ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2946, 8 October 1925, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS

TO-NIGHT

Douglas Fairbanks has stepped from the land of phantasy back to the realm of realism for his new picture “Don Q. Son of Zorro” screening at the Town Hall to-night (Thursday) only. Doug, performs many spectacular stunts in the new picture, accomplishing no end of seemingly impossible feats with a mulleer’s whip. This, in fact, is his chief weapon, and with it he disarms and defeats his enemies. His bouts with a bull escaped from a Spanish hull ring are exciting and somilimes amusing. The star’s interpretation of “The Thief of Bagdad” was the visualization of dreams, —of that which never was and never could he; while this story on Ihe other hand brings us hack t<> Ihe land of possihilities—of tilings Ilia! are. The Pritchard novel which forms the basis of the photoplay, has in it all the elements for ihe greatest romantic melodrama ever screened. This feature in 11 reels will commence screening at 8 sharp. Popular prices, 1/- & 2/-, children half-price. “Hold Heels,” a horse racing melodrama is booked for screening al usual prices on Saturday next.

PAULINE FREDERICK’S MESSAGE TO ALL NEW ZEALANDERS.

“Seeing lhat 1 was actually In visit New Zealand I wanted to make a picture that would represent the very lies! of which 1 am capable. I wanted the New Zealanders to see me in my greatest film prior to my a nival in their country. Following mv pictures for the last live years 1 received many letters of congratulation from New Zealanders and I wanted in one supreme effort, to embody all the emotions that have endeared me to New Zealanders, and then for New Zealanders to actually set 1 me in person.”

“Yes 1 am proud of ••Smouldering Fires;" proud of the place l hold in the estimation of New Zealander.-., and proud ol the tact that this Super-. Masterpiece will herald i.iv appearance throughout New Zealand-act, as it were, in the form of a prologue tor my stage production."

This is the first time in theatrienl history that a lilm artist of such calibre has visited New Zealand tor legitimate stage appenrauee. The occasion is unique. "Smouldering Fires" is to be screened to night at the Koval.

Tomorrow night "Daytime Wives," a great, vital society drama will thrill audiences at the Royal Theatre.