ENTERTAINMENT

Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4522, 25 October 1930, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENT

TOWN' HALL. An unusual and entertaining picture of society seances and the craze for mysticism is promised for the screen of the Town Hall to-night, when the management of that play-house will present “The Charlatan,” a Universal production, based on the famous Broadway stage success of that name. Holmes Herbert, Roekliffe Fellowes, Margaret. Livingston and Fred Mackayo are seen in the principal roles. George .Melford directed the picture under the supervision of Carl Laemmle, Jnr. The story concerns the weird events following the staging of a fortune telling party at the home of one of the society leaders of a certain American city. The Hindu mystic, played by Holmes Herbert, becomes t ragieally involved in the tangled heart affairs of the several couples attending the seance. The startling results make gripping drama. “The Charlatan,” was a sensation as a play. It was written by Ernest Rascal and Leonard Praskins. The picture is said to lie even bettter, due to tile broader scope of the screen in developing such a story. Herbert handles a difffeult role ably. An equally good portrayal is done by Roekliffe i'Vllowes. Miss Livingston is seen in this picture for the iirst time in a blonde wig, which will be an agreeable surprise to picture fans. Fred Maekaye is one of the screen’s most promising juveniles. He is a Universal “find.” Others in the cast are Craufurd Kent, Philo McCullough, Anita Graivin, Dorothy Gould, John George, Rose Tapley and Bernard Sitgel. With “Hold your Horses” (Comedy), Cartoon and News.

Warwick Doeping’s novels have a world-wide following, and in his latest, “Kitty,” British International Pictures have selected it for special production. Directed by Victor Saville, the story has been faithfully followed, and a wonderful cast chosen to make it the outstanding picture of 1929. Intimate glimpses of the beautiful Thames riverside and country settings will enchant patrons when it is released at the Town Hall on Monday next, Labour night. The feature players are Estelle Brody in the title role and John Stuart (who will cause many heart-ffut-ierings) as the “lover,” Marie Ault and Dorothy Gumming are the principal supporting artists.

S : ,MANNUN TALKIES. AL'ibel Boulton, stall' of the British Dominion’s Film, "Taxi for Two," , coming; to the Renown Theatre, Shannon, tonight, needs no introduction as Unglaml’s most popular screen actress. She has already created great, success with her roles in such pictures as "Wild Cat Hetty,” "Palais de Danse,” “The Silent House” and "The Alley Cat.” Now she appears as Molly lhe he witching' little shop girl. Miss Boulton . has (been playing juvenile leads on the screen for a long time now, and is pretty well known, particularly to those who, as said bell're, have followed the British Him industry almost from ils infancy. An nil-talking drama of catchy, daring and heat-throbbing romance, with a brilliant cast of London West End players. Madge’s ’bus will run as usual.

The special holiday attraction on Monday will be “All Quiet on the Western Front.” This picture needs no introduction to thea-tre-going public. It lias created a sensation wherever it has gone. A 100 per cent, talkie that has .startled the. world. Local residents will also have an opportunity of seeing this picture on luesday and Wednesday nights.