ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3878, 1 December 1928, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

TOWN HALL. A glimpse into the “Invisable City” that exists in every Big City, that strange manifestation of social life.known as “the underworld,” is afforded a graphic and enthralling play in Lon Chaney’s latest contribution to the screen, “The Big City,” Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer’s thrilling mystery romance of night life, which comes to the Town Hall to-night. The story, essentially a love story, teems with thrills and abounds in mystery. Chaney and his associates come in conflict with a gang of jewel thieves; a sensational hold-up of a popular night club, gun battles and duels of wits between the detectives and gangsters; these are all breathlessly exciting backgrounds for a charming love idyll of a boy and a girl pasts played by pretty Marceline Day, and James Murray, King Vidor’s “discovery.” Also “Who’s Afraid” (Comedy), News and N.Z. Scenic. Usual prices. A smart comedy drama “Love Hungry,” featuring Lois Moran, will head Monday’s programme. Usual prices. ROYAL. The big special, “The Blood Ship,” from Norman Springer’s novel will screen at the Royal tonight. The plot, in its essence, concerns itself with the brutal carrying-ons of “Black Yankee Swope, a clipper ship captain who knocked his man out first and asked questions afterward. His nemesis, played by Hobart Bosworth, comes up with him, and on board ship takes place one of the most thrilling two-men fights ever screened. Jacqueline Logan, sweet and winsome as ever, plays the role of Mary, the girl who doesn’t turn out to be Swope’s daughter, after all. Richard Arlen is a satisfying lover in the character of John Shreve, who sails aboard Swope’s hell ship because he wants to be near the love of his heart. Walter James’ portrayal of Swope is a memorable bit of play acting, as is also James Bradbury’s characterisation of the “Knitting Swede.” With a special comedy, “Anything Once,” featuring Mabel Normand and the latest Pathe Gazette. Prices 1/- and 2/-. Children half price.