AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 24 November 1922, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

EMPIRE THEATRE i "THE SIGN ON THE DOOR | TWO STAR. BILL TO-MORROW "The Sign on th7"Door,” Chanmng Pollock’s successful melodrama, with Norma Talpmlge in the leading role, is the principal attraction on the new bill showing to-night only at Hayward s. The picture is the ideal feature attraction, being in plot one of the most logical and well constructed dramas oxer written The role of the misjudged wife, who successfully takes the blame for a murder on her shoulders that she may shield her husband, is one of the best that Miss Talmadge lias ever had. It gives this talented actress an opportunity for the display of her emotional acting, and also presents her in a most sympathetic part. In the supporting cast is Charles Richmun and Lew Cody, both stars in their own right. “The Sign on the Door” is a melodrama in which a, man is killed and the police attempt to discover who did the deed. Both the husband and wife confess that they did . the shooting, although the wife is not, guilty. How circumstantial evidence. supports the wife’s claim, and trees her | from punishment since she states that she fired the shot to protect her honour mid saves her husband makes an interesting and thrilling story. To-morrow a magnificent two-star programme will be submitted, ‘The Scrapper” and “Aliraeie of Money,” the latter being a picturisation of “Marrying Off Emmy.” “Pack up your troubles iu your old kit hag and snide, smile, smile!” might have been the rnottor of the hero in ‘'The Scrapper,” hut there is no record of the tact. It is a tnivorsal special attraction starring el I r bert Kawlinson. It’s the story ot a dashing young Irishman right out of college and endowed with a hanker- , ing ‘for two things—work and ro- 1 mance. And he has the sunniest sort o fa nature. If he’s winning, his only boast is. “1 had ye there—yes 1 did!” When ho is being beaten, he doesn’t- pull a, long lace and set his t;hin like that of a hull dog trying to suround the neerk of a collie with a two-inch jaw. Me grins and waits till the. clouds roll by with philosophical good nature. Rut he isn't slow. Oh boy, ho! Ho tries to kiss a girl the first time he meets her, and because she wumidn’t let him ho retaliates by marrying her before the fmsh. A full orchestra will play new selections, and prices will be. as usual. THEATRE ROYAL TOM MIX IN "SKY-HIGH." Foolhardy is rather a harsh word to use about such a regular fellow as lom Mix—but' being what laymen regard as foolhardy is his business; and he certainly knows his business. In "SkyHigh,”. which opens at the Theatre Royal to-morrow at the matinee and wifi be shown again at night, he is said to out-Mix himself iu the way of stunts. The audience, it is declared, thinks the limit of human courage has been reached at Mix’s wild ride on Tony, his horse, up the side of the Grand Canyon of Arizona and skimming around the’giddy edges of the rim, hut he adds a further thrill by driving an airplane right through the heart of the Canyon. Providence must have been good to Tom the day he made those scenes, and refrained from putting iu the. dangerous air pockets which have hitherto daunted pilots of the air. The- big outtsanding stunt is bis clash through tin* Grand Canyon in an airplane —braving air pockets, skimming off the sides of the giant, precipices and dropping from-a rope into .the Colorado River, j Before that he rides Tony at ueckbrdak speed right around the dizzy rim of the Canyon. A Sunshine cdwiec/y, "‘The Barnstormers, ■will provide a hurricane of laughter, and other supports include a cartoon, "Anv Ice To-day,” Fox News, International and Australian, and the current chapter of the historical film, “With Stanley in Africa.” Prices as usual. Book early at llounselFs. THE SISTINE CHOIR SOLOISTS COMING TO NELSON It is announced in our advertising columns thtlxf the box plan lor the appeorance of Sistine Choir Soloists at the Theatre Royal on Friday, Saturday, and Monday next, opens at Begg’s on Monday morning at 9. So much of this choir has been heard from Australia that n few . excerpts from the Auckland Star s critique on the Soloists’ appearance in that city should be of interest“ The New Zealand tour of the Sistine Choir Soloists commenced in the down. Hall before one of the most enthusiastic assemblages of music-lovers that has oxer gathered within its walls. Much was expected from the visitors, but the performers’ work exceeded every ideal pictured. The members of