ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3491, 29 October 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

BUCK .TONES IN “THE COWBOY AND THE COUNTESS” AT THE DE LUXE.

• "The Cowboy and the Countess,” starring Buck Jones, which comes to the Do Luxe Theatre to-day, is something decidedly different in the way of Westerns. In it arc combined the romance of the West and the glamour of the Old World with all tho action possible woven in to hold it together. Jerry Whipple, the youthful owner of the Boot Jack Ranch, heads a troupe of cowboys on a European tour —incidentally following Elsa Verlaine, a beautiful young Belgravian, whoso life ho .has saved. Financially the trip is a huge success, but for a time it looks as though Jerry will have to go homo without even seeing the lovely Elsa Verlaine. Then her maid brings the news that she is being forced into marriage with the Duke de Milos, whom Jerry thoroughly dislikes, and from then on the story moves with lightning-like rapidity. After many thrilling adventures, including a spectacular tight with Borzarri, a notorious bandit, Jerry and his cowboys come out victorious. It is a picture filled with thrills and real action from start to finish and one that will hold everyone tense with excitement. Buck Jones is supported by a particularly good cast which includes Helena D’Algy, Diana Miller and Harvey Clark.

THE KOSY. THRILLING FIGHT UNDER WATER IN PRISCILLA DEAN ' PICTURE. Among'the many thrilling episodes In ‘‘A' Cafe in Cairo,” Priscilla Doan’s latest starring vehicle which Is now being shown at tho Rosy Theatre, is the extraordinary climax of an underwater knife duel between Priscilla Dean, Robert Ellis and Harry Woods. This scene, one of the most unusual and spectacular of any of' her pictures, gives the versatile star an opportunity to display her swimming skill and she takes advantage of it with an enthusiasm that marks everything she does. “A Cafe In Cairo” is a colourful love talc of a little dancing girl and a young American secret service operator. All the mystery and glamour of the Orient arc woven into the production. The story was adapted by ,Harvey Gates from the novel by Tzola Forrester, author ol “The White Moth.” In support 01 Miss Dean are seen Robert. Ellis, Carl Stockdale., Evelyn Selbie. Harry Woods, John Stoppling, Mario Crisp, Carmen Phillips, Larry Steers, Ruth King and Vicente Orona. Chet Withey directed. Western! may' come and westerns may go but “Blue Blazes’’ will go on forever. That is the opinion of the audience at the Rosy Theatre where the production was presented last night. Pete Morrison, star of tho thriller, easily leads tho rest of his supporting cast through more thrills than there are in most automobile races. He rides and shoots and fights and frolics like a true cavalier of the plains. “Blue Blazes” was taken from the well-known novel "The Hidden Cabin,” by Frank C. Robertson. It was directed by Joseph Franz and boasts in the supporting cast such' well known players as Barbara Starr. Jerome, La Gasse, Leon dc la Mothe, Dick Loreno. Jr., Les Bates, James Welch, Peggy Blackwood. Joe Bennett, Joseph Mills, and Milburn Morante. Excellent supporting features complete the bill.

FERRIS JAZZLAND REVUE COMPANY.

- To-night, at the Opera House, will be presented the famous Ferris Jazzland Revue Company, fresh from a most successful lour of the United States. This company is an organisation of modern musicians, singers, comedians and dancers, who offer something original in vaudeville and revue. They have their own jazz band, which plays the very latest in jazz selections, their syncopation being truly remarkable, while no fewer than four girl players go to swell their ranks, and it is a recognised fact that only those of tho “charmed circle of colour” can produce such delightful music. Mr Ferris has consented to give the younger generation an opportunity to witness that Old World famous dance, the negro "Cake Walk,” os well as the plantation pastimes and melodies that have never failed to arouse the greatest enthusiasm. Novelty will be supplied by an original dance number entitled “A Oneman Quadrille.” which is a most humorous item. Then there is a splendid female impersonator, who is a loader in this particular art and by no means tho last, an exhibition of the genuine American Charleston will be performed. Trios, Buck and Wing, quartettes and novelty acts complete a programme that it would indeed be difficult to surpass. There is not a dull moment in the whole show when this Southern sunshine is presented by these. Southern stars. Box plans are at the Opera House.

“THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.”

