ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2854, 5 March 1925, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

7, AXE GREY STORY IN NATURAL COLOURS. ••Wanderer of the Wasteland” the special attraction at the Town i I all 10-night is regarded bv many as Zaun Grey’." best novel whilst the novelty of a drama photographed entirely in colours .should prove a strong alraeiinn p> picture goers “Wanderer oT the Wasteland" is coloured from beginning to end, but it is claimed that the tints tire so artistically applied that no eye strain is caused. However, the fact that the picture happens to lie coloured is merely incidental. The -tory is a Stirling one of a man accused of murder in a small but prosperous Western town, who takes refuge in the desert, wandering about and living as best he can. Changing his name he is forgolen bv those who knew him, but one day hi 1 meets some people living in an isolated hut. die is persuaded to return to civilisation and face the law. Upon his return he is greeted by the great surprise which gives us a stirring climax to one of the screen's dramatic gems. -lack Holt. Kathlyn Williams, and Noah 'Beery are leading players interpreting the story. Supporting the big attraction is a five reel comedy - diamn staring Belie Daniels “A Game Chicken.’’ Prices I/- and 2/.. ROYAL PICTURES. To-morrow night “The Stealers,’ censored for adults only, will he screened at the Royal theatre. A store of a missiouer who strayed tar from the path of righteous doctrines and gone to the lowest depths. See how he led his gang of crooks into the oontutence and homes of the faithful believers. See what happened because ot his lack ot fnitli. What was the result of his following the course ot the woll in sheep’s clothing '! “The Stealers" tells the story in the most interesting and gripping manner. Thrills, breath-taking spoetaodes amt poignant drama are mixed with a t ascinat ing love story m the splendid photoplay ••Torment" to be ofIcrcil oil Saturday night. 1 he story d, ah with the efforts of a hand of international crooks operating from America to steal the Russian crown jewels and unfolds the romance a,ud n formation of one of its members. High lights of this vivid drama include scenes from the Russian revolution. :i train robbery and the Japanese earthquake.