LIBERTY THEATRE.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19929, 16 May 1930, Page 9

LIBERTY THEATRE.

Humour and pathos are well blended in '.'Love, Live, and Laugh," the picture showing at the Liberty Theatre this week. Hailed as the equal of Al. Jolson, George Jessel gives a woiiderful rendering of a part that is full of the most intense human drums. At the head of a brilliant cast, he quite dominates the film by his outstanding histrionic ability, an ability that is enhanced by an excellent singing voice. The film is redolent of the delightful atmosphere of sunny, happy Italy, and the no less happy "new Italy" formed by emigrants from the southern land in New York. The dialogue, too, is outstanding for the manner In which it reproduces the characteristic naivete of the volatile Italian temperament. The sets are unstinted, and the scenes, ranging from the Italian quarter of New York to the Austro-Italian front in the Great War, form powerful contrasts. Supports include a topical, Fox News of the World, including scenes of the first official visit of the King and Queen of Italy to the Pope in the newly-established Vatican City, and the death dive of an aeronaut in his attempt to glide over the Golden Gate.

"THE LONE STAR RANGER."

ZANE GREY'S STORY AS A TALKIE. Zane Grey is a splendid author to be adapted for talkies, and it is pleasing to note that the first of his books to be transferred to the audible screen is "The Lone Star Ranger," perhaps the most successful of all his picturesque stories of the West. At the Liberty Theatre next week this story, in all-talking form, will be presented, in which George O'Brien and Sue Carol have the leads. "The Lone Star Ranger" is the story of a man wanted by the Texan Rangers, but who is pardoned by them on the understanding that he will help them to apprehend a notorious cattle thief and his gang. Many a ticklish situation arises from this treaty, especially as, the guardian of the heroine is, unknown to her, party to the bandtts, and, of (ourse, misunderstandings arise between the girl and the ranger. But always in the most ingenious manner Zane Grey rights every wrong, and his stories always end in a burst of gun-play that invariably sweeps away the clouds from the horizon. In "The Lone Star Ranger" the talking screen has something new to offer, a talkie that is redolent of the outdoors. George O'Brien is supported by a competent cast, which includes Sue Carol, Walter McGrail, Elizabeth Patterson, and many other players of note. The box plans are now open at The Bristol Piano Company, where seats may be reserved.

CANTERBURY CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

The fortnightly social of the Canterbury Caledonian Society was held at the Caledonian Hall, when a large number of members and friends were present, Mr Geo. Sey occupied the chair and was supported by Messrs W. Edginton and K. H. Eankin, vice-presidents, and Mr J. T. Caldow, a director. An attractive programme was provided by Mr D. G. Irvine and Mr H. Hobbs, two directors of the Society, and the following contributed items:—Selections by the Society s Pipe Band; vocal items by Miss Alice Chapman, Miss K. Chappel, Miss E. Down, and Mr Caithness; Highland Fling, Miss Mabel Irvine; recitations, Miss E. Brown and Mr Wills; Seann Triubhais, Miss Joyce Sawtell- dumbbell and gymnastio display, Mr J. Mussen and pupils; sword dance. Miss Betty Carnochan; piping selection, Piper McDiarmid; musical trio, the Misses Eennie; Highland Fling, Misses B. Carnochan, J. Bawtell, M. Wootton, and J. Fraser. The accompanist for the evening waß Mr G. O. Kuaaell. After the concert dancing was enjoyed to j the musio of Mr E. Jackson's orchestra. Five new members were elected.