ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Times, Volume LII, Issue 3577, 7 April 1927, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

ROSY THEATRE. “GOING CROOKED” AND, “EXIT •SMILING.” Even the cameraman failed to recognise Bessie Love when she came quietly on tho set and sat down unobstrusively among the crowd in the auction room scene of a sequence In the Fox Film version of ‘‘Going Crooked.” “Going Crooked” is the film version of the. very successful comedy drama of the same name by William Collier, Sr., and Aaron Hofi!rrtan. If is replete with thrills and humour and is the story of a gang of Jewel thieves led by tho master mind, Mordaunt, played by Gustav Von Seyffertitz, noted actor of tho London and New York stage. While there is a great deal of suspense and many situations of stark drama there is also a great deal of humour, much of which is furnished by “Never Wrong” Doyle, the detective, a part played by Edwin - Kennedy. Other members of the well-known cast include Oscar Shaw in the romantic role of the Assistant District Attorney who finally apprehends the crooks, Lydia Knott, Lesle Fenton, Bernard Siegel and others. This is a George Melford production and his first for Fox. The supporting lecture “Exit Smiling” is a fine comedy-drama chock full of laughs, DE LUXE. JACK HOLT IN ZANE GREY’S “BORN TO THE WEST.” One of tho most picturesque characters ever to stop from, the pages of a Zarie Grey'story-on-to the screen is that of “Colorado , Rudd," hero of “Born to the West,” ably portrayed by Jack Holt in Paramount’s plcturlsation of tho novel. All the trails of the West bore horse—from the heat of the Panhandle to the snows of Montana, for he had lived the rough life of saddle and, gun. “Born to . the West”.,has.a, brilliant cast. Margaret Morris plays the role of “Nell Worstall” and Raymond Hatton in an-, other “buddy” role, is this time the pal who follows “Colorado’s” lead through thick and thin. Arlette Marchal, the famous French beauty recently under a long terni contract, achieved her screen ambition by being assigned .the role of “Belle of Paradise Bar,” a western dance hall girl. George Siegman, arch villain of tho screen, plays the role of “Jesse Fillmore,” a thoroughly bad man. Another, important role was assigned to Tom Kennedy, remembered for his work as the top, sergeant in "Behind the Front.” Kennedy creates the role of “Dinkey Hooley,” a tough hombre with a comedy complex. Edith Yorke appears as the mother of “Colorado,” Bruce Gordon is “Bate Fillmore,” and E. Allyn Warren, “Sam Rudd.” / PALACE -.THEATRE,' "" “THE GREATER GLORY.”. VTh? Greater-Glory." colossal screen epic now showing: at the Palace Theatre, represents more than a: wear of intense . production ,on the part of June Mathis,' ‘famous screen ‘ writer,' - The picture , ■trf'-thO' celebrated- -novel, Medley,” by wife* 1 of the American: arabahsadoNat Vienna. First National r releases-it- Famous • for -her adaptation of; “The Four Horsemen”’ which brought Rex .Ingram and ';Rudolph Vaientinb-|o|6ho fore, Miss Mathis considers “The ..(Greater Glory” an even finer, accompiishnvcnti 1 1 It’ Brings to light a side of the war hitherto unknown. The fortunes of Vienna before tho war are poignantly traced in the fortunes of a fine ,old Austrian family. Tho cast of principals include Anna Q. Nilsson, Conway Tearle, May, Lucy Beaumont. More .than 1,600. extras participate in the mob scenes' which depict bread riots, revolutionary strikes and American charity dispensations. Curt. Rehfeld directed. Seats may be reserved at Martin's or by Theatre ’phono, 5328. DIXIELAND CABARET, Tho popular Dixieland Cabaret which opened for the season a fortnight ago, will again bo hold in tho Empire Hall on Saturday. Attractively . decorated and softly lighted with comfortably arranged tables, “Dixieland” provides all that tho dancer requires to have a good evenings’ enjoyment. Dancing will be from 5.30 ; to midnight and the music which will bo supplied by a professional orchestra cannot fail to please. Tables may bo booked By ringing GG42.