ENTERTAINMENT

Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 3942, 14 May 1929, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENT

“UNCLE TOM’S CABIN.” A GREAT PICTURE. The old South that was, with its courtly gallants and charming belles, is literally transported to the screen in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” the stupendous Universal 'masterpiece production that opened at the Town Hall last night. Of drama tlufre is a plentitudc. The roles of Margarita Fischer as Eliza, George Siegmann as Simon Legree, James Lowe as Uncle Tom, Virginia Grey as Little Eva, Arthur Edmund ICarew as George Harris, and the other experienced players are portrayed with an amazing realism and fidelity to the characters of the novel. The comedy touches which are painted in with deft strokes of a masterly brush are capably handled by Mona Ray as Topsy, Lueien Littlefield as Lawyer Marks and Aileen Manning as Aunt Ophelia. The big scenes are splendidly done. The death of Little Eva, Eliza crossing the ice, the classical handling of the auction and river scenes, the marvelous reproductions of Southern life as exemplified in the Shelby, St. Clare and Legree plantations, all are beyond reproach. The final screening will take place to-night. Prices 1/- and 2/-. Children half price. A brief but enthusiastic fist fight on the rear platform of a moving street car offers one of the most exciting moments in Charles (Baddy) Rogers’ new starring picture for Paramount, “Someone to Love,” which F. Richard Jones directed. Mary Brian has the feminine lead in this picture which the Town Hall will feature on Wednesday. With “Tootloose Women” (Ccilmcdy), News and Scenic. Usual prices.