the Ghoir have distinguished themselves in Italy, sung at the Vatican, and in grand opera.' As the combination entered they were warmly ovated, and the executants sang to those before .them as though they wore intimate acquaintances, whilst at the termination of the scemis, solos, and ensemble pieces the artists were doubly and triply encored, and after some items avidity cheered. Altogether the concert was an unusual musical feast, and thoroughly enjoyed by those present.' A notable feature about the sf/igirig of the organisation is the enKe'wbje work; at times the baritones’ and ■ .basses’ performance resembled the. filiJnoss of the diapasons of a grand ordain ,and the tenors that of a beautiful' qualify. The singers’ crescendos liiid diminuendos aroused siMonishrnent, nnd are worth going to Si ear. There is jamcb to admire m the chording, blending of the voices, decisive attacks, releases, feeling for i rhythm, soul-stirring _ climax, huge tonal sound in fortissimos, grace ot phrasing, and gradations of sound of exciting nature. The vocalists possess much magnetism, and pass it on to cesch other. They sing as to the manner born, and as though every bar of music was of vital importance. A splendid programme of popular works was submitted and every item admirably performed.’ ’ PARAMOUNT THEATRE "THE BONNIE" BRIER BUSH" Paramount Pictures are noted for | their originality, and here is one as true to detail as one could wish, made from the world famoflfi honk that millions have read and loved. A picture «o deep in human nature, so filled with intimate doings of everyday folks, that yon nee not a play but life. Its beauty of scene v/ili charm you, its vivid conflict thrill you, its tug at the heart will touch you. as only the greatest drama can do/ Married secretly to the son ot the Earl of Kinspindle. Flora was driven from home by her irate Puritanical father upon his discovery of the marriage. She goes to London, where disappointment awaits her, She is found there in ' ill-health by an old family friend and brought back to Scotland, where all misunderstandings are finally unravelled. The daughter of the stern old sheep farmer discovered that the man to whom she was secretly married had become engaged to the village belle. She is surprised in the act of writing to her husband by her father, who, enraged at vchat he learns, drives her from bis door and erases her name from ihe family Bible, To please his father,

)l!ii' Earl of Kinspiudle, Lord Hay fakes ;i proposal and refusal with such success that he is able to charm the girl to whom he was secretly married ac--1 cording to the Scottish law. Tim feastI ing and revels of a by-gone day. ’Wonderful scenes of an old-tirne village, heather-clad hills, and the boimie brier bush. Episode two of the great mystery serial “The Branded Four," will lead you on into the depth of this clever in j Westing picture. Be wise and hook ‘ your seats. Phone 530 for late reserves. ; "REPORTED MISS] NT!"- -MONDAY What is known as the greatest triumph of the screen, combining genuine comedy with sensational drama, is the lug seven reel adventure picture, “Reported Missing," featuring Owen Moore. This great masterpiece will he presented for your approval at the above theatre on'Monday and Tuesday next : a, moving picture that really moves. 7f ever the phrase “not a dull moment,” was rightly applied it has been to this ! picture in" winch Owen Moore is Iho leader of a company of performers who have completely mastered the art of on--1 tertainment. The story concerns the efI forts of an Oriental shipping king to I gain control of a licet of ships upon I which Owen Moore, as Richard Boyd, I has an option. In order that- young I Boyd's option will lapse, the. wily I Chinaman arranges to have him shang-haied—-and then the fun begins. It is just one thrill and laugh after another and I lie comedy sequences produced a state bordering on hysteria, particularly when Tom Wilson as the hero’s faithful coloured servant, began wielding a wicked looking razor in the general direction of the yellow cohorts of Oman the villain. Nita N’aldi, the staluesrme Follies beauty, attracted with her marvellous gowns and Pauline (laron. the fin per do luxe had everybody’s eyes popping. The biggest thrill in the picture is a race between a sea sled and a. hydroaeroplane which is followed by a chase in high powered machines. The tight in the home of Oman is the greatest ever and one no Inver ot conflict should miss. If you want to be thrilled, amused and have a chance to hiss a villain see “Reported Missing.”