ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2643, 11 May 1923, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

KOSY. TOM MIX IN NEW ROLE. Tom Mix in "Arabia," starring the popular William Fox player, appeared yesterday at the Kosy Theatre, whore ho entertained one hundred per cent of his audince. The picture is a rollick' ing speedy vehicle, with just a wee touch of burlesque that takos" every hill on high. It has a eamol in it that is worth walking - two miles to, see, and an automobile chase that is worth a whole flock of camels. Mix and Lynn Reynolds, his director, are respon. siblo for the story, which is interesting enough to be the thousand and second tale of tho "Arabian Nights." It opens with Mix as boss of a ranch' to which come, in search of atmosphere. Professor Arthur Edmund Terhune, an authority on things Oriental, his son, Waldmar, and his daughter, Janice — especially Jauico. The Terhunes' stay is only temporary, and they are soon off for Arabia. Then Tom is left bo. hind brooding. But the opportunity offers itself to him later to imperson. ate the heir apparent to the throne of Arabia at first voluntarily, and then willy-nilly, he is swept into, the mystic land of sheiks and harems, of mosques and masks. How he emerges safe and sound with the girl of his heart makes an intriguing story. A comedy and the serial arc also showing,, j • PALACE. GOOD PICTURE PROGRAMME. A triumpn of line action in drama of great strength is recorded in "Flesh and Blood," the First National picture now screening at tho Palace. Bon Chaney is in the principal role, and Edith Roberts is tho pretty daughter. Lon Chaney portrays an escaped con. vict who runs away to secure his re. venge for a long term of wrongful imprisonment, and during his break-away his quite marvellous faculty for disguise gets ample expression. He makes up as a wandering cripple violinist while ho works out his plot for ven. gcancc. However, in a fine dramatic denouncement, he linus that success for him will mean unhappiness to his be. loved daughter, and there is a surprise ending. A line supporting caste has been assembled, and the settings are unique, particularly those of the Chinese underworld. A comedy, pictor. ial and Graphic will complete a good programme.

SENSATIONAL COMBINATION. "One Week .of Love," Selznick's supcr.spccial, which comes to Every, bouy's Theatre to.morrow, will be a rare treat for all, but most of all a treat to those who have been writing, begging and cajoling the Selznick Pie tur e Corporation to play Conway Tearle and Elaine Hammerstcin togeuner in one picture. Hero is a story that employs a kick in every foot, rising steadily to the champion climax of the last ten years. It is a glorious battle between a "Sheik of the Sierras" and a society queen, the Crude v. the, Effete, and in the end both are winners. You will lave "The Sheik of the Sierras" more than any sheik you ever saw; for he is a white man through and through, who speaks with deed 3 and not with rolling eyes. Who but Conway Tearle for this part? What other actor in the world could bring the necessary brain and brawn to this he.man role?

As the society queen who flies as high over the western mountains as sh e docs the cil'eto drawing.rooms, Elaine Haflwierstein is unquestionably at her charming best. A girl who was as much at home guiding an aeroplane as guiding a social career was necessary for the role, an actress who com. bined red blood and blue blood, who could dance the latest step at social functions, and climb with those dainty feet the most difficult mountain passes. And Selznick chose., of course, "The star without a failure" —Elaine Ham. merstein. LAURIE'S PANTOMIMB. "OLD WOMAN THAT LIVED IN A SHOE." A Pantomime! And on that old story of the Old Woman whose habitat was a shoe. It will be shown in Palmerston North commencing Saturday. The management has been very fortunate in securing the rights of this well-known fairy pantomime, which is produced in New Zealand for the iirst time by the various members of Mr Alfred Laurie's No. 1 Company. From the opeing scene of the Demon's Cave to Fairyland, the whole performance goes with a snap. The ballets and the comedy, singing and acting are of the highest order. A screamingly funny Dame and Baron work clever, clean comedy and graceful girls sing excellently, while brilliant dances are to be found. A special engagement has been made with the three clever De Marr girls. Adele, Vera and Little Edna who will be seen in new numbers, which will entertain Palmerston North theatregoers. The box plan is at Oates."