ENTERTAINMENT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 3999, 19 September 1929, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENT.

TOWN HALL

A pictorial gem, brand new in theme, and all that any film patron could ask for in the way of thrills ' and sterling entejrtainmant, “The “Air iCircus,” screens at the Town Hall on Friday. This Fox Film is superb entertainment. It'takes the movie goer np in«the clouds—makes •him forget that he’s looking at a screen, and gives the sensation of actually riding in a plane. More than 75 per cent, of the picture is made off the ground. The theme of - the story concerns two young men who leave their home in the country town to take up flying on the Pa-, Coast. One, David Rollins, whose brother gave his life overseas to save the owner of the aviation school, where the boys go to study, from death by an enemy ■plane, logically should develop into a competent flyer for liis interest centers in flying. However, he develops into a dud, so to speak, showing an ever growing fear of the air. The other lad, a daredevil, whose interest centers in sky travel rathdr than learning the .mechanics of flying on the ground work, flies rings around Rollins, though they both have the same teacher —Sue Carol. '

For breath-taking thrills and compelling heart interest few pictures seen here have surpassed “The Air Circus.” It can be recommended as great entertainment. Usual prices. The successful book and stage play, The 'Silent House,” has been pieturised and will head Saturday’s programme. It tells a thrilling story in which the mystery of the Orient is transferred to a stately English mansion. Usual prices.