AMUSEMENTS

Grey River Argus, 21 April 1925, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

OPERA HOUSE. A double star programme w'll be shown at the Opera House to-night. The first feature is a five reel Universal entitled “Her Night of Nights,” starring Marie Prevost. The other star feature is a five reel Metro film lhe Social Code,” featuring Vaila Danas. The story o f “The Social Code,” relates to a butterfly who bares her soul to accomplish her sister’s release from a web of compromising circumstances. This sacrifice she makes without hope of reward, yet it is the means of winning for her the man she loves. The action is dramatic throughout, with most of it transpiring in a crowded courtroom. A splendid picture, and one flint will appeal strongly to all types of theatre-goers, is housed this week at tho matinee in tho Operq House and again Wednesday night. It is ’’The

Woman on the Jury,” a first National picture directed by Harry O. Hoyt, I rom the stage play by Bernard K. Bums, which ran for more than a year on Broadway. In addition to one of the most virile stories that have ever found their way to the screen, “The Woman on tho Jury” is specially noteworthy for the remarkable cast which interprets the tale. Probably never before has such an assemblage of histrionic talent been found together in one production. At the head of the cast is Sylvia Breamer. whose beauty and talent is making her more popular daily. The villain of the tale is Lew Cody, a specialist along that line who has lit tie competition, and the hero is Frank Mayo, who has been a star in his own right. Honry B- Walthall, who needs no introduction to our readers, and R<*y Stewart whose name is known far ami wide, appear in tho roles of attorneys, while Hobart Bosworth, another stel lar player, is seen ns a judge. Boss.o Love. Myrtle Stedman, and Mary Carr, n brilliant trio, have important roles. SEEKING TALENT FOR THE STAGE. Many of the world’s stars of to■lav f-ani<' from obscurity, from « tin* little ba<‘]< country towns, and from lonelv walks of life. Tn every section of the country, in crowded cities, and on isolated farms, there are men ami women who long to show their talon*, but have never had tho opportunity of doing so: If you can in any way entertain, Tho United Amusements want you to enter the vaudeville trials commencing at the Town Hall this (Tnur.'day) night in conjunction with a, big picture programme. The object of these trials is to unearth talent lying dormant for various theatrical enterprises. Enter your name with the produ" er, Mr Healey, who can he seen any evening at the Opera. House. During the trials, notes will be taken by the producer of the ability and personality of each artist, and. ‘it tho same time, giving his export knowledge and assistance to all applicants. Tn the four larger centres, those trials have created a furore of enthusiasm from all quarters, and numerous artists have been recommended to leading theatrical managers for ongagemenls in various enterprises*. Book your seats at Webleys., “EAST LYNNE.’The Town Hall was packed to the doors last night when a pictorial representation of Mrs Henry Woods’ immortal story ‘ f East Lynne,” was presented. The stage versions of this tragic, but- still fresh, romance have been numerous in every country in the world where the white man’s tongue is spoken, but the opportunities of the stage producer are naturally limited. It is hero that the picture maker scores. Ho can film his scenes in the actual localities where the story was unfolded. The pictorial version of the story last night was a masterpiece in every way. The setting of the principals was a treat to witness. The mounting of the production was superb. All the chaeters made famous by the authoress . . i days when our grand-parents wo.- uug ; ally come to life on -h. - r sli Archibald Carlyle, Is. . i»a. Richard Hutu, Francis Levisliam vv.ilain and murderer) Cornelia, all the famous author’s wel known creations are presented to the people as though they actually lived, and with this advantage —they have oeen modernised. The story is too well known to bear repetition here. It is one of the Sweetest stories ever written and it loses none of its sweetness as told on the screen. The rest of tho bill was rich in comedy and travel. An excellent International News gave onlookers a knowledge of events in tho big outside world, and the opening comedy put the audience into a. good mood. Tho programme closed with a revival of one of Charlie Chaplin s funniest efforts “Dough and Dynaw mite,” that sent the world ‘nto screams of laughter a decade ago. This film is being released once more by popular request. It is a genuinely funny mirth-provoker and is certainly worth reviving. The programme will be repeated to-night.