ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 1274, 16 July 1925, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

ROSY. "THE KICK BACK” AND “THE SUNSET TRAIL.” Harry Carey, i'clol of thousands of film devotees, is a busy hero in his latest screen success, “The KickBack,” to be shown at the Kosy Theatre. As a lone cowboy, fighting a band of land thieves who make him the victim of a monstrous'plot, Carey is kept on the jump from first to last in the defence of his property and the girl of his dreams. It is a story that gets under the skin and makes you feel like leaping out of your seat and cheering for the hero. Mr. Carey wrote the narrative himself and saw to it that he had plenty of big and thrilling stunts to do. In the cast arc such well-known players as Henry Walthall, who makes a most despicable villain, and Ethel Grey Terry, _ a charming heroine. The other big picture showing is "The Sunset Trail,” starring William Desmond with Lucille Hutton. He was a nameless wanderer. She the daughter of a rich rancher. Ho had come to the end of everything. But she threw him a rose • —just a flower that changed his whole life. And he came back—for her. See this red blooded drama of big things and big men out, where the law is on the side of the straightest shot A fascinating story of ruthless men and their greed for gold. And a beautiful girl who inspired a man to attempt the impossible. Three comedies and a scenic will make up the three and a-half hours, it takes to screen the whole programme. PALACE. “SANDRA” (A DARING THEME). “Sandra," th c chief attraction in this week’s programme at the Palace, is adapted from the novel of -that title by Pearl Doles Bell, and unfolds a gripping story of what happens to a woman who deserts her husband to sock fresher love in the European capitals. Ton will follow her to the pleasure places of Europe—find romance with her when men lay their hearts at her feet—know the thrill of triumph when all the continent toasts her but see .a greater victory of heart when the first true love calls her hack Sandra was one woman by day—and a different woman by night-—but at all times different from all other women, Barbara la Marr fills the role of the beautiful temptress "Sandra,” Bert. Lvtell as her leading man. “West of the Water Bucket,” the third of the Jack Dempsy pictures and a ->ews will also be screened. COLLEGE STREET SOCIAL, On account, of Central School Ball being held on Friday next, the ladies’ committee of College Street School are holding their usual fortnightly social on Thursday. July 16, at 7.30 p.m. in the School building. A good musician has been engaged and old pupils arc especially invited to be present. LONG TACK SAM. HIGH-CLASS VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. The sixth vaudeville company from J. C. Williamson, Ltd., theatres in Sydney and Melbourne will bo presented at the Opera House for one night only. The new company is headed by the Chinese marvel, Long Tack Sam, who is supported by an entirely new company of twelve Oriental artists, including Misses Poldi and Mino Lang, and Madame Long Tack Sam. Since this clever artist’s appearance bore last year, he has completely reorganised bis act. The gorgeous Oriental gowns and scenery, described by a Sydney critic as being “almost beyond belief for the wonderful effect they produce.” an- a feature of the act. Another critic called the turn “a spectacular speciality of juggling, balancing, magic, Chinese ’clown juggling, water spinning and other novelties. The return visit to Sydney and Melbourne of Long Tack Sam and company has been one of the biggest theatrical successes scored for many years in Australia.” The supporting programme includes the Novclle Bros., billed as two loving birds in musical acrobats. One critic says: "The most original turn of the Tivoli is the quaint and artistic clowning of the Novelle Bros. Their last act is a wonderful representation of a woodland courtship between two birds, telling the whole storv of the wooing, the quarrel, scolding, reconciliation, and joy.” The Rovnl illusionist. Chris. Charlton, assisted by Dorothy Browne, appears in an act entitled "The Deception of 1925.” Charlton has appeared in the principal vaudeville theatres of England,' the Continent, and America.

