ENTERTAINMENTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 251, 21 September 1929, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KOSY THEATRE. “FIGHTING DEAION” AND “BEHIND THE SCENES.” For the week-end a splendid programme will bo shown at the Kosy, headed by the greatest of all dare-devil actors, Dick Talniadge, in an exciting story of the prize ring entitled “The Fighting Demon.” This is destined to be the most popular of the leaping, jumping, smashing, whirligig melodramas in which this active stunt star has ever engaged. The scone of Richard Talmadge’s feverish activity and amazing comedy is largely on ship-board and in South America, and the story provides him with plenty of action in both locales; notably a powerful and dramatic fight scene; the first in which ho has been featured. As a pugilist, Air Talmadgo is literary and figuratively a “knockout.” His bout with the South American champion is one to bo long remembered. In addition a new English beauty in Francos Guyler will bo seen in a story of stage lifo entitled “A Peep Behind the Scenes.” As an added attraction Tarzan the Alighty will also bo shown. THE PALACE TALKIES. “SHOW BOAT” COMAJENCES TO-NIGHT. Tho Palace Theatre announces that “Show Boat,” the super talking arid singing version of tho lamous Edna Ferber novel, conies to tho screen of that theatre to-night. This should be interesting notvs for theatregoers here, as “Show Boat” is roported to be one of tho most entertaining films ever made. It is a Universal production, sponsored by Carl Laemmlo, and directed by Ilarry Pollard, with Laura La Plainlo and Joseph Schildkraut in tho leading roles. Such favourites as Otis Harlan, Emily Fitzroy and Alma Rubens are featured in the strong cast. By special arrangement with Florenz Ziegfeld, producer of tho stage musical extravaganza, “Show Boat” from the same story, tho Laemmle picture includes movie-toned high-lights from tho show, with such popular Ziegfeld stars as Helen Alorgan, Jules Bledsoe and Aunt Jemima singing their popular song hits from tho Ziegfeld musical comedy. The screen production is rich in music, from the strident steam calliope tunes of long ago down to the negro spirituals so popular to-day. Tho glittering show boat band, the groups ot darkies on tho wharves, the coon-shouters of tho Chicago music halls, all contribute to mako this picture an epic of tho development cf America’s popular music. Alucn of tho action and gripping drama of this production takes place on a real Alississippi River show boat, constructed especially for the picture. The romance and young love amid these bizaaro surroundings make one of tho most touching sweetheart stories ever filmed. Tho picturo will bo shown twice daily until Friday, and the plans already indicate a very successful season. THEATRE DE LUXE. A SPARKLING COAIEDY. Fifteen years ago a fair-haired, blueeyed littlo English girl left her homo on a visit to relatives in Berlin. Then the war came, and the seven years old girl was compelled to remain in "Germany. Today she is one of tho highest paid artists of tho world-famous U.F.A. Company. She has created a furore on the Continent, and is the idol of the cinemagoers. Her name is Lilian Harvey, and she may bo seen in “Crazy Alazie,” a Cinema Art Films release to bo shown at the Theatre Do Luxe, commencing to-day. Aliss Harvey plays the dual role of a demure little girl just back from a finishing school, and a temperamental and tempestuous Spanish dancer. Her wonderfully spontaneous humour, allied to her fine histrionic ability and prowess as a dancer, makes her one of tho most captivating artists tho screen has over scon. She is tho very personification of the effervescent spirit of youth. The short supporting items are of a very entertaining nature and countributo the finishing touch to a thoroughly enjoyable programme. Seats can bo reserved at tho Central Booking Office, Broadway, ’phono 7178, until 5 p.m. and thereafter at tho theatre, ’phone 5050.