ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2746, 17 June 1924, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THOMAS MEIGHAN AT THE CABARET.

“Woman Proof” is the new starvehicle for Thomas Weigh mi, which comes to the Town Hall Cabaret to-morrow evening. The story is the companion to “Back Home and Broke.” The picture tells of a will which stipulates that all the children of a deceased millionaire must marry and settle down before they can inherit the fortune. Thomas Meighan plays the role of the son who wps considered by his brothers and sisters as “woman proof.” Their efforts to induce him to select a mate form the basis, of the humorous situations in the picture. Lila Lee is prominenf in the supporting east. A comedy “Tn and Out,” a Travelogue and the latest News complete the hill. Usual Cabaret prices.

On Saturday “Partners of the Sunset.” a story dealing with the thrilling adventures of a society girl in the wild and woolly west will la* screened. Early next week the sequel to “The Sheijj,” will lie seen, entitled “The Sheik’s Wife” and was made on the actual location of the story, the Arabian Desert. ROYAL PICTURES. Scenes of famous trials from many cities,, borrowed from newspaper “morgues,” wei'£ used to guide every step of designing the huge court .room set and the action of file players in the - trial scenes for the famous picture, “The Acquittal’’ to he screened at the Royal Theatre to-morrow night. The play, one of the most remarkable mystery stories of the decade, even had the actors guessing. The secret of the guilty party in the remarkable story was not divulged to even the cast until the start was made at. photographing the final scenes. Norman Kerry, the star, daily asked: “What becomes of me in this picture?” Audiences at the Royal to-morrow will guess just as the actors did. As a suspense-getter, it superseded even “The Bat” in its stage version. A notable cast surrounds the two principal players and this unique picture takes* you right into the midst of court life. “The Acquittal ’ is the Outstanding-Universal Jewel feature of the season. Don t foigel to-morrow night is Cabaret night at the Royal. “ROBINSON CRUSOE” PANTO. REPEA T PERFORMANCE TO-NTGIIT. ANOTHER. CROWDED HOUSE EXPECTED. Once again the curtain will rise on the spectacular and funny pantomime “Robinson Crusoe,” at the Theatre Royal to-night and another packed house is expected, Several now,, items are to lie included and those who have not yet witnessed this performance should not miss this opportunity. As we have stated before, as a principal boy, Winifred La France is au artiste of the first water whilst her impersonation of children stamp her not only an artiste, but a genius. Lester Sinclair will be seen in several new numbers and as usual will keep the audience Convulsed with laughter from his first entrance. Again patrons will he advised to come to the theatre early in order to secure 'comfortable seats. Children are to be admitted at a charge of 1/- to all parts whilst special arrangements my be made for large families.