AMUSEMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2536, 30 January 1923, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

JEAN YALJEAN.

This character as portrayed by William Farnum in the Fox 8-reel masterpiece showing at the Town Hall to-night is one of the most interesting and delightful of any that, has yet been adapted to the screen. The story itself, marvellous in its magnificent conception of man and his attitude in dire circumstances towards man-made laws, is one that, will he remembered for many years, if not for all time. The Encyclopaedia Britamiica in giving an interpretation of “Les Miserables” states : “The greatest epic and dramatic work of fiction ever created or conceived; the epic of a soul transfigured and redeemed, purified by heroism and glorified through suffering; the tragedy and comedy of life at its' best and at its worst.” Prices 1/and 1/6 plus tax; children 3d and fid. An A.l. St. John Special Comedy will be shown as a supporting item. “PAID BACK” BOASTS A CAST OF REAL FILM HEADLINERS. In “Paid Back,” the Universal all star attraction at the Royal theatre on Wednesday night, Irving Cummings directed Gladys Broekwell, Stuart Holmes, Mahlon Hamilton, Edna Murphy, Kate Price, Lillian West, Arthur Stewart Hull, Wilfred Lucas and other players of real prominence. All-star this surely is. Gladys Broekwell was a star for one company for three years. The last big success she had in this affiliation was “The Sage Hen.” As a star she ranked among the highest. As a supporting feature a comedy entitled “Kid Love” will also be screened. Prices asT usual. Look out for the big attractions to be screened shortly.