ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 14 July 1928, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

EMPIRE THEATRE Tltc difficulties that may arise through the introduction of a total stranger as one’s husband are depicted in Colleen Moore’s latest First National comedy, “Naughty But Nice,” now showing at the Empire Theatre. In the story Colleen introduces Hallam Cooley as her husband to get herself out of an innocent but embarrassing situation; Then the trouble begins, with well meaning friends doing their best to arange everything for the “newlyweds,” including the bridal suite at a mansion where they are compelled to accept a week-end of hospitality. Donald Reed, new screen leading man, plays the role of the man whose love Colleen almost loses as the result of her risky escapade. Other supporting players are Claude Gillingwater, Kathryn McGuire, Edvthe Chapman and Clarissa Sclwynne. A natural feminine love of luxury, symbolised by “soft cushions,” is the cause.of all the excitement in Douglas Mac Lean’s new Paramount comedy, “Soft Cushions.” The second attraction on this big double comedy programme. Box plans' at. Cull’s. Coming Monday, ’’Captain Salvation” and “Why Girls go Back Home.” Box plans at. Cull’s. THEATRE ROYAL To-night there will be a double attraction with Harry Carey in a super western picture “The Texas Trail.” Most outdoor pictures offer a feast in scenic effects but “The Texas Trail” supplies beautiful and awe-inspiring natural wonders. The picture is well worth seeing for that one feature alone. It offers a story so sympathetic and a cast of characters so real and appealing that patrons, should not miss it. Ethel Shannon, as the heroine, Charles French, Claude Payton, Sidney Franklin and the‘less significant members of the cast, give performances which contribute vastly to the general splendid effect of the story. Also showing, “The Wrong Mr Wright,” a sparkling comedy of thrills and packed with laughter. Box plans at theatre. NEW PARAMOUNT THEATRE One of the greuiesl of the “triangle” school of love stories is announced, for showing at the Paramount Theatre tonight. ft is Paramount's pieturisation of Sinclair Lewis’ latest novel, ‘'Mantra]).” Ralph Prescott, a New 3 ovk lawyer, bachelor and woman-hater; goes to the north woods to get away from flappers, gold-diggers and —women. After fighting with his camping companion, lie journeys to Mantrap Landing, where lie meets doe Easter’s bride, Alvena. doe, a rough backwodsinnn, uncouth and uneducated, is, with it all—a real man. TI is wife, a former manicurist-, has married doe only because she was tired of supporting' herself. The young lawyer admires Easier, Inti is mysteriously attracted to Alverna. Although lie doesn’t, know it. the uirl llirls with every man she liieefs. Tilings get to such a point, that, in order to keep his friendship for .roe and respect for himself. Ralph sets out toward civilisation. A mile down the river. Alverna shouts and asks to <j;o along to New York. Clara Row. Ernest Torrence and Percy Marmont are featured.