ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3580, 28 December 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

AUSTRALIAN DRAMA AT THE TOWN HALL. Accustomed as one becomes to viewing overseas film productions, it: comes as a welcome change to find an Australian picture taking its place with credit alongside the best of imported films. In the point of dramatic interest, “Peter Vernon’s Silence,” heading to-night’s programme at the Town Flail, leads most of the dramas of the year. The story in brief tolls of two pals, one of whom takes the blame for a murder committed by (he other, and suffers years in prison, all for the sake of the murdered man’s daughter, whom both love. The Australian outback and Sydney city scenes are great, Ihc whole production being A.l class, with supports, and screening at usual prices. To-morrow’s Cabaret will see the latest snappy Bebe Daniels comedy success, “Miss Brewster’s Millions,” in which Bebe, as tho young lady who has to spend a million in a short time, keeps the fun moving at express speed. Warner Baxter and Ford Sterling help her through. With comedy, screen snaps and news, at cabaret prices. ROYAL PICTURES. “Gun-Shy,” Ernnklyn Earnum’s latest Western comely-drama, possesses all Ibe requisites of a good, clean photo-play. FulT’ot: action from start to finish, comedy situations galore, an interesting story | carried by a well-balanced cast, ami the most picturesque and ideal scenes obtainable. “Gun-Shy” is the story of a young man who was taken for a U.S. marshal, and sent to Los Palos to % stop the raids which have been going on in the 'town. He is afraid of his very shallow, and only awaits the first opportunity to leave town. The real marshal arrives, and after an attempt his been made on his life the Easterner takes heart, thrashes I he gang leader, and aids in bringing'the raiders to justice. At the Royal on Wednesday. Though it. isn’t often that a dramatic actress is called upon to show knowledge of the “light fantastic,” Blanche Sweet is one screen star who recently found her ability in that direction a distinct asset. In “The Far Dry,” the big screen drama coming next. Friday to the Royal Theatre, Miss Sweet is called upon to step to the very dance that once made her famous.