ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2711, 22 March 1924, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

At tile Royal Theatre to-night First National will present Lius mosL distinguished oi alma, Jackie Cuogan, in "Uiiver Twist/ 7 a masterpiece of classic literature. Ike supporting casL is an excellent oue and contains tke names of Lon Chaney, Gladys Brock well, Lionel Belmore and a dost of oilier screen celebrities. Tkis picture is claimed by critics to be Jackie Coogan's linest production to date and is claimed to be another milestone iu screen history. Liglil reels that will make you "ask for more." Brices I/- and I/O, children half-price. On Monday night Florence Vidor appears in "Alice Adams.' - This is an Lucore picture, a screen translation of Booth 'larkington's most popular novel. Booth Tarkington has Avon prizes and fame for his celebrated novels and this one is no exception. Monday's programme is a particularly hue one. Don’t miss it.

TOM MIX IX "CATCH MY SMOKE.”

One of the many punches of "Catch my Smoke/' the Tom Mix story at the Town Hall to-night is the oue where a chase takes place between a racing railroad train and Mix riding his famous horse Tony, which ends with the horse and its famous x'ider leaping from car to car. The excellent acting, the comedy touches and the flawless photography materially assist towards making this photoplay one of the linest Mix has given the screen. Tonight's list of pictures also includes a Sunshine comedy entitled “The Wise Cracker/’ Fox Hews and “A Little Hit of Heaven.” Prices as usual, 9d and 1/6, children 3d and 6d. Thomas Meiglian and Lila Lee will he seen at the Cabaret in Peter B. Kyne's story of the sea, “Homeward Bound.” The strongest story, the greatest cast, the most lavishly beautiful production De Mille has had. A picture that shows where the present mad pursuit of pleasure is leading. You’ll see “Manslaughter” on Monday, Mareh 31st.