AMUSEMENTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 April 1927, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA house Being thrown by bucking’ bronchos until he 1 couldn’t move proved good training ifor a movie career in the case of Art Acord, star of “The Set Up,” which is coming to the Opera House to-night. Although he is a horseman of exceptiorial merit, Acord to go through the trying period when almost any beast could throw him. Having broken scores of horses and having been thrown violently at times, Acord became hardened to falls until he is no longer jarred by a rough contact with Mother Earth. But he flas been able to handle any horse given him for many years, and the only falls he now experiences are those called for by the scrip of his starring-vehicles. His big worry is to make the falls look real. Wagon wrecks are called for frequently as in “The Set Up.” In this picture Acord is handcuffed to the seat of the wagon when it pitches off a mountain road and rolls over, pinning him underneath. In the crash Acord was no more hurt than a fall from a horse, yet the effect, -photographically, is of a severe crash perilous to life. FRIDAY NIGHT Coming to the Opera House to-mor-row night the attraction extraordinary “The Code of the Wilderness” starring John Bowers and Alice Calhoun. Against a picturesque background of cattle ranges, riverbeds and mountains has been filmed-a dramatic story oi red-blooded action. Ruth Harkness inherits a ranch in New Mexico. With her uncle and aunt and fiance she takes possession. Rex Anderson is the ranch boss. Masten hires a man to kill Rex, who beats him to the draw. Masten becomes involved with Hagar, the daughter of a squatter. Rex thrashes Masten, who intimates to Ruth that the ranch boss is responsible for Hagar’s ruin. The squatter learns the tr.uth and pursues Masten. Ruth makes her peace with Rex and they are engaged. TOWN HALL SATURDAY If you like rip-roaring western firms you’ll gdt a great kick out of “A Man Four-Square,” the star screening at the Town Hall on Saturday, matinee and night. Craig Norton is called upon to help a friend who, though innocent, has been convicted of stealing cattle. He runs down the guilty in his usual dashing style and incidentally wins a beautiful bride. A special note to all picture patrons: Owing to the Opera House being engaged on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, pictures- will be shown at the Town Hall on these nights. MARIST BALL Dancing enthusiasts are reminded of the M. 8.0.8. Annual Ball to be held in St. Columba Hall on Easter Monday night. Everybody’s Orchestra will supply the music and several novelty dances are included in the programme. A first class supper wlil be served in the reading room. HUMPHREY BISHOP CO. Box plans are now open and filling fast at Webley Sons, and Gofton for the forthcoming visit of the famous English Humphrey Bishop Musical Comedy Company at the Opera House on Saturday, April 16. The news of the great and unprecedented success of this company in Manly and Sydney has .evidently preceded them. We are quoting the “Manly Daily,” 8/10/25, in saying, that it is the “Brightest, breeziest, and finest show of its kind that has ever appeared in Manly.” Comedy is the keynote, and with shch comedians as George “Scratcher” Ross, Charles Albert, Mark Leslie and Dan Flood, there is not a dull moment all through the show. Though low comedy and laughter predominate on the vocal side, the company are especially strong, and to hear one of their Operatic Finales accompanied by the Humphrey Bishop Orchestra, it would seem impossible to believe that there was not a real Grand Opera Chorus behind them. This extraordinary production of voices has been a series of wonderment throughout the long seasons they have played in the various cities of Australia. The original Ragtime Quartette has for years now never been allowed to leave the stage without at least four encores. This quartette appeals to everyone, both from a comedy point of view, as well as a vocal one, and their recep tion everywhere can only be described as a riot. In each of their programmes there is. something to please everybody, no matter whether their tastes lie in the direction of singing, dancing, music or grand opera—each and every one of the artists being well known London performer. Intending patrons are requested to book early as there is every indication of a packed house greeting them here. There will be an entire change of programme nightly.