ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 244, 13 September 1929, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THEATRE DE LUXE. “THE VIKING”—A COLOURED FILM. "The Viking,” which will be finally screened at the Theatre de Luxe to-night, is filmed entirely in tcchnicolour. It has been skilfully and artistically directed, and it measures up as one of the most beautiful pictures ever seen on the screen. It is a pint unsat ion of “Leif the Lucky,” a legendary story depicting the Viking’s discovery of America. Acting throughout is in keeping with the artistry of the production, action is smooth and logical, and there is no 101-up in interest. “The Viking” is a production that should appeal to all classes of the picture-going public. The cast is excellent, and comprises such popular players as Pauline Stark, Donald Crisp, Lo Roy Mason. Anders Randolph, Roy Stewart and Julia Swayne Gordon. “THE LOST PATROL.” “The Daily Mail,” London, in commenting on “Tlie Lost Patrol,” which opens at tile Theatre de Luxe at 2 p.m. to-morrow, said: “The Lost Pal ml” has been so cleverly produced, it is acted so well by every man taking part in it, that it passes clear out; of the rank of everyday pictures into that of the few screen masterpieces." Philip MacDonald, the author, is an Englishman who, from his own war experiences in Mesopotamia, wrote the highly successful novel on which this extraordinary film is founded. Cyril McLaglcn plays the leading role, in which lie gives a wonderfully impressive portrayal. THE PALACE TALKIES. ANOTHER RIG FEATURE. A packed house sat entranced at the opening performance of “Speakeasy,” at the Palace talkies last evening. The scenes in this talking picture are staged in the Madison Square Garden, New York, at the Belmont race track, in subway tunnels, on main streets of the great metropolis, and, in fact, all over the big city. The dramatic thread of the interesting story is woven in these locations and the result is astonishing. The dialogue is brilliant, and, duo to the thoroughly experienced cast of stage players who appear in the principal roles, sounds convincing. Paul Page and Lola Lane, new to picture patrons, but well-known on the Broadway stage, are at -the head of the cast. One of the greatest of them all, Henry B. Walthall, carries away the honours of his portrayal of a down-and-out piano player. Sharon Lynn, as the beautiful “joint” entortainer, captivates all with her charm and voice. Warren Hyrner as the villain is excellent. The supporting sound films include the latest Fox Movietone Gazette, and a brilliant array of singing, and dancing fealurettes. KOSY THEATRE. “PROTECTION” AND “EILEEN.” Robert Elliott, who plays the lead in “Protection,” takes the part of an editor of a newspaper, who dictates to a reporter the story of a murder, stating the exact moment of the murder and the incidents leading up to it. This comprises ono of the surprising sequences of “Protection.” Surprising, because at tho time the editor is dictating tho story tho murder lias not actually occurred. Further explanation must wait until the particular sequence is seen on the screen and then the logic anti consistency of it all will bo plainly apparent. Also showing is the noted Continental artist, Anny Ondra, in a fascinating story entitled “Eileen.” Miss Ondra. as Eileen, the poor waif left lo the mercies of foster parents, has surpassed all her previous efforts, and has risen to (be heights of artistry with a performance which will appeal to all lovers of real art. These two fascinating pictures will bo screened finally to-night.