PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7031, 15 December 1932, Page 12

PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

PALACE THEATRE . CORINNE GRIFFITH AS AN ARLEN HEROINE Michel Arlcn’s poignantly dramatic “best seller,” "Lily Christine,” has been filmed by Paramount British Productions, with Corinne Griffith in the title role. It is the principal attraction now at the Palace Theatre. The choice of Miss Griffith to portray Mr. Arlen’s lovely, forlorn heroine is a particularly happy one, for as well as having great physical beauty, she is blessed with that natural poise which is so essential for such a characterisation. The appealing charm of this poise was seen when Miss Griffith gave her unforgettable portrayal of Lady Hamilton in “The Divine Lady,” which was recognised as one of the finest performances ever seen on the screen. But it lias been equalled, even if not surpassed, by her superb acting in “Lily Christine.” The story deals with the exciting events which follow on tae accidental breaking of Lily Christine’s glasses when she is driving along a country lane. As flic is almost blind without them, and daro not go ou driving, she is stranded until help arrives in the person of Rupert Harvey, a novelist, who takes lier to his house, and, discovering that it is impossible to obtain a chauffeur to drive, her to town until the morning, offers her hospitality for the night, in spite of the fact that his wife is absent. Nothing more might liavo been heard of the incident had not Ivor fallen in love with Mrs. Abbey, an actress, who poses as a model of respectability, and who holds him at arm’s length until he is ready to do anything to get her.. Refusing to marry the guilty party in a divorce suit, Mrs. Abbey induces Ivor to file a suit against Lily Christine because of the night spent under Rupert Harvey’s tooE in his wife’s absence. The supporting programme offers an item of interest to tennis players, in the first meeting of those champions, Crawford and McGrath, who are shown together in action, and whose brilliant play affords a valuable lesson in this popular game. A Mack Scnnctt comedy, a “Talkie” cartoon and a British Overseas News complete an exceptionally good programme.

REGENT THEATRE SALLY FILERS IN “HAT CHECK GIRL” Bringing a* swift-moving Tomancc of two very different worlds to the screen, “Hat Check Girl” begins a two nights’ season at the Regent Theatre this evening, with Sally Filers and Ben Lyon in the leading roles. Miss Filers portrays the title part, that of a hardworking young lady who handles the hats and wraps at a famous New Fork night club, and Lyon that of a young millionaire whose first meeting with his future fiancee is when he finds her asleep in his apartment. From this accidental beginning their acquaintance flowers rapidly, complicated by such events as her arrest on a false charge of selling liquor, a ride on tho city sprinkling cart when their taxi brcaics down, and a trip to the Adirondack? during which Lyon proposes, and is accepted. The course of true love is suddenly halted, however, when Sally’s ex-lover, Monroe Owsley, appears at their engagement party and tells things he shouldn’t tell. Subsequently Owsley is found dead in the apartment, and suspicion naturally falls on Lyons shoulders, with the police deciding that they have a clear-cut case against him. Sally’s efforts in Lyon’s behalf cause the boy’s father to think she is only after publicity for herself, and • matters become very tangled indeed, with a climax that, is said to be ono surprise after another. Directed by Sidney Lanficld, who made Miss Eilors’ previous “Danco Team,” this Fox Films offering is said to be a treat for picture-goers. The supporting programme .includes a comedy entitled •<Crosby’s Corner,” and other entertaining items.

KOSY THEATRE DOUBLE FEATURE ATTRACTION Screening to-night at the Ivosy Theatre in conjunction with “Million Dollar Le<r=” is “Forgotten Commandments,” the real-life Istory of modern Bali el, featuring Marguerite Churchill and Irving Pichcl. The story opens at a Russian university, where Gene Raymond and his young bride, Marguerite Churchill, register for courses in medicine and social service. They meet Irving- Pichel^ famous surgeon, who has very ultra ideas. Raymond is captivated by this bizarre philosophy of the man he idolises, and soon finds himself practicing it. He begins tb fall in love with Sari Maritza. Eventually Raymond goes to Sari’s home, to the great sorrow of Marguerite, who realises she has lost the lovo of her husband. Piclicl, jealous, goes to Sari’s room and shoots her and .Gene, leaving un'seen. Sari