AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 13 April 1922, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

HAYWARD'S PICTURES HOLIDAY’ ATTRACT! OXB

“THE ADORABLE SAVAGE” AND

“THE LITTLE POOL”

In “Nineteen and Phyllis,” Die lug drawing card at Hay ward’s to-iiiglu, Cliarles Ray breaks away trum his usual “rube” characterisations, and appears in up-to-date garb as a dapper eitv youth, whose two obsessions! in life are Phyllis and a desire to bo regarded as a Southern gentleman. When his rival appears at a party attifbd in the only dross suit worn m the community, lie at once gets busy and plans a new style _ campaign to win the favour of the fair Phyllis, but a burglar nearly spoils it all. Last night’s screening drew a big house. To-morrow (Good Friday) the programme- wiil start at 8.15. In “The Adorable Savage” beautiful Edith Roberts has Jack Perrin playing opposite to her. It is a Universal superfeature, adapted from Ralph Stock’s famous novel, “Marama,” a tale ot the South Sea Islands, in seven thrilling reels. It is a production carrying all”the glamour of* the South Seas. “The Little Fool,” adapted from Jack London’s “The Little Lady of the Big House,” comes to Hayward’s cin Saturday, and will he shown at both matinee and evening sessions. .Much interest will he aroused by lids, announcement as the coming ol a Jack London picture is a rare but welcome event. “The Little bool ’ portrays a drama ol a “Dick” burrest,, a wealthy randier, and Ids wile, Paula. Paula falls in love with the husband’s chum, and is about to leave the palatial mansion forever. At tho lash moment Paula Forrest does not, really know her mind. The tense drama with which the big situations are packed make this really the greatest of the London stories so tar transferred to the screen. The climax at eleventh hour, whim all seems lost, lias terrific force. The all star cast includes Milton Sills 1 , Ora Carew, Nigel Barry. Byron Munson, Provost, Helen Howard, and Iva Forrester. Philip E. Rosen directed. Edward Lowe Jr. adapted the story for the screen, and the translation has all the original fire and virility that is hiesparablo from a Jack London romance.

PEOPLE’S PICTURES SATURDAY’S SPECIALS

An unusually strong and entertaining programme will bo shown at the Royal on Saturday. ’There will bo two star features, “Bar Nothin” and “Queenie.” Buck Jones is featured ip “Bar Nothin’ ” and introduces some of 'the finest riding over seen on any screen. It is a Western marked for its vigorous line of action ami keen suspense, furnishing the Fox star plenty of opportunity. He plays a rollicking ranchman who loses Jiis bullylike iaturo when,an Eastern girl proves him a coward. He straightway makes amends bv offering himself as a foreman on her ranch, and before long she finds Travis is courageous to a degree. A certain vicious cattle dealer nearly upsets the plans of the innocent figures and the cow bow is in diro peril until he lassoes a runaway horse and rescues, himself from the desert. “Bar Nothin’ ” teoms with excitement. Prominent in the cast are Ruth Renwick and Arthur Careivc. So far as Shirley Mason is concerned all tho censor boards in the world! couldn’t bother her! She will not appear in a role unless it is sweet and clean. “There is enough sordidness in the world without contributing to it,” she declares. Miss Mason is the star in “Queemo. Left ’an orphan at a tender age, Queenie had earned her living by doJhg odd jobs for the puplfeo f a select hoarding school for girls. Her one ray pf hope" centered in her aunt Pansy, .whom Queenie thought was rich. Aunt Pansy finally came for Queenie and took her—not to luxury, but to a basement and new drudgery. Fate was unkind afi first, but later made ample amends. All of wbicli js to be found in “Queenie.” “The Diamond Queen” and “S i.,ire pf tho Circs” will alSO he .shown. At tho matinee mil the small folk will receive a bar of chocolate. Prices, will he as usual.

EMPIRE THEATRE “REPUTATION”

vßeputation,” the Universal superfeature which is to he shown at the 'Empire Theatre on Monday and luesday, and a special matinee on Monday, will'establish Priscilla Dean as the foremost emotional actress of the screen. This is the, opinion of reviewers in other cities who have seen the production. “Reputation” was timed j,t Universal City under the direction of, Stuart Pa ton. It is based on I'alse Colours,” tlie sensational novel by ltdwina Levin. Playin ga dual role, that or mother and daughter, the star takes pvery hurdle on the emotional steeplechase and brings the story to a climax that has never been appronened for-sheer power and soul-stirng eftem-. The theme revolves around the fantastic pivot of a girl impersonating her mother, a famous actress; appearing in her stead at the opening ot a tammis Broadway production and being an unconscious witness of the culmination of her mother’s Me tragedy, the end of‘an amazing senes or sordid and picturesque adventures along the ied lane of unrestrained desire. boics Welch, Madge Hunt, Rex de Roaelli, Spottiswoode Aitkcn, Harry Carter, Harry Van Mter, Mae Giraci, Al Larkin dames McLaughlin, Kathleen Myers', Joey McCreery, and' many other accomplished artists play the pimcipal roles in the supporting cast, bor"poxis spectacles and inagnincorit .Scenes follow each other in rapid succession, alternating with humble and (sordid backgrounds to give the story striking contrasts. Scenes behind thi? ; \footlights, a performance of a kiV 'dramatic success m a Broadway fifayhotise and a series of _ incidents which: range from episodes in a small orphanage to a Babylonian tenst in-a London palace provide constant • surprise* in every reel. Special mri-jc by art augmented orchestin ml] accompany, the screening of this m:gl ty film drama. ■ The box plan is now open at the Empire.

