PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7007, 17 November 1932, Page 10

PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

KOSY THEATRE. “DANCERS IN THE DARK." The feature now being presented, at the Kosy Theatre brings back again to the screen the fascinating blonde, Miriam Hopkins. “Dancers in the Dark" stars Aliss Hopkins as a dancehall hostess, who, through coYJcant association with xnen of indifferent character, at last finds herself classed in the slime category. Thus she is at her wife's end to prove her character unbleiuiShcd when she at last falls in love with one whose respect means more than life to her. Also in the cast is Jack Oakic, the screen's most yoluable funster, who provides amjfjo 3 humour as the leader of |Bfc Alight club's dance band." Jack Oakie'-s friend, played by William Collier, jnr., who is also a member of the band, falls in love with Miss Hopkins, tc aiming that under the cloak of sophistication there is a true blue character worthy of the best in any man. Oakie, who does not think as his friend, endeavours to dissuade William Collier, and' nearly ‘ does so, but in the end finds out also the true nature of Aliss Hopkins, and iinally is instrumental in bringing the two lovers together. Excellent short subjects support the feature picture, among them being two sketches, ono by the droll humourists, Burns and Allen, the other by Tom Howard. A cartoon and Paramount News complete the programme. r. regent theatre. ; , “Black Coffee," which concluded at the Regent theatre this evening, as all good mysteries should, holds its secret till the end, leads up to it with an .amusing, game of liidc-and-scek with identity, and is strong in drama and suspense." Incidentally, played against polished settings it is lucky in itsfinished portrayals and diverting charac-tematioHSj-of which that of the Breach detective by the impeccable Austin, Trevor, always dominates the action. Of the supporting, cast it is hardly possible to select for special mention so polished are the portrayals, though Hugh Wakefield and Adrianno Allen caa be registered as adding to their already'enviable reputations. The supporting, programme is made up of a Specialty item, entitled “Rhineland Memories," and the most recent Box Movietone News Reels. “Lucky Girl" and “England Awake" Season Opens To-morrow. r.-AnothCßGcno Gcrrard laughter-raiser,

this time with a Ruritanian setting, comes to the Regent to-morrow, with tho 8.1. P. star as an illustrious but hard-up monarch of Karaslavia. (jus McNaughton, who gives a lively portrayal of Hudson E. Greener, of Boston, tho King’s right hand man, suggests a little transacting with the Crown jewels, and the two, with much relief and the Karaslavian bodyguard, repair to England. Here adventures follow thick and fast with Gene under the incognito of “Mr. Abdullah," and Gus invited to a duke's country house party, where they are suspected of ocing a couple of crooks, and Gene making passionate love to tho dune's daughter, Moira. Matters are further complicated by the arrival of two loyal Karaslavians who lurk in the grounds awaiting an opportunity to avenge their motherland and shoot the king. The greatness of England, the extent of her Dominions, the magnitude ot her many resources, the wealth of her products, are pietorially presented in “England Awake!” tho British International Pictures' great patriotic production which will also be shown in conjunction with “Lucky Girl." “England Awake!" togother with suitable short items, will bo presented at a special morning session for school children, to be held at 10.15 a.m. next Saturday. “Lucky Girl" and “England Awake!" will open a four nights' season to-morrow at S p.m., and the usual matinee Avill be held un Saturday at 2 p.m. in addition to the one just mentioned

PALACE THEATRE. GEORGE BANCROFT IN “THE WORLD AND THE FLESH." . “The World and-the Flesh," George Bancroft's latest starring picture, in which he is supported by Miriam Hopkins and a huge cast, is tho current feature attraction at tho Palace theatre. The story takes place in Russia in 1917. Thousands dying, thousands suffering, millions leaving the land for the revolution is on. Danger, blood-shed, hunger, brutality are everywhere. In the town of Theodosia, on the coast of tho Black Sea, a party of fugitive nobles, including Maria Yaskaya, arc enjoying their last luxurious feast in the fatherland prior to sotting sail for France and safety. Maria is a dancer, Avhose beauty took her out of the slums of the peasantry into the salons of the wealthy. She is the sweetheart of Dmitri, young and handsome duke, and she is not in sympathy with the revolutionists. Kylenko, burly sea captain whoso adoring crew would go through hell for him, barges into the banquet scene. His men have taken over the town, and Kylenko announces that he is going to take over Maria, for her calmness in face of death-threats intrigues him. But before he gets very

far Avith his brutish love gestures, the town is captured by loyal Cossacks. Kylonko, with threo of his men, is held prisoner aboard the Cossacks’ ship, the Pushkin, which steams out, with the aristocrat fugitives aboard, for a port which is still in the power of the nobility. But it would spoil the story to go any further. Among very attractive supporting items are a Alack Sennett comedy, entitled “Lighthouse Love." a screen song, “.Shine On, Harvest Moon, ’' and a Paramount Sound News.