ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2772, 16 August 1924, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“MICHAEL O’TTALLORAX." Those who are in sympathy with Ihe ambitious urchins of the street, who arc striving to hold their place in the world and at the satne time inter overlooking an opportunity to help others are in for a real treat when they witness “Michael O’Halloran.” adapted from Ge,no Stratton Porter’s story at the Town Hall to-night. One side of the story is of Nellie Mint-urn, who has given her life to society and her children to servants. The fine cast is headed by Charles Clary and Irene Rich. “Siniokey’s Oriental Flop” an animal comedy, the latest English Budget and “The Jenolnn Caves” complete the programme. Prices as usual. “The Third Alarm” on Monday evening will go down in film history as containing one of the greatest fire scenes ever staged for the camera. The finished quality of Ralph Lewis's ai ling as well as the work of “P>ullel.” Iho veteran fire horse, does much (o make the picture successful. “Running Wild” is the suppniiiug eiimody. Prices 1. - and I t) children 3d and fid.

ROYAL PICTURES. No more sweeping or powerful exemplification of the divine force of mother love lias ever*been pen-nc:l—-and certainly never screened —us “The Woman in His House.” the feature photoplay to be screened at'the. Royal Theatre to-nighl. In some respects (lie story resembles “The Miracle Man,” but it registers ns more convincing and moving from the power of its treatment than did the earlier screen masterpiece. Irene Reels is credited with tlie authorship of (be slory. The product ion can readily be ranked with the few great pictures of. the film world. On Monday night “The Woman of Paris," written and directed by Charles Chaplin will be screened. It is a drama of fate which phdliras with true realism how the little things of every day life bring tragedy to some people and grea t happiness to others. Prices 2/- and 1/-, children half-price.