ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3013, 20 March 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TOWN HALL TEMPORARY PICTURES, TO-NIGHT.

The Town Hall Temporary pictures commenced screening at a matinee to-day, and will continue this evening with two performances, at 0 p.m. and 8.15 p.m. The dynamic Tom Mix and his horse, Tony, are presented in a different setting in “The Everlasting Whisper,” a stirring drama of Northwest. Jackson Gregory’s colourful narrative serves admirably as a screen story for the popular William Fox star. There is enough action to satisfy the most ardent admirers of his spirit of adventure. With Tony, Tom registers several thrills guaranteed to bring shivers of delight to the most “thrill-proof” movie fan. The superb horsemanship of the film star again adds greatly to the enjoyment of the story. Tom is cast in the role of Mark King, a wealthy young man who loves the carefree life of the giant pine forest. A girl from the city is hurled into his heretofore peaceful life and events follow quickly upon one another. In short time Mark discovers himself madly in love with the girl, Gloria. Gratton, the villian, attempts to trick Gloria into a hasty marriage but is baulked when Gloria discovers the plot. Maddened to think Gratton would so deceive her, Gloria weds King to spite him. Tom is suddenly acquainted with the fact that Gloria married him to avert a scandal. Disillusioned, determined to hold Gloria to her bargain and they start for his mountain home. Gratton, with the aid of a gang of ruffians, endeavours to pry the secret of the lost mine from Old Honeycutt, a hermit. Mark learns of the plot to steal the old man’s holdings and, after a series of desperate lights, overcomes the thugs, shows Gratton up in his true light and wins the love of Gloria. Prices adults fid, children Gd to 8.15 session.

Monday evening’s picture is “Through Eire and M ater,” an adaptation of the exciting novel “Green Sea Island” by Victor Bridges. With a full supporting programme this picture will be screened at usual prices. ROYAL PICTURES. A new Jackie Coogan picture is showing at the Royal Theatre tosight, and it is going to appeal more to fans than the young star’s recent efforts have done, good though they were. Jackie is a tine actor and, like the rest of them, he has his forte. If you saw “The Kid,” you know it. If you didn’t, see in “The Rag Man” why Jackie became the best loved child actor in the world. The story has been cleverly written and well produced, the sub-titles particularly noticeable for their wit. The picture was directed by Eddie Cline for MetroGoldwyn. Also a prologue. Extra attraction: “The City of Stars.” Comedy “Too Much Mother-in-law.” '

“The busiest little star in Hollywood." That’s the nickname motion picture folk have given to Bessie Love, who plays the part of Mary Roberts opposite Gleen Hunter in Frank Lloyd’s production of “The Silent Watcher,” to be shown at the Royal Theatre on Monday, and Bessie Love deserves the title.

It is probable that the Clayton steam combination car will make a trial run between Palmerston and Fox ton on Tuesday nex t.