ROYAL PICTURES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2303, 16 July 1921, Page 3

ROYAL PICTURES.

“The'God of Luck” is a production that for pure artistry of setting and retention of interest would be hard to improve on, even were it. not the latest starring vehicle for the bewitching Gaby Deslys, whoso brilliance and fascination captured three continents. It is the real Gaby who is seen in the ’picture as she was in real life, and when one sees the wonderful dancing scenes with her partner Harry Pilcher, one no longer wonders whether the delect - aide., Gaby was (is attractive as fame would have her. The brilliant, extravagant, yet fascinating child of nature infuses tier own self into a character of the Gaby of the story, making il appealing and convincing to a degree. Several scenes were filmed at the fashionable French watering-place, Deauville, and the famous course where France’s Derby, the Grand Prix, is run. To Ik* shown at the Royal to-night, at* usual prices. Extra, “The Lost Citv.”

On Monday Tom Mix will appear in what is said to be his biggest, production, but in a role which is a distinct departure from pure “stunt stuff.” He will appear in “The Feud,” the opening episode of which is laid in the Bluegrass region back in the days of hoopskirts and romance. The role of Jero La neb, played by Mix, calls for consideiahle ability as an actor, and the work of’ Mix will delight bis many followers. In addition there* will be screened a Sunshine comedx, “Farmyard Follies. ’ Prices, Is Id and fid.