ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3453, 12 November 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

CONWAY TEARLE IN THE SPECIAL PRODUCTION “DANCING MOTHERS.” AT THE DE LUXE. If you’re just a little tired of comedy: if “Westerns” boro you the least bit; if spectacles no longer make you leave your comfortable seat by the fireside; if you are one of that large army who have one, or many of tho above symptoms—then you’re going enjoy Die new Herbert Brenon special picture, “Dancing Mothers,” which is at the do Luxe Theatre to-day. Conway Tcarle. Alice Joyce, Clara Bow are the stars in this magnificent production of modern days. PALACE THEATRE. SCREEN CYCLONE. Besides compelling cyclones of laughs, “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp,” the big Harry Langdon comedy to bo screened to-night at the Palace Theatre, provides some scenes, the realistic nature of which are not often introduced in comedy subjects. Among many amazing results, scrcendom has accomplished something really thrilling in the way of cyclones. Entire houses and shops are lifted bodily by this make-believe blow, which affords the famed Langdon some choice material for his quaint acting. “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp” signals Langdon’s first serious venture into pictures. First National having succeeded by a fabulous offer to tempt him from the footlights’ glare. “THE FLAMING FRONTIER.” “Historically correct in every detail.” Such was the verdict of Colonel George L. Bryam, retired army officer, on tho great Custer massacre scene that Edward Sedgwick made for the big Universal all-star Western production, “The Flaming Frontier,” which will be screened at the Palace Theatre commencing on Monday. Ten years after the massacre Colonel Bryam was orderd by the War Department to survey tho Custer battlefield and interview the survivihg chiefs who took part in it. His judgment and approval of the picture may be accepted as final. The ground over which Sedgwick refought the fight was an exact duplicate of the spot where Custer and his command died, says Colonel Bryam, even down to a lone tree that stood near tho site of the last stand. The scene is a most impressive one as shown on the screen. The unsuspecting Custer and his men come through the barren hills and into the trap that the crafty Sitting Bull had laid. Not an Indian is visible. As the troops ride on from ridge, coulee and canyon, Indians, mounted and on foot, rush the outnumbered soldiers. Arrows fill tho air, rifle shots ring out as squadrons wheel into, line, dismount and go into action. The rush of the Indians was made more realistic hy the fact that among them wore scores of descendants of those who participated in the actual massacre. Cavalry horses are seen scampering off in all directions. Red men fall from their saddles and Indian ponies take to flight. Squadron after squadron is wiped out. Hoot Gibson, as Custer’s messenger to Major Rono, fights his way through the savages. Then the Indians concentrate their final rush on the beleagured general and his little band. Custer, fighting desperately to tho end, is the last to fall. Over the field lie Indians and troopers. Then the Indians semed. to revert to type. Without orders from Sedgwick they proceed to strip the troopers of their clothing. Boots are wrenched from the feet of the “dead.” Coats arc torn from their backs, while the fallen Custer and his men the Indians dance their dance of victory. The sun goes down. The Indians disappear. On tho field are only the “dead” and the “dying.” The scene shows all the solemnity of the aftermath of battle. Tho cast of this great picture includes some of the best-known screen stars. Hoot, Gibson plays the role of an army scout befriended by Gen, Custer Dustin Farnum came out of his retirement to impersonate this famous soldier, Ward Crane is the “heavy” and Anne Cornwall the heroine. PALMERSTON SOCIAL CLUB. On Wednesday evening last in the Oddfellows’ Hall tho Social Club bold another of their popular euchre tourneys, when there were 144 players present. At the conclusion of 24 keenly contested games Iho following were declared the prize-win-ners—Ladies; Mrs Zimmerman (pair double white blankets), Mrs Franklin (J-lon coal), Miss Wright (bag coal). Men: Mr Hogg (pair double white blankets), Mr Doherty (701 b bag sugar), Mr E. Jones (251’0 bag flour). The highest score registered was IS out of a total of 24 games played and therefore Mr. Pycroft (181) still leads for tho gold watch. Tho evening concluded with the partaking of suppr/r and the presentation of tho prizes.

