AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIV, Issue LIV, 20 August 1920, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS

][A YWi\ 1:1)’S PICTURES

-THE CITY OF COMRADES.” A regular'“down-mnd-onte-- headed lor the Tn-ead-line is likable Toni Moore'iu his role of romantic, burglar in the* new Gchiwyn drama, “The City ui (.‘omrahes," shown at Hayward's last night. u> a. large audience. and to be tir.aliy -wreened this evening. As Frank Melhnry, a woli-hred young man whom ill fen tune and hard fate has brought to the ranks of the “hobos,” Tom . Moore is in his element, for be never fails to give the impression that no matter what happens be ■will eventually come nut on top. His motto is: “It’s bettor to be horn lucky than rich.” and his Inck t urns in bis favour, at the very 'moment, when, famished, lie burgles a house. invades the pantry, and is caught iii the act 'by a. pretty girl bSeena Ovven) who has boon longing to meet a man who is “different.” J'er encounter leaves'her with the impression that the man is not a real burglar, and that if he had a chance her intor-e-T in him might, deepen. The feeling is mutual, and.Frank is allowed to escape without the'delicate attentions ol l!>t: police. Sin l next meets him in an architect's office, so' changed by resiv'etability, that she fails to recognise him. Ho does her. however, but is too proud To reveal himself. At this point Cnpid picks up .the threads of Destiny and guides the pair over different and widelv separated paths, finally bringing them together amid the tragic scenes of the great explosion at Halifax. Excellent supports include another chapter of the big- serial, ‘“Liberty.” featuring Eddie X’olo.

PEOPLE'S PICTURES—SATITROAY

OVER THE GARDEN WALL

liiunodiatolyThe eye catches the title of the star film at the Theatre Royal for to-morrow, memories of long; ago, when one of the popular songs was “Over the Garden Wall,” will awaken. This has 'been piefnrised. by Vitngraph with Bessie Love in the lead in what is splendid comedy-drama. '..The success of the picture lies in the fact that it is a story of every-day life. The -characters' do just the things you expect human,beings; to do. and no impossibilities hr extraordinary siinalions are dragged in by the ears. At though I lie story depicts everyday events, u is unusual,■ it is interesting, and furnishes food for thought. It appeals to each .individual in a different mannei. The book lover is fascinated with Hie rare volumes and rich bindings; his interest is centred in Matthew Gordon. Peggy appeals to the lover, the Parmer, the gardener, and those whose souls are filled with romance. The selfish person, the lover of fine clothing, the adventurer, is attracted to Frances. Another old friend' is promised in a Nordisk drama, the first since peace was signed, entitled “Black Brit La.” Stingnreo also continues on Ids further• adventures. With throe such attractions as shown in the advertising columns, patrons would bo wise to reserve at Hounsell’s, thereby assuring themselves of a seat.