AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 6 April 1922, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

HAYWARD’S PICTURES “THE LEOPARD WOMAN’ ’ “The Leopard Woman,’’ to-n feature at Himviml’s, Glaum ami House Peters.. His lourful talc of a. race into the African Congo of two people, tlie one John Culbertson, on a. diplomatic mission Tor a. great European Power, and Madame the Leopard Woman, so called by Culbertson, who meets her when he is plodding through the heat of tlie desert to reach his destination. Tlie atmosphere of the Congo, with its unique negro characters, lias been reproduced faithfully, and from a spectacular standpoint the picture does credit to the work of the author, Stewart Edward White. There is an elemental'conflict of a strong man with a determined woman, against a primitive -setting. An extraordinary romance springs up between the two, who are bound, on the same mission, and a great diplomatic tragedy is averted through the woman’s realisation that she loves her enemy. The climax of the story is powerful and thrilling to a degree. ' Adequate supports covering a undo range of subjects, complete u really worth While programme;. „ people¥Tictuees There was a packed house at tlie Theatre Royal last evening, and Eddie Polo’s new -serial', “Tlie Imre of the Circus,” was received with tremendous enthusiasm. If the opening episodeis a fair sample the serial should have a record run. - THE NEW PARAMOUNT THEATRE ETHEL CLAYTON in ‘THE SINS OF ROZANNE” The above extraordinary photoplay with Ethel Gay ton and Jack Holt in the leading roles will he screened at (lie Paramount Theatre for the last time tomight. “The Sins of .Roza line” is truly nn amazing story superbly produced by Jesse Lasky, whose wonderful productions are known to all patrons of motion pictures. The setting is oriental and much of the story takes place in Africa. It is the tale of a beautiful woman under the spoil of a Malay enchantress, whoso life is influenced by this Malay woman'to such a degree that she sells herself in a passion for precious stones {this passion is the direct restilt of the Malay womans influence). She flings away happiness, honour and love, plots with diamond thieves, and is their chief in the delivery of the stolen diamonds, yet this remarkable character still reigns an ircproacliablo belle of society. The picture is one thril from beginning to end and the settings are magnificent. Ethel Clayton is world renowned for her fine acting on the screen and, this picture the “Sinus of Rozannc” give her ample opportunity which she takes every advantage, The picture lias a happy ending and is certainly well worth seeing. Burton Holmes s travelogue takes the audience through the principal streets and beauty spots of Auckland. The race course at Ellorslie is beautifully shown on Cup Day. The comic is above the average and screamingly funny, a two reel Mack Sennett. To-morrow an entire change of programme will be screened when those renowned laughter makers. Douglas McLcand and Doris Mav will be seen in the Successful comedy, “What’s Your Husband Doing." The, two comedy exponents will be remembered in “Twenty three and a half Hours Leave," also in “Marv’a Ankle.” Early booking is advised by the management.