ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3774, 31 March 1928, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TOWN HALL. Wihat gives promise of being one of the most unusual and appealing film productions of the year is scheduled for showing at the Town Hall to-night in “Alias the Deacon,” the Universal Picture starring Jean Hersholt. Directed by Edward Sloman, noted for his human and intensely real pictures, “Alias the Deacon” tells a simple story of a picturesque character. The story proved a tremendous success in its long stage presentation in almost every city in America, and with .Jean Hersholt, one of the most celebrated actors on the screen, in the rich role of the gambler who covers his real occupation under the benign exterior of a deacon, a very worthwhile ipidtmle should, result. In addition to the character star, the cast of the picture includes Ralph Graves, June Marlowe, Myrtle Stedman, Lincoln Plummer, Ned Sparks, and Maurice Mprphy. With “Georges Many Loves” (comedy), and News. Usual prices. “Dame Chance,” a drama of the theatre will head Monday’s list at the Town Hall. Mary Carr, Gertrude Astor, and Huntly Gordon are among the prominent players. With supports at usual prices.