ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3394, 9 July 1926, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

PARAMOUNT. "THE TROUBLE WITH WIVES.” SCINTILLATING COMEDY. Imagine tlie trouble if you came homo from business with an old college chum. While eating dinner with the little woman ,he mentions in a casual tone that you and he had lunched with a pretty little shoo designer. Wifcy picks up the cue and launches into a tirade on the trouble with husbands. She accuses you of so much interest in the other woman that you forgot to bring home her watch from the jeweller. Vehemently you deny it, saying it's at the shop. Then you go to get it, only to discover that you’ve loft it at the other girl’s apartment. After it you go, to have the infatuated girl fake a sprained ankle and swoon in your arms. The effects of your little jaunt show all too plainly—two lip prints on your collar, perfume that insists on clinging, etc. That settles it—and you i as well. Imagine all this and you have a pretty good idea of how Tom Moore must fee! when his wife discovers him in just such a predicament in the Para, mount picture, "The Trouble With Wives,” opening a run at the Paramount to-night. The story is directed by Malcolm St. Clair. Florence Vidor is tho wife; Esther Ralston is the shoo designer and Ford Sterling, of comedy fame, is tho blundering college chum. Ail are featured. Other prominent names In the cast are Lucy Beaumont, Edward Kennedy, Etta Lee and Wil. liam Courtright. SPLENDID DOUBLE-FEATURE AT ROSY. GLENN HUNTER AND EDNA MURPHY IN “THE LITTLE GIANT.” It Is Lillian Gish to whom the screen is indebted for Glenn Hunter, star of "The Little Giant,” the UniversalJewel production now showing at the Kosy, which was adapted from the Saturday Evening Post story, “Once a Peddler,” by Hugh McNair Kahler, with Edna Murphy in the leading feminine role. She was in the audience one night at a performance of Booth Tarkington’s comedy, “Clarence,” and saw Glenn playing the part of Bobbie Wheeler. She was so enthusiastic I about his work that she prevailed I upon her sister Dorothy to get him jfor next picture. And so it was that 'Glenn made his movie debut with LilI llan Gish. Ever since that memorable night Lillian has been one of his most ardent admirers and she may always be counted on to witness every new role that Hunter plays, whether on the stage or in tho movies. And that is what is called “ a large order,” for Hunter is known as a very prolific actor, having found time to make seven pictures without giving up his long extended stage engagement with "Merton of tho Movies.” The second feature is ’’Toilers of the Sea,” a stirring romance of adventure on the high seas, suggested by the famous novel by Victor Hugo. There is a splendid comedy programme In add! tion. OPERA HOUSE. “DIVORCE.” —TO-NIGHT. Striking at the root of most marital troubles, a growing apart of couples through different interests, "Divorce," Jane Novak’s latest screen offering, to be screened at tho Opera House tonight, besides being a convincing narrative of tho experiences of a young couple, whose affairs threaten to go on tho rocks when a sudden accession of wealth, causes the husband to seek more expensive diversions, it is also drama of tho first water clean, clear-cut, and compel, ling. ’ Jane Novak impresses by her playing of the young wife whoso deep love for her husband and an abound, ing faith that she will be able to win back his wavering affections, cause her to remain unresponsive to the insinuations or acquaintances and tho arguments of relatives, that she give up her spouse as a bad job. How she wins back his entire devotion and re. establishes her home on tho firm foundation of understanding and unswerving love with the aid of their young son offers striking evidence that wives or husbands can sidetrack the divorce court if they will have faith in the final outcome and adopt such an attitude and use such means as does tho heroine of “Divorce.” PALACE. HAPPY-GO-LUCKY, DEVIL-MAY-CARE "GOB.” (PREPARED REVIEW.) "Shore Leave,” the new Richard Barthclmess production which opened at tho Palace Theatre yesterday, is a delightful comedy novelty. The picture is based upon the Broadway stage hit by Hubert Osborne, and portrays the romance of a harumscarum young sailor, "Bilge” Smith, and a little dressmaker, Connie Martin, of a small New England scacoast town. Connie loses her heart at a chance meeting, but "Bilge,” being a gob on one of tho U.S. battleships, moves on with the battle fleet. Con. nle is unable to forget tho young sailor and sho starts out to And him. Connie’s quest provides the story of "Shoro Leave.” Aside from being a distinct film novelty, "Shore Leave” provides a remarkable comedy characterisation for Dick. It has been pronounced one of his best performances. This is saying a lot. when his fine range of characterisations are considered. Here Barthclmess proves that he is a romantic comedian of striking attainments. "Shore Leave,” too, affords splendid opportunities for Dorothy Mackaill in tho role of Connie Martin Miss Mackaill does delightful work as Connie. Many of the scones of "Shore Leave” wore filmed on board the United States Battleship Arkansas. The Navy Department save Barthelmess its full co-oporation in the making of “Shore Leave.” John S. Robertson directed.

.‘ZEEBRUGGE.” Commencing at tho Palace Theatre next Monday, tho groat spectacular picture of the war, “Zccbrugge,” will be presented. It, was ons of the greatest naval actions of any war. when tho lair of tho Germans was grated with steel. Torpedo-lilco motor.launches raced shorewards to spread a. bandage of smoke over tho eyes of the enemy. The homely ferries, Iris and Daffodil, laden with a grimmer human cargo, than the holi-day-makers of peace time, plodded along in the wake of the Vindictive. Tho Vindictive herself is shown steaming through tho exploding air, ana the wild sea., towards the gun-guarded land. Brave men scaling the wall under direct fire tp grapple her to the mole, also her troops rushing ashore to the attack, straggling back at tho signal, leaving their dead and bearing their wounded. The Thetis, tho Intrepid and tho Iphigonia, veterans all, are seen hastening to an heroic suicide to block the Bruges Canal, freighted with fearless young men going, perhaps, to share tho sacrifice of their ships. There is pathos, too, and human heart interest, for, remember, this is not a drama of war, though its setting is the groat, cst naval exploit of history. It is the glorious record of a handful of British officers and sailors who brought tho sea power of tho enemy to its knees. PALACE THEATRE. The management of this popular theatre announces the special engagement of Miss Gladys Vincent for a season of six nights, commencing on Monday next. This very talented violinist has made herself an established favourite with audiences wher. ever sho has appeared, and her mastery of tho instrument is little short of wonderful. Even when on tour at the age of thirteen years she created a sensation in tho musical world, and her technique was a source of wonderment on all hands. Local music lovers will be well advised to make a note of the fact that such a talented musician is to ho heard in this town, as such visits are few and far between. FLORAL FETE, t If the information derived from enquiries made of several business flirms handling crepe paper is an indication of the attendance that may be looked for at the forthcoming "Floral Fete” to bo held in tho Soldiers Club on Thursday, July 15th, tho function is already an assured success. One enterprising firm Is holding a sale of crepe papers at reduced prices and many have availed themselves of the concession, a large quantity having been purchased by intending participants for making costumes. This function which Is being conducted by tho popular Carnivals Company is something novel in the way of dance attractions and with the usual quality, and abundance of novelties provided by the above organisation will prove a great attraction for dancing enthusiasts. Tho hall will be specially decorated and lighted and a reputable firm has the arrangements for catering.