ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3027, 24 April 1926, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EXCITING DRAMA AT TOWN HALL. Larry Evans’ exciting story “Once to Every Man” which screens at the Town Hall to-night under the title of “The Fighting Heart” is a picture full of excitement and romance. George O’Brien who plays the leading role shows his versatility by apeparing first as a country boy, later in two stirring boxing contests and then as a welldressed habitue and victim of Broadway’s white lights. He is supported by Billie Dove, Diana Miller, and J. Farrell McDonald, who has become world famous by reason of his succes as Corporal Casey one of “The Three Musketeers” in the super picture “The Iron Horse” which Foxton residents are to have the pleasure of seeing on Thursday and [Friday next. A comedy “The Honeymoon Express” and latest Fox News are in tonight’s programme. The last of the famous Squibs’ series, “Squibs, M.P.” will 'lead Monday’s programme. Featuring Betty Balfour. ROYAL PICTURES. A ship on lire at sea. Scores of panic-striken passengers fighting for places in the life boats. Lashed to the deck are cages of wild beasts in shipment for a circus. Suddenly a leopard breaks loose. With a roar be starts toward the passengers struggling around the life boats. That is one of the stirring situations in ‘-The Half Way Girl,” screening at the Royal to-night. Also the great English comedian, Sam Stern. Comedy: “Felix Keeps on Walking.” Mary Carr, who will always be remembered for her wonderful portrayal of the mother in “Over the Hill,” takes a leading part in “Damaged Hearts,” the film Booking Office attraction to be seen at the Royal Theatre next Monday. Last night of Sam Stern the great Hebrew impersonator.