AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 12 October 1922, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

TEA y WARD’S PICTURES A NIT A STEWART IN ’'SOWING THE WIND” "Sowing the Wind, which was shown at the Royal last evening, through the picture, “Dollars and Cents’ not arriving On scheduled lime, proved to he a realty magnificent film, and patrons ol Hayward’s will V>o gratified to learn that “Sowing the Wind” will be screened al the Empire to-night. This leatuiv, which is an eight reeler. shows Mis k s Stewarl at. her best. In fact, it- is agreed among (ril.ics that this is one of her most not-j able contributions the silent smgc.j and it is regarded as certain to increase. 'u?r very large following extensively. It Miss Stewart hits ever lacked the proper opportunity before to give her talents full scope, she is given the chance in. “Sowing the Wind.” as she portrays a vole requiring the most consummate skill as an all-round interpreter of the 'dramatic art in its highest form. All those who like really human stories, in which the star delineates character from : a purely human standpoint, will like Anita Stewart in this picture. Tin most interesting phase of the story hinges upon I lie girl meet ing the man of her heart and her subsequent battles to and to hold linn despite her maternal; antecedent. The picture throbs with strong dramatic scenes which are capable interpreted 'by a cast that deserves special commendation. Ralph Lewis, Myrtle Stedman, James Morrison and W*. H. Mong handle roles most acceptably. ‘ Sowing (lie ‘A inch is a photoplay which Is said to he thoroughly diverting iti character. It is a study in tlw weaknesses and virtues ot mankind. “Why They Love Cavemen” is op of the most amusing comedies seen for some lime. The Gir/.eUc is full of the latest items, and the programme is one that culls for nothing but praise _ •'’cats may be reserved by ringing IfioM. I lie prices are as usual. PARAMOIJN I TO-NIGHT •GET RICH QUICK WALLINGFORD' A large and appreciative audience, gill tiered al Hie above popular picture lucattv last evening to witness the inii jal screening ol ihc lug seven red i 'ara inomi 1 cosmopolitan production • net Rich Quick Wallingford.” It is a. fajl n 1 tii adaptation ol Inal world lain ous piav by view. Al. Cohan. Inc power i,. suggestion plays a great pari in success of J. Rufus Wallingford. Tho l.ory opens m the peaceful oiilT'ashsmc,| atmosphere- of an American small town, G.atleshurg. It m peopled by the characters of a bygone time, people who have (.Tung to tradition amd to lh« ji.shions half a century afo. The. leading citi/ens are among the quaintest people ever seen upon the screeig yet 'oi-V are rcognisod in, an instant. These people, are as vviiilliy as they ate out ol dale, and it is upon them Unit J. Rufus Wallingford, preceded by hm partner “Rlackie” Da-w, descends. They nave enme to persuade, the rubes that money must eircuiule, but fail to state fo wnat extent. Their plans prosper iunfil the partners fall in love with two r.-i tut! town’s girls. Deciding to break uway he)ore it is too late, they piepaio !c have. when suddenly their crooked deals turn out to be above board and itmnev-inaking. They decide that cmly fools’ become-crooks, so they marry and .-e:l!e down, loved and respected by all. '} o iinvone that can enjoy a really good RdMi tliev will hud the right kind of -.maUndid ill this the latest Paramount isucffW. Splendid supporting subjects. Watch for W r . S. Hart in the 1 ‘Three >Vdi-i1 Brand” this week-end. CARNIVAL CONCERT THEATRE ROYAL TO-MORROW The entertainment to be given in the Tiv'dre Roval to-morrow evening under 1 he* auspices of the Nelson Carnival Committee promises to be most successful as an excellent programme has been arranged, and the popular prices being charged for admission yr/,., 2;- and 1/-, should ensure ft crowded audience. The pbject chiefly is to bring under the notice of the public the Carnival to bo lud(i in Nelson at the end of January next and incidentally to mine funds for jirelimiuary expenses. The forthcoming concert will probably he the first of a, -cries of entertainments organised by the Carnival Committee. To meet the convenience of patrons a. box plan has been opened at Begg’s, where seals may he reserved for a -small extra charge. Jho programme Jo be submitted contains the names of leading amateurs, and m addition to vocal and instrumental items, vipielv will be added by the inclusion ol -i, oimuicl dramatic sketch. J hose taki„(r ,jfpt in the concert part of the proS,™m« Will I* -"V’g ' sT? Miss D liJornc. Mcs.ns E. IL bhoit, Wernvss an ft Moody, Meg C.mmo and little' Ella BofofHson, while Miss Fan - hall will act as peenmparuste. . Waa She to Blame?” i-s tim I* of a dra»na‘ic speteh to he played by Mrs L. A. A an, Miss S. Sowimm, Messrs M. Rush an \V. Huggins. The story deiLi wi • p problem which should provide the «udiMice with food for thought - Ihe plot is intercut ing Mid the ekeleh contains some ilainiiselv dramatic silimtipns. . , . -.hands (if this.'capable cast 11 should he u great success. Arrangements have been made f.n Russell’* motor ’bus to leave btoke at p.m. and Tahumi at 7.15 p.m., returning after the concert. *********