ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2637, 25 September 1923, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ROYAL PICTURES. Has a wife the right to disregard the sacredness of the marriage vow by refusing to love, honour and obey her husband an hour after their wedding ceremony? The problem is treated in “The Bolted Door,” the Universal photodrama which will be the attraction at the Royal Theatre to-morrow night. Powerful, dramatic elements are interwoven when the hn-band. scathing under the loves, determines he shall not he loves, determines lies hall not be hnmMis'ed. The means by which he endeavour- to win the love of his own wife i- engrossing. Frank Mayo has the stellar role as the M-.u-Miand,- while Phyllis Haver lends support as the wife. Miss Haver’s aeterisation of the woman who marries a man she does not love is done with a sympathetic touch. William Worthington directed this production, which was written by George Gibbs and adapted to the screen by George Randolph Chester. Also comedy: ‘•Sunny Gym.” WALLACE REID AT CABARET. A soil of father confidant to a bevy of charming bathing girls is Wallace Reid in hi- latest Paramount picture “Thirty Days,” whrt-li i- due at the Town Hall Cab:ei 10-morrow evening. All the gill- are crazy about him. but .John hasn't any idea of his popularity. Hi- fiancee eall- him a flirt, and \cws .-he will break the engagement. A term in gaol i- the only thing that will save John hi- sweetheart. He goes in for a month to escape a' murderous Italian who is after him. Mis experiences in gaol are a -cream. Wanda Hawley lias the feminine lead. A Charles Murray ('niiiedy "The Four Orphans.” is a' i iii the programme. Cabaret prices. Motherhood and childhood. Hunioroiis tragedies in childish lives, and mother a tireless wondrous, ministering angel in a print gown. See Mary Carr (of “Over the Hill”) in “Silver Wings.” * Saturday - next at usual prices. FOOTBALL DANCE. AND PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES. A dance and presentation of trophies to winning grades in the recent competitions' under the Horowhenua Rugby Union, will take place in the Town Hall on Thursday evening next. Representatives of the various clubs throughout the districtl will be in ■ attendance and the presentations will be made by Union officials. The local club are carrying out the arrangements and most enjoyable wind-up of the sou is anticipated. Admission: gents 2/(j, ladies and members of the Foxton Fourth Grade free.