AMUSEMENTS

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LVII, Issue 10146, 8 August 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

TOWN HALL. Mabel Phulton, England’s foremost screen star, will be well remembered by her outstanding work in “Palais de Danse,” recently presented at the Town Hall. Tonight patrons will have the pleasure of again seeing this versatile little actress in another clever role in her latest release, “Troublesome Wives.” This picture is full of bright entertainment and provides plenty of thrills with much clever comedy. Flying, sailing and motor boat scenes are elements in a story of two husbands who are so engrossed with their study of aircraft that their wives have reason to feel aggrieved, and become involved in a series of dangers which come near to wrecking their happiness and their husbands’ careers. A climax is reached in a fierce hand-to-hand struggle in a yacht belonging to the villain .of* tho story. Mabel Poulton as “Betty,” the wife of Captain Tony Paget (played by Eric Bransby Williams) is very attractive and even though her husband may be very much in love with his pet hobby of aviation, it is hard to understand why any man should leave so fascinating a wife just five minutes after the wedding ceremony. Some picturesque seaside scenery was used in “Troublesome Wives,” which make the picture very pleasing to look at and together with clever acting and a fine story provides good entertainment. Patrons . arc reminded of the comedy sensation “Why Sailors Go Wrong,” starring Sammy Cohen and Ted McNamara of “What Price Glory” fame. This will be scon at tho Town Hall on Monday evening next. It is regrettable that Ted McNamara met his death some time ago, as had he lived he would have been one of the screen world’s foremost comedy stars. Ted was an Australian by birth and came into fame in the Fox super - attraction “What Price Glory.” “ Why Sailors Go ■Wrong” is the last picture he appeared in, and patrons, may rest assured of the usual fine quality comedy to be found iu this picture as in Ted McNamara’s previous successes. Half proceeds of the entertainment will be . donated to the Returned Soldiers’ Association funds. OPERA HOUSE. The locale. ofU’Silk Pyjamas” is ideal, centering round the palatial Long Island homes and switching rapidly to the majestic ranges of the Canadian Rockies, where some most beautiful scenes were made, around Lake Louise. Olive Borden, wearing pyjamas most of the times, gives som© sparkling moments with Laurence Grey. In addition to some wonderful acting, Olivo Borden provides innumerable thrills. The second feature to be shown Straight,” a fast moving Western novelty starring Bill "'Cody, Jesse J. Gqldburg’s new star who is fast becoming the idol of millions. The story is about Jack Gordon, manager of his *■ father’s ranch in the Western country. Jack’s father dies leaving a will in care of his ward, Mary, with whom Jack is in love. The will, securities and money arc all stolen by Gordon’s former secretary, and tho ranch foreman and Jack then make the dust fly regaining his belongings and also the girl.