PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7269, 23 September 1933, Page 5

PALMERSTON PICTURE PROGRAMMES

KOSY THEATRE TYPICAL. HOLT ACTION ON “THE WOMAN I STOLE” Film audiences have grown to expect a good picture whenever .Tack Holt is starred, and “The Woman I Stole,” featuring this popular actor, and commencing at the Kosy theatre to-day, is no ex ception. There are powerful situations without number, a rapid-fire plot, and a splendid cast. The strength of the picture lies, not only in the unusual love story, but in the dramatic punches and realistic oil-field atmosphere. The locale is an isolated oil port on the edge of a desert, and there men struggle barehanded to achieve personal success. They employ fair means and foul, for the desert wilderness permits only the survival of the fittest. Jack Holt, as Jim Bradier, oil tycoon, who has built up this tremendous industry only to toss it aside as a worn out plaything, has his usual he-man role, but he portrays it with even more than his customary punch. His love scenes with Fay Wray, a subtle adventuress who, though married, is willing to destroy her home to gratify her love for Holt, are powerful and effective. Miss Wray's interpretation of Vida Corew is a welcome change from her previous “horror pictures.” Others in the east include Donald Cook, Noah Beery and Raquel Torres. Tim McCoy in “Fighting Fool” and chapter three of “Clancy of the Mounted” are supporting items.

PALACE THEATRE NEW GENE GERRARD COMEDY AND “THE WINDJAMMER”

Gene Gerrard, the inimitable star of “My Wife’s Family,” and “Let Me Explain, Dear,” will be again in a veritable vortex of trouble at the Palace theatre where he will be starring in “Leave It To Me," which opens this afternoon. In the guise of a spring poet he descends upon a country mansion where the beautiful Eve Halliday is staying, and is coerced into stealing a valuable necklace for Eve’s erstwhile fiance, who intends to return the heirloom to his aunt, gain the

reward and marry Eve on the proceeds. He is forestalled, however, by two real crooks already established in the house and in his attempts to recover the necklace and explain his movements to Eve, who is actually acquainted with the poet he is supposed to be representing-, he is nearly arrested. Of course he triumphs in the end but not before filmgoers have been provided with the laugh of a lifetime at Gene’s merrymaking antics. “Leave it to Me” was directed by Monty Banks and Gus McNaughton, Molly Lamont, George Gee and Olive Borden play Important roles. The additional feature on ■ the... .. programme, entitled “The Windjammer,” is based upon Mr. A. J. Villier’s book, ' “By *' Way of Capo Horn,” and is a record of his adventurous five months’ voyage from Walleroo, Australia, to Queenstown, via Cape Horn. The object of the undertaking was to make a photographic record of one of the old sailing ships. Proof that this object was achieved is shown by the wonderful sea pictures presented in this truly remarkable production. There is also a “Paths Pictorial” containing a number of variety items and other entertaining subjects.

REGENT THEATRE “RIO RITA,” RICH IN' COLOUR AND MELODY The cinema version of "Rio Rita” will be presented at the Regent theatre today, and it is claimed that the comedy has lost nothing by its transfer t«y the screen. Colour, melody, mirth and drama are beautifully blended in this attraction, which as a stage play, created new records throughout the world. It -will be recalled that Gladys Moncrieff made a wonderful impression in the leading role during her New Zealand tour. In the cinema version the principal roles are taken by Bebe Daniels, who possesses a beautiful singing voice in addition to charm and dramatic ability, and John Boles, the famous tenor, while a wealth of comedy is provided by those inimitable fellows, Wheeler and Woolsey, who re-enact the farcical parts which first made them great favourites on the stage. The songs that never fail to please are “Rio Rita,” “Tne Kinkajou,” “The Ranger’s Song,” “When You *e in Love rou ■Waltz” and “Sweetheart, We Need Each Other.” There is a magnificent chorus of several hundred voices and a wondrfiil ballet in which a specially selected bevy of beautiful girls present a number of novel dances. The music throughout is infectious, and the settings among the

most ambitious ever conceived for one production. “Rio Rita” should be delightful entertainment for all, and it will be well supported by short subjects. Plans the available at the Central Booking Office, and intending patrons are advised to make an early selection of seats. Patrons are also reminded that “Rio Rita” will commence promptly at 8.20, and at the matinee at 2.20 p.m.