ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3780, 17 April 1928, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TOWN HALL. Thomas. Meighan comes to the Town Hall Cabaret next Wednesday in his latest Paramount drama “We’re All Gamblers.” Tom appears as an East Side waif who grows up as a professional prize fighter. An automobile accident ’prevents his continuing in, the ring, and he turns to his only remaining talent —music. Playing a piano in a night club, his fame grows by leaps and bounds. A rich, society woman falls in love with him. His adopted brother is at-, tracted to her. Another man, an idle bounder, is killed , and all three are accused of the crime Then —But see “We’re All Gamblers!” Also “Dr. Quack” (comedy) and News. Usual Cabaret prices.

On Friday* “Dancing Mad” will be the star attraction, whilst on Saturday “The 13th Hour,” a mystery drama, will head the bill. ROYAL. “Dance Magic,” is the headline attraction- at the Royal on Wednesday. The picture includes fine shots of back stage life, featuring showgirls from famous musical comedy. Affording an interesting 'insight into the methods o f the New York police when conducting a third degree investigation. Pauline Starke is better than ever in “Dance Magic” her “Dance of the Mirrors,” is one of the great highlights of the production. A glamourous peep behind the scenes of Broadway, and the night life of New York, which carries you from a sumptuous Fifth Avenue apartment to the East Side; from tiny night clubs to the biggest revue on Broadway. Ben Lyon is the leading male character. With “Plumb Dumb” (comedy) and English News. Prices 1/- everywhere, Children 6d. On Saturday James Oliver Curwood’s great story of the Frozen North, “Back to God’s Country,” will be screened. Renee Adoree is the star.