ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2695, 13 July 1923, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. •* ROBIN HOOD." A prominent educationist says: " Douglas Fairbanks In Robin Hood ’’ has the educational quality that goes to make a truly great picture. I strongly recommend high school boys and girls to see Mr. Fairbanks' portrayal of Robin Hood for its visualises the days of old far better than any text book. Centuries can weai away nothing from the spirit of Robin Hood. Chivalry and courage, too, will live forever. To-day, just as 800 years ago, Robin Hood makes a Crusade upon all the human emotions. The concentration of thousands of people upon the creation of this, one ! of the most ambitious undertakings of filmdom, marks an epoch in the amusement history of th 6 entire world rich with drama romance, thrill, spectacle and comedy—a rare picture that could offend none, and must please all who are privileged to see it. It will be shown to-night for the last time, KOSY. “I AM GUILTY." An absorbing mystery story, lavishly produced, with a star whose forte Cor emotional characterisation is satisfied in unqualified measure—this is J. Parker Read junior’s newest special “ I am Guilty,” starring Lousie Glaum and Mahlon Hamilton. Tire story tells of a women who through neglect by her husband permits herself one last fling’ in the world from which her married life has taken her. At the end of her “ vacation ” she becomes the pawn of circumstances and thinks herself the guilty agent of a murder. Her husband defends Dillon a crook, who is accused of the crime. A powerful dramatic situation in which little Mickey Moore as the baby plays a principal part, reveals the woman to her husband, as the suppositious murderess. An ingenious twist in the story, not disclosed until the final “ fade-out ” of the engrossing tale, proves to the man, that his wife is innocent and he commences on a quest* to unearth the guilty one. With a good two-reel comedy and the serial in support, the Kosy should get its fair share of patronage. PALACE. “IF I WERE KING." Th 0 attraction at the Palace Theatre this week-end is William Faruura in William Fox’s magnificent screen version of “ If I Were King,” the famous novel and stage success written by Justin Huntly McCarthy. No romantic story is better known. It gives this great artist wonderful opportunities for displaying tire the many sides of his skill in developing a character. Mr. Farnum’s host of admirers will find him in a dual role that will win at once admiration and delight. The picture has been given a setting of great beauty and the supporting company is one of great excellence. MISS AMY CASTLES. TO-MORROW’S CONCERT A crowded house is expected to greet the famous dramatic soprano to-mor-row night, when she gives her concert in the Opera House. Youth is still on the side of Miss Amy Castles, notwithstanding her years of celebrity. The wonderful voice which took the world by storm when she was a girl in her ’toons is still ripening to its full maturity, while her art has developed to an extraordinary degree through her experience as an operatic priraa donna, and also as a singer at many leading concerts in the great European capitals, the United States, and Australia and New Zealand. Miss Castles will have with her another member of her family who has achieved fame as a prima donna in the United States and Australia, Miss Eileen Caetles. Although their voices arc both of soprano quality, the timbre is so different as to add to the interest of the appearance of the two sisters on the one programme. They are assisted by Mr Albert Torzillo as solo harpist. While in the A.I.F. in France, he was deservedly popular among his comrades, playing for them many times, and he has since added greatly to his laurels in Australia. Mr Charles Tuckwcll comes with the party as a solo pianist of distinction. The famous singer will sing songs of every variety, and to suit all musical tastes, and will include many of the old folksongs, with a harp accompaniment. The plan is at Oates’ Music Shop.