and was also a big success in Australia. Speciality and classical dancing will be given by Errol Addison and Gertrude Mitrenga, who present a series of tlio latest and most novel Continental dances. Moran and Wiser, described as the hilarious hat-spin-ners, in a skit entitled “All in Fun.” provide a burlesque comedy. A brilliant singer of the latest ballads i.; Arthur Mayes, a basso cantantc. The company enjoyed a wonderfully successful time in Auckland, when the theatre was crowded at every one of the thirteen performances. One critic says: “Every item was enthusiastically applauded, the audience even adding cheers to their clapping a remarkable demonstration." The box plan is rapidly filling at Oates’. COMING TO PARAMOUNT. “North of 3G,“ by Emerson Hough, depicting all the thrills and hardships of pioneer days on the Texas cattle ranges, has been filmed for Paramount by Irvin Willat, who made the natural colour picture, “Wanderer of the Wasteland” and other classics.. It will be screened at the Paramount Theatre shortly. “North of 36“ is a tale of the Texas cattle trail, picturing a country wild, afmost lawless, at the period of the story, roughened and disheartened by the recent Civil War. Eois Wilson, as Taisio Lockhart, manager of her own vast ranch in Texas, finds herself penniless, with no means of disposing of her herds, her chief asset being the true spirit of the pioneers. Word comes that way up “north of 36,” a market beckons. With her 4,500 cows, 16 cow hands, 19 kinds of rifles and six shooters and 115 cow ponies, Taisio makes the start with all the thrills that the start of the wagon train in Emerson Hough’s “The Covered Wagon” evolved. Through this great panorama one sees groups of ragged sinewy men, the glorious girl at their head, the oxcarts and the sea of long horned cattle, accomplishing one of the greatest deeds of pioneer bravery and daring. Paramount has furnished a notable cast to visualise the story. It includes Jack Holt, Ernest Torrence, Lois Wilson and Noah Beery in featured roles. MOTHER MACHREE. Now Zealanders have every reason to be proud of the younger generation, who, given the chance make good in practically every department of activity. In music and drama they are especially successful. Every company numbers them and lac Denis Kehoe Company, which appears here on Saturday, is no exception to the rule. Miss Frances Kayhcr, the charming leading lady with Denis Kehoe, is a native of Gisborne, Bernard Beeby has spent much of his life in the classic seclusion of Christchurrcb, while Chas Keegan is for the first time in fifteen years renewing his acquaintance with.familiar sights and faces. Percy Kehoe, the veteran musical director, is making his thirty-seventh and Tom Buckley his twenty-first tour of (lie Dominion. Mother Machree is essentially an actor’s play. The parts are all well drawn and none is subordinated for the purpose of making a "star play.” Therefore it is a piny that will not stand bad acting, and in this connection the Press opinion in Auckland and elsewhere lias been that the characterisations have been uniformily of a high class. Ronald Riley ' and Frances Kayhcr as an English brother and sister the former with an irresistibility funny stutter contribute greatly to the success of the evening Messrs. Lester Carey. Chas. Keegan, Maurce Lynch, Tom Buckley and Bernard Beeby. The box plan for Mother Machree is at Oates’ Music Stores. CENTRAL SCHOOL. PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS BALL. On Friday evening all roads lead to the Agricultural Hall at the Showgrounds for then the spectacular fancy dress ball annually hold by Central School will bo held. This year the committee are making special efforts to eclipse all previous records. Additional seating accommodation on raised platforms has been arranged so that more parents and friends may be able to view what undoubtedly is the most beautiful display in the town. The children’s programme includes many novelties and folk dances._ while the array of fancy dresses will remind one of fairyland. The decorations are in the hands of a speciallygifted committee while the ladies’ committee hav e arrangements well in hand. His Worship the Mayor will open the ball at 7 p.m. sharp, when the grand march takes place. AGNES AYRES PICTURE. “I have boon nearly drowned in swimming scenes, was almost, trampled under a horse’s hoofs In'" ‘The Sheik,’ and have had dozens of other

thrills, but none oE my excitement when X left Chicago to make my way in pictures in New York," says Agnes Ayres, the beautiful Paramount actress, who is starred in “Worldly Goods,” due at the Paramount commencing to-day. “That was my big adventure. 1 had only a little money and had given up a good position in pictures in Chicago. I was entering a strange city to look for work. No position awaited me; I had merely the sincere advice of friends that my success with Essanay in Chicago had not been big enough to make a dent In Now York. But I burned my bridges behind me, and took the long chance. I won moderate success at first, and finally reached a higher place. Perhaps, if I had lost I would not bo so happy as I look back to it. But having won, ‘burning by bridges’ now seems the greatest thrill of my life, because there was so much to win.” "Worldly Goods” was directed for Paramount by Paul Bern. The cast supporting Miss Apres includes Pat O'Malley, Victor Varconi, Edythe Chapman and others. The supporting films provide a distinctive feature of the show, and comprise a Jimmy Aubrey comedy, Paramount Gazette and interest. “Prospecting for Gold,” Music of a high standard will bo provided by the Paramount select orchestra under the direction of Mrs Baw. The box plans are at Swallow’s.