ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2756, 10 July 1924, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

A MOTOR RACING ROMANCE. With its chief attributes of thrilling melodrama and vigorous acting crowned l»v a brilliant background of :iii automobile race track and movie studio, “Skid Proof” with Clias. Jones, at the Town Hall on Saturday evening should meet with a tine reception. Aside from the clever performance In Clias. Jones, and his female lead, Lura Anson, the picture is commendatory in points of scenic splendour. The viewer will be delightfully excited over the big scenes relating to the motor race track, in addition to “Skid Proof,” a special Sunshine Comedy “Roaring Lions on the Midnight Express” will he screened. Usual prices. On Monday next Betty Balfour, “The Queen of Laughter,” will be seen in the big success “Woe MacGregor’s Sweetheart.” adapted from J. Bell’s delightful stories and photographed in the beautiful scenery of the Scottish Highlands. The many people who enjoyed Betty Balfour as “Squibs,” will delight in her appearance in “Wee MacGregor's Sweetheart.” ROYAL PICTURES.

The treats of a young househunting couple with no enenmber-anr-es excepting a pet parrot with a large vocabulary, and a small dog with a persistent hark, provide five reels of excitement in “Bluebeard Junior,” to he screened at the Royal Theatre to-morrow night. The story is really excellent and works up to a surprising and exciting climax. It is a revelation of what a man will do when 50,000 dollars -pars him to action. An object les--on for quick tempered husbands and hou.-e hunting wives. Also exira: “The Eagle’s Talons.” Prices as usual.

on Saturday night Norma Talmadge, the great actress of the day, will appear in "The Voice From the Minaret.” Only Norma could act such a picture. Don't miss it. On Tuesday night Abdy’s College of Educated Animals will appear at the Royal Theatre, the entertainment also including a special picture entitled "Bright Lights of Broadway.”