ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 1444, 18 December 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

LY ERYBODY’S. I G P.RALDTNE FARRAR. IX ■ SHADOWS. ’ ’ ‘ ‘ .Shadows, ’ ’ the latest Goldwyn production, featuring the versatile Geraldine Farrar, is a picture that should universally please on account of its many good features, the chief one being the star. Farrar has been gaining in popularity ever since human, closc-to-life stories have been the foundation of her pictures. The title is short, catchy, and at the same time expressive. As to the production, there can be no argument. It is flawless and artistic in every sense of the word. The story has much emotional appeal, and the strong personality of the prima donna is given every opportunity. Lavishly produced, it is a drama with a thrilling climax and plenty of punch. ‘-'Luke’s Honeymoon,’’ comedy, and a Pathe Gazette arc also to be shown. PALACE. THE RAINBOW TRAIL. Beginning to-night,' the famous William Fox star, William Farnurn, will be seen at the Palace theatre for three nights in his latest and what is regarded as his greatest photoplay, “The Rainbow Trail,” a dramatisation of a stirring western novel written by Zane Grey. “The Rainbow Trail” is a typical Farmim production and chuck full of thrills and timely situations. The story is complete in itself, but at the same time is a socpiol to “Riders of the Purple Sage,” another FarnumGrey triumph. The opening scenes find Farnurn with the girl he loves sealed up in a lost canyon. The story shows how they are rescued by an Indian guide who perceives them from a lofty peak towering over the canyon. A Sunshine comedy and Topical will also be shown. KOSY “BROKEN THREADS.” First of all, “Broken Threads” is a British production with an all-British east —a story laid in England and carrying the atmosphere of England in every foot of it. This picture will bo welcome for that fact, and because of its simple charm and convincing story. The acting strikes a different note; the parformers arc real men and women, not merely actors; the story is unfolded with a clearness ami naturalness that is pleasing; the many scenes of beauty and charm, particularly in the caves and fields of Devonshire, will delight the eye of everyone. The picture play was written and produced by Henry Edwards, a well-known English playwright and actor, and the author himself plays the leading male part in the picture, Jack Desmond, known to the little country village as “Dippy.” Miss Chrissio White, the beautiful English girl who will be remembered aa leading lady with the Hopwcrth Company some three or four years ago, has the part of Helen, the wife of Desmond. Miss White has been performing war work both in England and France for some time, but on the signing of the armistice she again took up her picture career with her old company—and brings an added charm and grace to her already acknowledged beauty and ability. A good cast surrounds the principals, and the production throughout reaches a high standard of artistry. Chapter 2 of “The Fighting Trail” and several other pictures are to be shown. N.S.W. STATE ORCHESTRA. TO VISIT PALMERSTON NORTH ON MONDAY, Tilth JANUARY. Mr H. Gladstone Hill, the New Zealand manager for the New South Wales State Orchestra, informed a Press representative yesterday that the itinerary of the Orchestra’s tour is now detinitely settled. A concert is to bo, given in Palmerston North on Monday. 19th January. There is great -enthusiasm amongst musical circles over the Orchestra’s visit, and it is anticipated that the Opera House will be packed for the conceit. Readers will be well advised to book seats as soon as the box plans are open to the public.