Palmerston Picture Programmes

Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 217, 17 September 1934, Page 10

Palmerston Picture Programmes

KOSY THEATRE

“LONE COWBOY” AND “ANNE ONE HUNDRED.” “Lone Cowboy,” a new type outdoor romance with tow-headed Jackie Cooper in the starring role, showing at the Kosy Theatre to-day. Directed by Paul Sloane tor Paramount, the picture has a wellrounded cast which includes Lila .Lee, Lee, Addison Richards, John Wray and Gavin Gordon. Young Cooper’s work stands out as the best performance, although each member of the cast has plenty to do, and he does that plenty with perfect ease. As far as Cooper is concerned, certain portions of his rolo stand out as his best screen work to date. The second big attraction, which will be found equally attractive, is “Anne One Hundred.” Among the highlights of “Anno One Hundred" are the series of fights between Gyles Isham and Dennis Wyndham, which are so realistic that they remind one somewhat of the old “silent” days, when combatants used to cover about two miles of country in the course of their battle. Dennis Wyndham, by tlie way, must hold the record for screen fights. Ho has had one or more in nearly every one of his films for quite a number of years. In addition you will enjoy the Paramount supports. PALACE THEATRE. “THE TRUMPET BLOWS.” “The Trumpet Blows,” Georgo Raft’s latest starring picture for Paramount, is now showing at the Palace theatre. Supporting him are Adolphe Menjou, Frances Drake, Sidney Toler, Katherine De.Vlille, Edward Ellis and Nydia Westman. The story is a romance of Mexico, laid against the colourful, thrilling back- • ground of the bull ring. Directed by Stephen Roberts, it tells of Raft, a dashing young Mexican, who has been sent abroad for a college education, in order that his ambition of becoming a matador might bo dampened. His elder brother, Menjou, is a retired bandit of the “Robin Hood” type, now a respected, wealthy cattle-rancher., Menjou loves his brother dearly and tries to keep him from bull-fighting. Frances Drake, a charming dancing girl, brought to the hacienda to celebrate Raft's return to Mexico, draws him Into an impulsive romance. When ho discovers his brother is in love with her, he immediately leaves for Mexico City and the bull ring. The ensuing rivalry between the brothers, and the romantic and tragic phases of the young matador’s rise to prominence in tho arena, servo as the elements for the gripping and convincing climax. Stephen Roberts, one of Paramount’s better-known Him directors, handled tho megaphone for “The Trumpet Blows.” » The supporting programme includes a Paramount Newsreel; “Animal Antics,” a sportiight; Harry Langdon in “Petting Preferred”; a Paramount pictorial and a Betty Boop Cartoon. Reservations may be made, freo of charge, at the Central Booking Office, ’phono 7178, or at the they’re after 6 p.m., 'phone 5050. REGENT THEATRE “THE THIN MAN” Here Is one hundred per cent, entertainment, guaranteed to satisfy the most exacting patron. Honestly, “Tho Thin Man” is one of the most delightful of the year's releases. Never before have mystery, comedy and suspense been combined so artistically. If you enjoyed “The Mystery of Mr. X,” and “Manhat- . tan Melodrama,” get ready to chalk u,p

STATE THEATRE

“CALL IT LUCK’’ “Call It Luck,” which opened at tho State theatro on Saturday, proved a gay, diverting comedy concocted of clever characterisations, bright dialogue and amusing situations. Herbert Mundin has one of the iinest roles he has ever portrayed in pictures, that of a London cab driver. It was as a cabby that Mundin scored his first success iTore in Chariot's Revue. And ho certainly knows his cabbies. In •'Call It Luck” he gets the maximum of humour out of the half-shrewd, halfcredulous Londoner who invests the l'ortuno won on tho sweepstakes in a socalled racehorse. Mundin has just the right knack of contrasting hilarious comedy with pathos. At times he makes the London cabby a really pathetic figure, and that is precisely what makes some of the moments the more uproarious. And “Pat” Paterson, tho charming. English comedienno introduced to audiences in “Bright Side Up," is delightful as Mundin's niece. Loyal girl that she is, she helps her uncle when he is swindled out of his money by going to work in a night club. That gives her an opportunity to display her skill as a singer. Early in the picture she meets the manly Charles Starvett, who helps her out of her difficulties. And, of course, they fall ia love. From that time forward, their romance is woven into the comedy. The picture has a whirlwind finish, which had better not be tipped off in a review. These threo arc excellent in the major roles. But the minor parts aro well played, notably Gordon Wcstcott as tho "Mayor,” Theodor von Eltz as the "Senator,” Ernest Wood, their partner in crime, and Georgia Caine. James Tinling has done well with the direction by giving Mundin liis head and letting him set the pace for the picture—and a merry pace it is. Dudley Nichols and George Marshall wrote the original story. Credit for tho direction of the snappy dance sequence goes to Sammy Lee. The picture was produced by .Cohn Stone. If you like hilarious comedy, with just the right dash of romance, by ail means sco "Call It Luck.”

“The Thin Man” as the greatest of them all. William Powell, in his second starring feature for M.G.M., surpasses any of his splendid portrayals of the past; Myrna Loy, fast approaching stardom, reveals hitherto unexpected talents as a comedienne; Maureen O’Sullivan and Nat Pendleton, head a splendid cast of featured players. And we wust not forget “Astra” the dog, the cutest canine conceivable. Ho will keep you laughing, “The Thin Man” Is lho picturisalion of Dashicll Hammett’s best seller, and it is undoubtedly tho gayest mystery thriller that has yet been cast on the screen. As a retired detective Powell goes to New York with his lovable wife for the holidays. There, against his will, lie becomes involved in a triple murder mystery which remains a baffling, bewildering problem until the very last few feet Now for the featurettes: Hearst Metrotone newsreel. Events of topical interest, garnered from the four corners of the globe. “Vital Victuals” (Pete Smith colourtone novelty). Here is Pete's latest featurette, and it is dedicated to all tho husbands, rich and poor, and to those wives who wish to improve their culinary achievements. Pete Smith is at his best in what is undoubtedly one of the finest featurettes yet released by M.G.M. studios. Once again we are privileged to voyage with James Fitzpatrick, per medium of the screen, to Zanzibar, Seychilles, and Mombassa—“Colourful Ports of Call.” Always interesting, Fitzpatrick travel talks reveal to us in this remote outpost of civilisation, tho countries and customs of other people. A wonderful programme —II,OOO feet without a dull second,