ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2649, 18 May 1923, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PALACE. “THE CONCERT,” Piquant and laughter.provoking is the story of “The Concert,” the Gold, vyn feature now showing at the Palace. The play, from which this pic. ture is taken is one of the best.known comedies the world over, and has been translated into many languages. . A great pianist has a fatal fascination tor the ladies, although his wife knows him to be a helpless baby. She finds that her erring husband has arranged to steal away another man’s wife to a mountain lodge. She hunts up the husband of the deluded girl, and the two of them set out to effect a double cure. A string of daring and laughable situations naturally arises, and eventually the musician is soundly and throughly cured of all desire to go philandering any more. The cast is headed by Myrtle Stedman and Lewis Stone, and a special word should be given to the luxurious settings and beautiful gowns. A Buster Keaton comedy, “Neighbours,” and some sdiorter subjects make an excellent light programme. “Skipper” Francis sang an illustrated song of his own composing and, as an encore, played th e Hawaiian guitar accompaniments to some pretty melodies.

KOSY. “MAN’S SIZE.” “Man's Size,” a Fox prbduction starring William Russell, is now showing at the Kosy. Those who read the novel of the same name, written by William McLeod Raine. found in it a dramatic strength, a clash of mental and physical forces, and a warm appeal created by the love theme. All these interests have been heightened in the screen drama by the rushing, pounding action which has been so convincing, ly reproduced through the camera lens. Tho photography adds an artistic setting for tho narrative, which holds its interests to the last. William Russell, broad, smiling, glowing with lit'Cj has a most fitting vehicle. He docs not over.act, yet ai all times he is sufficient for the re. quirements of his part, which he carries off with a strong sweep of confidence. The others in the cast are well chosen for their work. The feminine lead has been entrusted to Alma Bennett who gives a finely shaded portrayal of character. The scenes arc laid in the Canadian Rockies, and the well.chosen settings are strikingly effective. A good comedy and the final of the serial are also showing^ ALLEN BOONE COMPANY. “LUCKY O’SHEA.” One of the most remarkable actors of the present day is Allen Doone, Irish-American acjtor, song author and play producer, who has a personality both on and off the stage that has won for him so many friends and admirers. His never-tiring energy and personal supervision of all Iris productions has placed him and his talented company right ahead of all dramatic enterprises. It is nothing for Mr. Doone to sit for hours after playing a trying part and converse with his musical conductor and put a now thing to music that has been running through his mind during the day, or to stay back with his mechanical staff and arrange working models for his scenic effects. He has often been told that he works too hard but h& only smiles and says that he has been rewarded for his time and trouble iUj the production of “ Lucky O’Shea,” 1 the very fascinating play, which will j be the initial performance this even- j ing. Mr. Doone will be seen in the main part “ Larry O’Shea,” and tomorrow, Saturday night, “ Molly Bawn ” will be staged. This piece is one of the brightest and perhaps the most successful of the modern Irish stories. Mr. Doone is introduc- | ing a number of new and delightful | songs of his own composition which j are certain to captivate the hearts of all who hear him. A first-class com-! pany has been specially engaged for j this tour. The box plan is now on j view at Oates music store.