ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2125, 17 May 1922, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

KOSY. The current programme at the Kosy Theatre may be termed one of the brightest ever presented at this popular house. There is nothing dull about it. "Home Talent," in which the vicissitudes of a stranded vaudeville troupe are revealed by Mack Sennett's comediens, is responsible for much merriment, while "A Parisian Scandal" deals with the affair of Marie Prevost and a staid professor who visits Paris to his undoing. It is interesting throughout and very ably presented. "The Dying Detective," a good British aim, is one of the Sherlock Holmes series and contains a story which is produced without exaggeration, yet follows cleary every attention to detail. The new serial, "Terror Trail," was closely followed throughout its entire length and left its beholders in a state of keen anticipation for the next instalment. The same bill will be presented again today and to-night. PALACE. "THE KID"—TO-DAY. Charlie Chaplin's arst venture into the field of feature comedies, "The Kid," will open at the Palace Theatre this afternoon. Because the story has a strong vein of pathos throughout, the unusual comedy talent which made Chaplin the most famous funny man in the world stands out stronger and more joyous than in any previous production in which he has appeared. "The Kid" is a realisation of an ambition which the comedian has held for years. He conceived the story when he was first starting on his screen career and whipped his idyll into shape, and started work upon the production. It took him a year to complete. There are but five characters of importance in it and are characterised as The Man, The Woman, The Kid, The Tramp and the Policeman. The comedian himself plays the part of The Tramp, while a real find as a juvenile actor, Jackie Coogan, has the title role; and Edna Purviance plays the part of the woman. Chaplin as the nurse, as a guardian to a precocious kid, and as a reason why the police force should be increased, has one of the best comedy roles that has ever been prepared for him on the screen. First National's six reels of joy as "The Kid" is designated is really a mild statement of the actual hilarity caused by the action on the screen. "The Kid" will be shown at the Palace Theatre this afternoon and to-night, and then opens at Everybody's Theatre to-morrow for the remainder of the season.

"MOLLY O' " TO-3IOKROW. A Mabel Normand picture, "Molly O'," will bo the feature at the Palace Theatre to-morrow night. It is claimed that in this film, the popular Miss Normand essays a part which gives ample scope for the display of liar great versatility and an outlet, tor h?r undoubted humour. As the daughter of a house-cleaner she makes the acquaintance of a medical man who gains the hand of "Molly ()', marries her, loses her, but eventually recovers her again, and all is well. INDEPENDE S T PICTURES. MADGE KENNEDY IN "DOLLARS AND SENSE." To-night will be the last opportunity of witnessing the screening of Theda Bara at the Independent Pictures, in the daring and emotional drama, "When Men Desire." In this photo-play the famous movie vamp plays the part of an infamous cocotte in order to foil the machinations of evil men. First-class supports are included in the bill. Tomorrow's new bill is an attractive one, for it includes a delightful comedy-drama, "Dollars and Sense," featuring charming Madge Kennedy, supported by a llawless cast. The story in a nutshell is that of the lonely life of a down-and-out chorus girl made brighter by the wonderful soul of a baker lad. It is a delicious comedy, with laughter trembling on the brink of tears, and it shows this fascinating little star in the loveliest, liveliest role she's ever had. Her entire fortune consisted of two cents. So she bought two buns and found a life romance. In a word, it is one of the best pictures of its kind ever screened. The supports are an entertainment in themselves, including a two-reel Hall Boy comedy, "Millionaire Paupers," a Hudson Bay Travelogue and Topical Budget. The management announce that "Over the Hill," the most wonderful picture of the age, which is direct from a run cf one solid year in New York City, will open on Monday next. The box plans open at Oates' to-day, and the prices are announced in another column.