PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7044, 31 December 1932, Page 8

PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

ROSY THEATRE “SOUTH OF THE RIO GRANDE”— FAST FILM

“South of the Rio Grande,” opening at the Kosy theatre to-day, presents Buck Jones in his most daring and thrilling mood. He goes through tho role with reckless abandon, performing whirlwind adventures witu an case of which only he is capable. And when it comes to riding, he takes your breath away with his daredeviltry and his utter disregard for danger. The story, unfolded in old Mexico, is exciting as well as colourful.

Jungle Mystery. Every kind of animal that infests the leugtli and breadth of Africa is shown in “Jungle Mystery,” the first episode of which is now playing ac me Ivosy theatre. Lions, tigers, elephants, leopards, boa constrictors, hyenas, rhinoceri, water buffalo, giraffes, hartc beasts, gorillas, apes, are all to be sceii in this entertaining chapter play. Other supporting items arc “Curiosities” in technicolour, two cartoons, one of tnc Rambling Reporter series, and a Travelaugh entitled “Death Valley.” PALACE THEATRE “BIRD OF PARADISE” IS A GREAT SPECTACULAR ROMANCE A remarkable film, rich in entertainment, and so colourful that it exudes t- • exotic fragrance of the South Seas, has been made by R.K.O. from that famous stage classic, “Bird of Paradise.” This glamorous offering, pulsating with romance and beauty will have its local premiere showing at the Palace theatre this afternoon. All the fascinations of the tropic Pacific Islands, with their wondrous natural beauty and sharp contrasts of gaiety, music and laughter switched into sudden tragedy by lightnix.g strokes of savagery and natural cataclysm, are admirably mirrored in “Bird of Paradise,” which both thrills and entertains. The story, made from the original play of the same name by Richard Walton Tully, is kept interesting i.y the glorious island surroundings in which it has been made under the camera, the very fine acting of Dolores Del Rio and Joel McCror in an exceptionally appealing romantic setting, the thrills of natives simulating the savagery, sacrificial rites, and barbaric customs of their ancestors, and the comedies of the primitive mind wrestling with advanced ideas of civilisation. An excellent supporting programme includes a cartoon, entitled ‘Bring ’Em Back Half Shot”; the Vagabond Director presenting “Through the Ages”; an item of the Sportlight series, “Canine Champions,” and a News. An additional matinee will be held on Monday at 2 p.m.

REGENT THEATRE JANET GAYNOR AND CHARLES FARRELL IN “THE FIRST YEAR” “The First Year,” Frank Craven’s blue-ribbon comedy farce of the stage, neatly spiced with wise lines and alternate lioartaehe§, brings Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell, Hollywood’s first string cupid team, back to the screen. This production has been specially engaged by the management of tho Regent theatre as their New Year holiday attraction and will open at 2 o’clock this afternoon. The film, because of its more modern presentation of the stars, should be extremely popular, although it retains everything which has made Janet and Charlie the screen idols of three continents. The settings show imagination, the photography is consistently excellent, anuei is even more piquant and appealing than ever, while Charlie, in the bestcast role of his talkie career, reveals a hitherto untouched vein of acting talent. The plot of “The First Year,” briefly, is the drama of young love during the most dangerous age — tne first 12 months of married life. Smooth direction and good taste in staging are everywhere apparent in the production.