AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18578, 3 December 1920, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

SPECIAL* ATTRACTIONS AT THE liberty to-morrow. The chief attraction of the new programme to be presented at tlio Liberty Theatre tomorrow ia “ A Great Coup,” the sensational all-British super-feature presented by Broadwest Filins. This is said to be one of the finest and most spectacular racing films ever made, and is picturised from the celebrated story of the turf by Nat Gould. Tho selected company of artists in tho films needed by Stewart. Rome, Gregory Scott, Poppv Wyndham (the Hon Mrs Dennis, as the sir! jockey) and Cameron Carr. The story is most entertaining throughout, and the interest never lavs for a moment. Tho photography equals the very best of the .high standard productions. Larry Semon, the remarkable acrobatic comedian who starred iff Tho Grocerv Clerk,” will also bo seen in his latest and greatest Vitagraph comedy special, "The Fly Cop,” written, produced nnd directed by Semon himself. Other pictures do be shown are the Paths Gasetto. Topical Budget, a Path© soenic, and a. new chanter of “ Smashing Barriers.” The management also announces one of the most pleasing attractions ever offered on any programme at the theatre, the Dance Recital, arranged under tho diroction of .Miss Lynne Edwards. Great attention has been given to tho staging, dressing, lighting effects and music of this recital. The proeramme is a varied one. and will include character danoes, sketches, solos and ballets, and is one that has boon arranged to plcaso all.

LIBERTY THEATRE. Norma Talmadge in “ A Daughter of Two Worlds,” the first of the now Norma Talmadge productions, which are being presented by First National, was again the special attraction at the Liberty Theatre yesterday, very large audiences assembling to see the popular star in one of her greatest successes. Tho story is very interesting, while the production is all that oan be desired. Another eta© attraction Is _ little Meg Cimino, the baby eoubrette. Little Meg is a remarkably clever child, and achieves a pronounced success with her singing nnd dancing. Excellent new musical items by the Liberty, Orchestra, and instructive supporting pictures, complete a very fine programme, which will have its final presentations to-da.y. OPERA HOUSE. The current week’s excellent programme at the Opera House was again presented last night to a crowded attendance. The artists included the Rey Frank Gorman, in seven different songs; Leonard Nelson, popular oomedian; Miss Helen Charles, in child stories and impersonations: Chnr’en Schofield, the laughing tenor; the Darwinians, squilibrists; Henri French, Ernest Crawford, the Musical Blanchards, Edgar Beynon, Ernest Brinkman, o"d the Steele Sisters. The new Musical Comedy Company which will make its first appearance at the special matinee to-morrow nfWnooo should, it is said, create a furore. The cost that has -eon engaged is one of the strongest that has yet appeared in a local theatre, and, supported by a powerful -chorus, together with new* scenenr and music, a splendid entertainment should ,be provided. The plot is full of interest. nnd at the same time there is a plenty of good wholesomo comedy. Patrons who wish to witness the first performance are requested to mako certain of their seats by booking them at the Bristol.

GRAND THEATRE. Argus, the boy wonder, is still the principal attraction at the Grand Theatre, where thn, attendances yesterday were again very large. Argus answered correctly many intricate questions and gave full proof of his powers os a mind-reader. The musical part of the programme was loudly applauded, items by the Campbell Brothers, Louis Alsace and Miss Anita Groan being encorod time and again. The chief film was ft comedv drama, " The Desperate Hero, featuring Owen Moore, who is seen at his best in this rollicking play. Ho ia supported by a very strong cast, including Gloria Hope, a beautiful girl who makes a charming heroine. Another exciting episode of the sensational serial, “ The Great Gamble,” is also feeing shown. The same programme will be repeated to-day and to-night. CRYSTAL PALACE. The two-star programme ftt the Cry* tal Palace has attracted excellent attendances during tho week. The ohief picture, ” Love in a Hurry," presents Evelyn Greeley and Carlyle Blackwell, who have already achieved many successes on the screen. The story is .a’romantio drama laid in England, end the presentation is enhanced by lovely rural scenes of fields, forest and streams. The other star feature is “ Thou Art the Man." featuring Robert Warwick. It is a story of diamond mines and tho methods employed to smusrerle gems aref intensely interesting. Robert Warwick is ably supported by Lois Wilson, J. M. Dumont and other screen re’ebrities. These films and supports will he finally screened to-day. ■ To-raorrow afternoon two special films will be shown —“ Whitewashed Walls,” featuring* William Desmond, and V Wanted a Husband,” featuring Billie. Burke. The first deals with exciting events in the reonblic of Altamnra, where a young Irish-Amenoan is hard put to save himself from the firing squad. Billie Burke’s film contains many amusing situations, and the fun is maintained right through. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE.

“The Dancing Fool,” starring Wallace Reid and Bebe Daniels, was again presented at Everybody’s Theatre yesterday to very large attendances. Paramount-Artcraft e _ latest drama is also being shown. It is a picturisation of one of Rupert Hughes’s novels, entitled “Tho 18th Commandment.” ,and features Ethel Clayton. Miss Clayton is supported bv Monte Blue, Anna Q. Nilsson, Winter Hall fformerly of .Christchurch), Charles Meredith and Irving Cummings. This is an exceedingly pretty picture, in which romance and beautiful dresses are both very interesting. The programme will be screened again to-day and have its final presentation to-morrow. "THE N.Z. DIGGERS." , The popularity of the "N.Z. Diggers " was again indicated in the good attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening. The programme oresented by this clever company of entertainers is *ull of quick changes, abundant good humour and sparkling seleotio*>* and goes with that loyous swing which never fails to aocompany success. "The Diggers” will present their entertainment aenin th'« evening. .... An addition to the programme for this evening is announced. The Diggers’ Quartette will appear for the first time during the present season, and special “ request items will be given. QUEEN’S THEATRE. "The Flaming Clue,” with Harry Morey and Lucy Fox in .the lead, hends tho programme at the Queen’s Theatre this week, and will be shown with supports for the last time to-night. It is the story of a Secret Service man and bis round-tin of a pang of counterfeiters. Sunporting films inolude the last Oaumont Graphio cbootoT «»r»s of the s? 1 ""! storv “Mystery of 18,” Pictorial and "Who Cares," a fine comedy film with Constance Tafmadge in the load. STRAND THEATRE, "Forbidden Fruit,” featuring Buck Tones “ the cow-punclier,” and " Never Say Quit,” a George Wnlsh special, will be finally screened at the Strand Theatre to-night. SYDENHAM PICTURES. To-day’s programme at tho Sydenham Theatre will include “ Love in ft Hurry ’’ (drama), “ Fists and Fodder ” (oomedy), and " Coax Me."