“Tho Ten-Comniandni exits,” Faramount’s great picture long heralded in Eunnvthorpe, will commence Showing at tho Picture Circuit Theatre on November ' ..Ist,, , The fact that thlk'pifctiird hits been so* long reaching us is due to its tremendously long seasons elsewhere. , Nevertheless, patrons are assured that they arc going' to sec an entirely now film, for this is one of the new copies that Paramount recently brought from America. We cannot praise this picture too highly it would be impossible to do so we know our patrons have heard a great deal about this tremendous production, and we can only endorse what has already be.cn said. “The Ten Commandments:’ is - the biggest and greatest achievement in the history of film production. It has broken records everywhere in New Zealand and abroad. It ' has received the praise of the clergy, press, and the critics likewise. “The Ten Commandments” will commence screening at Bunnythorpe on November Ist.

“MISS HOOK OF HOLLAND.”

NEXT WEEK’S PRODUCTION.

A few words will suffice to give the reader an outline of the dramatic material of which “M’ s s H°o‘ of Holland” is composed. Mrs Hook made her exit from a tro world when her husband was about thirty years of age, and as some compensation for her departure she bequeathed him. a legacy in the shape of a daughter who, in addition to a pretty face and excellent voice, possessed a remarkable ap - tude for business. By the force o her character and shrewdness, plus her invention of a wonderful liqueur Mr Hook (Mr Remington) cventually finds .himself at the head of thriving establishment and with considerable fortune at, his ao • One day he happens to drop fron his pocket the recipe of the precious liquid and it is picked up the loafer, Slinks (Mr B. J. Jacobswho, for a consideration passes it on to Captain Adrian Paap Mr L Cousins), a dashing officer in love with Sally (Miss Whallcy), and who minks itJ possession win considerably help bis cause with , * h ' ung . tiller’s daughter. But the y lady has given her heart an l poses to follow with her W “ the handsome bandmaste , - (Mr Hubble), and being a lad * ■ some force of character, she carries her point and brings matters to „ satisfactory conclusion. The - plans for the five nights’ season next = open this morning Ip members at the Opera House at tc o’clock and to the public on Satur day morning.

PALACE THEATRE,

THE HARRIS FAMILY. Certainly the best and brightest entertainment over offered to tho public of Palmerston North, is. the thirtyminutes’ bill which is given by The Harris Family at the Palace Theatre. There have been many musical entertaining combinations, but never such as these young folks. They have a marvellous repertoire, and there is a versatility about each one of them that is little short of wonderful. Their last appearance is dated for to-night.

PALACE THEATRE,

“RAINBOW RILEY.” Though described as a comedy, Johnny Hines’ most recent. First National picture, “Rainbow Riley,” provides splashes of drama and thrilling passages that arc not usually looked for in screen comedies. This big production, while compelling countless mirthful moments, holds a lot that will prove acceptable to lovers of action and thrills. Hines, though generally to be relied upon for something sensational, eclipses all previous efforts in the way sensationalism. Prominent among a. feast of thrills is a. stunt which entails a swing across a. gulch, with only a slender cable to support the star. Though the camera reveals not the slightest trace of “nerves,” it is safe to presume that Hines himself got many more thrills out of it than will the amazed audiences who attend the Palace Theatre to-night when "Rainbow Rilcw” will head (he hill-

demonstration concert,

aii those who were interested in (M U„„. Sll bo picosod to noboo ■" advertising columns a notice concerning the great demonstration concert o\O h,fid to-night in Everybody’s Theatre at 7.45. All the first prize winners will perform. During the interval the Banner for best percentage of prize points will be presented to the winning band.

SPRING CARNIVAL.

A special attraction during Show Week will be the Grand Spring Carnival, to be staged in tho Soldiers’ Club by the popular Carnivals Company. Those who were present at tho Labour Night dance were loud in their praise of the manner in

which tile above organisation conducts its functions, and are doubtless looking forward to the company's Show Week attraction, which will take place on Thursday, November 4th. New lighting effects will be carried out, several now novelties have been secured, . and the hall will be tastefully decorated. The 1926 Manawatu Fox-trot Championship is drawing to a close, and considerable interest is now being shown, there being little difference in the relative positions of competitors to date. The sixth round of this championship will be run off at the Grand Spring Carnival, and then there will be only two rounds left, in which will be decided who wins the gold medals and trophies, which are indeed handsome.