ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2716, 3 April 1924, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

“A CALIFORNIAN ROMANCE.”

John Gilbert, so well remembered in “Monte Cristo,” will again appear at the Tbtvn Hall oti Saturday night- this time in “A Californian Romance.” Gilbert’s acting is said to be equal to his usual sterling performances. Estelle Taylor plays the leading feminine role. The story includes many thrills that caixy the audience along with the action of the picture. Gilbert has an opportunity to show his skill with the sword and makes the most of it. Judging from previous photoplays of this star, a pleasant evening’s amusement can be expected. Supporting the leading feature is a special comedy starring the popular comedian, Al. St. John. It is titled “The Alarm.” Prices as usual. Next Wednesday’s Cabaret sees the inauguration of a season of pictures as suitable for Foxton audiences. Next Wednesday “Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife” will be screened.

ROYAL PICTURES. “Poor Men’s Wives,” belies its name, and instead of the picture of slums and poverty it insinuates, an elaborately produced drama of society and cabaret life is flashed upon the screen. It is a gripping story based on the theme that the world never tires of what constitutes married happiness. “Poor Men’s Wives” will be screened at the Royal Theatre to-morrow night. Throughout the interest is gripped and held and two hours pass like two minutes. Also Mermaid Comedy entitled “Casey Jones Junior.” Wolves —a famine-mad pack encircling in the; snows. Facing them guarding a lost baby, a great dog who had made good for the sake of a demented woman. Don’t forget to see “Strongheart,” at the Royal Theatre on Saturday night in the thrilling picture “Brawn of the North.” An exceptional picture starring an almost human dog, men scarcely beasts and a woman of wonderful faith.