ENTERTAINMENT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4040, 11 January 1930, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENT.

TOWN HALL,

“Protection,” at the Town Hall to-night, is nothing if not exciting. This Eox Film, a newspaper melodrama, makes even some of the Chicago front page gang feuds look mild and sugary. From beginning to end one frenzied struggle between the power of the press and that of the underworld, “Protection” sweeps on to a tremendous climax, which includes the bombing of the newspaper plant, and a surprise denouement. It’s simply swell. Robert Elliott, a newcomer to the screen, but one "of Broadway’s favourites, gives a splendid performance as a hard-boiled managing editor. Dorothy Burgess,

cast as the rum king’s sweetie, adds still more laurels to her fast growing reputation, while Paul Page, the last of the featured trio, retains his admirable naturalness that distinguished him in “Speakeasy,” which, incidentally, was also directed by Benjamin Stoloff, maker of “Protection.” With “Don Key" (Comedy), and News. Usual prices. William Boyd, Jacqueline Logan and Alan Hale will he seen on Monday in “Power,” a ICfecil B. De Mille production dealing with the struggles carried on, and difficulties overcome in the harnessing of water power to supply the world with electricity. A dramatic story with a romantic vein has been skilfully produced around one of these mighty hydro-electric undertakings.

A special attraction, “The Flying Commander,” has been secured for next Wednesday (race night). Sir Alan Cobhani, England’s greatest airman plays the leading role.