ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2628, 4 September 1923, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

FAIRBANKS TN “ROBIN HOOD.” No character in history or legend ever appealed more to the imagination for his preponderance of dashing, romantic verve than Robin Hood. No character in the memory of mankind ever was given such a magnificent opportunity to be impressed permanently so brilliantly. Douglas Fairbanks’ masterly portrayal of this character in his photodrama, “Robin Hood,” appearing at the Royal to-morrow (Wednesday) ev ning, is sure to enhance flic popularity of this hero, since this film will undoubtedly live just as any great novel with a historical background survives the onslaughts of time. That Robin Hood was a great lover, every version of bis meteoric career indicates. Tie was noted for the manner in which be so rigidly enforced the highest respect for all women. Miss Enid Bennett is playing the role of Lady Marian Fitzwnlter opposite Douglas Fairbanks. The film is replete with the historic episodes of the life oE Robin Hood and his merry crew, who took from the rich to aid the poor; towering battlements; great castles of giant kings; knights in all their ancient glory, and a wealth of detail drawn across a- span of 800 years. The prices of admission will be 2s fid and Is fid, children Is and Gd. To commence at 8 p.m. sharp. TOWN HALL CABARET. At the Town Hall Cabaret tomorrow evening, Jack Holt and Wanda Hawley, two of the most popular Paramount artists, will appear in a fast and clever comedydrama, “Nobody’s Money.” Tt is a light love story with laughable complications, and a bang-uo surprise finish that reveals the hero as somebody entirely different from what anybody (bought he was. Jack Holt, as the. rich young man who advised by bis doctor to get into something exciting, becomes a burglar, has a line part. The first of a new series of comedies featuring Charles Murray, will lead the supporting programme. Usual Cabaret prices, Is. Just one criticism of “Monte Cristo.” From the time Dante was dragged from his wedding feast, in nntieination of his marriage to the beautiful Mercedes, until he finally triumphed over the third of his enemies, “Monte Cristo” is just one long series of dramatic sequences, which at times brought the crowd to the edge of their seats.” See it Thursday.