ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2650, 25 October 1923, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“DICK WHITTINGTON PANTOMIME. TOWN HALL, FOXTON, TUESDAY 1 NEXT. Mr Tano Fama, wlj,o is noted for his splendid productions in the late Famous Digger Shows, v has gone one hotter in presenting the dazzling and spectacular pantomime “Dick Whittington.” He was fortunate in securing Sir Arthur Collins’ version of this fine old pantomime, anil it is said that no pantomime has such charm and attraction as “Dick Whittington.” Mr'Kavello, the animal impersonator, i«t another link with Drury Lane, he having played animal parts there with Wilkie Bard and other fine artists. The company is' particularly, strong in comedians, Mr Ted Stanley, Mr Will Cass and Mr George Edwards making up a. laughable trio of luimouritsts. Ivy Bowment, the principal girl,’ has just concluded a twelveweeks’ engagement with Harry Mifsgrove’s Theatres in Australia, where she made a great impression. Another artist of note is Miss Alice Manton, a comedienne who spreads happiness and mirth. The. Beauty Ballet and Chorus was selected from the leading theatres in Sydney and Melbourne and is calculated to create, apart from their ability, a good deal of interest from their charming appearance. The scenery makes for wonderful blending of colouring and glitter. The Box plan (for reserved seats) is available at R. L. Heath’s. ROYAL PICTURES. On Friday night “The Sport of Kings,” will be screened at the Royal Theatre. The action is fast and furious, and the plot well told and interesting. There is a boxing match which is marvellously done, a hurricane of speed and thrills. There is also a steeplechase full of incident and a flat race. The heroine is played by an exceedingly pretty English actress named Phyllis. Shannaw, and Victor MacLagen is the' leading man. Kentucky women and Kentucky horses are famous the world over, but no more famous that “Garrison’s Finish,” the stirring story of racing, love and millions, that is to be screened on Saturday night. The picture is said to be the biggest racing drama of the day. Comedy: “Hearts and Diamonds.” “THE GREAT NIGHT.” When “The Great Night,” the photoplay starring' William Russell comes to the Town Hall on Saturday evening, patrons will see Russell at his best. In this picture he is cast as the son of a millionaire jeweller. His father dies and according to the terns of the will, the young man must marry within a month. Desiring to escape the numerous oilers of matrimony which follow the publishing of the contents of the will, the young man seeks out his friend, the police commissioner, and obtains employment as a policeman. Then the thrills occur, and romance works its way into the plot. A special comedy has been added to Saturday’s programme. It is “The Pirate,” starring the famous acrobat, Lupino Lane. Prices as usual, fid and 1/6, children 3d and fid. Next week the motor racing melodrama, “Racing Hearts,” will be screened. The climax of this picture is the greatest race ever filmed with Agnes Ayres driving the winning car.