ROYAL PICTURES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2154, 24 July 1920, Page 3

ROYAL PICTURES.

The hello girl lias figured cleverly in many dramatic situations on the film, but it is safe to say that she has never had such a thrilling ha' hour us that in Avhieh, in Rex

Beach’s sensational story, she linds herself in touch with a dark and ’* sinister crime, and hears things over the wire that make her blood run cold. This is the climax of the Goldwyn Company’s most recent triumph, where tlie adaptation of JRex Beach’s famous novel of the mardi-gras has resulted in a fascinating and highly sensational film production. This picture will be screened at the Royal to-night. On Monday night a special double feature Fox programme will be screened, when Madiaine Traverse will be seen again in “The Love That Dares.” This, it is said, again gives Miss Traverse an opportunity to register on the screen her great dramatic power. “The Love That Dares” deals with the wealthy class. Its characters, include an idle millionaire who has everything in the world but the woman he loves —and despite the fact that she marries another man he continues his pursuit. He attempts to trap this old sweetheart, but she is saved through the bitterness of a girl whom the millionaire has east oil. Harry Millarde, who directed “The . Danger Zone,” and “Gambling in Souls,” in which Miss Traverse has already appeared, directed “The Love that Dares.” The other- star .attraction is a

comedy-drama , “Help! Help! Police!” featuring George Walsh. The usual prices only will be charged for this double programme.