PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 5566, 3 February 1931, Page 2

PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

PALACE THEATRE “LITTLE ACCIDENT” Anita Page is what is traditionally known as a “born nurse.” And, having been told so from little girl days, by the time she’d reached high school Anita was torn between the two longings—to become a trained nurse or to go on tho stage. Fafo ultimately decided that Anita Page shoulcl go into pictures —or was it a glimpse into a mirror'’ So Anita Pago hied herself to a studio on Long Island and before long slic’d succeeded in getting her first “bit” in a picture. Evidently her mirror hadn’t misled her, for small as it was, her part was scared by the shears, and even the girl’s parents admitted that the girl’s beauty was outstanding whon tho film was flashed on the screen. From New York to Hollywood seemed a great distance to Anita in those days, and it was increased greatly by her promise to finish high school before definitely deciding that motion pictures were to bo her life’s work. But the lure of a nurse’s uniform faded into the background. In fact, it had almost been lost sight of until the pretty blonde actress was chosen to play tho feminine lead in the Universal picture, “Little Accident,” which will have its final screening at the Palace theatre tonight. Cosmopolitan Cast in ‘A Lady to Love’ Vilma Banky will make her first fulllength talking screen‘appearance at the Palaco theatre in “A Lady to Love,” which commences to-morrow. The services of the Hungarian star were secured by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer because of the fact that she was eminently suited to the role of Lena, the waitress who married a 50-year-ohl Italian because she wanted a home, and then regretted it when she fell in love with her husband’s young and good-looking Irish assistant. A unique feature of the picture is that its cast is ono of the most cosmopolitan ever gathered together for one production. Miss Banky is Hungarian; Seastrom, tho director, is Swedish; Edward G. Robinson, who has the role of the Italian, Tony, was born in Bucharest, Roumania; George Davis is a native of Belgium; Gum Chin, tho comic cook, first saw light of day in Canton, China; Harry Bucquct, assistant director, is an Englishman; Robert Ames, Lloyd Ingraham, Richard Carlo and Anderson Lawler arc Americans. The only real Italian in the entire east is Henry Armetta.

KOSY THEATRE. WILLIAM HAINES MAKES HIS FIRST WESTERN COMEDY.

"Way Out West," William Haines’ latest starring veliiclo now playing at the Ivosy for its last day, is the comedian's first attempt at a cowboy role. Although Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer had placed the comic star in almost every sort of uniform and athletic outfit, it was not until the filming of this picture that ho had the opportunity to weat spurs and sombrero. A strong cast supports the comedian in "Way Out West,” including the popular Leila Hyams, the comic Polly Moran and Cliff Edward's, who sings the hit song number, "Singing a Song to tho Stars,” Francis X Bushman, .Tr., Vera Marsh, Charles Middleton, Jack Pennick, Buddy Booscvelt and Jay Wilsey. Here’s a comedy in Haines’ best sparkling form. Be sure to see it ! Big Double-Feature. Just another policy of tho Ivosy management in giving its patrons the best 'in the" way of entertainment will be the screening of a big double-feature programme to-morrow. Two big pictures comprise tho programme, while there is a Universal News on the programme. Unit one will be Iven Maynard in "The Fighting Legion,” a picture that is sure to please, while the other we will call unit two, “Lady Of The Night,” features such wellknown stars as William Boycl and Jctta Goudal. Altogether this programme is one of the best that has been in Palmerston North for many a long day.

AT THE REGENT - GIGANTIC SETS FOR "GREEN GODDESS," GEORGE ARLISS’ TALKIE, OPENING TO-NIGHT

An ancient Hindu temple, older than history and time-stained centuries before Solomon’s edifice was planned, served as the model for the tremendous temple sets built by Warner Bros, for the new all-talking version of "The Green Goddess," in which Georgo Arliss is starred, and which is coming to the Regent theatre to-night for a run of four days. Not since "Disraeli" was filmed by the same company has an interior ■of such size and beauty been built in Hollywood. Intricately earvccl columns, 15 feet in diameter and 30 feet high, carry' in minute detail all the strange figures and patterns of the Hindu architects. "The Green Goddess’ corresponds in many ways to Kali, a native Hindu goddess of terror. Dozens of images of the mystic divinity are niched into the columns and walls of the temple. Grotesque torture chambers and rooms reserved for the weird and fantastic rites of the priests of the strange cult are provided, as. well as an extensive exterior and public meeting place. The temple scenes arc additional scauenees in the story of "The. Green Goddess” that could not be undertaken on the legitimate stage. Hundreds of extras arc used in the ritualistic ceremonies preceding the sacrifices of human beings upon this strange goddess’s altar. The role of the cruel and gentlemanly rajah in this exciting melodrama is one of George Arliss’s most popular and interesting portrayals. He played it for over three years on the American stage and one year in England. In the screen version it. is said that his performance is perfection itself. A 1 Green directed "The Green Goddess," and the supporting cast- includes Alice Joyce, 11. B. Warner and Ralph Forbes. Plans arc now rapidly filling at the Central Booking Office, phono 7178.