PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6788, 20 February 1932, Page 8

PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

PALACE THEATRE LAUGH YEARS OFF YOUR AGE AT NEW ROGERS FILM "Me, an actor? They’re Yieldin' you,” onco remarked Will Rogers. “If they can find a tolo that’s sorta, like me and then let. mo bo natural, I’m all right; otherwise I’m punk.” And this is the best reason to be found for the appeal and delightfulncss of his new Fox production, ‘‘Youug as You Feel,” which opens to-day at the Palaco theatre. Rogers is Rogers, and as such ho has no equal on the screen to-day. His character of Lemuel Morehouse fits the humorist perfectly. It affords him his best opportunity to be just what he is, a plain, everyday American father and citizen. Admirers of Rogers will bo thoroughly delighted with his donning of "dressy”’ clothes in this hilarious comedy-drama, which was adapted from George Ado’s well-known stage play, "Father and the 'Boys.” Rogers appears all dressed up in stiff collars, boiled shirts, tripper and cane. And after ono recovers from tho original shock tho clicet i 3 quito pleasing, sinco Rogers’ athletic figure sets oil admirably tho latest Bond street modes. In the chief feminine rolo Fill Dorsay repeats her initial success with Rogers in their first talking picture, "They Had to See Paris.” Her striking allure and French vivacity account for much mirth and genuine entertainment. Again we are indebted to that masterful director, Frank Borzage, whose skilled and artistiu hand is noticeable throughout the entire picture. An excellent supporting cast surrounds Rogers, headed by that splendid comedian, Lucien Littlefield. Donald Dillaway, Terrance Ray, Rosalie Roy and Lucile Browne are the four young people whose heart affairs blend a nice note of romanco through the laughable escapades of Fifi and Rogers. The other important roles are portrayed by C, Henry Gordon, John T. Murray, Brandon Ilurst, Maroia Harris and Gregory Gaye. KOSY THEATRE BECK JONES IN "THE RANGE FEUD” Buck Jones at his best will be seen and heard at the Kosy. for three days, commencing at 1 p.m. to-day. According to advance reports Buck Jones, delineator of western roles, has more than his share of obstacles to overcomo in "Tho Range Feud,” his latest Columbia picture. Buck, as the sheriff of Twin Oaks, Arizona, in endeavouring to bring peace to tho community and observe strict neutrality iu a range war, incurs the enmity of both factions. On top of this, he is forced to arrest his best friend for the murder of a ranchman. Making it all still more difficult, the murdered man’s daughter is the best friend’s sweetheart. Continuing with the series of bad breaks, the jury convicts tho best friend on purely circumstantial evidence and the judgo sentences him to hang. That ought to be enough for one to handle, but Buck’s difficulties are said to continue up to the last minute. The supporting programme is up to the usual standard of tho Kosy offerings. AT _ THE REGENT “STRICTLY DISHONOURABLE” COMMENCES WITH MATINEE "Strictly Dishonourable, the most piquant and provocative comedy yet to reach the talking screen, commences at the Regent matinee to-day. The cast of the picture is headed by Paul Lukas, whom Universal borrowed from Paramount, Sidney Fox and Lewis Stone. The story concerns an innocent girl and her pugnacious fiance, who loaves in jealous anger when she casts admiring glances at an Italian opera singer whom she meets in a cabaret. The sudden romance that blossoms between this great lover and the deserted beauty is told with daring and yet with utmost delicacy. Laughter, tears and tingling suspense tumble over each other in delicious abandon. Tho original play was $ written by Preston Sturges, and the screen version is tho work of Gladys Lehman, who recently wroto the story for Universal’s domestic drama, "Seed. In addition to Lucas, Stone and Miss Fox, the cast of "Strictly Dishonourable” includes George Meeker and William Ricciardi, who appeared in the New York stage production of the play. John M. Stahl directed tho picture. Sidney Fox, tho only feminine player, wears only one gown, and a. suit of borrowed pyjamas, in the picture, since the events *o£ tho story all take place in a single night and the morning following. Lewis Stone appears with no change of clothing whatever, but Paul Lukas, who wears evening dress at night, makes hi 3 appearance .in thb morning wearing a business suit.