AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18576, 1 December 1920, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

GRAND THEATRE. Argus, the boy wonder, is still the principal attraction at tho Grand Theatre, whore tho audionces yesterday wero again .very large. Argus answored correctly many intricate questions and pave full proof of his powers as «, niind-readeT. Tho musical part of the programme was loudly applauded, items by tho Campbell Brothers, Louis Alsace and Miss Anita Greon being encored time and again.. The chief film was a comedy drama, "Tho Desporato Hero, featuring Owcm IDoorc, who is seen at his best in this rollicking play. Ho is supported by a very strong cast, including Gloria Hope. a beautiful girl who makes a charming heroinn. Another exciting episode of the sonsationnl serial, "The Great Gamble," Uffclso Seing shown. Tho same programme will be repeated to-day and to-nkht. and patrons ate advißed to reserve their seats at Tho Bristol or at the theatre (telephone 2934).

LIBERTY THEATRE. Norma Talmadge is drawing very large *ttendanccs at tho Liberty Theatre. »ho portrays tho leading vole, that of Jennie Malone, who has been brought up with a Ring of crooks, in " A Daughter of Two Worlds," tho first of the now Norma Talmadge productions, which are being presented by First National. In this film tho brilliant dramatic actress achieves one of her greatest successes* Sho is Arrested, released on bail, and escapes and enters a fashionable finishing school to begin life anew. Sho forms a> warm friendship for her room-mate, Suo Harrison, who invites hor to her homo for the holidays. Jolinie falls in love with Suo's brother Kenneth, but on tho evo of her weddins; breaks away from the newer cirolo and returns to her old liio in the underworld to save a faithful friend who has been tried and convicted of a crime. Tho picture is very finely producod in all respects. Another star attraction is' little Mog Cimino, the baby sonbrette. Litllo Meg is a remarkably clever child, and achieves a pronounced success/with her singing and dancing. Excellent new musical items by tho Liberty Orchestra, and instructive supporting pictures, cornploto a very fine programme.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The programme at Everybody's Theatre this week is a particularly attractive and interesting one. One film is tho ParainountArtcraft special, "Tho Dancing Fool," starring Wallace Ifeid and Bebe Daniels. Wallace Reid, whose comedy interpretations have come ns a revelation after hie more serious Bcreen work, is seen to advantage in a comedy role. 'Paramount-Artcraft's latest drama is also being shown. Itis a picturisfltion of ono of Rupert Hughes's novels, ontitled "Tho 13th Commandment," and fea-. turea Ethel Clayton. Miss Clayton Ts supported by Monte Blue, Anna Q. Nilssan, Winter Hall (formerly of ChristchuTch), Charles Meredith and Irving Cnmmings. This is an exceedingly pretty picture, in which romance and beautiful dresses urn both* very interesting. Reserved seats may bo booked either at The Bristol or by telephoning. 4925."

CRYSTAL PALACE. Tho 'two-star programme at tho Crya* tal Palaco is drawing excellent attendances. ; The chief picture, "Lovo in a jaurry,** presents Evelyn Greeloy and Carlyle • BlaokwelL. who havo already achieved many successes on tho screen. The story is a romantic drama laid in England, and the presentation is enhanced by lovely rural scenes of fields, forest and streams. The hero is first depicted in a prologue as a gallant knight rescuing his lady! fair in the days of King Arthur, and as the otory progresses it is seen that history re i peats itself, and his actions in the present day are parallel with those of ancient times. Tho other star feature ia "Thou Art the Man." featuring- Robert Warwick. It is a story of diamond mines and the methods employed to smuggle gems are intensely interesting, Robert Warwick is ably supported by Lois Wilson, J. M. Dumont and other screen celebrities.

"THE N.Z. DIGGERS." A crowded attendance greeted the "N.Z. Diggers "at the Theatre. Royal last evening. The programme presented by this, clever company of entertainers is full of quick changes, abundant good humour and sparkling selection" and.goes with that joyous swing which never fails to accompany sucoess. " The Diggers" will present their entertainment again this evening.

OPERA HOUSE. There was again a large audience in the Opera House 'iast evening, when the aflvaudeviUe programme was submitted* The artists included the Rei' Frank Gorman, in seven different songs ; Leonard Nelson, popular comedian; Miss Helen Charles, in child stories and impersonations; Charlos Schofieid, the laughing tenor; the Darwinians, equalibrista; Henri French, Ernest Crawford, the Musical Blanchofds, Edgar Beynon, Ernest Brinkmon, and the Steelo Sisters.

The New Musical Comedy Company will open & season at the Opera House on Saturday afternoon. The cast includes Kennedy Allen, London comedian; Bruil and Hemsley, popular burlesque duo; Daisy Yates, the wellknowu comedienne and danseuse; Ernest Crawford, popular tenor; Daphno Leigh, charming soprano; George De Lara, character a,ctor; Jack M'Kellyet tenor; Yorka Gray, character comedian and dancer; and a strong chorus and ballet. Tho title of tho opening production is " Six Little Wives," and so for as can be judged from rehearsals it promises to bo rh exceptionally bright entertainment.

"DUTCH FAIR" AT LOWER RICCARTON, In connection with St . James's Church, Lower Ricoarion, a "Dutch Fair" will be hold in tho Town Hall, Clarence Road, to-day and to-morrow. Tho largo room of the Town Hall has been tastefully decorated in the stylo of a'Dutch village, with its pretty little shops, and its windmill; the villagers will be in Dutch costume, and " doublo Dutch" will bo the language of the day. A large marquee has beon erected on the grounds; where arrangements are being made for refreshments for body and mind. All this camouflage really conceals a moss of beautiful work done by tho Jadios of tho parish. There will be a good programme of amusements in the sido shows." and an orchestral, band will play in the afternoons and evenings. Tho sale will be openod by Mrs Boyle at 2.30. The proceeds will, be devoted, to paying off the existing debt, on tho buildings connected with the church. :

QUEEN'S THEATRE. "Tho Flaming Clue," with Harry Moray and Lucy Fox in the lead, heads 1 the ■programme at the Queen's Theatre this week. It i» the story of a Secret "service man and his round-up of a Rang of conunterfeiters. The film teems with exoiting incidents, ■ and the climax and finale are highly sensational. Supporting films include tho kst Gaumont Graphic chapter seven of the serial story " Mystery of 13." "Seaside Romance (oomedy), tho Queen a Piotorial Budget and " Who Cares?" featuring Constance Talniadge.

STRAND THEATRE. "Forbidden Trials," featuring Buck Jones, " the cow-puncher," and " Never Say Quit, a Georse Walsh snecial, head the double bill at the Strand Theatre this week.

SYDENHAM PICTURES. . . " A Daughter of Two Worlds," the first of the new Norma Talmadgo productions, will be shown at th« Sydenham Pictures tonight, together with a good programmo of supports. " Love in a Hurry " will bo the Attraction for to-morrow and Friday.