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TOWN HALL. One of the most, moving romances ever told on the screen, as well as one of the most spectacular productions ever made, will be ottered patrons of the Town Hall t himl re when Universal's £1,000,000 super tilm, “Show Boat,’’ begins its mu on Wednesday. This colourful epic of the Mississippi \ alley and of Chicago iu the last geneva I ion, embodying the glamorous love story of Magnolia, the young show boat girl played by Laura La Plante, and Ravenal, the lom.-iiilie young gambler played by Joseph Seliildkraiit, is based upon the internationally famous novel of liie same name by Edna. Perber. •'Show -Boat” itself, which is superbly presented was made by Harry Pollard, the famous director who was responsible for the UnivcrsaJ masterpiece, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” The company supporting Miss L.a Plante and Sehildlcraut includes such favourites as Otis Harlan, Emily Fitzroy, Alma Rubens, Jack McDonald, Jane La Verne, Neely Edwards, Elsie Bartlett, and many others. With News find “Pirate of Panama” (Serial). Prices l/- and 2/-. Children half price.
Glenn Try on and Patsy Ruth Miller, Universal’s successful comedy team will appear on Saturday in a laughable feature “The Gate Crasher,” iu which the comedian lias a series of laughable advent ares whilst forcing his way into society and a fortune. Usual •prices.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4469, 24 June 1930, Page 2
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218ENTERTAINMENT Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4469, 24 June 1930, Page 2
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