ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2717, 5 April 1924, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

A CALIFORNIAN ROMANCE

J. Gilbert swings a wicked sword in the production “A Californian Romance,” which will play to-night only, at the Town Hall. His cleverness is one of the many points of interest in the film. Estelle Taylor, as the lovely Spanish senorita prefers a. man who can battle for her if necessary. John wins a regular hvo-fisted fight and she is convinced Like all Fox features, this picture abounds in beautiful, scenery and perfect photngrnnhv. Comedy,

“The Alarm," starring Al. St. John. Prices fid and 1 /fi. children 3d and fid.

Foxtou picturegoers are promised a treat at next Wednesday’s Cabaret when the celebrity picture season n pci is wifh “Bluebeard's ’ Eighth Wife." featuring Gloria Swanson. Tf i> the story of a modern Bluebeard uho marries and divorces seven wives, hut who was beaten at bis own game on the eighth attempt. It i- a picture of startling scenes and gorgeous gowns. Adapted from the French stage play of the same title. TTsunl Cabaret prices.

ROYAL PICTURES. Strongheart. the wonder dog, earns his stellar honours, the right to he classed as the star of the production. in “Brawn of the North.” ultieh is to tie screened at the Royal Theatre to-night. Irene Rich and Lady Silver, a lady wolf, compete evenly for the leading feminine honours. although Evangeline Bryant is .iusi about the cutest, baby who has yet found her way into pictures and Jean Metcalfe gives a superb portrayal of the thankless role of a missionary’s wife. A story of the snow country. A truly remarkable picture. Full of excitement and it has a grip that will hold you spellbound to the end.

Engines straining, cylinders pounding, the greyhound of the sea plunged onward to avert a tragedy of the deep. See the sensational picture. “Storm Tossed Seas,” fen - taring (he most fearless stars on the screen, J. P. McGowan and Helen Holmes, on Monday at the Royal.