrets unearthed, and unusual flushes ot native liie shown for the first time on tho screen, as her party advances further into Central Australia.