AMUSEMENTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11653, 23 August 1916, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

• MARTON CINEMA;. The programme of pictures to be submitted to the patrons at the Town Hall tonight are of a high standard of quality. The leading attraction, a Metro Him, “The High Road ’’ had a splendid run in the cities, and the following criticism by the Auckland Herald on the picture when shown in Auckland will prove of interest:—“The High Road,” based on a plot which at the outset commands the attention of the audience, the play proceeds through its varied and interesting episodes to an exciting denouement, The leading'role is taken by Yalli Yalli, an artist whose fascinating characteristics win for her the approval of her audience. She is charming and vivacious, and her acting is marked with wonderful realism. A remarkable' feature of the drama is the large number of different scenes that are presented. The artists are equal to the demands made on their ability, and they are successful in achieving an extremely fine performance. The plot is full of incident, an exciting feature being the destruction by fire of a nuge factory. Those who attended the Theatre on Saturday came away highly delignted with the collection of pictures screened.” “The High Road” is supported by a number of excellent films, including an official war picture, “Our Canadian Troops in Action.” ALLEN DOONE COMPANY.

Despite the boisterous and inclement weather last evening there was a fair attendance at the Marten Town Hall, when Al'en Doone and his favourite company, headed by Miss Edna Keeley, appeared in the sparkling Irish comedy drama “Molly Bawn.'’ Mr Allen Doone’s sweet voice, soft and unaffected brogue, and his natural acting quickly installed him as a favourite with the audience, and his Irish songs were heartily applauded. He was ably supported by Miss Edna Keeley as Molly Bawn and her appearance was greeted with applause. Her personation of the Irish colleen was delightful, and she acted with a pathos that appealed to the audience. Mr Frank Oullenane, in the role of Lord Amherst, the aged grandfather" was exceptionally good, as also was Miss Ethel Bashworth as his niece. The remainder of the caste left nothing to he desired, and the whole entertainment was staged in a refined and humorous manner that was heartily appreciated by the audience Mr Allan Doone sang “Molly Bawn,” “Molly’s Eyes are Irish,” “My Old Dhudeen,’ and; “A Toast to Erin” in his Irish brogue very sweetly, and was repeatedly enco red The scenic effects were beautfml, and the staging perfect. The company appear in the Town Hall, Taihape, this evening.