ENTERTAINMENT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4501, 6 September 1930, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENT.

TOWN HALL. A deft- and skilful combination of romance, comedy, pathos and action, told in scenes that are both thrilling and beautiful, makes “Thoroughbreds,” the Universal production at the Town Hall tonight, one of the most entertaining photoplays of the season. “Thoroughbreds” is a picturisation of the “sport of kings.” It is filled with scenes of the turf and the many events which lead up to the running of -an important horse race. The story does not hesitate to expose lhe evil pln.se of the sport, made up by the gambler parasites who live off the races. Gerald Beaumont noted sport writer was the author. Some of the most thrilling scenes of racing horses ever filmed provide much of the interest and also the tremendous climax. Marian Nixon, who plays her first starring role in “Thoroughbreds,” and Richard Walling, carry the love interest. Both give ex(client performances and the romance sequences are exceedingly well handled !>y the pair. “Thoroughbreds,” is the story of a young jockey who is induced to “throw”

:: important race he is expected to win, through the influence of a beautiful adventuress. He is found out and disgraced but through unfailing efforts of his former sweetheart whom he has deserted, he is given another chance. He makes good by winning a big race and is restored to the favour of the racing public and his first sweetheart. Alary Nolan enacts the role of the glittering Accomplice and Otis Harlan scores in a comedy roLe. Others in the company are Sam De Grasse, Montagu Love, Claire MacDowell, David Torence, Johnny Fox Jnr., and Hayden 'Stevenson. Also ‘'Cross Country Bunion Race” (Comedy), British and World’s News. ■Colleen Moore will appear next Wednesday in a jazzy story of modern youth, “Why Be Good.” Miss Moore is highly amusing as “Miss 1930,” a young lady specialising in the latest dance steps and the newest novelties of adornment.