THE NEW PARAMOUNT THEATRE DOROTHY GISH JN THE, “GHOST OF THE GARRETT

Tht* last screening of this exceptional picture will take place at the above theatre to-night. Doiethy t-ish in tl e stupendous masterpiece The Ghost- ot the Garret.” Dorothy Gish, D. ” ■ Griffith’s great- Mar who created a sensation by tier splendid portrayal of the Little Disturber in Griffith’s colossal production “Hearts of the World, ibe '"Ghost of the Garret" is considered to Top one of Dorothy Gish’s greatest triumphs, her role suits her exactly and everywhere the “The Ghost of the Garret has been shown, it has ciiawn crowded houses, in spite of the fact that increased prices have been charged. This is not the case for the screening ot this picture in Nelson. There will be no Increase in price hero. * The (.host of the Garret is an uncommon picture with a big appeal ~ , , To-morrow, Good Friday, a special holiday programme will be screened at this theatre, when Constance Bmney m “The Stolen Kiss” will be screened, it

is a Hcalart picture which in itself is a, uuiirantoe ot excellence. <r lhc Stolen Kiss" is from that popular novel entitled Tho Little Miss by the Day, by Lucille B. Vanskye. An outline of the storv is as followsfearful lest, she may make a runaway match like her mother, the colonel spirited her away to Canada. Here in the seclusion of the house in the woods, site waited seventeen long years. At last, when hope had almost gone, the letter came, and she set out to find him. On Saturday an extra special holiday programme will he screened at two performances, matinee at 2.30 and evening at 3 p.m., when Constance .Bianey in “The Stolen Kiss’’ will he screened for the last time, and episode 14 of the Serial ‘Bride 13", and also Klmo Lincoln in “The Flaming Disk" in which he plays a wonderful double role and is ably supported by Louise Lorraine. Elmo Lincoln is universally known as ' the ‘giant of the films.’ it is a marvellous and mystifying picture. Ordinary prices will be charged for this big holiday programme and at (he matinee half prices. PARAMOUNT THEATRE FASTER (MONDAY By special arrangement with the management ot the above Theatre, Ernest Rowley will present his gigantic holiday programme 1 of two lengthy special star subjects. There will ho no extra charge, but owing to tho length of the programme the entertainment will commence at 7.4 b sharp, and special booking arrangements have been made. Seats can bo booked on Saturday for this groat, attraction at. tho theatre, or ’phone 5.40. There is only a limited seating accommodation, and tho management urge early hooking. “Judge Not,” a six-reel cinema spectacle, reaches a scale of realism which it would seem impossible to surpass. It’s u photo puty of intense passion, of shame, pndo, and love. It siiows a man sunken to the depth of vice and degradation, man raised to sublime height. “The Gilded Spider” is to be screened tho same evening. It is a chapter from tho Book of Life.' The sum of £5 will be given away to children! Every child will receive a ticket. They may bo obtained also at tho big matinco on Saturday afternoon. These tickets do not admit to show. Particulars will be supplied by the touring manager.

PERMANENT PICTURES COUNTRY TOUR

ANNETTE KELLERMAN IN “WHAT WOMEN LOME”

The First National picture, “What Women Love,” in which Annette Kellennan is the featured artist, and Wheeler Oakman leading man, will lie screened at the Institute Hall at the request of a large number of patrons who here unable to see tins production when in Motueka a short while back. It is interesting to note that Mr J. R. Sullivan (Miss Kellerrmm’s husband) directed tho production of this feature, and at no late date will bo directing similar productions in Ntlson. The story is bright and full of fun, and disipfays the remarkable talents of Miss Kellerman. She seems to be quite at home underneath the water, swimming with an easy fiahlike grace so often described in the stories of mermaids. Miss Kellerman’s ability to remain under tho water for the time she does is also most remarkable, for no sooner does she come to the surface for a breath after being immersed for three minutes, than she dives and repeats the process 1 . This super-feature will ho supported by a number of well-chosen subjects, and will bo presented in Wakefield on Saturday, whore arrangements have been made to give a popjular matinco for the children. Takaka will! be visited on Monday, and Richmond on Tuesday.