ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3842, 8 September 1928, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TOWN HALL. Elephants and lions, wild horses and cowboys, trapeze artists and circus queens, broncho busters and wire-walkers, all mingle in one concentrated essence of thrills in “The Wild West Show,” the latest Universal Jewel, starring Hoot Gibson, at the Town Hall to-night. Hoot plays the part of. a cowboy who falls in love with a circus girl in a show playing at a western town. The circus is not a success and Hoot manages to secure a job in it, to be near the girl, and turns out to be a great draw. He adds fresh laurels to his already enviable reputation by his unique comedy touches and reckless riding. The heroine of the story is portrayed by Dorothy Gulliver, one of the most promising of the younger actresses. Delightful comedy relief is furnished by Monte Montague in the role of the circus clown “Goof” and Gale Henry as Zella, the crosseyed knife-thrower. Allan Forrest portrays the heavy with his usual ability. Others in the cast include Roy Laidlaw, John Hall and the well-known circus performers, the three Degarros. Also “Leave ’Em Laughing” (Comedy), News and N.Z. Scenic. Usual prices. “Ladies Must Dress,” a Fox Films production featuring Virginia Valli and Lawrence Gray, will screen at l he Town Hall next Monday." If is a smart comedy-drama, based upon modern life and centering about the love affair of a quiet little working girl who disappoints her sweetheart because of the severity of her dresses. Usual prices. ROYAL. “The Way of All/ Flesh,” Emil Jannings’ first American starring vehicle, comes to the Royal tonight. According to reports from exhibitors and critics wherever this picture has been shown, it is the browning achievement of Jannings’ brilliant career as the foremost dramatic film actor in the world today. It finds the great star of “Variety,” and “The Last Laugh” in a human, sympathetic role that demands all of his talents. The story takes Jannings through three separate distinct cycles of life, each demanding an exactitude of treatment that required months of preparation and study. Belle Bennett, whose “Stella Dallas” established her as a great screen artist, plays opposite. Phyllis Haver is the “other woman.” In addition to the nine reel special, a star comedy, “The Sleuth,” and News will be presented. Prices 1/- and 1/6. Children half price.