AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIV, 19 March 1921, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS

HAYWARD'-S PICTURES • i; A BROADWAY SAINT" ■ . Montague is one of the many English actors who have won laurels on the American screen, in "A Broadway Saint," the piece do resist unco at Hay ward's plays the role of a hero who leaves Little Old NewYork for the peaceful and verdant little country village for his vacation, and finds that hitherto ho has only existed in the guy city as compared with the excitement and devliry l.e finds in the "hick" town. The star, who is usually associated with heavy dramatic roles, is just as pleasing and capable in the lighter vein of comedy that this picture affords him. 'J he play is a rich satire on the ieolin. I ,' of jealousy that usually exists l.oMw-en small country villages and the centres, the former looking upon the latter as hotbeds of vice, and dubhiti;." any visitor from the cities as dyed-in-the-wool villains. .Montague, as the city chap, .is presented with a l-ad name for no apparent reason, and has much, trouble to live "!> t° it- Thr story, was specially-written fur -Mr Lore, and it- abounds in l.umor-.ms situation and smart siild.itles, eta- in particular beim l ; worthy ofmention--that "-the coming of the New o*i"iincreased the value of wwes by iOI) percent." The supports ;. re i rsU class, . and the whole ! ill 1- well worthv of the hi<*h praise l)e:-i'-n ec.

'EOPLR'S—SATURN "YOITHI'TL FOLLY

•••Youthful Folly,' 'the star drama fit the J loyal this evening, has been described as a lyrical romance, with Olivn Thomas iii a charming rc.le. Tim storv deals with the adventures iti the world of love and intrigue o! a little gjirl who had grown up on an old plantation way dowii in' Dixie with onlv the nlan.ation •'hands" and the Void aunts" for company. She ban always wondered what lay beyond the maple crowned hills of her home Then'one day a lovely butterfly Irom . the North flitted in.o the peaceful vale and the Southern girl had hei chance at love. She found happiness and tears—but mostly happiness - and it is all, t«;ld in a masterly way that is sure'to thrill you. Alan Crossland has handled the picture in masterly stvle. and is a fine example ol sustained inteivs;. Crauford Kent plays "opposite" .Miss Thomas and is an 'acceptable leading man. The picture is a credit, to the Sel/.nick studio. thrilling episode is included of the magnetic serial, "Smashing Harrier.;," helping, to form a magnificent programme.