THE LYCEUM.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2644, 12 May 1923, Page 2

THE LYCEUM.

Few of the multitudes of motion picture actors who have appeared on rhe local screen during the past year possess the lustrous enthusiasm and powerful zest which is displayed by Tom Mix, the William Fox ’ star, in his latest production “ Do or Dare,’’’ which will be shown (his afternoon at 2.30, and finally to-night at 7.45. If seems that the older this veteran favourite of the silver sheet bectomes, (be more enthused he is with his work, and the celluloid reel gives photographic evidence of the great actor’s ever-waxing ordour. In “Do or Dare,” the producer has afforded the western boro many opportunities to exhibit his varied skill, and Mix has made, the most of thorn. From routing bands of savage Indians arid rescuing t’he beautiful maiden from their villainous hands, to flying over land and seas and becoming commander of a Latin republic’s military forces, are a few of the experiences of the Henry Boone of the story that Marion Brooks penned. The supports include without doubt, the funniest sunshine comedy ever filmed, “ The Haunted House.” The mere title suggests hilarious happenings and there are many. The booking boom continues for the giant superfeature, ” The Queen of Sheba,” which occupies the whole evening in presentation on Monday and Tuesday next. Country patrons who have not secured seat’s, should do so without delay. The plans are at Barrett’s. Day sales will be available on days of screening at Ha.ybittle and Sons, tobacconists, in Manchester Street.