ENTERTAINMENTS
HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS AT THE TOWN HALL. . Described as Thomas Meighan’s greatest success since “The Miracle Man,” “The Confidence Man,” which opens a big series of holiday pictures at the Town Hall Cabaret night should be welcomed by the.popular star’s many followers. Meighan in this feature has the role of an accomplished crook endeavouring to sell fake shares to a miser. He has an endless line of talk for all he meets, till he stumbles and falls before the steady look of a pair of girlish eyes. Virginia Valli plays opposite Meighan. A Christie Comedy, “Done in Oil” and Paramount News are also on the hill. Usual Cabaret prices. CHRISTMAS EYE. Tom Mix, beloved king of the saddle, and Tony, his wonder horse, will be screened on Christmas Eve in Zane Grey’s famous story, “The Lone Star Ranger.” It is the story of the life of the dasing Texas, Rangers, who went out to get their man despite hazard and obstacle. Also Sunshine comedy, “The Explorers” and latest World’s News. Usual prices, 9d and 1/6, children 3d and 6d. BOXING NIGHT. The absorbing story of “Quicksands,” is the thrilling feature for Boxing night, and is based in large part on the efforts of a band of criminals to smuggle drugs into America from Mexico, but the picture is a story of love and daring rather than an : ‘expose of the drug evil. Comedy “Little Red Robin Hood,” and Engiish scenic, latest News Budget, which includes English Derby, Unveiling Monument at Messines, etc. Prices as usual. Saturday: John Gilbert in “A Man’s Mate.”
On Saturday night a tale of the Paris Latin Quarter. “A Man’s Mute” will be screened, supportd by a rattling good Clyde Cook comedy entitled “The Orphan,” Also News. Usual prices. On Monday night a Master Picture, “The Hero,” heads u tine programme, supported by a comedy eutitled “Flying Finance” ami latest English News and Pathe Colour Fashions. Prices jV- and 1/9, children 3d and fid. HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS AT THE ROYAL. TREAT FOR. CHILDREN TOMORROW. To-morrow afternoon the management of the Royal Theatre are running a special matinee for the children, at which every child will receive a present. In the evening the famous king of the saddle, Jack Iloxie, will appear in his greatest success to date, “Daring Chances.” In this picture Hoxie rides a big white stallion to the very brink of a cliff. This is but one thrill you will experience to-morrow night. Comedy “Starving Beauties.” Prices as usual. On Friday night the picture version of Sarah MacNaughton’s amusing novel entitled “The Fortune of Christina McNab,” will be screened. It is beautifully staged, and sphffnlidly mounted. A special British production at usual prices. On Saturday the management submit a National picture, entitled “Ponpola,” starring Anna Q. Nilsson. It is a romance of Paris and the African veldt. It exposes the heart of Africa, the rolling veldt, the hanging kopjes, the deep, dark intrigue and gold craze of that country. A truly amazing picture. As an extra “Beast of Paradise” will also be screened. Prices 1/- and 2/-, children half price. On Monday and Tuesday nights the greatest picture of-the year, the peture everyone has waited for, the absolute climax all holiday attractions, “Tiie Hunchback of Notre Dame” is to be screened at very reasonable prices for such an attraction, viz., 1/6 and 2/6. children fid and 1/-. The east for this picture is one of the finest ever gathered together and includes such well-known artists as Ernest Torrence, Patsy Ruth Miller, Nigel de Brulier, Brandon Hurst, Kate Les r ter and others. The production was made at Universal City, California, and is the crowning achievement in a long list of superlatively fine film productions made by Carl Laemmle. Adapted from Victor Hugh’s (dassic, the picture is replete with interesting and sensational scenes, and will hold your attention as no other picture ever has. Lon Chaney is the chief star and his interpretation of the role of “Quasimodo,” is said to he the greatest piece of work that he has ever accomplished. You must make a point of seeing “The. Hunchback of Notre Dame,” showing for two nights only. Monray and Tuesday, at the Royal Theatre. .
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2827, 23 December 1924, Page 2
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