ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3530, 28 August 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“THE DESERT’S PRICE.”

Thrills, suspense, dramatic action and a climax. All these have been combined to make “The Desert's Price,” starring Buck Jones at. the Town Hall to-night a fine picture. The story is a tale of ranch life in the West and o'f the feud he tween the owner, of a sheep ranch and a cattleman. Buck rides his way through some very exciting scenes, and fights his way through others in a characteristic manner. Comedy “East Side —Wcst Side,” together with scenic and Fox News. Prices as usual., On Monday night “The Parasite," a- modern story of the idle rich, will be screened. On the same programme are “Uneasy Feet” “Cuckoo,” and the latest' Patlie Gazette. Usual prices. ROYAL PICTURES. Every contour and muscle of the body of Mary Philbin was reproduced in the queer shell she wears in her transformation from the beautiful “Stella Maris,” in the motion picture of that name, to be screened at the Royal Theatre to-night. She literally steps into the body of another woman in this remarkable dual role. The supporting cast is made up of noted players, including Gladys Broekwell, Elliot Dexter and others. All sorts of thrills are shown in “The Sea Woman,” to be screened on Monday. In the' cast are Blanche Sweet, Robert Frazer, Dorothy Sebastian, Russell Simpson, Charles Murray and other popular players. A picture replete with thrills and wonderful scenes. On Wednesday next “Through the Storm” and “The Optimists” will be screened.”