ROYAL PICTURES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2469, 19 August 1922, Page 2

ROYAL PICTURES.

The linest motion picture of the year and one of the most artistic and fascinating contributions ever made to the screen is “Bob Hampton of Placer,” screening at the Royal Theatre to-night. It not only tells a delightful story of love and adventure, hut also immortalises on the screen one of the most picturesque chapters of American history. The undying fame which General Custer won in liis last stand against the Sioux tribes undrt’ Sitting Bull is given a new lustre in this screen version which reproduced the battle of the Little Big Horn. James Kirkwood plays the title role, and Marjorie Daw has the feminine lead. Pat O’Malley has the part of a gallant lovelorn officer of Custer’s staff ;uid the smiling and lie-freckled countenance of Master Wesley Barry shines throughout this exceptional attraction. A super feature at ordinary prices. Extra:‘“Winners of the West.” "Foul Play” to lie screened on Monday night is an exceptional adaptation of one of Charles Reade’s best known novel-. The sea s.cenes ore exceedingly good. The -entiling of the ship and the tragic scenes adrift in a boat are particularly convincing and the whole production provides a good romantic entertainment .and adds to lhe prestige of the British film-producing induslrv.