ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2704, 6 March 1924, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ROYAL PICTURES.

The story of a man’s desire to be honest against heavy odds is told in “Beating the Game,” Tom Moore’s latest starring attraction to be screened at the Royal Theatre tomorrow night. Tom plays the part of a cracksman who strikes a bargain with another crook to put over a certain piece of shady work, lie goes to a small town where he gets a chance to run straight but — well come and see the great finish to a remarkable picture. The ending is pleasantly surprising and Tom Moore's genial smile has never radiated to better eil'eet than in

Ibis picture. Weoley Barry (Freckles) makes hi.-, appearance at the Royal on Saturday night in “Rags to Riches,” Warner Brothers’ latest production. This is one of Wesley’s greatest pictures and will keep you entertained right from the first scene to the very end. Don’t miss it. TOWN HALL. ••Snowdrift,'" the latest production starring Charies Jones which wilt be shown at the Town Hall on Saturday has a vigorous story, lively action and a splendid supporting east. Superb photography of the snow covered wastes of the Yukon auds a distinctive note to the picture. This picture is by James B. Heudryx, who is well-known for his stones of Alaska and the goldfields. A... Sunshine comedy “Cupid's Elephant,” Vancouver island and the latest Fox news are on the programme. Usual prices. It is a loug time since a picture with so many thrills as “To Have and to Hold” which is to be seen t the Town Hall on Monday night has been seen in Foxton. Betty Compson and Bert Lytell have the featued roles in this eight-reeler and there are sword duels and tights with pirates galore. The finest romantic production since “ftohin Hood.” and it is tlie greatest story yet of the da-ys when meu were bolder and women were fairer and love was the favourite game. This picture roves the world for thrills.