ENTERTAINMENT

Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4419, 25 February 1930, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENT

TOWN HALL. George Bancroft is in the “while collar" class in his latest Paramount picture “The Wolf of Wall Street," which comes to the Town Hall on Wednesday. More than that, Bancroft wears a white collar and diamonds to hoot, marking a contrast to the roles lie has been accustomed *to of late. As may he construed from the title of the lilm, Bancroft portrays the role of an in,vestment broker who dabbles in stocks and bonds. So engrossed is lie with his work that lie becomes entirely oblivious to his wife’s social activities —who, before her husband became wealthy, was a circus performer. Baelaiiova essays the role of the neglected wife. Bancroft has a partner in his business, which part is portrayed by Paul Lukas. Lukas dislikes Bancroft because, his partner boasts too much of his ability to make or break the stock markets. For revenge he strikes up a flirtation with Bancroft’s wife. How Bancroft works vengeance upon the two, in a manner more to he felt hy them through their pocket-books, serves to make one of the most interesting stories ever filmed. Aside from Lukas and Budanova, Bancroft has excellent help from Nancy Carroll and Arthur Rankin, who hayc important roles in the production. With “Hot Tires” (Comedy), Episode 4 of “Trail of the Tiger,” and News. Usual prices.

“The Gun Runner,” suggested by Arthur Stringer’s ad veil lave novel of the same name will he next Saturday's feature attraction.