HOOT GIBSON THRILLER AT ROSY. “CHIP OF THE FLYING U.” More people have read B. M. Bower’s famous “Chip of tho Flying U’ than any other cowboy story ever written—which is why Hoot Gibson, greatest of all cowboy players, is in this picture. A big touring car smashes helter-skelter through a splintering ranch gate and roars into ’the night—a disappointed suitor and a raving father pursue on foot and ono of tho greatest western comedydramas on the screen races to its climax. “The Pride of Palomar,” Hoot Gibson’s famous horse, is to be seen in this Universal feature, now being screened at the Rosy Theatre. The steed is valued hy its owner at several thousand dollars. The cast of “Chip of tho Flying U” includes also Virginia Browne Faire, De Witt Jennings and Mark Hamilton. The picture is as vigorous and as rapidfire as tho. most critical exponent of the Western drama could demand, and there are thrills a-plenty as well as a most delightful love story and a number of big. dramatic moments. Gibson is one of those Western actors who possesses not only ability as an actor but as a cowboy as well and consequently he has no fear of being outclassed when it comes to feats of horsemanship, with the result that ho is aided and abetted in his heartstopping stunts by a bunch of reckless riders. “Bag and Baggage” is The supporting feature of the big Jewel special. This photoplay, which was written and directed by tho talented Finis Fox, has ono of tho most elaborate dancing sets yet attempted in motion pictures. It is a dainty, alluring picture with two of the prettiest girls in the loading roles that have, been flashed across tho silver sheet in many a year and the refreshing part of it is that they are as different as day is from _ night. Gloria Grey is a winsomo child-like blonde, while Carmolita Geraighty has the. warmth and appeal which should bolong to a brunette. Best of all they arc first-rate actresses. John Roohc, Paul Weigel, Adele Farrington, Arthur Stuart Hull. Frederick Kelsey, TL D. MacLcan, Doreen Turner and Nod Grey complete a cast of unusual excellence.

IRVING’S IMPERIAL MIDGETS. OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT. Writing of Irving’s Imperial Midgets, who aro to appear at the Opera House to-night and twice to-morrow in conjunction with tho ChefaloPalormo Company of illusionists, a Canadian paper said: “Vancouver thought it gazed through tho wrong end of a telescope last night when tho curtain rose at tho Pantages Theatre to show a single file of black and whito uniformed soldiers about to do tho famous ‘Parade of the Wooden Soldiers’ from the Russian production ‘Chauve Souris.’ Diminutive figures, none over three feet high, went through the motions of tho fascinating ‘march’ in enchanting manner —Vancouver was viewing Irving’s Midgets for tho first time. Fifteen little men and women comprise tho company of Midgets—fifteen highly talented performers. Although their total height would scarcely make halt a dozen normal Canadians, tho Midgets are men and women in years, with mature mentality and judgment. Many of thorn have been on the stage for years, and aro accomplished musicians, expert gymnasts and attractive singers and dancers. To go behind tho scenes during performances last night and to chat with the Midgets as they rested in dressing gowns and kimonos was to have the queer sensation of entering tho land of Lilliputians. Theirs is certainly a unique and altogether satisfying show. Applause was frequent and sustained, while recalls wore so frequent that tho time of other acts on tho bill bad to be curtailed.” . Chofalo (“the merry monarch of magic”) is an illusionist and magician who gets right away from tho beaten track. Ho infuses plenty of humour into his act, which is rich in gorgeous drapings and stage settings. fiignorina Palermo is the world’s only lady illustionist, and with tho aid of Chofalo and company presents “Tho Garden of Mystery,' ’a symposium of illusion and necromancy. The box plan is at the Opera House, and intending patrons aro strongly advised to reserve their scats without delay.