ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2542, 13 February 1923, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“OMAR KHAYYAM.”

This famous production will be screened at the Town Hall to-night. The writings and philosophies of the great Persian writer take a very high place amongst the classics, but it. is not given to everyone to appreciate his works on account of the years that have elapsed since tiiey were written, and partly because they were written*, and partly because the atmosphere that they were drawn from are not completely in existence at the present time. In this picture, however, the audience is enabled to live once again in the grandeur of old Persia, to walk through the wonderful rose gardens, to partake of fruit of the wonderful vine, to inhale to the full the entrancing witchery of the land of stars and romance. The Town Hall Orchestra will accompany the picture with especially chosen appropriate selections, some idea of which is given elsewhere in this issue. “The Sailor,” a Clyde Cook (Special) comedy will be shown as a supporting item.. Reserve-seat-holders are requested to die in good time. On Wednesday night a Paramount All-Star Comedy drama entitled “Is Matrimony a Failure?” will be screened. This six-reel feature is an exceptionally good one. “THE STORM” IS HERE AT LAST SO DON’T MISS IT. The greatest picture of the day, “The Storm,” will be screened at the Royal Theatre to-night. This picture is a. story of the great outdoors. The forest fire and snow storm scenes are works of art, and have won widespread commendation wherever the film has been shown. The story is a simple yet powerful drama of three stranded human souls bound together in isolation from the outer world and forced to meet an intolerable situation. On account of the great length of programme, doors will open at 7.15 and the pictures will commence at 7.45. In addition to “The Storm,” Miss Jean Robinson, aged 7 will give a series of National dances, including Sailors Hornpipe, Scotch Reel, etc. Robinson, though so young, has won' numerous gold and silver medals, and has promise of a great future. Prices 1/- and 1/6 plus tax, children half price.